A Small Town Christmas

Downtown Banner Elk 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

A Small Town Christmas concludes on Sunday, Dec. 8. This is the least structured day of this three-day holiday weekend. Visitors can start the day with brunch at several restaurants in the walkabout downtown. After brunch, enjoy Christmas-themed tours and shopping in the farm store at Apple Hill Alpaca Farm, take in the encore weekend […]

Holiday Open House at Banner Elk Trading Co.

The Village of Banner Elk 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Stop by the Banner Elk Trading Company on Dec. 14 for sips, sweets and special holiday sales. This boutique is located in Banner Elk's downtown village and offers a curated collection of treasures ranging from high-end fashion to artisanal gifts to home decor. Indulge your senses and embrace the art of living beautifully at Banner […]

Holiday Market at Historic Banner Elk School

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

The first three Saturdays in December, an indoor holiday market takes place at the Historic Banner Elk School from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can browse a variety of unique, handmade gifts priced at $25 and under. Attendees can also shop for more one-of-a-kind gifts from regional artists at the B.E. Artists Gallery, which […]

Event Series Paw Print Art

Paw Print Art

My Best Friend's Barkery 176 Shawneehaw Ave, Banner Elk, NC

Every Saturday in December from noon to 2 p.m., stop by My Best Friend's Barkery in Banner Elk to make a free piece of paw print art. Bring your dog or cat and create a unique gift, ornament or stocking stuffer for the holiday season. My Best Friend's Barkery features food and treats for canines […]

Free
Event Series Live Music with The Collective

Live Music with The Collective

Sugar Mountain Resort 1009 Sugar Mountain Dr, Sugar Mountain, NC, United States

Shake a leg with live music at Sugar Mountain Resort, which is located less than 10 minutes from downtown Banner Elk. The Collective is a classic rock, blues, country, and R&B band from the mountains of North Carolina with a repertoire of more than 300 cover songs and a substantial book of originals. The band's […]

Free

Winter Music Series – Hans Williams

Beech Mountain Resort 1007 S. Beech Mountain Pkwy., Beech Mountain, NC, United States

Enjoy live music at Beech Mountain Resort with a Saturday night installment of the Winter Music Series featuring Hans Williams, along with opening act Julie Odell. Hans Williams is a independent singer-songwriter who experiments with indie, folk, and alternative sounds. His style, which has also been described as alt-pop, blends the folk influences of Vermont's […]

$15 – $25

Santa Ski & Snowboard Day

Sugar Mountain Resort 1009 Sugar Mountain Dr, Sugar Mountain, NC, United States

Help Sugar Mountain Resort fill the slopes with skiing and snowboarding Santa Clauses, Mrs. Clauses and Elves and receive a discounted fulll-day lift ticket. For one day only, head to Sugar Mountain Resort dressed head-to-toe as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus or one of Santa’s elves, and receive a full-day lift/slope ticket for just $32.

$32

Winter Music Series – Barefoot Modern

Beech Mountain Resort 1007 S. Beech Mountain Pkwy., Beech Mountain, NC, United States

Enjoy live music at Beech Mountain Resort with a Friday night installment of the Winter Music Series featuring Barefoot Modern. Barefoot Modern is a North Carolina indie rock/pop band known for catchy melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and electrifying performances, Their music captures a range of emotions, from feel-good anthems to introspective ballads. This show takes place […]

Free

Holiday Market at Historic Banner Elk School

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

The first three Saturdays in December, an indoor holiday market takes place at the Historic Banner Elk School from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can browse a variety of unique, handmade gifts priced at $25 and under. Attendees can also shop for more one-of-a-kind gifts from regional artists at the B.E. Artists Gallery, which […]

Event Series Paw Print Art

Paw Print Art

My Best Friend's Barkery 176 Shawneehaw Ave, Banner Elk, NC

Every Saturday in December from noon to 2 p.m., stop by My Best Friend's Barkery in Banner Elk to make a free piece of paw print art. Bring your dog or cat and create a unique gift, ornament or stocking stuffer for the holiday season. My Best Friend's Barkery features food and treats for canines […]

Free

Santa at Beech Mountain Resort

Beech Mountain Resort 1007 S. Beech Mountain Pkwy., Beech Mountain, NC, United States

Here's one last opportunity for kids to share their Christmas wish list with Jolly Ol' St. Nick. Santa Claus welcomes children to visit with him in a festive atmosphere at the Lodge, which overlooks the slopes at Beech Mountain Resort. While the little ones enjoy their time with Santa, parents can relax and unwind with […]

Free
Event Series Live Music with Darkhorse

Live Music with Darkhorse

Sugar Mountain Resort 1009 Sugar Mountain Dr, Sugar Mountain, NC, United States

Enjoy a late afternoon at the ski lodge at Sugar Mountain Resort with classic rock from Darkhorse. Darkhouse is a Boone-based quartet that covers a wide range of upbeat rock and rock from 1960s through the '90s, with a few Motown covers mixed in for dancing.  

Free