From Thanksgiving to the New Year Blowing Rock transforms into a warm, glowing, picturesque town full of Holiday cheer. In this Rockwellian town, the glow of festive lights and holiday hospitality bring warmth to the chilly days and nights. Enjoy memorable holiday activities and events and a twinkling, yuletide village throughout the holiday season! Blowing Rock’s Holiday Glow Time season kicks off with Christmas in the Park and Lighting of the Town on Friday, November 24.
Holiday Glow Time
From Thanksgiving to the New Year, Blowing Rock transforms into a festive, glowing holiday village! Let the twinkling lights and and heartfelt welcome warm your spirit as you join us for Christmas events, holiday celebrations, and seasonal activities.
Lights and Displays Around Town
Festival of Lights at Chetola Resort
Tweetsie Christmas at Tweetsie Railroad
Crazy Christmas at Mystery Hill
Choose & Cut Christmas Trees
Winter Art Fairs at BRAHM
Saturdays with Santa at the Blowing Rock
Winter Sports & Snow Tubing
Gift Guide: Our Favorite Things
Find something truly special for all the important people in your life! Blowing Rock shops are featuring unique items and great deals for the 2024 Holiday Season. See 2024’s Favorite Things Now!
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
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Did you know there are three ski resorts in the High Country? And a snow tubing park! All season long,…
If you want to breathe in the crisp mountain air, or witness snowy top scenery, put on your boots and…
Starting mid-November, area tree farms are ready to help you find your perfect tree. Walk among the rows to find…
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock delivers with snowy slopes and outdoor ice…
What better place to ring in the New Year than the vibrant Village of Blowing Rock? From winter hiking and…
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Cross Country Skiing enthusiasts have been coming to the mountains for years to enjoy the snow and hone their skill.…
What’s more romantic than going on an adventure together? Whether you’re starting out brand new, or are an experienced skier/snowboarder…
Winter is an excellent season for exploring trails, and it shouldn’t be overlooked as it offers some great views and…
This month we strolled downtown for the Blowing Rock Art & Sculpture Trail, hiked the Robbins Trail at The Blowing…
The end of January gets downright festive in Blowing Rock during WinterFest. One of our biggest draws is the Ice…
Are you planning to spend your Christmas Holiday in Blowing Rock? The Christmas week is a great time for family…
Heavy traffic and safety concerns necessitate closure of popular, but unofficial, sledding hill at Sandy Flat Gap. Blue Ridge Parkway…
From the Middle Fork Greenway to Tanawha Trail, find plenty of paths to explore in winter! Enjoy some winter views…
What do you do in Blowing Rock when the fog has set in and you can’t see the natural splendor?…
