ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (November 2022) – Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com) will offer many complementary activities for families to enjoy this holiday season, from FREE photos with Santa and The Grinch, to the annual tree lighting and more. “Asheville Outlets welcomes everyone to enjoy the magic of the season at our many exciting holiday activities,” says Miranda Bowman, General Manager of Asheville Outlets.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES:
Ingles Giving Tree
Monday, November 21 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Ingles Giving Tree Lighting will take place Monday, November 21, from 4:00 to 6:00pm, in the Food Court of the Asheville Outlets, with Mrs. Laura Ingle on hand to light the tree in person. Ingles Giving Tree will feature the return of live holiday music, an Ingles gift card giveaway, and a celebration of the incredible thirty-year impact of this much-loved tradition. Visit the Ingles Giving Tree and bring a donation of healthy, shelf-stable food items to donate to MANNA. Donations should be dropped at the MANNA table inside the Asheville Outlets Food Court.
American Red Cross Mobile Blood Drive
Friday, November 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
There is a critical need for blood donations, especially during the busy holiday season. The donation drive will be in the American Red Cross Bus located in the parking lot behind the Food Court. Donors are asked to register in advance by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/give and entering the sponsor code AshevilleOutlets.
Photos with The Grinch
Friday, November 25, Saturdays December 3 & 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Come enjoy selfies with The Grinch on Friday, November 25, and Saturday, December 3 and Saturday, December 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Located in the Food Court. The event is free but we ask that you donate a new, unwrapped toy to Western North Carolina Toys for Tots.
Asheville Outlets Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 26 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Paramount Kia, the Asheville Outlets Tree Lighting festivities will be held on Saturday, November 26, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Celebrate the season with the tree lighting at 6:00 p.m. in center circle in front of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Home Furnishings. Enjoy festive music from the Enka High School Marching Band, stilt walkers, a face painter and parade with Santa all leading up to the tree lighting. FREE Santa photos from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Food Court.
FREE Photos with Santa
Sunday, November 27, Saturday, December 3 & Sunday, December 4, Saturday, December 10 & Sunday, December 11, and Saturday, December 17 through Friday, December 23 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Visit Asheville Outlets for FREE photos with Santa by TapSnap Phototainment from noon to 4:00 p.m. on November 27, December 3 & 4, December 10 & 11, and December 17 through December 23. Located in the Food Court at the Santa set. Visitors receive one FREE 4” by 6” photo and digital download of a single image (while supplies last).
FREE Pet Photos with Santa
Sundays, December 4 & 18, 2022 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
On Sundays, December 4 and 18, visit Asheville Outlets from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for FREE pet photos with Santa by TapSnap Phototainment. Located in the Food Court. Visitors receive one FREE 4” by 6” photo and digital download of a single image (while supplies last).
FREE Sensory-Friendly Santa Photos
Sunday, December 11, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Santa welcomes people of all ages and abilities! All families with children with autism and other special needs can enjoy the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa, in a more subdued and calmer environment on Sunday, December 11, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sensory-friendly visits with Santa are free and keepsake photo packages will be available for purchase. Space is limited. For more information and to reserve a spot, visit ShopAshevilleOutlets.com
Asheville Outlets
Asheville Outlets offers shoppers savings of up to 70 percent on the most desired brands including RH Outlet, Crate & Barrel Outlet, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Home Furnishings, west elm Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Pandora Jewelry, vineyard vines Outlet, Coach Outlet, J.Crew Factory, Le Creuset, Under Armour, Vera Bradley Factory Outlet Store, Banana Republic Factory and Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store. Named as one of The Top 15 Cities in the United States, Asheville boasts acclaimed attractions including The Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway, Grove Park Inn and NC Arboretum, a vibrant area arts community, outdoor adventures, renown cuisine, and more. Located at the intersection of I-40 & I-26 at Brevard Road, Asheville Outlets includes over 70 retailers and restaurants. For more information, visit ShopAshevilleOutlets.com
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