There are only 49 days until Christmas: count down at Holidays in the Park starting Friday, Nov. 21.

Head to Biltmore Park this holiday season for a series of festive events, twinkling decorations, and (of course) a few special guests from the North Pole:

Town Square Tree Lighting + Holiday Market | Friday, Nov. 21 | Shop 35+ local vendors, pick up a Christmas tree or wreath, and stick around for the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
iDaph South Asheville Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 27 | Runners, walkers + strollers are welcome for this pre-feast 5k
The North Carolina Arboretum Winter Lights Trolley | Starting Friday, Nov. 28 | Arrive at Winter Lights in style and skip parking woes with the Winter Lights Trolley, running select Fridays + Saturdays from Biltmore Park Town Square to The Arboretum.
Santa in the Square + Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 6 | Meet Santa, sip hot cocoa, shop trees and wreaths along with other goods from local vendors, and make holiday memories with the whole family.

Full events schedule