Two adults cross-country skiing through a snowy forest, the front skier wearing a bright orange jacket.

Winter and Holiday Activities in The NC High Country

December 9, 2018

Holiday Events

A decorated holiday train passes illuminated buildings at night.

Festival of Lights at Chetola Resort

Nov. 23, 2018 - Jan. 21, 2019

Every winter season, Chetola features a sparkling display of dazzling lights, free and open to the public. Take a drive or a stroll around Chetola Lake and enjoy the captivating holiday scenes. The displays illuminate at dusk each evening.

Tweetsie Christmas

Nov. 23, 2018 - Dec. 29, 2018

Every Friday and Saturday night in December, starting at 5:00 pm, you can enjoy the wonder of Tweetsie Christmas. Meet Santa in his own gingerbread house, take a nighttime train ride, and enjoy Christmas carols and lots of Christmas lights.

Snow-covered mountain resort village with warmly lit lodge buildings at night.

Lighting of the Jones House Christmas Tree

December 7, 2018 5:45pm

Kick off the holiday season at the lighting of the Christmas Tree on the Jones House lawn in downtown Boone. Enjoy live music afterwards!

Boone Christmas Parade

Dec. 8, 2018 from 11:00am-12:30pm

The parade starts on West King Street at the intersection with Poplar Grove. Don't miss this small-town procession, complete with decorated

floats, dance teams, music and more. Warm up with hot cider and cookies afterwards at The Jones House.

Sugarfest

Dec. 7- Dec. 9, 2018

Skier carving through snow on a wooded slope, wearing a bright green jacket and purple pants.

A weekend of winter fun! Test drive this season's skis and snowboards, view a wintry fireworks show, and listen to live music at Sugar Mountain Resort. You can also enjoy a hot chocolate bar and North Carolina BBQ. Sugar Mountain Ski Resort features skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, tubing and snowshoeing.

Skiing with Santa

Dec. 24, 2018 1-4pm

Spend Christmas Eve at Appalachian Ski Mountain and you'll have a chance to spot Santa on the slopes!

Santa Claus waves on skis beside other skiers on a snowy slope.

New Year's Eve Events:

Pink and white fireworks burst over a snow-covered outdoor area at night.

App Ski Mountain NYE Extravaganza

Dec. 31, 2018 9am-midnight

Visit App Ski Mountain for New Year's Eve and ring in 2019 with fireworks, torchlight skiing and more! Ski and ride until 11:30 pm. Moonlight ice skating from 10pm-midnight. Fireworks at midnight.

Family Night at Beech Mountain

Dec. 31, 2018 7pm-midnight

Beech Mountain Resort offers Family Night in the lodge. There will be a DJ, food and beverages, and Late Night Skatel There will also be a fantastic fireworks show at midnight.

Sugar Mountain NYE Celebration

Dec. 31, 2018 Starting at 6pm

Make your reservations todayl Indoor festivities from 9pm-1am, including live music by The Rockabilly's. The public is invited to Sugar Mountain Resort to an alpine torch light parade at 11:45pm and a fireworks show at midnight.