Holiday stuffing: Plan your week ahead with WNC Parent – Nov. 25

Maybe you need a little post-Thanksgiving outing. There is so much to do – take your pick and check out the full calendar of events at wncparent.com. Holiday delights are at every turn.

Maybe you need a little post-Thanksgiving outing. There is so much to do – take your pick and check out the full calendar of events at wncparent.com. Holiday delights are at every turn.

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Winter Lights continues through Dec. 31 at the North Carolina Arboretum. Winter Lights is a walk-through light show that also features story times, food for purchase, Rocky Cove Railroad and more. For tickets and details, visit ncarboretum.org.

Thanksgiving Animal Encounters are at 2 p.m. Nov. 25 – 27 at Chimney Rock Park. Included with admission. For details, visit ChimneyRockPark.com.

Thanksgiving Twilight in the Treetops is at 5 p.m. Nov. 26 at Adventure Center of Asheville. The event is for ages 4 and older. Reservations are suggested. For details and reservations, call 877-247-5539.

The Omni Grove Park Inn's 30th National Gingerbread House display begins Nov. 28 and continues through Jan. 2. For details, visit omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park.

Hike with a Naturalist at 11 a.m. Nov. 28 at Chimney Rock Park. Discover the fall flora and fauna of the park on this educational excursion. Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts. Included with admission. For details, visit ChimneyRockPark.com.

Christmas at Biltmore Estate includes daytime celebrations through Jan. 8 and Candlelight Christmas Evenings through Jan. 7. Visits with Santa at the Antler Hill Village Bandstand are 1 – 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 18, Nov. 25, and Dec. 19 – 23. For tickets and details, visit biltmore.com.

YMCA Mobile Market is at the Enka Candler Library noon – 1 p.m. Nov. 30 Bring grocery bags and get fresh food. Distributions are free. The market provides fresh produce paired with healthy recipes and more. Visit buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library or call 828-250-4758.

Four O’Clock Club for grades K – 5 is Nov. 30 at the Henderson County Main Library. For details, visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

EcoExplore: Mammalogy is at 4 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Leicester Library. Grades K – 5. Visit buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library or call 828-250-4758.

Evening Stroller Mafia meets at 5 p.m. Nov. 30 at New Belgium Brewing. Meet outside the tap room’s main entrance and walk from New Belgium to the dog park and back (about an hour total). Meet on the grass of New Belgium after the walk for more socializing. No need to do the whole walk – just look for the strollers and meet on the grass after. For more information, contact ashevillehomegrownfamilies.com.

Ready for Kindergarten – If a child in your life will be going to kindergarten next year, join the Buncombe Partnership for Children online Dec. 1, for a free Ready for Kindergarten session. Learn what to expect as you support your child’s transition to kindergarten. Anyone participating can receive a Kaplan Kindergarten Readiness Kit with resources for families and materials for kids. Two different times are available: 1 – 2 p.m. (sign up: https://tinyurl.com/bpfcttk1) and 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. (sign up: https://tinyurl.com/bpfcttk6).

Looking ahead:

“Elf, The Musical” is Dec. 2 – 18 at Asheville Community Theatre. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, with an additional performance at 7:30 p.m. Dec.15. Tickets are $35 each for adults and $18 each for ages 3 – 17. Visit ashevilletheatre.org.

This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Plan your post Thanksgiving Week with WNC Parent