Map Out Your Highlands Holiday

From festive fun to mountain magic, we’ll help you plan a holiday adventure that’s pure Highlands from start to finish.

A Toast to the Season

From fireside warmth to Holiday Tea and handcrafted cocktails, the Highlands Supper Club serves up comfort, cheer, and seasonal delights all season.

Holiday Memories Made in the Mountains

Parade lights, ice skating, and fireside cocoa – every moment in Highlands is a little warmer this holiday season.

Holidays in Highlands, NC

Your Highlands Home
for the Holidays

Highlands glows a little brighter for the holidays. Stroll twinkle-lit Main Street, catch beloved downtown traditions, then retreat to our wooded 4.5 acres for fire pits, Nordic sauna sessions, and cozy nights at Highlands Supper Club in our historic Joe Webb log cabin.

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Holiday Happenings

Light Up the Park & Santa

Sat, Nov 29 (6–8 PM)

Join the Highlands tradition as the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park comes aglow for the holidays on November 29, with carol-singing, hot cocoa, Santa’s arrival, and the magical moment the lights switch on.

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Olde Mountain Christmas Parade

Sat, Dec 6 (10 AM–12 PM)

Celebrate the season at the Olde Mountain Christmas Parade, where Main Street comes alive with festive floats, live music, and small-town mountain cheer—plus a grand appearance from Santa.

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Theatre: Home for the Holidays

December 5, 6, 13, 20 (7:30 PM)

Fun for all ages, this festive seasonal music revue promises dazzling costumes, high energy choreography, and is sure to fill audiences with plenty of good, old-fashioned holiday cheer!

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Holiday Market at the Bascom

Tue, Nov 4 - Sat, Dec 27

Discover unique, handcrafted gifts by local and regional artists, including members of The Bascom Clay Studio—perfect for everyone on your list.

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Ice Skating at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park

Thu–Sun (Seasonal)

Glide under twinkle lights at Highlands’ outdoor rink—just off Main Street.

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Santa in the Park

Saturdays, Dec 6, 13, 20

Catch a bit of holiday magic when Santa visits Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. Little ones can share their wishes in the park’s special mailbox, ready for Santa to collect.

Seasonal Packages

Wrap up savings and seasonal perks made for Highlands—think cozy rooms and festive touches that make parade nights and twinkle-lit strolls effortless.

S’more to Explore

So much to explore, even s’more to enjoy! Stay Sunday–Thursday and receive a $25 Market credit plus a s’mores kit for roasting by the fire and making sweet memories under the stars.

Flavors of Fall

Savor fall in the mountains with guaranteed reservations at Highlands Supper Club, a complimentary appetizer, and a $25 Market credit for Trailborn swag.

Fall in Love

Make it a stay you won't forget. Enjoy a culinary welcome amenity with wine, $100 credit to Highlands Supper Club, and late check-out for a perfect romantic getaway.

S’more to Explore

So much to explore, even s’more to enjoy! Stay Sunday–Thursday and receive a $25 Market credit plus a s’mores kit for roasting by the fire and making sweet memories under the stars.

Flavors of Fall

Savor fall in the mountains with guaranteed reservations at Highlands Supper Club, a complimentary appetizer, and a $25 Market credit for Trailborn swag.

Fall in Love

Make it a stay you won't forget. Enjoy a culinary welcome amenity with wine, $100 credit to Highlands Supper Club, and late check-out for a perfect romantic getaway.

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