11/22/2018 to 01/01/2019
Marvel at this small-town show of Christmas cheer, which dates to 1930s Forest City. Centered around the town fountain, the event features countless lights that hang overhead and twinkle festively from the branches of live oak trees while live holiday music plays. The tree lighting takes place on Thanksgiving Day, with Saint Nick in attendance. Starting on November 30, enjoy hayrides every Friday evening; carriage rides begin December 1, and are offered the following Saturdays. Families can ice skate on Fridays and Saturdays on a synthetic rink. » 108 E. Main St.; lights daily, festivities Friday & Saturday; hayrides $2, carriage rides $10, $5 kids, ice skating $7; (828) 247-4430; www.townofforestcity.com