12/02/2023 to 12/04/2023
As the weather begins to chill, Banner Elk brings out the holiday cheer with a weekend full of Christmas magic. On Friday, kick off the celebration with a tree lighting downtown followed by a musical variety show. Saturday’s schedule is packed from start to finish; race through Tate Evans Park in the annual Reindeer Run 5K, decorate ornaments and Christmas cookies, sing carols, and much more during the family-friendly weekend. » Multiple venues; Friday-Sunday, times vary; free-prices vary; (828) 898-8395; www.bannerelk.org