Santa's Arrival + Tree Lighting Ceremony

Schedule

Sat Nov 14 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Tanger Outlets, Asheville | Asheville, NC

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The holiday season kicks off with the annual Santa’s Arrival Celebration, presented by Paramount Kia of Asheville, on Saturday, November 14 from 4–6 PM. Guests can enjoy booths and displays with kid-friendly activities, strolling magic, face painting, stilt walkers, a DJ, photo booth, and visits from the Grinch, and other friends.
At 5:45 PM, Santa makes his grand entrance in the Santa Parade, leading to the Tree at 6 PM, proudly presented by Carolina Towing. Carolina Towing will also be onsite collecting new, unwrapped toys to support local families.
After the tree lighting ceremony sponsored by J.Crew Factory, families can visit Santa in the Food Court for photos until 8 PM and stop by the Tow for Tots event in the parking lot next to Sportsman’s Warehouse.
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Tanger Outlets, Asheville, United States

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