Seasonlong events
Christmas at Biltmore, through Jan. 12, Biltmore Estate. Regular admission applies until dusk. Additional charge for Candlelight Christmas Evenings, through Jan. 4. Visit www.biltmore.com.
National Gingerbread House Competition, viewing of winners and other entries through Jan. 2, The Omni Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville. Community viewing Sunday-Thursday. Parking $10, with proceeds going to six area charities. Call 800-438-0050, ext. 1281.
Holidays for Hospice. Asheville Mall hosts the CarePartners Garden of Memories. For details on memorial ornaments, visit www.carepartnersfoundation.org. Call 277-4815.
“The Polar Express,” through Dec. 29, Bryson City. Travel through the wilderness to the North Pole on Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Santa will board the train, greet each child and give children a silver bell as in “The Polar Express.” Times and dates vary. Tickets start at $40 for adults, $26 for ages 2-12. Visit www.gsmr.com or call 800-872-4681.
Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland light and music show, dusk-10 p.m. through Jan. 1, WNC Ag Center, Fletcher. Drive-thru, synchronized LED light and Christmas show. Santa, children’s activities, food for extra fee. $20 for cars or family vans, $30 van/mini bus/limo, $75 bus.
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