Candlelight Stroll

Friday, December 11th, 2026 6pm – 9pm

The Candlelight Stroll is a cherished, annual community event bringing folks to Main Street and the Community Center! Do some holiday shopping, spread good cheer, and celebrate the season together.

The 21st annual Candlelight Stroll is December 11th, 2026

Event Start: 6:00pm

Storytelling, Music, Gifts, Kids Crafts and More…

Shuttle Service : The Community Center and The Dry Ridge Museum offer a full night of festivities, AND a ride back and forth from the Community Center to Main Street. Easily enjoy all of the fun at both locations!

Scavenger Hunt: Holiday characters are hidden throughout Main Street. Kids can collect a glow stick for each character found. If they find all the characters, come to the Weaverville Business Association Tent for a prize!

Winter Wonderland hosted by the Town of Weaverville: Step into a festive mini winter wonderland on Florida Avenue during the Candlelight Stroll! Enjoy hot chocolate, charming photo opportunities (including Santa’s sleigh), mobile bookstore Willbloom Books, and a cozy area with tables, chairs, and heaters for gathering with friends and family.

Santa: As usual, Santa is hosted by Keller Williams Realty.

Cops 4 Kids: Donation jars will be available at businesses along Main Street. DONATE HERE

Festive Singing and Caroling: Enjoy caroling & performances by the NBHS and NWR Choirs throughout the evening!

Business Offerings on Main Street:

Rebecca McDaniel Sandoval State Farm Hot Cider and Swag
Keller Williams Santa & Candy
Weaverville Realty Hosting ArtFolk Community Art project
ArtFolk
ArtFolk Community Craft Project, Sponsored by Reems Creek Nursery, hosted at Weaverville Realty
REMAX Results Rice Crispy Treats or Popcorn Balls
The Hidden Door Shop for a unique gift!
Well-Bred Bakery Hot Chocolate Specials
Artisans On Main Savory and Sweet treats! Holiday Punch.
Silver River Chairs (below 5Monkeys Quilts)
Woven Reindeer Ornaments Make & Take – Suggested donation $10/2 ornaments – first ornament takes ~ 20 minutes, second ornament = 5 minutes – Drop-in, no registration necessary
Blue Mountain Pizza
Free samples of homemade peppermint ice cream, ready to go slices and live music from Carolina Bluegrass Style.
Aabani Salon
25 % off Aveda products and 40% off Aveda Candles
Prescription Pad of Weaverville Hot cider, Hot Cocoa and Cookies
Weaverville Yoga Indian Food
Meadowbrooke Bridal Champagne and Chili
Weaver House
Toy Drive, raffel entry with each toy donation! Full Bar, DIY Photobooth, Proceeds from soup sales will be donated back to the community, mini art market
Trout Insurance
Art Accents Frame Shop
Gingerbread treats. Raffle for two prizes of 2-$100 gift certificates. All money raised will go to Mrs. Vann’s BES class to purchase Ingles gift cards. Hoping to give a meal to those in need.
Miya Gallery Hot cider, cookies, and shopping!
Curtis Wright Outfitters
Drinks, Snacks, and we will have birds of prey, store wide sale!
Century 21 Foley Realty
Popcorn, hot chocolate, hot cider & adult beverage
Twisted Laurel Come in from the cold for a delicous meal!
Gooseman Rose Colvard & Cramer
Craft activity and apple cider. We will also offer an optional boozy cider for adults.
Dry Ridge Museum Weaverville Merch
Blue Ridge Properties Group
Photos with the Grinch, Christmas Crafts, Drinks and snacks
Mangum Pottery Kids Clay
Eluvium
Eat, Drink and be Merry! Hosting The Local Collective& Sparked with Love Permanent Jewelry
Leveller
Celebrate Levellers 3rd Anniversary with a special beer on tap!
Dry Ridge Museum set up on Florida Ave Get your Town of Weaverville Merch!
Blue Ridge Properties Group
Photos with the Grinch, Christmas Crafts, Drinks and snacks
Lev & lulus Open for dinner 5-8pm + hot drinks, brownies
Hosted at Rodney’s Garage:
G&B Energy Freshly popped popcorn
5/3 Bank Hot Chocolate
NB High School Band NBHS Merch
Weaverville Business Association
Event Info, Scavenger Hunt Prizes & Candy Canes
Hosted at Weaver House:
Art Safari https://weavervilleartsafari.com
SB’s Artistrees https://www.sbsartistrees.com
Pop Up Charms https://www.instagram.com/popupcharms/
  • Enjoy musical performances and activities in local businesses

  • Holiday themed crafts and a holiday scavenger hunt for the kids

  • Enjoy a visit with Santa

  • Our shops will welcome guests with cheerful refreshments along the way

  • Carolers from local schools will fill the air with seasonal sounds

More info about: Cops for Kids

In keeping with the charity of the season, the Candlelight Stroll has always partnered with the Weaverville Police Department to support Cops for Kids (C4K) during the Candlelight Stroll. C4K is a program designed to gather resources for children who might otherwise go without during the holidays.

Be on the lookout along your Stroll for donation jars labelled Cops for Kids, and please give what you can!

This is a very special Weaverville organization striving to make life better for kids in our community, and we feel honored to help support the program.