Winter Wonder Walk by Asheville Plays!
Treat yourself and your family to this seasonal event that captures the magic and wonder of the winter season like no other! Only at the Winter Wonder Walk by Asheville Plays! can you immerse yourself in outdoor live-action theater, shop from local makers, climb a ropes course amongst thousands of glow lights, throw snowballs at silly Snow Sprites, and sip a steaming cup of hot cocoa (with or without alcohol).
You literally step inside the storybook and are transported into the magical world of Winterland. The story comes to life as you walk through a live-action outdoor trail complete with live characters, twinkling lights, and Asheville’s largest snowball fight. It is a wonderfully immersive experience, great for families, and those young at heart who love winter season and all its magic.
Along with the storybook walk, there is a cozy winter festival under a heated tent. Families can play elf games and create crafts, enjoy a holiday market filled with locally made unique gifts, and grab a snack and tasty beverage. Drink options include hot chocolate and adult drinks. Outside the tent there are small bonfires for roasting s’mores and a nightly food truck if you want to make a full evening of winter adventure.
Inspiring Kids To Read
Asheville Plays! offers a free admission ticket for children 10 and under who read 10 books prior to attending the Winter Wonder Walk. Details are available on the website for how to participate.
2026 Dates:
November 27 – Friday
December 4 & 5 – Friday & Saturday
December 11, 12, 13 – Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Festival opens at 6:00pm
Storybook walk opens at 6:30pm
Festival and storybook walk close at 8:30pm
Ticket Information:
Ages 3 and under are free.
Attendees 4 and older need a ticket
Tickets will be available online or at the door
Don’t miss out on the Treetops Adventure Park Glow Trail, which will be available for guests age 4 years or older! Climb on two aerial trails while they are illuminated with thousands of colorful twinkle and laser lights. This is available with a combo pass ticket.
Supporting Community:
$1 for every ticket purchased is donated to Literacy Together to help fund their mission “to transform lives and communities through the power of literacy.” This incredible local organization was created in 1986. Since their beginning over 35 years ago, they continue to grow programming and expand their reach to meet the literacy and English language needs of people of all ages in Buncombe County.
$1 from every adult beverage purchased goes to support Camp Lakey Gap and their unique summer camp program designed for people with ASD. Asheville Plays! has raised over $6,500 for Camp Lakey Gap in the past 3 years with the Haunted Trail and The Winter Wonder Walk and has helped create Asheville’s Family Adventure Fest as an annual fundraiser.
