A SMALL-TOWN CHRISTMAS WEEKEND 2023 SCHEDULE: DOWNTOWN BANNER ELK
​Friday, December 1

All Weekend: Santa’s Mailbox is accepting Letters to Santa at the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce.

6:30 PM: Christmas Tree Lighting at the Corner on Main
7:00 PM:  “A Banner Elk Christmas” – A Holiday Musical Variety Show (Advance tickets required)

Saturday, December 2

9 AM: 5K Reindeer Run organized by Williams YMCA & Kiwanis Club of Banner Elk (Registration & packet pickup begins at 8 AM)
8:30-10 AM: Breakfast with Santa at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, the bottom floor of the church. Admission is a donation to their Preschool.
10:30-11 AM: Storytime with Santa & Fire Truck Tour at Banner Elk Fire and Rescue Station
11 AM-4 PM: Christmas Market & Kids’ Craft Activities at the Historic Banner Elk School
11 AM-2 PM: Bookmark making for kids in the Banner Elk Book Exchange
11 AM-2 PM: Tours of the Ensemble Stage
11 AM-2 PM: Christmas ornament making in Common Ground inside Historic Banner Elk School
11 AM-5 PM: My Best Friend’s Barkery offers free snacks for people and pooches
12 Noon: Christmas Melodies on Main – Avery High School Band will be playing Christmas melodies in the Corner Park on Main Street
Afternoon: Christmas Cookie Decorating hosted by the Blind Elk Taproom in the loft area.
3-4 PM: Ornament Decorating at the Bayou Smokehouse & Grill
3-3:45 PM: Community Carol Sing at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church
6 PM: Christmas Parade on Main Street
6-9 PM: Christmas in the Park at Tate-Evans Park including Luminaries, train rides, a synchronized Christmas light show, hot chocolate by the bonfire, Lees-McRae College’s Highlanders caroling group, and more.

This fun event is presented by the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce and many generous businesses. Go to their website for the latest updates or call the Banner Elk Chamber of Comm