Forest City Hometown Holiday Festivities held through January 1

The entire family will enjoy the giant ornament, just like the Orwig family from Catawba County! Jan Cook Photo.

The Town of Forest City is continuing the tradition of over one million Christmas lights along historic Main Street in 2024. Voted the #1 Christmas town in the greater Asheville area and the #1 place to see Christmas lights in Western North Carolina by RomanticAsheville.com, the Town of Forest City would like for you to visit and experience Hometown Holiday Festivities!

CARRIAGE RIDES

• Dec. 6 & 7: reservations already sold.

• Dec. 13 & 14 reservations on sale Mon., Dec. 9 at 12pm.

• Dec. 20 & 21: reservations on sale Mon., Dec. 16 at 12pm.

Reserve a private horse-drawn carriage ride under the lights along historic Main Street. Carriage rides: Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 6-8:45pm. Carriage rides sold online in advance at www.exploreforestcity.com. Carriages seat four adults or fewer adults plus additional kids. Carriages are $50 for 15 minutes and depart from Huntley Alley behind the concession stand at POPS (153 Park Square, Forest City).

HAY RIDES

Bring the family and enjoy a hayride along historic Main Street. Hayrides are available Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 6-9pm. Hayrides will load at Main Street Meetings (108 E. Main St., Forest City). Hayride ticket sales begin at 6pm and are sold first come, first served. Tickets sold on-site for $3 per person.

ICE SKATING

The ice skating rink will be open Dec.6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 6pm-until. Located across Park Square from POPS, the rink is a hit with both young and old alike. Cost is $10 per person and includes skates. (Note: synthetic ice rink performs just like natural ice!)

VISIT WITH SANTA

Visit with Santa on the stage at POPS Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 6-9pm.

SANTA PAWS

Have your pet's picture made with Santa at the Santa House, Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 1-4pm.

ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS

Explore Forest City Main Street Association will be selling hot chocolate, cider and coffee at the POPS concession stand Fridays and Saturdays during Hometown Holiday Festivities. Food trucks will be on Mill Street.

While in Forest City, visit local restaurants and shops on Main Street. Grab a bite to eat, shop for unique Christmas gifts, and view the decorated storefront windows!

Lights on nightly from 5-11:30pm through Jan. 1.