Editors’ Picks

• Grace | C&Co. Handcrafted Skincare | In honor of the brand’s 11th anniversary, you can get 11% off organic, plant-based skincare in-store or online using the promo code sbs2023.
• Grace | Orbit DVD | Help the shop celebrate its 20th anniversary with 20% off everything — stock up on video games, new + rare movies, unique books, games, and more.
• Grace | Patton Avenue Pet Company | Pet parents can enjoy 50+ deals on food, supplements, apparel, toys, and more — as an added bonus, spend $50 and get a scratch-off ticket with a discount for your next purchase.
• Molly | Art Garden AVL | I have trouble keeping plants alive, but luckily Saturday will include 10% off everything — plants, art, crystals + more.
• Molly | Hummingbird Candle Co. | I’ve got too many candles to count, but that won’t stop me from getting a few more (or a candle-making experience).
• Molly | Ware | I’ll always shop home goods — especially when they’re refillable and sustainable.
• You all love shopping small. Check out where else you said you’ll be shopping on Nov. 25.

Local Favorites

• Pirani | For the loved one that’s always on the go, an eco-friendly stackable tumbler from this Asheville brand is a must. Bonus: These tumblers can keep drinks hot for up to six hours and cold for 12+ hours.
• Jeff Pittman Art | Elevate any space with a piece of art by this local creator. Choose from landscapes of mountain sunsets to chromatic scenes of downtown Asheville.

Popular Gifts

• For her: handmade gemstone jewelry | Livin Freely
• For plant people: macrame plant hangers | Line by Line Macrame
• For art lovers: glass blown pendants, cups, and jars | Land of the Sky Glass
• For cocktail connoisseurs: leather beverage accessories | Oowee Products
• For anyone: upcycled bags and backpacks | Moonrise Project

• Thanksgiving Gratitude Flow | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 10-11:15 a.m. | West Asheville Yoga Studio, 602 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $14-$22 | Join in person or virtually to take some time to center yourself before Turkey Day festivities begin.

• Winter Wonderland | Friday, Nov. 24-Saturday, Nov. 25 | Times vary | North Carolina Glass Center, 140 Roberts St., Ste. C, Asheville | Bring some winter joy into your home with art + gifts galore — and don’t miss out on the cozy beverages at the Night Market on Saturday.
• Leftovers, a Post-Thanksgiving Comedy Showcase | Friday, Nov. 24 | 9-11 p.m. | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Ave., Asheville | $15 | Whether you need to step away from the family chaos or just want to bring the whole crew along, this late-night showcase is the perfect chance to get a few laughs in during the holiday weekend.

• Asheville Outlets Annual Tree Lighting | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 4-8 p.m. | Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Rd., Asheville | Free | Join Santa himself for festive music, face painting, stilt walkers, and — of course — a tree lighting once the sun goes down.
• Thanksgiving Twilight in the Treetops Night Climb | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 5-7 p.m. | Adventure Center of Asheville, 85 Expo Dr., Asheville | $64 | Celebrate the holiday weekend with a glimmering, glowing climb through the trees and a zip along this aerial trail.

• Kids Ornament Workshop | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 10-11 a.m. | PlantHouse, 2 Hendersonville Rd., A-3, Asheville | $14 | Your little ones can learn how to create a unique terrarium ornament — complete with air plants, decor, and holiday figurines.
• The Weird and Wonderful World of Industrial Musicals with Steve Young | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 7-9 p.m. | Grail Moviehouse, 17 Foundy St., Ste. 20, Asheville | $20 | Letterman and Simpsons writer Steve Young will walk you through a collection of ultra-rare films created for company conventions + meetings that the public was never meant to see.

• No Man’s Land Film Festival | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 7-9 p.m. | New Belgium Brewhouse, 21 Craven St., Asheville | Free | No Man’s Land Film Festival is a free + all-women adventure film festival featuring environmentally-focused documentary shorts.*

What we tried:

• Happy Thanksgiving. However you celebrate, we hope you enjoy a day of rest, reflection, and community. We here at AVLtoday are thankful for our city, and the fact that there’s always plenty to talk about.

• At its Tuesday, Nov. 21 meeting, Buncombe County Commissioners declared the month of November as Native American Heritage Month. Find the full proclamation and learn more about the history of Native Americans in Buncombe County through the interactive story map website, “As Long As The Grass Shall Grow.”

• Smoky Park Supper Club shared in a press release that at the end of the year, Executive Chef Michelle Bailey will leave, and General Manager Kristie Quinn will be retiring. Starting Dec. 31, the restaurant will take a break from service for maintenance and reorganization — more details will be announced soon.

• Back in May of 2022, Finch Gourmet Market & Wine Bar opened in Biltmore Village — but after announcing new ownership this fall, the spot will reopen tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 24 as Finch Grocery, with foods, gifts, wine, and a patio. Stop by this weekend for free cookies and hot apple cider.

• Knock out your holiday shopping (and have fun while doing it) at the Show & Tell Holiday Pop-Up Shop. More than 100 local makers, designers, and vendors will be selling goods in The Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft starting tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 24, and running through Sunday, Dec. 24.

• Head to Wedge Studios tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 24 through Saturday, Nov. 25 to get your house spruced up for the holidays. Its Christmas Tree Pop-Up will feature Fraser Firs from Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm, hand-blown ornaments from local artists, hot cocoa, and of course, local brews.