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Monday, December 15, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 15 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Empower Hour
Dec 16 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Wild Lights
Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 17 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Cincinnati Cyclones @ Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:00pm at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Friday, December 19, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Saturday, December 20, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 20 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Peanuts Night with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Atlanta Gladiators at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Join us for the game and stick around for a postgame screening of the holiday classic, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”.
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Monday, December 22, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 22 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Feast of Seven Fishes | Indaco Greenville
Dec 22 @ 6:00 pm
Indaco

Originating in Southern Italy, the Feast of the Seven Fishes is a cherished holiday tradition. This December, Indaco invites you to gather around the table for our third annual Feast of the Seven Fishes Dinner on Monday, December 22.

Hosted in the main dining room at 6 p.m., this festive evening features an eight-course, family-style menu highlighting the bounty of the sea, from Raw Oysters with Prosecco Mignonette, to Wood-fired Mussels, Farfalle with Crab, Salmon “Porchetta” and more. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with wines to complement the flavors of the season.

Celebrate the holidays Italian-style at Indaco. Limited seats available; advance ticket purchase required.

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 23 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Thursday, December 25, 2025
City Dance
Dec 25 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Friday, December 26, 2025
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Atlanta Gladiators
Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Atlanta Gladiators at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Saturday, December 27, 2025
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen
Dec 27 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Jacksonville Icemen at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Sunday, December 28, 2025
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen
Dec 28 @ 3:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Jacksonville Icemen at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. South Carolina Stingrays
Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the South Carolina Stingrays at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Friday, January 2, 2026
Monster Jam Night- Swamp Rabbits vs. Atlanta Gladiators
Jan 2 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits take on the Atlanta Gladiators at the Bon Secour Wellness Arena.

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Empower Hour
Jan 6 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].