The Adventure Center of Asheville will host
The 3rd Annual Winter Wonder Walk

LOCATION

Adventure Center of Asheville, 85 Expo Drive, Asheville, NC 28806

Located just 5 minutes from Downtown Asheville and behind Sam’s Club

Accessibility

While the Winter Wonder Walk Festival area is accessible by wheelchair or stroller, the actual Winter Wonder Walk trail is not.  At the Adventure Center, many of our “walking” areas are thick gravel.  So small wheeled strollers, carts, and wheelchairs usually do not work well.   

Check-In and Cancellations

Check-In

Upon arrival at The Adventure Center of Asheville please follow the fence and lights to the Entrance. A greeter will send you to the correct place to check-in for either the Winter Wonder Walk or Combo Pass.

***** Online Combo Pass Winter Wonder Walk/Aerial Glow Trail waivers should be completed when making reservations to significantly reduce wait time at check-in.  Click here for a waiver. 

Cancellations 

Due to the anticipated volume, all reservations are final and cannot be canceled/refunded.  Combo passes may be transferred in advance by contacting the Adventure Center of Asheville at 828-225-2921.  “No shows” cannot transfer their time. Transfers are based on space availability and may be limited due to capacity maximums. 

Giving Back

We are dedicated to making Winter Wonder Walk a true community event and are honored to be a part of your holiday celebrations.

• Memories Making Meals with each ticket donating 4 meals to MANNA Foodbank. In the past 2 years, we have donated 38,400 meals to MANNA. 
• Camp Lakey Gap– $1 from each beer/wine sold to Camp Lakey Gap.
• We also support Give Kids The Music and The Boy Scouts. 

Groups and Birthday Parties

You may bring a group or a Birthday Party to the Winter Wonder Walk.  Just buy your block of tickets via the links above.  Food or drink are not allowed to be brought in after 5pm. Also, if your group has combo passes, you must check in together to be able to climb the Glow Trail at the same time. 

Your Wintery Hosts

The Winter Wonder Walk is produced by Asheville Plays! Asheville Plays! was founded by a local husband and wife team, Arica Haro and Hans Banzer who create lasting memories through the power of play. The Haunted Trail and Winter Wonder Walk are Asheville Plays! signature events.  Each year we are hoping to make our trails a treasured part of your family’s tradition. 

For more information, visit winterwonderwalk.com. For more information about Asheville Plays!, visit www.ashevilleplays.com.

FAQs

• What makes us different? We literally bring the magic to life with our cast of talented actors and immersive storyline. Although we will still have a lighted walk throughout the woods, our focus is more on creating an interactive and theatrical story walk.
• Is it kid/family-friendly?  Yes!  We stick to classic Holiday themes with Jack Frost as the main character. 
• What time should I get there?  Doors open at 6:00 in the Festival Area.  Then the Winter Wonder Walk will open with actors from 6:30-8:30 pm.  If you are climbing the Aerial Glow Trail, too, please arrive between 5:45 and 6:30 pm to check in and have time to climb the Aerial Glow Trail and walk the Winter Wonder Walk.  The Glow Trail will close at 7 pm and the Winter Wonder Walk will close at 8:30 pm.  Please plan time to park, check in, and sign waivers. 
• What is there to do other than The Winter Wonder Walk?  There is a festival area with a holiday market, a kids’ play area, and a warm festival tent buzzing with local vendors, tasty concessions, and activities for the family.  And of course, the aerial Glow Trail (if it is not sold out.)
• What is Memories Making Meals? It is our way of giving back to our community.  For every ticket, $1 is donated to Manna Food Back which turns into 4 meals.  Last year we raised $5,600 which is 22,400 meals.  In the last two years, we have raised money for 38,400 meals. 
• May I bring our own food & beverages? Food and Beverages are not allowed to be brought in after 5pm.
• Is the event outside? Yes, other than the heated tent area, the Winter Wonder Walk is a trail walk through the woods. Please dress for the weather outdoors and wear appropriate shoes.
• Can we bring strollers or wheelchairs? The walkways of the Adventure Center are deep gravel.  The Winter Wonder Walk is on an outdoor trail with layers of carpet, roots, rocks, etc.  While we try our best to make it an easy walking trail, strollers and wheelchairs are not recommended. 
• If we buy a Combo Pass Ticket, do I need to fill out a waiver if we just came to the Adventure Center or Kolo Bike Park? Yes, the Combo Pass waiver includes the Winter Wonder Walk waiver and a new one must be completed each year.  Here is the link!
• What about the weather? We plan to operate in most weather, however, if the weather is not cooperating, we will make our call by approximately 11 am. We will post it on our Facebook page and the Adventure Center of Asheville’s page. If we end up canceling a show day, your tickets will be honored on the next show day available. If there is bad weather on the last day, we will let you know how we will proceed.
• Do you take credit cards? We accept cash and credit cards at all concessions and registration. We are highly encouraging our vendors to do as well.