29th Annual Santa on the Chimney

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park hosts its 29th Annual Santa on the Chimney on two Saturdays, December 5 and December 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa rappels down the 315-foot Chimney Rock with help from Fox Mountain Guides.

According to the park, visitors can also pose for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hike with an elf, make holiday crafts, listen to live music and meet some of the park's live animal ambassadors.

Admission and hours are listed on the park's site, at 174 Chimney Rock Park Rd. in Chimney Rock. See the official event page for full details.