Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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Swimming Pools
Asheville Parks & Recreation’s public pools provide safe and affordable outdoor summer fun for all ages. For info about pool schedules, please call 828-348-4770 or visit ashevillecitypools.com.
Malvern Hills Park’s 90 year-old outdoor pool will not open this summer. While we were able to keep the facility operational through last summer, the pool can no longer be repaired to safely meet the needs of our community. For more, read this article.
Admission
- Individual – $3 per session
- Individual Season Pass – $100
- Family Season Pass – $150 (up to four individuals)
Locations
- Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center Pool – 285 Livingston Street
- Recreation Park Pool – 65 Gashes Creek Road
Events
- Asheville Parks & Recreation hosts hundreds of free and low-cost activities, programs, and events each month. Check out the latest program guide.
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Pools will open Saturday, May 25!
Dates of Operation:
Grant Center Pool: Saturday, May 25th through Sunday, August 11th
Recreation Park Pool: Saturday, May 25th through Monday, September 2nd, weekends only from
August 12th through September 2ndPools open weekends only until June 10th, with the exception of Monday, May 27!
Hours of Operation June 10 through August 11:
Monday through Friday – 12:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday – 11:00am-6:00pm
Sunday – 1:00pm-6:00pmCost is $3 per person per day
Swimming Pools
Asheville Parks & Recreation’s public pools provide safe and affordable outdoor summer fun for all ages. For info about pool schedules, please call 828-348-4770 or visit ashevillecitypools.com.
Malvern Hills Park’s 90 year-old outdoor pool will not open this summer. While we were able to keep the facility operational through last summer, the pool can no longer be repaired to safely meet the needs of our community. For more, read this article.
Admission
- Individual – $3 per session
- Individual Season Pass – $100
- Family Season Pass – $150 (up to four individuals)
Locations
- Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center Pool – 285 Livingston Street
- Recreation Park Pool – 65 Gashes Creek Road
Events
- Asheville Parks & Recreation hosts hundreds of free and low-cost activities, programs, and events each month. Check out the latest program guide.
-
Pools will open Saturday, May 25!
Dates of Operation:
Grant Center Pool: Saturday, May 25th through Sunday, August 11th
Recreation Park Pool: Saturday, May 25th through Monday, September 2nd, weekends only from
August 12th through September 2ndPools open weekends only until June 10th, with the exception of Monday, May 27!
Hours of Operation June 10 through August 11:
Monday through Friday – 12:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday – 11:00am-6:00pm
Sunday – 1:00pm-6:00pmCost is $3 per person per day
Swimming Pools
Asheville Parks & Recreation’s public pools provide safe and affordable outdoor summer fun for all ages. For info about pool schedules, please call 828-348-4770 or visit ashevillecitypools.com.
Malvern Hills Park’s 90 year-old outdoor pool will not open this summer. While we were able to keep the facility operational through last summer, the pool can no longer be repaired to safely meet the needs of our community. For more, read this article.
Admission
- Individual – $3 per session
- Individual Season Pass – $100
- Family Season Pass – $150 (up to four individuals)
Locations
- Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center Pool – 285 Livingston Street
- Recreation Park Pool – 65 Gashes Creek Road
Events
- Asheville Parks & Recreation hosts hundreds of free and low-cost activities, programs, and events each month. Check out the latest program guide.
-
Pools will open Saturday, May 25!
Dates of Operation:
Grant Center Pool: Saturday, May 25th through Sunday, August 11th
Recreation Park Pool: Saturday, May 25th through Monday, September 2nd, weekends only from
August 12th through September 2ndPools open weekends only until June 10th, with the exception of Monday, May 27!
Hours of Operation June 10 through August 11:
Monday through Friday – 12:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday – 11:00am-6:00pm
Sunday – 1:00pm-6:00pmCost is $3 per person per day
Join professional birder Kevin Burke for a birding exploration of Holmes Educational State Forest. Kevin has been leading tours and helping people get outside for most of his adult life. His passion for birds and birding has become a career. Kevin owns and operates Carolina Nature Tours with his wife. Here they lead a multitude of walks and talk about everything in nature. Kevin also is a full-time guide for VENT (Victor Emanuel Nature Tours). He’s led trips throughout much of the U.S. and especially loves going to the Pacific Northwest where he used to live. He has also led trips to Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic.
Learn more about Kevin’s trips through Carolina Nature Tours.
On this hike, we can expect to see/hear warblers (such as ovenbird, black-throated green warbler, hooded warbler, Louisiana waterthrush and Northern parula), tanagers (scarlet) and vireos (red-eyed and blue-headed) among other species. The program is limited to 15 participants. The group will meet in our main parking area at the amphitheater. It is recommended that you bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, camera and bird field guide if you have one.
Swimming Pools
Asheville Parks & Recreation’s public pools provide safe and affordable outdoor summer fun for all ages. For info about pool schedules, please call 828-348-4770 or visit ashevillecitypools.com.
Malvern Hills Park’s 90 year-old outdoor pool will not open this summer. While we were able to keep the facility operational through last summer, the pool can no longer be repaired to safely meet the needs of our community. For more, read this article.
Admission
- Individual – $3 per session
- Individual Season Pass – $100
- Family Season Pass – $150 (up to four individuals)
Locations
- Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center Pool – 285 Livingston Street
- Recreation Park Pool – 65 Gashes Creek Road
Events
- Asheville Parks & Recreation hosts hundreds of free and low-cost activities, programs, and events each month. Check out the latest program guide.
-
Pools will open Saturday, May 25!
Dates of Operation:
Grant Center Pool: Saturday, May 25th through Sunday, August 11th
Recreation Park Pool: Saturday, May 25th through Monday, September 2nd, weekends only from
August 12th through September 2ndPools open weekends only until June 10th, with the exception of Monday, May 27!
Hours of Operation June 10 through August 11:
Monday through Friday – 12:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday – 11:00am-6:00pm
Sunday – 1:00pm-6:00pmCost is $3 per person per day
Time for you to see our mountain streams from a new perspective. River Snorkeling is a fast growing hobby that allows you to see a whole world just under the surface of the water. *All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No charge for adults attending who do no wish to get in the water/snorkel but everyone must register in advance to account for limited seating. For those who would like a ride in the van, participants will meet at 70 Gashes Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28805.
*Each participant will be given a wetsuit, wetsuit socks, snorkels & masks. Life Jackets can be provided by request. Participants should provide shoes that can get wet and securely attach to your feet.
*Van transportation is provided.
*This program is weather dependent and may be rescheduled based on safe water levels in the river.
Ages 13+
Meets at the Outdoor Programs Facility or at the River Site.
Registration required
Swimming Pools
Asheville Parks & Recreation’s public pools provide safe and affordable outdoor summer fun for all ages. For info about pool schedules, please call 828-348-4770 or visit ashevillecitypools.com.
Malvern Hills Park’s 90 year-old outdoor pool will not open this summer. While we were able to keep the facility operational through last summer, the pool can no longer be repaired to safely meet the needs of our community. For more, read this article.
Admission
- Individual – $3 per session
- Individual Season Pass – $100
- Family Season Pass – $150 (up to four individuals)
Locations
- Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center Pool – 285 Livingston Street
- Recreation Park Pool – 65 Gashes Creek Road
Events
- Asheville Parks & Recreation hosts hundreds of free and low-cost activities, programs, and events each month. Check out the latest program guide.
-
Pools will open Saturday, May 25!
Dates of Operation:
Grant Center Pool: Saturday, May 25th through Sunday, August 11th
Recreation Park Pool: Saturday, May 25th through Monday, September 2nd, weekends only from
August 12th through September 2ndPools open weekends only until June 10th, with the exception of Monday, May 27!
Hours of Operation June 10 through August 11:
Monday through Friday – 12:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday – 11:00am-6:00pm
Sunday – 1:00pm-6:00pmCost is $3 per person per day
The 2024 event will offer an Individual 8k run, an Individual 5k and the Chick-fil-A Mini Moo One Mile fun run. Come join us for this classic, family friendly Hendersonville event!
Free Event Shirt until deadline
All participants in the 8k and 5k will receive a free shirt with their registration until August 18th at midnight! Beginning August 19th, shirts will be available for $10 in limited quantities and sizes.
All Mini Moo participants will receive a Mini Moo shirt free with their registrations until Sunday, August 18th at midnight! Shirts will no longer be offered after that date.
Birding: For the birdwatchers, there will be monthly bird excursions at Lake Julian Park. The birding events will occur at 8:30 a.m. on the last Saturday of every month from March through October. These events allow participants to enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of various avian species in Buncombe county. Fun fact: Lake Julian Park is home to a successfully paired eagle couple that has raised at least 6 eaglets over the past 3 years! Admission is free. Pre-registration is required.
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A night of Live Comedy with in our cozy, vape-friendly Rezonance VIP Lounge, featuring a 3-course cannabis-infused dinner and infused drink, samples from local brands
Another cannabis-infused comedy night with Slice of Life Comedy and Infuso, the married chef team who’s catered the past few events like these!
At 5’2″, Jenn Snyder is our headliner and a hilariously DOPE comedian who packs a whole lot of funny in her one-two punch style of comedy. Topics ranging from her days growing up as a lesbian in a “good ol’ boy” town to dealing with the public on a daily basis, this comedian will pull you in with her stories and leave you wanting more with her quick wit and hilarious observations. Born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, her ultimate goal is to unite all people through laughter.
Host Petey Smith McDowell is an Asheville native who has been traveling all around the country telling jokes since 2009.
He has opened for Rory Scovel, Hannibal Buress, Beth Stelling, and Trevor Noah. Petey has a very popular instagram account that gives funny memes about Asheville and WNC on the daily. Instagram: @Peteysmithmcdowell
Featuring Patrick Fowler
Menu priced From $35.00 to $140
The 2023 event will consist of an Individual 8k run, an individual 5k and the Chick-fil-A Mini Moo One Mile fun run. Come join us for this classic, family friendly Hendersonville event!
Registration is OPEN for Youth Inline Hockey. Coed – Non Contact. Ages 6 – 16. First year player may rent most gear free. Scholarships available for registration fee ($120 plus fees), and equipment.
9/3 – Evals
9/9 – First week of practice starts.
10 weeks long
1 practice, 1 game per week
$120 registration plus fees
Slice of Life Standup Comedy Contest. Hosted by Hilliary Begley from Netflix & Amazon Prime! Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!! Free snacks while availability lasts!
How it Works: The show’s Headliner will be selected by the paid audience in an anonymous ballet after all comics perform their sets. They will write down their favorite top comic of the evening who will be paid & brought back to headline the end of the show with a closing 10-12m set! They will automatically be entered into a Feature headlining show to battle for Asheville title! All standup comics are invited to be on the show as long as there is still room available. There is no cost to performing comics. Comics should have 3-5m of material and be prepared for an additional 10m. Winner will be invited back to be a paid feature on the final battle with grand cash prize, on Sept 26!
Spooky camping stories and other outdoor thrills told by standup comedians with slides and audience interactions/games for prizes
Hosted by Clay Jones aka Jason Voorhees & Miranda Allison
With comedy by
HILLIAY BEGLEY
LARRY GRIFFIN
HELEN JENNY
ALEX PARSONS
& more!
Step into fall with a Friday September the 13th show! Join us for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy at plēb urban winery – guaranteed laughs and good vibes all around EXCEPT FOR THE KILLER ONEZ!
Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at this dangerously hilarious event taking place at our cozy winery in the heart of Asheville’s River Arts District. Join us for a night of non-stop laughter as talented comedians take the stage to entertain youSit back, relax (if you can!) and enjoy some delicious wine while you enjoy this evening of fun and laughter with friends. Dinner available during show! Grab your tickets now for online discount!
Bullington Gardens’ Fall Plant Sale is happening from September 12-14 from 9 am – 4:00 pm. Bullington has long been well known for growing unique and healthy plants. This year is no exception. The sale will feature an impressive selection of locally grown native plants, fall perennials, shrubs, trees, and cool-season annuals, all carefully chosen to thrive in our local climate. 100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly towards supporting the ongoing operation of Bullington Gardens, a beloved non-profit botanical garden that has been a cornerstone of the Hendersonville community for 35 years. With a focus on horticultural therapy and environmental education, Bullington Gardens plays a vital role in connecting people with nature and promoting well-being through the power of plants.
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Live Pro Wrestling This Sunday In Asheville
Urban Combat Wrestling and Hi-Wire Brewing Presents: UCW OVER THE TOP!
Let’s Get READY TO RUMBLE! 🤼♂️🍻
Sunday, September 15th 6pm at the Hi-Wire Brewing Biltmore Village in Asheville NC!!!
Witness high-flying action, hot beats, and cold brews PLUS an unprecedented 20 Man OVER THE TOP RUMBLE with all your Favorite UCW Stars!!
Tickets ON SALE NOW!
https://www.simpletix.com/e/urban-combat-wrestling-x-hi-wire-brewing-p-tickets-184722?
*DISCLAIMER: this sports entertainment show will contain adult subject matter, crude language, simulated acts of violence, and may not be suitable for all audiences. Attendee discretion is advised.
Sunday September 15 at 6:30p is another great comedy show at Asheville Pizza in Theatre 2, get your dinner , drinks & laughs with a comedy open mic & Professional featured performers in a fun environment. Featuring Ryan Cox, Justin Blackburn & Chesney Goodson! Hosted by Zandra Johnson
CORE Programming
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is proud to offer Community Outreach and Recreational Experiences (CORE) programming, which consists of free and engaging activities geared towards youth ages 5-15. CORE travels to parks and community centers around Buncombe County. The program takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Leicester Community Center (2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester):
July 18, August 22, September 12, and October 17 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join us in the Learning Garden to use the leaves and flowers of the end of summer in a process called Eco-printing. This technique uses the leaves and flowers of plants to print directly onto paper. Time and heat transfer the pigments and tannins from the plant to leave a permanent image. Each print is unique and the results are always a surprise.
The class is free, but we request a $5 donation to cover the costs of materials. Please bring cash.
Wear appropriate attire as most of this presentation will be held outside.
Slice of Life Standup Comedy Contest. Hosted by Hilliary Begley from Netflix & Amazon Prime!
Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!!
Free snacks while availability lasts!
How it Works: The show’s Headliner will be selected by the paid audience in an anonymous ballet after all comics perform their sets.
They will write down their favorite top comic of the evening who will be paid & brought back to headline the end of the show with a closing 10-12m set! They will automatically be entered into a Feature headlining show to battle for Asheville title!
All standup comics are invited to be on the show as long as there is still room available. There is no cost to performing comics. Comics should have 3-5m of material and be prepared for an additional 10m. Winner will be invited back to be a paid feature on the final battle with grand cash prize, on Sept 26!
CORE Programming
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is proud to offer Community Outreach and Recreational Experiences (CORE) programming, which consists of free and engaging activities geared towards youth ages 5-15. CORE travels to parks and community centers around Buncombe County. The program takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CORE Programming
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is proud to offer Community Outreach and Recreational Experiences (CORE) programming, which consists of free and engaging activities geared towards youth ages 5-15. CORE travels to parks and community centers around Buncombe County. The program takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CORE Programming
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is proud to offer Community Outreach and Recreational Experiences (CORE) programming, which consists of free and engaging activities geared towards youth ages 5-15. CORE travels to parks and community centers around Buncombe County. The program takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hosted by Hilliary Begley from Netflix & Amazon Prime!
Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!!
Free snacks while availability lasts! You may bring your own food in (no drinks)!
Participants are WINNERS of three standup contest 9/05, 12 & 19. Pageant Winner gets title and grand cash prize. Audience votes thru ballot!
Free snacks and outside food allowed.
9/5 winner Zandra Johnson
9/12 winners tied Roman Fraden & Jordan Julius
9/19 winner tba
Plus a wild card. This show is more than just great standup! Contestants must vie for the title through games.
Audience votes thru ballot. More info contact Michele at [email protected]
