Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.

Saturday, April 13, 2024
Neighborhood Litter Clean-Up Precinct 41.1 Alexander Area
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Alexander area-TBA

Neighborhood roadside (Fri. April 12) and riverside (Sat. April 13) litter clean-up in Alexander area. Organizers will be coordinating supplies of vests, bags, and pick-up from GreenWorks. Call to sign up and for more information. Come out, take care of our community, meet your neighbors, and enjoy the results! Refreshments to follow.

Who should attend: All willing neighbors in Alexander area; kids encouraged for Saturday clean-up of riverside with a parent.

Prefer not to work clean-up but would like to supply snack or refreshments? That is good too!

Call Sheila O’Brien at (828) 242-2945 to RSVP and find out more.

PULL – Pick Up Leicester Litter
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Leicester Community Center

Let’s PULL together again to Pick Up Leicester Litter and make our community a cleaner and safer place to live! Join us in keeping our adopted stretch of New Leicester Highway clean and litter-free (and hang out with other community-minded Dems!).

Bags, gloves, safety vests, etc. will be provided by AVL Greenworks.

Who should attend: All Dems and interested folks who want to help with our quarterly Adopt-a-Highway clean-up.

Canvass Launch – Lindsey Prather
Apr 13 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Buncombe County Democratic Party HQ

Join us for the first canvass of Lindsey Prather’s re-election campaign right after the April monthly meeting! We’ll be knocking doors in Weaverville to let folks know about Lindsey, how she’s delivered for Buncombe County in the State House, and how important her race is this year.

Special Guest: Wesley Harris, Democratic Nominee for State Treasurer

We’ll gather at the Democratic headquarters first to distribute lists and campaign materials, then we’ll head out to Weaverville. We’d love to see you there!

Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.

Sunday, April 14, 2024
DIY River + Road Cleanups
Apr 14 all-day
Asheville Area

Whenever you want!

 

Supplies available at

2 Sulphur Springs Road

If you need to request supplies for the same or next day, please call 828-254-1776.

Organizing a litter cleanup with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or other community members is easier than you may think! Asheville GreenWorks provides cleanup supplies and safety information, and will coordinate trash pick up as needed. Available supplies include safety vests, gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags, and SHARPs containers (upon request).

Review the attached guides for instructions and safety information.

Need to know

Please review the attached documents and contact [email protected] with any questions. Your supplies will be available for pickup on the date you’ve requested at Asheville GreenWorks’ office at 2 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

All cleanups should be reported using the online form and supplies should be returned after your cleanup.

GrindFest seeks volunteers
Apr 14 all-day
online
  • We’re excited to be approaching this year’s GRINDfest: the celebration of BIPOC business and entrepreneurship. It’s going to be bigger than ever!!!

    This event is an annual effort to bridge economic gaps so that local BIPOC folks can serve as many customers as possible. Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.

     

    To sign-up for a specific shift time and role, please visit
    VOLUNTEER SIGNUP FORM

     

    https://grindfestavl.com/

    Home

    Depot St, River Arts District, Asheville, NC

  • FESTIVAL INFORMATION

    EVENT: GRINDFEST 2024
    WHEN: May 24th to May 26th, 2024
    WHERE: A.B. Tech Conference Center | 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801

    EVENT SCHEDULE

    • Friday (May 24th)
      • 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Annual Meeting
      • 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Partners Lunch
      • Friday Night – Vendor Setup (Time TBA)
      • 9:00 PM to 12:00 MN – Casino Night
    • Saturday (May 25th)
      • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
      • 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM – Salvage Station
    • Sunday (May 26th)
      • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
      • 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Gospel Showcase

    *****CARNIVAL RIDES start at 12:00 NOON*****

    We still have a lot of activities not included here! Stay Tuned for all our updates!

    FEATURED MINI EVENTS:

    Asheville on Bikes
    Carnival Rides
    Casino Nights
    Gospel Music Showcase
    Latin Bands
    Hiphop Aerobics

    FEATURED EVENTS: [TICKETED]

    Annual Meeting
    Casino Night
    Harlem Night
    Carnival Ride
    Gospel Showcase

     

     

  •  

     

    Email any questions to [email protected].

Park Pavilion Reservations Open
Apr 14 all-day
online

New Park Pavilion Reservation Software

We have launched a new park pavilion reservation software system where park users can seamlessly book park shelters and fields from the comfort of their home. In order to book a park pavilion or field, go to www.buncombecounty.org/parks and click the “Reserve & Register” button. Click here to view a tutorial on how to book a park pavilion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGOrpvY75Xk

New Park Pavilion Reservation Software
Apr 14 @ 8:00 am
online

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is announcing the launch of its new online reservation system for park pavilions.

ACTIVENet, the new online reservation system, allows for a hassle-free user experience for Buncombe County park visitors. With just a few clicks, visitors can make and cancel reservations from the comfort of their home, in addition to checking real-time availability of the pavilions. Park pavilions are located at Lake Jullian, Charles D. Owen, and the Buncombe County Sports Park. Field rental is also available through this new portal.

Key takeaways of the new reservation system include: 

Seamless Interface: The user-friendly layout of the reservation system allows for hassle-free bookings and cancelations.

Real-time Park Pavilion Availability: Users are able to check the availability of the park pavilions at their favorite park, and on their preferred date and time.

Secure Payment: ACTIVENet’s secure payment portal ensures data protection and encryption with Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant technology.

Email confirmations: Once a reservation is made or canceled, users will receive a confirmation email with the details of their booking.

Click here to view a tutorial on how to book a park pavilion. 

To access the new park pavilion reservation system, please visit www.buncombecounty.org/parks. There is a “Reserve & Register” button that will take users directly to the reservation portal. Please note that users must create an account prior to booking a park pavilion. For any inquiries or additional information, please contact [email protected] or call (828) 250-4260.

Monday, April 15, 2024
DIY River + Road Cleanups
Apr 15 all-day
Asheville Area

Whenever you want!

 

Supplies available at

2 Sulphur Springs Road

If you need to request supplies for the same or next day, please call 828-254-1776.

Organizing a litter cleanup with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or other community members is easier than you may think! Asheville GreenWorks provides cleanup supplies and safety information, and will coordinate trash pick up as needed. Available supplies include safety vests, gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags, and SHARPs containers (upon request).

Review the attached guides for instructions and safety information.

Need to know

Please review the attached documents and contact [email protected] with any questions. Your supplies will be available for pickup on the date you’ve requested at Asheville GreenWorks’ office at 2 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

All cleanups should be reported using the online form and supplies should be returned after your cleanup.

GrindFest seeks volunteers
Apr 15 all-day
online
  • We’re excited to be approaching this year’s GRINDfest: the celebration of BIPOC business and entrepreneurship. It’s going to be bigger than ever!!!

    This event is an annual effort to bridge economic gaps so that local BIPOC folks can serve as many customers as possible. Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.

     

    To sign-up for a specific shift time and role, please visit
    VOLUNTEER SIGNUP FORM

     

    https://grindfestavl.com/

    Home

    Depot St, River Arts District, Asheville, NC

  • FESTIVAL INFORMATION

    EVENT: GRINDFEST 2024
    WHEN: May 24th to May 26th, 2024
    WHERE: A.B. Tech Conference Center | 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801

    EVENT SCHEDULE

    • Friday (May 24th)
      • 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Annual Meeting
      • 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Partners Lunch
      • Friday Night – Vendor Setup (Time TBA)
      • 9:00 PM to 12:00 MN – Casino Night
    • Saturday (May 25th)
      • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
      • 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM – Salvage Station
    • Sunday (May 26th)
      • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
      • 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Gospel Showcase

    *****CARNIVAL RIDES start at 12:00 NOON*****

    We still have a lot of activities not included here! Stay Tuned for all our updates!

    FEATURED MINI EVENTS:

    Asheville on Bikes
    Carnival Rides
    Casino Nights
    Gospel Music Showcase
    Latin Bands
    Hiphop Aerobics

    FEATURED EVENTS: [TICKETED]

    Annual Meeting
    Casino Night
    Harlem Night
    Carnival Ride
    Gospel Showcase

     

     

  •  

     

    Email any questions to [email protected].

Volunteer with United Way at the Mosaic Realty Art Walk
Apr 15 all-day
Asheville Art Museum
Before you begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?


On Thursday, May 2, from 5-9 p.m., Mosaic Realty will come together with 14 downtown Asheville galleries for the second annual Mosaic Art Walk and Benefit. This free community fundraiser, open to the public, will be hosted by Mosaic Realty, with each gallery highlighting a different local nonprofit.

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is seeking volunteers to assist them at their table which will be stationed at the Asheville Art Museum for this event.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with answering questions and guiding participants to where they need to go
  • Hand out flyers on how to become involved in the raffle
  • Help watch over the car that will be raffled off
  • Aid in keeping spaces free of plates and drinks left unattended

Requirements:

  • Volunteers must be 21 years old or older
  • Volunteers will be stationed inside and outside of the museum
  • All volunteers will need to sign a UWABC waiver when they check in

Skills Required: 

  • Positive and compassionate customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Ability to remain standing for long periods

Attire:

  • Black pants and a black shirt
  • Comfortable, close-toed shoes

Location:

  • Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
New Park Pavilion Reservation Software
Apr 15 @ 8:00 am
online

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is announcing the launch of its new online reservation system for park pavilions.

ACTIVENet, the new online reservation system, allows for a hassle-free user experience for Buncombe County park visitors. With just a few clicks, visitors can make and cancel reservations from the comfort of their home, in addition to checking real-time availability of the pavilions. Park pavilions are located at Lake Jullian, Charles D. Owen, and the Buncombe County Sports Park. Field rental is also available through this new portal.

Key takeaways of the new reservation system include: 

Seamless Interface: The user-friendly layout of the reservation system allows for hassle-free bookings and cancelations.

Real-time Park Pavilion Availability: Users are able to check the availability of the park pavilions at their favorite park, and on their preferred date and time.

Secure Payment: ACTIVENet’s secure payment portal ensures data protection and encryption with Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant technology.

Email confirmations: Once a reservation is made or canceled, users will receive a confirmation email with the details of their booking.

Click here to view a tutorial on how to book a park pavilion. 

To access the new park pavilion reservation system, please visit www.buncombecounty.org/parks. There is a “Reserve & Register” button that will take users directly to the reservation portal. Please note that users must create an account prior to booking a park pavilion. For any inquiries or additional information, please contact [email protected] or call (828) 250-4260.

Letters to the Editor + Opinion Editorials Creative Workshop
Apr 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Buncombe County Democratic Party HQ

Democrats need to be more actively messaging and to overcome the makers of fake news with the truth! Join this ongoing group of writers working together on Letters to the Editor and Opinion Editorials. We’ll discuss the issues we care about most deeply and craft a plan to respond to events as they occur in real time.

The group meets the first and third Monday of each month for writing, responding to one another’s work, scheduling submissions, and exploring media outlets across the state.

“Rant with purpose. Support with facts. Propel action.” – Myra Schoen

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
GrindFest seeks volunteers
Apr 16 all-day
online
  • We’re excited to be approaching this year’s GRINDfest: the celebration of BIPOC business and entrepreneurship. It’s going to be bigger than ever!!!

    This event is an annual effort to bridge economic gaps so that local BIPOC folks can serve as many customers as possible. Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.

     

    To sign-up for a specific shift time and role, please visit
    VOLUNTEER SIGNUP FORM

     

    https://grindfestavl.com/

    Home

    Depot St, River Arts District, Asheville, NC

  • FESTIVAL INFORMATION

    EVENT: GRINDFEST 2024
    WHEN: May 24th to May 26th, 2024
    WHERE: A.B. Tech Conference Center | 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801

    EVENT SCHEDULE

    • Friday (May 24th)
      • 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Annual Meeting
      • 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Partners Lunch
      • Friday Night – Vendor Setup (Time TBA)
      • 9:00 PM to 12:00 MN – Casino Night
    • Saturday (May 25th)
      • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
      • 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM – Salvage Station
    • Sunday (May 26th)
      • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
      • 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Gospel Showcase

    *****CARNIVAL RIDES start at 12:00 NOON*****

    We still have a lot of activities not included here! Stay Tuned for all our updates!

    FEATURED MINI EVENTS:

    Asheville on Bikes
    Carnival Rides
    Casino Nights
    Gospel Music Showcase
    Latin Bands
    Hiphop Aerobics

    FEATURED EVENTS: [TICKETED]

    Annual Meeting
    Casino Night
    Harlem Night
    Carnival Ride
    Gospel Showcase

     

     

  •  

     

    Email any questions to [email protected].

New Park Pavilion Reservation Software
Apr 16 @ 8:00 am
online

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is announcing the launch of its new online reservation system for park pavilions.

ACTIVENet, the new online reservation system, allows for a hassle-free user experience for Buncombe County park visitors. With just a few clicks, visitors can make and cancel reservations from the comfort of their home, in addition to checking real-time availability of the pavilions. Park pavilions are located at Lake Jullian, Charles D. Owen, and the Buncombe County Sports Park. Field rental is also available through this new portal.

Key takeaways of the new reservation system include: 

Seamless Interface: The user-friendly layout of the reservation system allows for hassle-free bookings and cancelations.

Real-time Park Pavilion Availability: Users are able to check the availability of the park pavilions at their favorite park, and on their preferred date and time.

Secure Payment: ACTIVENet’s secure payment portal ensures data protection and encryption with Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant technology.

Email confirmations: Once a reservation is made or canceled, users will receive a confirmation email with the details of their booking.

Click here to view a tutorial on how to book a park pavilion. 

To access the new park pavilion reservation system, please visit www.buncombecounty.org/parks. There is a “Reserve & Register” button that will take users directly to the reservation portal. Please note that users must create an account prior to booking a park pavilion. For any inquiries or additional information, please contact [email protected] or call (828) 250-4260.

Sand Hill Nursery Workday
Apr 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sand Hill Nursery at the Buncombe County Sports Park

Join us for weekly workdays in the Sand Hill native tree nursery. Tasks vary and often include repotting, weeding, mulching, and other special projects to improve infrastructure and function.

Need to know

Please come dressed in work clothes with close toed shoes. Bring water and sun protection. All other gear and supplies are provided.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
DIY River + Road Cleanups
Apr 17 all-day
Asheville Area

Whenever you want!

 

Supplies available at

2 Sulphur Springs Road

If you need to request supplies for the same or next day, please call 828-254-1776.

Organizing a litter cleanup with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or other community members is easier than you may think! Asheville GreenWorks provides cleanup supplies and safety information, and will coordinate trash pick up as needed. Available supplies include safety vests, gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags, and SHARPs containers (upon request).

Review the attached guides for instructions and safety information.

Need to know

Please review the attached documents and contact [email protected] with any questions. Your supplies will be available for pickup on the date you’ve requested at Asheville GreenWorks’ office at 2 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

All cleanups should be reported using the online form and supplies should be returned after your cleanup.

GrindFest seeks volunteers
Apr 17 all-day
online
  • We’re excited to be approaching this year’s GRINDfest: the celebration of BIPOC business and entrepreneurship. It’s going to be bigger than ever!!!

    This event is an annual effort to bridge economic gaps so that local BIPOC folks can serve as many customers as possible. Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.

     

    To sign-up for a specific shift time and role, please visit
    VOLUNTEER SIGNUP FORM

     

    https://grindfestavl.com/

    Home

    Depot St, River Arts District, Asheville, NC

  • FESTIVAL INFORMATION

    EVENT: GRINDFEST 2024
    WHEN: May 24th to May 26th, 2024
    WHERE: A.B. Tech Conference Center | 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801

    EVENT SCHEDULE

    • Friday (May 24th)
      • 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Annual Meeting
      • 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Partners Lunch
      • Friday Night – Vendor Setup (Time TBA)
      • 9:00 PM to 12:00 MN – Casino Night
    • Saturday (May 25th)
      • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
      • 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM – Salvage Station
    • Sunday (May 26th)
      • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
      • 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Gospel Showcase

    *****CARNIVAL RIDES start at 12:00 NOON*****

    We still have a lot of activities not included here! Stay Tuned for all our updates!

    FEATURED MINI EVENTS:

    Asheville on Bikes
    Carnival Rides
    Casino Nights
    Gospel Music Showcase
    Latin Bands
    Hiphop Aerobics

    FEATURED EVENTS: [TICKETED]

    Annual Meeting
    Casino Night
    Harlem Night
    Carnival Ride
    Gospel Showcase

     

     

  •  

     

    Email any questions to [email protected].

Volunteer with United Way at the Mosaic Realty Art Walk
Apr 17 all-day
Asheville Art Museum
Before you begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?


On Thursday, May 2, from 5-9 p.m., Mosaic Realty will come together with 14 downtown Asheville galleries for the second annual Mosaic Art Walk and Benefit. This free community fundraiser, open to the public, will be hosted by Mosaic Realty, with each gallery highlighting a different local nonprofit.

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is seeking volunteers to assist them at their table which will be stationed at the Asheville Art Museum for this event.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with answering questions and guiding participants to where they need to go
  • Hand out flyers on how to become involved in the raffle
  • Help watch over the car that will be raffled off
  • Aid in keeping spaces free of plates and drinks left unattended

Requirements:

  • Volunteers must be 21 years old or older
  • Volunteers will be stationed inside and outside of the museum
  • All volunteers will need to sign a UWABC waiver when they check in

Skills Required: 

  • Positive and compassionate customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Ability to remain standing for long periods

Attire:

  • Black pants and a black shirt
  • Comfortable, close-toed shoes

Location:

  • Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
New Park Pavilion Reservation Software
Apr 17 @ 8:00 am
online

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is announcing the launch of its new online reservation system for park pavilions.

ACTIVENet, the new online reservation system, allows for a hassle-free user experience for Buncombe County park visitors. With just a few clicks, visitors can make and cancel reservations from the comfort of their home, in addition to checking real-time availability of the pavilions. Park pavilions are located at Lake Jullian, Charles D. Owen, and the Buncombe County Sports Park. Field rental is also available through this new portal.

Key takeaways of the new reservation system include: 

Seamless Interface: The user-friendly layout of the reservation system allows for hassle-free bookings and cancelations.

Real-time Park Pavilion Availability: Users are able to check the availability of the park pavilions at their favorite park, and on their preferred date and time.

Secure Payment: ACTIVENet’s secure payment portal ensures data protection and encryption with Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant technology.

Email confirmations: Once a reservation is made or canceled, users will receive a confirmation email with the details of their booking.

Click here to view a tutorial on how to book a park pavilion. 

To access the new park pavilion reservation system, please visit www.buncombecounty.org/parks. There is a “Reserve & Register” button that will take users directly to the reservation portal. Please note that users must create an account prior to booking a park pavilion. For any inquiries or additional information, please contact [email protected] or call (828) 250-4260.

Thursday, April 18, 2024
GrindFest seeks volunteers
Apr 18 all-day
online
  • We’re excited to be approaching this year’s GRINDfest: the celebration of BIPOC business and entrepreneurship. It’s going to be bigger than ever!!!

    This event is an annual effort to bridge economic gaps so that local BIPOC folks can serve as many customers as possible. Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.

     

    To sign-up for a specific shift time and role, please visit
    VOLUNTEER SIGNUP FORM

     

    https://grindfestavl.com/

    Home

    Depot St, River Arts District, Asheville, NC

  • FESTIVAL INFORMATION

    EVENT: GRINDFEST 2024
    WHEN: May 24th to May 26th, 2024
    WHERE: A.B. Tech Conference Center | 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801

    EVENT SCHEDULE

    • Friday (May 24th)
      • 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Annual Meeting
      • 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Partners Lunch
      • Friday Night – Vendor Setup (Time TBA)
      • 9:00 PM to 12:00 MN – Casino Night
    • Saturday (May 25th)
      • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
      • 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM – Salvage Station
    • Sunday (May 26th)
      • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
      • 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Gospel Showcase

    *****CARNIVAL RIDES start at 12:00 NOON*****

    We still have a lot of activities not included here! Stay Tuned for all our updates!

    FEATURED MINI EVENTS:

    Asheville on Bikes
    Carnival Rides
    Casino Nights
    Gospel Music Showcase
    Latin Bands
    Hiphop Aerobics

    FEATURED EVENTS: [TICKETED]

    Annual Meeting
    Casino Night
    Harlem Night
    Carnival Ride
    Gospel Showcase

     

     

  •  

     

    Email any questions to [email protected].

Park Pavilion Reservations Open
Apr 18 all-day
online

New Park Pavilion Reservation Software

We have launched a new park pavilion reservation software system where park users can seamlessly book park shelters and fields from the comfort of their home. In order to book a park pavilion or field, go to www.buncombecounty.org/parks and click the “Reserve & Register” button. Click here to view a tutorial on how to book a park pavilion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGOrpvY75Xk

New Park Pavilion Reservation Software
Apr 18 @ 8:00 am
online

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is announcing the launch of its new online reservation system for park pavilions.

ACTIVENet, the new online reservation system, allows for a hassle-free user experience for Buncombe County park visitors. With just a few clicks, visitors can make and cancel reservations from the comfort of their home, in addition to checking real-time availability of the pavilions. Park pavilions are located at Lake Jullian, Charles D. Owen, and the Buncombe County Sports Park. Field rental is also available through this new portal.

Key takeaways of the new reservation system include: 

Seamless Interface: The user-friendly layout of the reservation system allows for hassle-free bookings and cancelations.

Real-time Park Pavilion Availability: Users are able to check the availability of the park pavilions at their favorite park, and on their preferred date and time.

Secure Payment: ACTIVENet’s secure payment portal ensures data protection and encryption with Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant technology.

Email confirmations: Once a reservation is made or canceled, users will receive a confirmation email with the details of their booking.

Click here to view a tutorial on how to book a park pavilion. 

To access the new park pavilion reservation system, please visit www.buncombecounty.org/parks. There is a “Reserve & Register” button that will take users directly to the reservation portal. Please note that users must create an account prior to booking a park pavilion. For any inquiries or additional information, please contact [email protected] or call (828) 250-4260.

Friday, April 19, 2024
DIY River + Road Cleanups
Apr 19 all-day
Asheville Area

Whenever you want!

 

Supplies available at

2 Sulphur Springs Road

If you need to request supplies for the same or next day, please call 828-254-1776.

Organizing a litter cleanup with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or other community members is easier than you may think! Asheville GreenWorks provides cleanup supplies and safety information, and will coordinate trash pick up as needed. Available supplies include safety vests, gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags, and SHARPs containers (upon request).

Review the attached guides for instructions and safety information.

Need to know

Please review the attached documents and contact [email protected] with any questions. Your supplies will be available for pickup on the date you’ve requested at Asheville GreenWorks’ office at 2 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

All cleanups should be reported using the online form and supplies should be returned after your cleanup.

GrindFest seeks volunteers
Apr 19 all-day
online
  • We’re excited to be approaching this year’s GRINDfest: the celebration of BIPOC business and entrepreneurship. It’s going to be bigger than ever!!!

    This event is an annual effort to bridge economic gaps so that local BIPOC folks can serve as many customers as possible. Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.

     

    To sign-up for a specific shift time and role, please visit
    VOLUNTEER SIGNUP FORM

     

    https://grindfestavl.com/

    Home

    Depot St, River Arts District, Asheville, NC

  • FESTIVAL INFORMATION

    EVENT: GRINDFEST 2024
    WHEN: May 24th to May 26th, 2024
    WHERE: A.B. Tech Conference Center | 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801

    EVENT SCHEDULE

    • Friday (May 24th)
      • 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Annual Meeting
      • 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Partners Lunch
      • Friday Night – Vendor Setup (Time TBA)
      • 9:00 PM to 12:00 MN – Casino Night
    • Saturday (May 25th)
      • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
      • 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM – Salvage Station
    • Sunday (May 26th)
      • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
      • 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Gospel Showcase

    *****CARNIVAL RIDES start at 12:00 NOON*****

    We still have a lot of activities not included here! Stay Tuned for all our updates!

    FEATURED MINI EVENTS:

    Asheville on Bikes
    Carnival Rides
    Casino Nights
    Gospel Music Showcase
    Latin Bands
    Hiphop Aerobics

    FEATURED EVENTS: [TICKETED]

    Annual Meeting
    Casino Night
    Harlem Night
    Carnival Ride
    Gospel Showcase

     

     

  •  

     

    Email any questions to [email protected].

Park Pavilion Reservations Open
Apr 19 all-day
online

New Park Pavilion Reservation Software

We have launched a new park pavilion reservation software system where park users can seamlessly book park shelters and fields from the comfort of their home. In order to book a park pavilion or field, go to www.buncombecounty.org/parks and click the “Reserve & Register” button. Click here to view a tutorial on how to book a park pavilion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGOrpvY75Xk

Volunteer with United Way at the Mosaic Realty Art Walk
Apr 19 all-day
Asheville Art Museum
Before you begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?


On Thursday, May 2, from 5-9 p.m., Mosaic Realty will come together with 14 downtown Asheville galleries for the second annual Mosaic Art Walk and Benefit. This free community fundraiser, open to the public, will be hosted by Mosaic Realty, with each gallery highlighting a different local nonprofit.

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is seeking volunteers to assist them at their table which will be stationed at the Asheville Art Museum for this event.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with answering questions and guiding participants to where they need to go
  • Hand out flyers on how to become involved in the raffle
  • Help watch over the car that will be raffled off
  • Aid in keeping spaces free of plates and drinks left unattended

Requirements:

  • Volunteers must be 21 years old or older
  • Volunteers will be stationed inside and outside of the museum
  • All volunteers will need to sign a UWABC waiver when they check in

Skills Required: 

  • Positive and compassionate customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Ability to remain standing for long periods

Attire:

  • Black pants and a black shirt
  • Comfortable, close-toed shoes

Location:

  • Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
New Park Pavilion Reservation Software
Apr 19 @ 8:00 am
online

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is announcing the launch of its new online reservation system for park pavilions.

ACTIVENet, the new online reservation system, allows for a hassle-free user experience for Buncombe County park visitors. With just a few clicks, visitors can make and cancel reservations from the comfort of their home, in addition to checking real-time availability of the pavilions. Park pavilions are located at Lake Jullian, Charles D. Owen, and the Buncombe County Sports Park. Field rental is also available through this new portal.

Key takeaways of the new reservation system include: 

Seamless Interface: The user-friendly layout of the reservation system allows for hassle-free bookings and cancelations.

Real-time Park Pavilion Availability: Users are able to check the availability of the park pavilions at their favorite park, and on their preferred date and time.

Secure Payment: ACTIVENet’s secure payment portal ensures data protection and encryption with Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant technology.

Email confirmations: Once a reservation is made or canceled, users will receive a confirmation email with the details of their booking.

Click here to view a tutorial on how to book a park pavilion. 

To access the new park pavilion reservation system, please visit www.buncombecounty.org/parks. There is a “Reserve & Register” button that will take users directly to the reservation portal. Please note that users must create an account prior to booking a park pavilion. For any inquiries or additional information, please contact [email protected] or call (828) 250-4260.

Saturday, April 20, 2024
GrindFest seeks volunteers
Apr 20 all-day
online
  • We’re excited to be approaching this year’s GRINDfest: the celebration of BIPOC business and entrepreneurship. It’s going to be bigger than ever!!!

    This event is an annual effort to bridge economic gaps so that local BIPOC folks can serve as many customers as possible. Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.

     

    To sign-up for a specific shift time and role, please visit
    VOLUNTEER SIGNUP FORM

     

    https://grindfestavl.com/

    Home

    Depot St, River Arts District, Asheville, NC

  • FESTIVAL INFORMATION

    EVENT: GRINDFEST 2024
    WHEN: May 24th to May 26th, 2024
    WHERE: A.B. Tech Conference Center | 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801

    EVENT SCHEDULE

    • Friday (May 24th)
      • 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Annual Meeting
      • 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Partners Lunch
      • Friday Night – Vendor Setup (Time TBA)
      • 9:00 PM to 12:00 MN – Casino Night
    • Saturday (May 25th)
      • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
      • 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM – Salvage Station
    • Sunday (May 26th)
      • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
      • 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Gospel Showcase

    *****CARNIVAL RIDES start at 12:00 NOON*****

    We still have a lot of activities not included here! Stay Tuned for all our updates!

    FEATURED MINI EVENTS:

    Asheville on Bikes
    Carnival Rides
    Casino Nights
    Gospel Music Showcase
    Latin Bands
    Hiphop Aerobics

    FEATURED EVENTS: [TICKETED]

    Annual Meeting
    Casino Night
    Harlem Night
    Carnival Ride
    Gospel Showcase

     

     

  •  

     

    Email any questions to [email protected].

Park Pavilion Reservations Open
Apr 20 all-day
online

New Park Pavilion Reservation Software

We have launched a new park pavilion reservation software system where park users can seamlessly book park shelters and fields from the comfort of their home. In order to book a park pavilion or field, go to www.buncombecounty.org/parks and click the “Reserve & Register” button. Click here to view a tutorial on how to book a park pavilion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGOrpvY75Xk

New Park Pavilion Reservation Software
Apr 20 @ 8:00 am
online

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is announcing the launch of its new online reservation system for park pavilions.

ACTIVENet, the new online reservation system, allows for a hassle-free user experience for Buncombe County park visitors. With just a few clicks, visitors can make and cancel reservations from the comfort of their home, in addition to checking real-time availability of the pavilions. Park pavilions are located at Lake Jullian, Charles D. Owen, and the Buncombe County Sports Park. Field rental is also available through this new portal.

Key takeaways of the new reservation system include: 

Seamless Interface: The user-friendly layout of the reservation system allows for hassle-free bookings and cancelations.

Real-time Park Pavilion Availability: Users are able to check the availability of the park pavilions at their favorite park, and on their preferred date and time.

Secure Payment: ACTIVENet’s secure payment portal ensures data protection and encryption with Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant technology.

Email confirmations: Once a reservation is made or canceled, users will receive a confirmation email with the details of their booking.

Click here to view a tutorial on how to book a park pavilion. 

To access the new park pavilion reservation system, please visit www.buncombecounty.org/parks. There is a “Reserve & Register” button that will take users directly to the reservation portal. Please note that users must create an account prior to booking a park pavilion. For any inquiries or additional information, please contact [email protected] or call (828) 250-4260.