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, November 11, 2023
AVL Unpaved Public Survey
Nov 11 all-day
online

Asheville Unpaved

A POLICY & PLAN FRAMEWORK FOR NATURAL SURFACE TRAILS IN THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

UPDATE: Your input is needed for our AVL Unpaved Public Survey

The first phase of the AVL Unpaved trails are moving forward, and we are seeking community  input to design trail kiosks and signs that will best support trail users. Take the AVL Unpaved Public Survey at this link to contribute. The survey will be open from September 11th – November 11th.

What are the AVL Unpaved Trails? 

AVL Unpaved

AVL Unpaved Alliance, in partnership with the City of Asheville, hired Elevated Trail Designs to design a series of natural surface trails in the undeveloped forested pockets of Asheville. In 2022, thanks to generous community support and grant funding through Explore Asheville, three initial projects were identified: Bacoate Branch, French Broad River West, and Azalea Park.

WNCSource’s Bargain Hendo Thrift Store closing sale
Nov 11 @ 10:00 am
Bargain Hendo Thrift Store

Bargain Hendo Thrift Store will be permanently closing its doors on December 13th.
• WNCSource operates the small thrift store which is located on the corner of King Street
and 2nd Avenue in Hendersonville.
• Bargain Hendo first opened in December of 2020 and was meant to support the programs
and services WNCSource provides in 4 western North Carolina Counties. Unfortunately,
low sales and competition from other local thrift stores has made the store less than
profitable.
• But don’t worry, starting Thursday, November 2nd, Bargain Hendo will be open
Wednesdays through Fridays 10AM to 4PM and Saturdays from 10AM to 2PM with some
incredible bargains and sales to clear the shelves.
• Bargain Hendo’s last day is December 13th

Vintage Pop-up at DSSOLVR
Nov 11 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
DSSOLVR

Saddle up, partner, ’cause this Saturday from 1-6, we’re bringing the wild west to you with a rootin’-tootin’ Vintage Popup! 🤠

Step into a time machine and explore the treasure troves of vintage goodies brought to you by Soft Cowboy Trading Co. and Tangelo Vintage. Y’all are in for a treat! From classic threads that’ll make you look sharp at the saloon to trinkets that could tell stories from the prairie, you’ll find it all.

Y’all can take your time sifting through these vintage treasures, all while sippin’ on a cold, refreshing brew. So, mosey on over, enjoy a drink, and shop to your heart’s content. Yeehaw!

Sunday, November 12, 2023
Asheville Championship Men’s College Basketball Tournament
Nov 12 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center- Asheville

The field is set for the 2023 Asheville Championship men’s college basketball tournament. ClemsonDavidsonMaryland and UAB will go head-to-head Nov. 10 -12, 2023 at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville in the third year of the early-season tournament. With a combined 73 NCAA Tournament appearances, these four programs each bring proven successes and storied pasts to the table, making this year’s field the strongest yet.

Punk Flea Market
Nov 12 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Southeast Punk Flea Market- Spartanburg, SC!

Join us November 11-12 as we take over Spartanburg for the weekend! There will be many vendors… DIY sellers and artists! We have a lot of fun planned for the weekend. If you are a fan of weirdo art, vinyl records, vintage clothes or possibly a collector of strange and unusual things, this event is for you!

SATURDAY November 11 from 11a-7pm
SUNDAY November 12 from 11a-7pm
-This event is ALL AGES.
-Food trucks at the PFM!
-All vendors accept cash and most take cards.

*HAND SANITIZER STATION AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE VENUE!
*IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL, PLEASE JOIN US NEXT TIME!

What kinda stuff can you expect to find here?.
VINTAGE CLOTHES, TOYS, ORIGINAL ART, TAXIDERMY, HANDMADE JEWELRY, RETRO VIDEO GAMES, COMIC BOOKS, VINYL RECORDS/CASSETTES/CDS, VHS, HORROR/B-MOVIE MEMORABILIA, ODDITIES! …and so much more!

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We are in search of new vendors! We want DIY sellers with Punk Junk! Clean out your closet and dust off your records, get the skateboard out from under your bed. Someone else wants it and you could use the $.
So ya wanna sell yer junk?…
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, you must pre-register. Please check out our website for more info.
www.SoutheastPFM.com

Open Play Basketball
Nov 12 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center

Basketball

Open Play

Time scheduled for organized drop-in, pick-up, and open community games

Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, starts September 5

  • Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-9 p.m.
  • Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
Monday, November 13, 2023
Tree Sale
Nov 13 all-day
online

SURPRISE – we’re also having a tree sale to clear out inventory that has gotten too large to be stored in the hoop houses over winter. These are species not typically given away at our adoption events, so here is your chance to add something unique to your home or business.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Tree Sale
Nov 14 all-day
online

SURPRISE – we’re also having a tree sale to clear out inventory that has gotten too large to be stored in the hoop houses over winter. These are species not typically given away at our adoption events, so here is your chance to add something unique to your home or business.

Kolo Bike Park Afterschool Club
Nov 14 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Adventure Center of Asheville

It’s back! Our Kolo Bike Park monthly after-school club runs every Tuesday & Thursday afternoon for ages 6-13 from 3-6 pm.

This club is for our local shredders to keep riding and growing their mountain bike skills all year long. This club is NOT to teach children how to ride and it is a requirement that they enjoy biking and can successfully ride their bike off-road before joining. Our highly skilled and trained staff will help campers working on bike handling and riding all the features and trails our 125-acre park has to offer.

  • $350 per camper per month
  • Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays in October, and November. Please note that you need to purchase a membership for EACH month!
  • $20 discount for either multiple months or for each multiple campers (you may not stack discounts, sorry!)
  • We run rain or shine! If it is too muddy to ride, we will adjust programming for bike maintenance lessons, alternative activities, etc.
  • Campers must bring their own bike, helmet, water bottle, snack, and any protective gear each day
  •  A $25 cancellation fee will be charged in canceled less than 2 weeks before the first session.
  • No refunds for cancellations made within 2 weeks of the first session!

You may book online or call our office at 828.225.2921.  To book online choose October 3 for the October Club and November 2 for the November Club.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Tree Sale
Nov 15 all-day
online

SURPRISE – we’re also having a tree sale to clear out inventory that has gotten too large to be stored in the hoop houses over winter. These are species not typically given away at our adoption events, so here is your chance to add something unique to your home or business.

WNCSource’s Bargain Hendo Thrift Store closing sale
Nov 15 @ 10:00 am
Bargain Hendo Thrift Store

Bargain Hendo Thrift Store will be permanently closing its doors on December 13th.
• WNCSource operates the small thrift store which is located on the corner of King Street
and 2nd Avenue in Hendersonville.
• Bargain Hendo first opened in December of 2020 and was meant to support the programs
and services WNCSource provides in 4 western North Carolina Counties. Unfortunately,
low sales and competition from other local thrift stores has made the store less than
profitable.
• But don’t worry, starting Thursday, November 2nd, Bargain Hendo will be open
Wednesdays through Fridays 10AM to 4PM and Saturdays from 10AM to 2PM with some
incredible bargains and sales to clear the shelves.
• Bargain Hendo’s last day is December 13th

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 15 @ 7:30 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Hockey Fights Cancer Night: Philadelphia Flyers vs. The Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 15 @ 7:30 pm
PNC Arena

Hockey Fights Cancer Night

 

The Carolina Hurricanes are recognizing hockey’s most important fight – the fight against cancer. Our goal is to inspire fighters, celebrate survivors and remember those who we have lost. Presented by UNC Health.

Thursday, November 16, 2023
Tree Sale
Nov 16 all-day
online

SURPRISE – we’re also having a tree sale to clear out inventory that has gotten too large to be stored in the hoop houses over winter. These are species not typically given away at our adoption events, so here is your chance to add something unique to your home or business.

WNCSource’s Bargain Hendo Thrift Store closing sale
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am
Bargain Hendo Thrift Store

Bargain Hendo Thrift Store will be permanently closing its doors on December 13th.
• WNCSource operates the small thrift store which is located on the corner of King Street
and 2nd Avenue in Hendersonville.
• Bargain Hendo first opened in December of 2020 and was meant to support the programs
and services WNCSource provides in 4 western North Carolina Counties. Unfortunately,
low sales and competition from other local thrift stores has made the store less than
profitable.
• But don’t worry, starting Thursday, November 2nd, Bargain Hendo will be open
Wednesdays through Fridays 10AM to 4PM and Saturdays from 10AM to 2PM with some
incredible bargains and sales to clear the shelves.
• Bargain Hendo’s last day is December 13th

Kolo Bike Park Afterschool Club
Nov 16 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Adventure Center of Asheville

It’s back! Our Kolo Bike Park monthly after-school club runs every Tuesday & Thursday afternoon for ages 6-13 from 3-6 pm.

This club is for our local shredders to keep riding and growing their mountain bike skills all year long. This club is NOT to teach children how to ride and it is a requirement that they enjoy biking and can successfully ride their bike off-road before joining. Our highly skilled and trained staff will help campers working on bike handling and riding all the features and trails our 125-acre park has to offer.

  • $350 per camper per month
  • Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays in October, and November. Please note that you need to purchase a membership for EACH month!
  • $20 discount for either multiple months or for each multiple campers (you may not stack discounts, sorry!)
  • We run rain or shine! If it is too muddy to ride, we will adjust programming for bike maintenance lessons, alternative activities, etc.
  • Campers must bring their own bike, helmet, water bottle, snack, and any protective gear each day
  •  A $25 cancellation fee will be charged in canceled less than 2 weeks before the first session.
  • No refunds for cancellations made within 2 weeks of the first session!

You may book online or call our office at 828.225.2921.  To book online choose October 3 for the October Club and November 2 for the November Club.

An Evening with NBA All-Star and Georgetown Hoya Eric “Sleepy” Floyd
Nov 16 @ 7:00 pm
OLLI Reuter Center, Manheimer Room 102

Join Wiley Cash for a conversation with Eric “Sleepy” Floyd, a man who Coach John Thompson wrote about as being “such a phenomenal scorer, if he missed shots, he thought it was the rims and not him.” Cash and Floyd will discuss what it was like to play under Coach John Thompson as the Georgetown basketball was on the rise, what it was like to face hometown rival James Worthy and UNC in the National Championship in 1982, and what Coach Thompson’s mentorship meant to him both during and after his fourteen-year NBA career.

LIVESTREAM ACCESS AVAILABLE

Common Word Community Read: An Evening with NBA All-Star and Georgetown Hoya Eric “Sleepy” Floyd
Nov 16 @ 7:00 pm
UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center in the Manheimer Room

Join Wiley Cash for a conversation with NBA All Star Eric “Sleepy” Floyd on Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m. in UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center in the Manheimer Room.

Eric Floyd, a man who Coach John Thompson wrote about as being “such a phenomenal scorer, if he missed shots, he thought it was the rims and not him.” Cash and Floyd will discuss what it was like to play under Coach John Thompson as Georgetown basketball was on the rise, what it was like to face hometown rival James Worthy and UNC in the National Championship in 1982, and what Coach Thompson’s mentorship meant to him both during and after his 14-year NBA career.

This event is part of the Common Word Community Read series, a set of lectures and discussions centered around a shared text with the goal of engaging a collective educational experience. The program is curated by Wiley Cash, New York Times bestselling author, alumnus of the class of 2000, and UNC Asheville’s Executive Director of Literary Arts. The selection for fall 2023 is “I Came As a Shadow” an autobiography by the late John Thompson, the head basketball coach at Georgetown University from 1972 to 1999, where he won the NCAA championship in 1984.

Friday, November 17, 2023
Tree Sale
Nov 17 all-day
online

SURPRISE – we’re also having a tree sale to clear out inventory that has gotten too large to be stored in the hoop houses over winter. These are species not typically given away at our adoption events, so here is your chance to add something unique to your home or business.

WNCSource’s Bargain Hendo Thrift Store closing sale
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am
Bargain Hendo Thrift Store

Bargain Hendo Thrift Store will be permanently closing its doors on December 13th.
• WNCSource operates the small thrift store which is located on the corner of King Street
and 2nd Avenue in Hendersonville.
• Bargain Hendo first opened in December of 2020 and was meant to support the programs
and services WNCSource provides in 4 western North Carolina Counties. Unfortunately,
low sales and competition from other local thrift stores has made the store less than
profitable.
• But don’t worry, starting Thursday, November 2nd, Bargain Hendo will be open
Wednesdays through Fridays 10AM to 4PM and Saturdays from 10AM to 2PM with some
incredible bargains and sales to clear the shelves.
• Bargain Hendo’s last day is December 13th

Saturday, November 18, 2023
Tree Sale
Nov 18 all-day
online

SURPRISE – we’re also having a tree sale to clear out inventory that has gotten too large to be stored in the hoop houses over winter. These are species not typically given away at our adoption events, so here is your chance to add something unique to your home or business.

26th Voorhees Family Art Show and Sale
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am
Voorhees Family Art Show

This weekend art show and sale is free and open to the public. This year’s annual
event will feature new art work created by five Voorhees family members along with two guest artists.
The event will again be featured in a family home, this year at Susan Voorhees’ house. Meet this
extraordinary family of artists known throughout North Carolina and the Southeast.
The 26th event will feature an art raffle benefiting Asheville Art Supplies For Kids a local non-profit.
Everything will be easily accessible online through the website: www.voorheesfamilyart.com
The arts legacy began with Edwin Voorhees, (1919-1999) and Mildred Voorhees (1924-2007) both
accomplished painters and well known throughout NC for their artwork. The first Voorhees Family Art
Show was held in the family home in Morehead City in 1998. Edwin passed away the next year but the
Voorhees Family Art Show continued in Morehead for several years. With Mildred’s move to Asheville
the show followed with it being hosted in one of several Voorhees family homes in North Asheville
ever since. The Voorhees Family was recognized with an exhibition “Nature & Nurture: The Voorhees
Family Artistic Legacy” at the NC Arboretum during the summer of 2022.
This year’s show celebrates the 26th show for the Voorhees Family and continues the legacy begun by
Edwin Voorhees back in 1998. Three of Edwin and Mildred’s six children a daughter-in-law, and
David’s son-in-law will be showing their work at this event: Susan Voorhees, oil and pastel paintings;
Jane Voorhees, watercolors, prints, cards and calendars; David Voorhees, wood-fired stoneware and

porcelain pottery; David’s wife, Molly Sharp Voorhees, sterling silver and gold jewelry. David’s son-in-
law, James Becker with resin art creations. Also exhibiting are guest artists Cheryl Stippich, stained

glass and polymer clay, and Chad Alice Hagen, felted art and handmade books. For more information
and map visit www.voorheesfamilyart.com

WNCSource’s Bargain Hendo Thrift Store closing sale
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am
Bargain Hendo Thrift Store

Bargain Hendo Thrift Store will be permanently closing its doors on December 13th.
• WNCSource operates the small thrift store which is located on the corner of King Street
and 2nd Avenue in Hendersonville.
• Bargain Hendo first opened in December of 2020 and was meant to support the programs
and services WNCSource provides in 4 western North Carolina Counties. Unfortunately,
low sales and competition from other local thrift stores has made the store less than
profitable.
• But don’t worry, starting Thursday, November 2nd, Bargain Hendo will be open
Wednesdays through Fridays 10AM to 4PM and Saturdays from 10AM to 2PM with some
incredible bargains and sales to clear the shelves.
• Bargain Hendo’s last day is December 13th

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 18 @ 7:00 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey

Sunday, November 19, 2023
Tree Sale
Nov 19 all-day
online

SURPRISE – we’re also having a tree sale to clear out inventory that has gotten too large to be stored in the hoop houses over winter. These are species not typically given away at our adoption events, so here is your chance to add something unique to your home or business.

26th Voorhees Family Art Show and Sale
Nov 19 @ 10:00 am
Voorhees Family Art Show

This weekend art show and sale is free and open to the public. This year’s annual
event will feature new art work created by five Voorhees family members along with two guest artists.
The event will again be featured in a family home, this year at Susan Voorhees’ house. Meet this
extraordinary family of artists known throughout North Carolina and the Southeast.
The 26th event will feature an art raffle benefiting Asheville Art Supplies For Kids a local non-profit.
Everything will be easily accessible online through the website: www.voorheesfamilyart.com
The arts legacy began with Edwin Voorhees, (1919-1999) and Mildred Voorhees (1924-2007) both
accomplished painters and well known throughout NC for their artwork. The first Voorhees Family Art
Show was held in the family home in Morehead City in 1998. Edwin passed away the next year but the
Voorhees Family Art Show continued in Morehead for several years. With Mildred’s move to Asheville
the show followed with it being hosted in one of several Voorhees family homes in North Asheville
ever since. The Voorhees Family was recognized with an exhibition “Nature & Nurture: The Voorhees
Family Artistic Legacy” at the NC Arboretum during the summer of 2022.
This year’s show celebrates the 26th show for the Voorhees Family and continues the legacy begun by
Edwin Voorhees back in 1998. Three of Edwin and Mildred’s six children a daughter-in-law, and
David’s son-in-law will be showing their work at this event: Susan Voorhees, oil and pastel paintings;
Jane Voorhees, watercolors, prints, cards and calendars; David Voorhees, wood-fired stoneware and

porcelain pottery; David’s wife, Molly Sharp Voorhees, sterling silver and gold jewelry. David’s son-in-
law, James Becker with resin art creations. Also exhibiting are guest artists Cheryl Stippich, stained

glass and polymer clay, and Chad Alice Hagen, felted art and handmade books. For more information
and map visit www.voorheesfamilyart.com

LOOM Imports at Heilbron Herbs Marshall POP UP
Nov 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Heilbron Herbs

LOOM Imports will be popping up at the Heilbron Herbs shop in Marshall, NC Saturday & Sunday, 11/18 & 11/19, from 10-5.
Stop by and stroll Main St before or after shopping the Marshall Handmade Market on the island.

Open Play Basketball
Nov 19 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center

Basketball

Open Play

Time scheduled for organized drop-in, pick-up, and open community games

Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, starts September 5

  • Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-9 p.m.
  • Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
Carolina Panthers vs. Dallas Cowboys
Nov 19 @ 1:00 pm
Bank of America Stadium

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Monday, November 20, 2023
Tree Sale
Nov 20 all-day
online

SURPRISE – we’re also having a tree sale to clear out inventory that has gotten too large to be stored in the hoop houses over winter. These are species not typically given away at our adoption events, so here is your chance to add something unique to your home or business.