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.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
Swimming Pools
Asheville Parks & Recreationβs public pools provide safe and affordable outdoor summer fun for all ages. For info about pool schedules, please callΒ 828-348-4770Β or visitΒ ashevillecitypools.com.
Malvern Hills Parkβs 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, readΒ this article.
Admission
- Individual β $3 per session
- Individual Season Pass β $100
- Family Season Pass β $150 (up to four individuals)
Locations
- Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center Pool βΒ 285 Livingston Street
- Recreation Park Pool βΒ 65 Gashes Creek Road
Events
- Asheville Parks & Recreation hosts hundreds of free and low-cost activities, programs, and events each month. Check out the latestΒ 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 β 12:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday β 11:00am-6:00pm
Sunday β 1:00pm-6:00pmCost is $3 per person per day
Swimming Pools
Asheville Parks & Recreationβs public pools provide safe and affordable outdoor summer fun for all ages. For info about pool schedules, please callΒ 828-348-4770Β or visitΒ ashevillecitypools.com.
Malvern Hills Parkβs 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, readΒ this article.
Admission
- Individual β $3 per session
- Individual Season Pass β $100
- Family Season Pass β $150 (up to four individuals)
Locations
- Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center Pool βΒ 285 Livingston Street
- Recreation Park Pool βΒ 65 Gashes Creek Road
Events
- Asheville Parks & Recreation hosts hundreds of free and low-cost activities, programs, and events each month. Check out the latestΒ 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 β 12:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday β 11:00am-6:00pm
Sunday β 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
Asheville Swarm 2024 Pre Show Fan Meetup!! Come hang out, get a drink, and have some food before the show and check out artists and creatorsβ @kinggizzard inspired merch at @thewhale. There will also be two amazing psych bands playing: Heath Monger and Impending Joy! The Whale is located in West Asheville, a short 5-minute drive to the venue. Hope to see you there!!
Downtown on Fridays, discover a delightful assortment of quality handmade goods from skilled makers at Asheville’s weekly street party. The Pack Square Artisan Market is produced by Places For Makers, an Asheville, NC based non-profit organization.
Swimming Pools
Asheville Parks & Recreationβs public pools provide safe and affordable outdoor summer fun for all ages. For info about pool schedules, please callΒ 828-348-4770Β or visitΒ ashevillecitypools.com.
Malvern Hills Parkβs 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, readΒ this article.
Admission
- Individual β $3 per session
- Individual Season Pass β $100
- Family Season Pass β $150 (up to four individuals)
Locations
- Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center Pool βΒ 285 Livingston Street
- Recreation Park Pool βΒ 65 Gashes Creek Road
Events
- Asheville Parks & Recreation hosts hundreds of free and low-cost activities, programs, and events each month. Check out the latestΒ 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 β 12:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday β 11:00am-6:00pm
Sunday β 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 untilΒ August 18thΒ at midnight!Β 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 untilΒ Sunday, August 18thΒ at midnight!Β Shirts will no longer be offered after that date.
Asheville Blues Jersey Giveaway
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
Live Pro Wrestling This Sunday In Asheville
Urban Combat Wrestling and Hi-Wire Brewing Presents: UCW OVER THE TOP!
Letβs Get READY TO RUMBLE! π€ΌββοΈπ»
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.
Join us Saturday, September 28, 2024 for the 2nd Annual TreeTops Trail Race in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina!
This race offers a unique opportunity to explore the spectacular 10,000 acres of rolling hills and towering trees that make up this beautiful forest. Take on the 8.5 mile challenging trail race – but beware! With nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain itβs no walk in the park!
Celebrate your journey through nature with a super unique succulent plant for all participants. Join us at the Dupont Forest Festival afterwards from 10am – 3pm to visit with vendors, hike, yoga, bike, hunt waterfalls and learn outdoor recreation tips to last you a lifetime. Admission to the festival is FREE!
The TreeTops Trail Race is not just any ordinary event – it’s an exclusive experience only available within Dupont State Forest! So don’t miss out on this tree-mendous event and join us for an unforgettable journey through DuPont State Forest – roots down, branches up!
π Embrace the autumn vibes at our 1st Happy Fall Y’all Art and Framers Market in beautiful Asheville, NC! π¨β¨ Enter our pumpkin carving contest for a chance to win ‘vendor bucks’ redeemable at any booth! πποΈ Enjoy live music, delicious food, adult beverages, and more. Join the fall fun with us! ππΆ
September, 28th (10AM-5PM)
A-B Tech Conference Center
340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801
The Arts Council of Henderson County presents the 65th annual Art on Main fine art / fine craft festival on September 28 & 29, 2024, 10-5pm both days, on Downtown Hendersonville, NCβs Main Street.
Art on Main is a juried and judged fine art and fine craft show which brings high quality local and regional artist vendors to Hendersonville, NC, with works in clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, wood, painting, photography, and more.
Enjoy meeting the artists, and shopping for fine art and exquisite craft in Hendersonville, NC, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Watch live demonstrations of various artist’s creative processes while discovering Hendersonvilleβs charming and historic Main Street, with its own unique shops and restaurants.
Free and open to the public.
Show & Tell returns to Rabbit Rabbit for a monthly Sunday Market celebrating and supporting local + indie craft, design, and vintage. Gather with friends and family in the open air at this one-of-a-kind outdoor venue in Downtown Asheville and shop 50+ vendors rotating monthly.
Featuring housewares, decor, art, jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, candles, plants, and more! Meet makers and collectors and shop directly or at the curated pop up shop.
Enjoy bites and bevs from AVL Tacos and Asheville Pizza & Brewing.
Sundays, September 29, October 20
12-5pm
Rabbit Rabbit
75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Free and open to the public. The outdoor market runs rain or shine. No dogs allowed. Street parking is free all day Sunday along with paid parking options in nearby lots and garages.
For more info, visit showandtellpopupshop.com
See WWE Smackdown on October 11th in Greenville, SC! See your favorite Smackdown Superstars in action Live including:
“The American Nightmare” CODY RHODES, RANDY ORTON, LA KNIGHT, BAYLEY, BIANCA BELAIR, JADE CARGILL, SOLO SIKOA & BLOODLINE, NIA JAX, AND MANY MORE!
Join us on Sunday, October 13th, 2024, for the 5th Annual Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k presented by Hunter Subaru!
The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k is an exhilarating fall event that beckons both seasoned athletes and recreational runners alike. Nestled within the charm and beauty of Hendersonville, North Carolina, this race offers participants a unique opportunity to challenge their limits while immersing themselves in the splendor of the autumn season. Whether conquering the half marathon’s 13.1-mile stretch or embracing the spirited atmosphere of the 8k, participants love supportive community vibe, scenic course, and post-race festivities.
Both courses are USATF Sanctioned and Certified.
Show & Tell returns to Rabbit Rabbit for a monthly Sunday Market celebrating and supporting local + indie craft, design, and vintage. Gather with friends and family in the open air at this one-of-a-kind outdoor venue in Downtown Asheville and shop 50+ vendors rotating monthly.
Featuring housewares, decor, art, jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, candles, plants, and more! Meet makers and collectors and shop directly or at the curated pop up shop.
Enjoy bites and bevs from AVL Tacos and Asheville Pizza & Brewing.
Sundays, October 20
12-5pm
Rabbit Rabbit
75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Free and open to the public. The outdoor market runs rain or shine. No dogs allowed. Street parking is free all day Sunday along with paid parking options in nearby lots and garages.
For more info, visit showandtellpopupshop.com
The 10th Annual Trick or Trail 5k & Spooky Sprint 1 Mile presented by Hunter Subaru returns to the heart of Hendersonville for 2024!
Get ready to have some fun at the 10th Annual Trick or Trail 5k & Spooky Sprint 1 Mile, presented by Hunter Subaru! This Halloween-themed race will bring runners back to the heart of Hendersonville, NC, where theyβll start and finish in the Historic 7th Avenue District.
But thatβs not all! The vibrant Fall Festival will be taking place at the Farmersβ Market, so you can expect a spooktacular atmosphere with costumes, decorations, and lots of great candy, snacks, and food!
This family favorite event promises a festive fusion of fitness and fall fun that you wonβt want to miss. And, after the race, you can stroll over to the bustling Fall Festival for even more food, drinks, and vendors at the Farmersβ Market. So, come prepared to spook, sprint, and snack your way through this ghoulishly good time! (Donβt forget your cash for all the goodies!)
Join us for family-friendly day of creativity and community supporting local artists, makers and farmers and their handmade and homegrown treats!
Explore one of our haunted greenhouses, participate in a family friendly DIY Halloween wreath making activity, peruse the Asheville Tool Library Yard Sale and enjoy delicious and healthy food from the Pasta and Prana food truck and more at the:
SMITH MILL WORKS HANDMADE HALLOWEEN MARKET on SAT OCT 26 from 11-3.
Come and join us at GAF 2024 for an exciting weekend full of fun and adventure! The event includes exciting races, kidsβ activities, used boat sales starting online, and our Used Gear Marketplace and Artisan market.
You can also enjoy live music, delicious food, drinks, and riverside games in a family-friendly atmosphere. Donβt miss out on the exclusive bargains available on boats, gear, and artisan crafts.
Lace up your running shoes and join us at 10:00am for our 3rd annual Blackhawk Bolt 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Run this unique road-to-trail course to benefit North Buncombe High School PTSO and Blackhawks Marching Band
Kick off the ππ¨π¨π ππ’ππ’π§π π¬ πππ«π€ππ at our ππ«ππ―π’ππ° πππ«ππ²!
Friday, Nov 22 from 5-9pm
Get early access to shop our vendors while enjoying live music, craft activities, giveaways, and complimentary bites + bevs.
Tickets are pay what you can – purchase online or in person.
All proceeds benefit the Equal Plates Project.
Purchase your ticket here https://rb.gy/an2xqh
Equal Plates Project is a nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and shares thousands of locally-sourced meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. Learn more at equalplatesproject.org.
The Good Tidings Market continues Saturday + Sunday
Nov 23 + 24
11am-5pm
Free and open to the public
Show & Tell is kicking off the holiday season with a gathering of artisans, makers, and vintage collectors inside the halls of the Asheville Masonic Temple in Downtown Asheville. Shop handmade jewelry, vintage clothing, handpoured candles, fine art, stationary, herbal skincare, holiday decor, and more!
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Saturday + Sunday
Nov 23 + 24
11am-5pm
Free and open to the public
Get early access to shop at our ππ«ππ―π’ππ° πππ«ππ², Friday, Nov 22 from 5-9pm.
Tickets are βpay what you canβ with all proceeds benefiting the Equal Plates Project.
Get your tickets here https://rb.gy/an2xqh or in person.
Equal Plates Project is a nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and shares thousands of locally-sourced meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. Learn more at equalplatesproject.org.
We all need a little seasonal pep after a hard Fall, and what better way to kick off the holidays than at Ross Farm and Appalachian Standard’s magical Holiday Farm Market? π
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Join us Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a festive afternoon that’ll warm your holiday spirit. Shop local and support small Asheville businesses this holiday season at the Holiday Farm Market! That’s the gift that keeps giving, baby.
Get ready for a merry afternoon filled with:
β¨ A delightful marketplace of local craft vendors with unique treasures
πͺ Sweet holiday treats to tempt your taste buds
π Mountain Man BBQ Food Truck
π€ Cheerful holiday caroling throughout the greenhouse
πΆ A heartwarming community sing-a-long (all voices welcome!)
β The coziest winter vibes this side of the Appalachians
πͺ΄ An abundance of gorgeous houseplants in our cozy paradise
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 91 Holbrook Road, Candler, NC 28715
Escape the winter chill in our cozy greenhouses, where you’ll discover a wonderland of lush, thriving houseplants just waiting to bring life to your holiday decor. π Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting your green journey, you’ll find the perfect leafy companion to brighten your home or gift to someone special. π
Bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer for an afternoon of festive fun in our warm, plant-filled haven! β€οΈ
Show & Tell is kicking off the holiday season with a gathering of artisans, makers, and vintage collectors inside the halls of the Asheville Masonic Temple in Downtown Asheville. Shop handmade jewelry, vintage clothing, handpoured candles, fine art, stationary, herbal skincare, holiday decor, and more!
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Saturday + Sunday
Nov 23 + 24
11am-5pm
Free and open to the public
Get early access to shop at our ππ«ππ―π’ππ° πππ«ππ², Friday, Nov 22 from 5-9pm.
Tickets are βpay what you canβ with all proceeds benefiting the Equal Plates Project.
Get your tickets here https://rb.gy/an2xqh or in person.
Equal Plates Project is a nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and shares thousands of locally-sourced meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. Learn more at equalplatesproject.org.
Join us in Biltmore Park Town Square for the 6th Annual South Asheville Turkey Trot presented by Hunter Subaru!
This classic holiday tradition in South Asheville, NC includes a FREE comfy race shirt (through Nov 3rd), and a unique, custom FINISHER MEDAL!
The course is professionally chip-timed, fully-marked and USATF Certified!