Calendar of Events

Halloween Bike and Brew Social, Saturday October 20th. Meet at Brevard Brewing Company, then on to Peaks & Creeks Brewing Company, Oscar Blues Brewery, and Ecusta Brewing Company. Costumes encouraged.

https://www.facebook.com/events/332906590800783/

We’re hosting Brother Wolf – Henderson County Chapter sponsored Dog Costume Party on October 20th from 5-9PM.
Bring your pup or cat in full costume for their chance at taking home first place.
Brother Wolf will also be holding a silent auction to benefit the work they do in Henderson County and elsewhere.
Forever Friends Photography Services will be on site to photograph your furry friends decked out in their Halloween digs.
We’ll provide the beer, grub from The Hungry Ghost and live music from 7-9PM.
Save the date and come support a great cause!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1832598546789191/

Calling all Dog Lovers! You won’t want to miss the fun during the HallOween Annual Fundraiser for Brother Wolf that includes a Dog Costume Contest and Photoshoot Event. So bring your Furry Friends in costume, pack up the kids and be prepared for a Howling Good Time.

Forever Friends Photography Services will be offering 15-minute photoshoot sessions during this event on a first-come-first-serve basis. Each high-quality digital image will be processed and emailed to you for you to download and easily print. The cost of each image is $10.00 (minimum of 3) and credit cards are accepted. For more information, call Jim Neugass, at 828-707-8757 or [email protected].

https://www.facebook.com/events/147350112875555/

Downtown Marion has grown and changed in the past year. We now have a new vibe of hopping restaurants, shops, sweet treats, taprooms, and breweries. We invite you to come dressed in your best Halloween attire and join us for the first annual Boos & Brews 5K held on October 20, 2018 then stay and enjoy some of the new up and coming locations Marion now has to offer. The Boos & Brews 5K will take off from Main Street. Participants will run/walk through downtown Marion, looping around the graveyard, and make their final stretch back up Main Street. Awards for overall winners and age groups will be held at the Main Street stage following the race. Participants may then join us at Refinery 13 for an after party. All participants will receive a finisher medal and super soft shirt. Those 21 and older will also receive a race pint glass and a beverage of choice at Refinery 13 Taproom. **All proceeds from event go to help with HEATING ASSISTANCE for families in need this winter **

https://www.facebook.com/events/896497170537182/

It’s a Halloween Monster Barn Bash at The Rustic Cow!
Come for games, pumpkin painting, a costume contest for kids AND adults and Trick-Or-Treat!

Food special is a Small Turkey and Ham Sandwich with Chips and a Drink for only $7!

Come on out to The Cow!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1843193085788286/

The Hunter Subaru Trick or Trail 5k & 1 Mile Spooky Sprint lets runners experience the beauty of DuPont State Forest in a unique nighttime racing format.

The only race of its kind in the region, participants will strap on headlamps and light up the night as they duke it out in the dusk. The twists and turns of DuPont’s famous trail system will dare them to push forward, not knowing what bogies and specters might lurk around each corner! The One Mile Spooky Sprint will be Halloween themed, and a great change for kids and kids-at-heart to break in their costumes a day early, without stressing about time limits, as this event is untimed!

*****EDIT: DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE SPOOKY MAZE & DANCE PARTY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED! Y’all, the wind is kickin’ the weather is getting chillier and we want our little Halloweenies to have fun in their costumes, and get that bonfire experience. Boo!??

But all is not lost! We are going to hold our Hallows Eve Celebrations during store hours next Saturday 10/27/18! Any spooks who show up in costume get a Local Goodies Bag! We’ll have music for dancing in the Big Barn and bonfire fun AND our normal Fall Festivities!****

A haunted corn maze, filled with spooky specters and ghastly ghouls! Followed up by a costume parade for big and little Halloweenies and a family friendly dance party! A local goodies bag will be provided for each little monster, and there will be drinks, snacks, a fire for roasting weenies and making s’mores. Put on your deadliest duds and freakiest faces to face this Spooky Maze! If you love taking your family to KidHop AND Halloweening, this party’s for you and your crew. All ages welcome.

Cost: $9 ages 5+
Ages 4 and under free

https://www.facebook.com/events/295643131234748/

Want to soak in all the spookiness you can this October? Join us on October 20th for the Pre-Halloween Hellbash at the Sly Grog Lounge in Asheville! We will have artists and food vendors on scene and there will be awesome music from the following bands..
Hallow Point – St. Louis, MO
Depressor- Savannah, GA
East Viridian- Charlotte, NC
I, The Supplier- Asheville, NC
8 Vacant Graves- Asheville, NC
Costumes are welcomed, weirdos are welcomed, and mosh pits are more than welcomed!

https://www.facebook.com/events/305102936888601/

Update 8/20. Only about 15 tickets remaining. Saturday night @ 8:00 and 8:30. Get your tickets quickly, they will be gone very soon!

RSVP Required**Click link below to register*
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/events/rocky-fork/#/?park=rocky-fork
Over 12-$3
Under 12-$2

On October 19th &20th 2018, right around dusk, local, yet world renowned, storytellers will descend upon Rocky Fork State Park to re-tell tragic events in Southern Appalachian History in the Spirit of Halloween!!! This easy two mile hike, guided by park rangers, will go off and into the woods, led by lantern light to each of these storytellers stages. All Ages Welcome. Cider and S’mores will be available. Please arrive 15 minutes before your hike & bring a Flashlight!!

Hikes will depart each night at:
7:30 PM
8:00 PM
8:30 PM

Clicking that you will attend on facebook does not reserve ticket.

https://www.facebook.com/events/235648780443511/

Trick or Trail 5k and Spooky Sprint One Mile

Runners will experience the beauty of DuPont Forest in a unique nighttime racing format. The only race of its kind in the region, participants will strap on headlamps and light up the night as they duke it out in the dusk. The twists and turns of DuPont’s famous trail system will dare them to push forward, not knowing what bogies and specters might lurk around each corner! The One Mile Fun Run will be Halloween themed, and a great chance for kids and kids-at-heart alike to break in their costumes a few days early!

Headlamps or Flashlights are required for this event!

Limited entries! Only 300 spots!

Use DISCOUNT CODE: THREEORMORE to get 10% off of your registration when you register 3 or more people at one time! This offer is only valid when using a minimum of 3 people when registering.

Questions? Email [email protected]
– See more at: http://racesonline.com/events/trick-or-trail-spooky-sprint#sthash.qe521Svb.dpuf

https://www.facebook.com/events/155102775148051/

Alabama’s most famous ghost town is rarely open to nighttime visitors, but on Saturday Oct, 21st and 27th, a few lucky people will experience Old Cahawba after dark. Reserve one of a limited number of tickets, and you will be transported to Cahawba’s most haunted locations where authentic historical accounts of ghosts attached to each place will be shared. Then the Alabama Paranormal Research group will step in with their ghost hunting equipment so you can participate in a mini investigation. After the formal tour, you can swap ghost tales around a bonfire, chat with a paranormal investigator, or learn more about Cahawba’s mysterious history.

Seats for this 90 minute tour and investigation are limited and advance tickets are required. This is a deluxe wagon tour but some walking is necessary. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Tour Times: 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30 & 9:00 p.m.
Fees: $20 per person

Tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center (opened Thu-Mon, 12-5pm) or by calling Old Cahawba at 334-872-8058.

https://www.facebook.com/events/405807419921321/

This year, Eliada will maintain some beloved attractions including the tractor ride, which now drives all the way around the Corn Maze, jumping pillow, corn kernel sand box, spider web climber, tube slides, and corn cannons.

Calling all cat enthusiasts, cat lovers and cat admirers! These are a few of your favorite things:

CAT YOGA & COSTUMES!
Halloween Edition ~ There will be a CAT themed costume contest. Winner receives: admission for 2 to a future cat yoga class & a free t-shirt! <3

What to expect:
Cats, Yoga, Coffee, Casual cat meet up w/ adoptable kitties from FurEver Friends Animal Rescue, est 2002!

FYI: The yoga class is a ticketed event, as we only have space for a certain amount of humans + cats. However, from 2-3pm we will be open to the public to allow people to come in, donate, and take a peek at the adorable/adoptable cats and MAYBE even find their #fureverfriend!

This event is in collaboration w/ Asheville Cat Weirdos and FurEver Friends Animal Rescue, est 2002, we are hosting a #caturday yoga, stretching and coffee event 1x per month! Stay tuned for future events. ?

About the cats:
There will be adoptable felines starring the show from Furever Friends Animal Rescue!

About the yoga class:
This class will be a gentle, all levels yoga class. GREAT for beginners/cat enthusiasts/people who like holding cats during yoga. It’s also a great class for those who like stretching + chilling out. And as always, we will make time for a 10 min cat nap (savasana) ;-)
Please contact Violet Owl Wellness if you have any questions <3

Tickets:
$10 – 20 sliding scale
Proceeds to FurEver Friends Animal Rescue

Date Change! Sunday, October 21st
1pm – 3pm

Reserve your spot in advance, limited space available!
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=630417&sclassid=543&sDate=10/21/2018&sLoc=1&sTG=24&sType=1

If MindBody is giving you trouble, here’s an Eventbrite Link!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cat-yoga-costumes-tickets-51586710239

https://www.facebook.com/events/235607933694604/

NGW Presents: Nightmare On Armory Road 2! Taking place live in Newport, Tennessee on October 21st!

Pre Sale Tickets are $15 at:
brownpapertickets.com/event/3601397

Kids 12 and Under are $10 at the door!

•9 Huge Matches Announced!
Featuring: NGW Champion Shane Strickland, Rich Swann, Matt Cross, LAX, Su Young and so much more!

• A Halloween costume contest, that includes prizes such as NGW Merch!

• Swerve City Podcast with Shane Strickland, recording live for the first 50 fans who have ordered tickets online!

DO NOT MISS THIS!

https://www.facebook.com/events/957388717774464/

This year, Eliada will maintain some beloved attractions including the tractor ride, which now drives all the way around the Corn Maze, jumping pillow, corn kernel sand box, spider web climber, tube slides, and corn cannons.

Join us as we celebrate October with a special screening of UPGRADE with an introduction from Dr. Ali McGhee! Free Pizza + Popcorn with all the great beers and wine that our friends at The Black Cloud offer! Donations accepted but not required. Food at 7pm with introduction and screening starting at 7:30pm.
(Put on in conjunction with It’s Alive!: Frankenstein, 200 Years. An Artist Book + Print Exhibition On view through October 27 at Bookworks in West Asheville: www.ashevillebookworks.com)

About the film:
After a brutal crime leaves Grey Trace paralyzed and his wife dead, a genius inventor and wunderkind offers him a chance to get his life back with STEM, a state-of-the-art implant that not only helps him walk again, but also gives him superhuman strength that motivates him to start looking for his attackers. What happens when the line between humans and our technologies blur? Find out in this splashily gory science fiction-horror film with a good dose of B-movie fun, which takes cues from David Cronenberg, Black Mirror, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and, of course, Frankenstein. From the producer of Get Out and the writer of Saw and Insidious. (Yes, it’s violent. And also fun. Because Halloween.)

About Ali:
Ali McGhee received her PhD in Romantic literature from the University of Rochester in 2015, where she wrote about 19th-century disease theory, slave narratives, and Frankenstein. She taught classes on Romantic literature, science fiction, and horror at U of R, UNC Asheville, and Warren Wilson College. She currently works as a Multimedia Producer for AVLtoday and is an editor for Holler. She loves talking about weird horror and SF films to anyone who will listen.

https://www.facebook.com/events/246604656016999/

This year, Eliada will maintain some beloved attractions including the tractor ride, which now drives all the way around the Corn Maze, jumping pillow, corn kernel sand box, spider web climber, tube slides, and corn cannons.

It’s time for another Asheville Cat Weirdos Pint Night Fundraiser! Come on out to celebrate Meowl-O-Ween with your fellow cat enthusiasts. White Labs will be concocting a special brew for our organization and $1 from each of these beers sold will benefit our Emergency Fund. We will be on hand selling our ACW merchandise, including our Pint Glasses which will be discounted to $6 during this event. There is a full service restaurant on site offering artisanal dishes, craft cocktails, and non alcoholic beverages. Costumes are strongly encouraged and we will pick one lucky winner of our costume contest to win a Halloween surprise!! Hope to see mew all there!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/647290365664594/

Join us on an eerie journey into Greer Station’s haunted past as you stroll through the historic district. Stories and legend of the unusual and supernatural are combined with the fun and fascinating history of our city.

Local historian Joada Hiatt will be leading two ghost walks covering historic hauntings of downtown Greer. Meet at the Depot on Randall Street for a 1/4 mile walk down Trade Street to the Greer Heritage Museum on S. Main. The first walk will begin at 5:30 pm and the second will start at 7:00 pm. A $5 cash donation, benefitting the Greer Heritage Museum, is requested for all participants over 9 years of age.

In the event of rain, the ghost walks will be moved to Thursday, October 25. For more information call the Greer Heritage Museum at (864) 877-3377.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2184841825106489/?event_time_id=2184841831773155

Lets get saucy with the Gravyhouse Storytellers! There will be swingin’ music, and great classes for beginners! Stay late for our post dance blues hour! Plus the venue is not only gorgeous, but they have a fabulous bar!

~~~Schedule (short version- see below for details)~~~
7 pm: Intermediate Partner Charleston w/ Sparrow & Jean
8 pm: Intro to 8-count Lindy Hop w/ Sparrow & Keith
9-11pm: Swing AVL Dance w/ Gravyhouse Storytellers
11-12pm: Vintage Blues Hour w/ DJ
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PRICING: Dance/Band is $5 (includes blues hour) and classes are $10/$8 for Swing Asheville members. Vintage Blues Hour is $2 suggested donation for those who didn’t pay for Dance/Band admission.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Interested in free dances or half priced lessons? Want to help promote the swing scene? Consider volunteering for Swing Asheville! To see what sort of opportunities are available and to sign up, please head over to http://signup.com/go/qiyRjLG

MUSIC
The Gravy-House Storytellers presents mouth-watering musical marmalade from the 1920’s through the 1940’s. ‘The Gravyhouse Storytellers’ is a small-combo swing ensemble from Asheville, NC. The storytellers perform authentic arrangements of Pre-WWII-era Blues Shoutin’ and Swing tunes. Their repertoire favors ‘mid-tempo blues’ and is appropriate for Lindy, Balboa, and East/West coast alike.

BLUES
Band finished and you’re not done dancing? You’re in luck… stick around for our vintage blues hour! Continue dancing to DJ’d music until the bar kicks us out. $2 suggested donation for those coming just for the blues hour.

FOOD: Feeling peckish? The bar has a small selection of vegan goodies to help keep your stamina up! Ask a bartender for more details.

CLASSES
7pm: Continuing Class: Intermediate Partner Charleston w/ Sparrow & Jean

We will be working on side by side variations for the first two weeks, tandem entrances, exits, and variations for weeks 3 and 4, and for the 5th week of October we will be doing a special class on switching and stealing- super useful for jams and social dancing!

“Continuing” classes are for those dancers who have cemented the basics of the dance being featured that specific month. This includes knowing (and being able to execute cleanly and consistently) basic footwork and lead/follow skills for that dance. Some continuing classes may require no advance knowledge of a dance. This will be noted in the the class description.
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8 pm: Core Class: Intro to 8-count Lindy Hop w/ Sparrow & Keith

Learn the foundations of the 8 count Lindy Hop, the high energy dance from Harlem that swept the nation and then the globe. Starting from the very beginning, breaking down the steps and rhythms in easy to understand ways, Keith and Sparrow will get ya on the dance floor and having fun in no time. No partner required and drop in friendly, though of course you’ll learn the most if you start at the beginning of the month and stay till the end!

“Core” lessons stress the fundamentals of swing dancing for beginning dancers. Lessons rotate monthly to focus on a different kind of swing dance (6 Count Lindy, 8 Count Lindy, Charleston, Balboa, etc.). Because good fundamentals are hard to develop in one month, we recommend repeating Core lessons (on the same topic) to help develop the solid foundation you’ll need in continuing classes. Core lessons are also great for intermediate and advanced dancers who want to “get back to basics” or learn a different dancing role (lead vs. follow).
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GIFT CERTIFICATES
Do you want to buy a gift certificate for our classes as a gift, or to pre-pay for a block of classes for yourself? You can purchase gift certificates at the door at our weekly dance! They are $40 for a block of 4, and a great way to dive into the fun world of dance.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Oct 30: House Hoppers Halloween Spooktacular
Nov 6: Community Jazz Jam
Nov 13: Useless Cans (from out of town!)
Nov 20: Jason DeCristofaro Quartet
Nov 27: Posey Quartet
Dec 4: Community Jazz Jam
Dec 11: Queen Bee & the Honeylovers
Dec 18: TBA
Dec 25: NO DANCE
Jan 1: Russ Wilson’s Hangover Party

https://www.facebook.com/events/1787524671345799/

This year, Eliada will maintain some beloved attractions including the tractor ride, which now drives all the way around the Corn Maze, jumping pillow, corn kernel sand box, spider web climber, tube slides, and corn cannons.

Have A Family Friendly Fright Night and Earn Money For Your School!

Wednesday October 24th – Sunday 28th 6:30pm-9pm

Gather your closest ghouls and raise money for your school! The Haunted Trail at Pisgah Brewery is back with festive family fun for it’s 6th year. The Haunted Trail is ideal for children ages 3-12 years old. The night includes a heart pumping walk through the Trail with live actors, spooky sounds, and spectacular props. After adrenaline reaches peak levels during the walk, guests spill out screaming and laughing into the Party at Pisgah Park. The party warmly welcomes trail-goers with Halloween crafts, contests, activities and local food trucks, as well as Pisgah beer on tap for the grown-ups! The younger ghouls can enjoy the (actor-free) “Sweet Peek Tour” of the Trail at 6:45pm before it gets dark.

Our Ghouls For Schools program puts the “fun” in fundraising, and is giving back to local schools for its 3rd year in a row. The program gives $1 back from each ticket to your PTA or PTO of choice. Ingles Markets will award an additional $1000 as a grand prize to the school that gets the most participants. In addition to the give back program, we will be hosting a silent auction at the festival to benefit the Eliada Academy. Great community sponsors like Ingles Markets, Mellow Mushroom, Best Bites Dental, The DM Shop and Asheville Plays help make the Ghouls For Schools program possible.

The Haunted Trail is produced by Asheville Plays!. Asheville Plays! was founded by a local husband and wife team who create lasting memories through the power of play. They specialize in corporate team building for adults, and unique special events for families. The Haunted Trail is Asheville Plays! signature event, and they are striving to make The Trail a treasured part of your family’s tradition.

For more information, visit www.hauntedtrailwnc.com. For more information about Asheville Plays!, visit www.ashevilleplays.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/293280294624662/

This year, Eliada will maintain some beloved attractions including the tractor ride, which now drives all the way around the Corn Maze, jumping pillow, corn kernel sand box, spider web climber, tube slides, and corn cannons.

Join us for our 2nd annual Halloween Dog Costume Contest Thursday, October 25th, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the brewery. Co-hosted with The Grateful Dog. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Well-behaved dogs on leash only. Baires Food Truck will be here also, 3:30-8 pm (Authentic Argentinian, Empanadas, steak sandwiches and more)

https://www.facebook.com/events/313733445878269/

This year, Eliada will maintain some beloved attractions including the tractor ride, which now drives all the way around the Corn Maze, jumping pillow, corn kernel sand box, spider web climber, tube slides, and corn cannons.