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

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Saturday, December 14, 2019
Be The Change Festival
Dec 14 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Asheville Middle School

Get ready for the Be The Change Festival hosted by SaulPaul from America’s Got Talent on Saturday, December 14th from 11AM-3PM! Join us at this FREE family festival for interactive exhibits, live musical performances, fun games, delicious food, DJs and more! We will be giving away $5,000 in gift cards, multiple 40″-50″ flat screen TVs, and a free gift to the first 300 people who register and attend. Enjoy fun times and free food at Asheville Middle School on 211 S. French Broad Ave in Asheville, NC!

Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Sunday, December 15, 2019
Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Monday, December 16, 2019
Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Wednesday, December 18, 2019
5th Annual Display of Nativity Sets from Around the World
Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Baptist Church of Asheville

We invite you to join us for the 5th annual Asheville Nativity exhibit, December 11 – 18, 2019. The website is http://www.ashevillenativity.org. Last year we had 300 Nativity sets from 60+ countries, and 1500 visitors who came to see them.

“Took my breath away.”
“Amazing, peaceful, joyous.”
“Beautiful.”
“Impressive and beautifully done.”
“Incredible.”

Join us for a Spirit-filled, family-friendly way to celebrate the Savior’s birth. The life-sized stable with costumes, so popular last year for photos, will be set up again. This is a free event (donations accepted).

We invite church groups or other organizations to help promote this event, and encourage anyone interested to help by loaning a set, hosting, or performing. There are time slots for choirs and music groups on the weekend.

We also have postcards for distribution and promotion and we can arrange to deliver quantities where appropriate. More information at ashevillenativity.org or by emailing [email protected].

Looking forward to another wonderful year,

Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Thursday, December 19, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 19 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Friday, December 20, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 20 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Saturday, December 21, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 21 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Sunday, December 22, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 22 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Monday, December 23, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 23 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 24 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Friday, December 27, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 27 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 28 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 29 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 1 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Thursday, January 2, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 2 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Friday, January 3, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 3 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Saturday, January 4, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 4 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Sunday, January 5, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 5 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Thursday, January 9, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 9 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Friday, January 10, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 10 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Saturday, January 11, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 11 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Sunday, January 12, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 12 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020