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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Tuesday, May
26, 2020
Youth Education Video – Our Mountains
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| Have you ever wondered how the southern Appalachian mountains were formed, or how the underlying geology affects the biodiversity we work to protect? Check out this short 5-minute lesson, followed by a fun craft for all ages. |
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Every week day, Janet’s Planet gives children a daily dose of science and space topics from around the world.
This is for ages 7-16!
Come and join us! See the Event Brite link below to register. Parents must register for their children.
Once I get your confirmation of your invite, I will personally send you the link to the class.
This is a measure to keep you safe. You can also email me at
[email protected] for any questions.
Am hopefully going to get you all a calendar soon of all the talks. More astronauts to come!
Join us Tuesday-Thursday, at 10:30am, for our an educational encounter. Tuesday: Tell Me About it Tuesdays Wednesday: Wild for Reading Wednesdays Thursday: Learning Safari Thursdays
Wednesday, May
27, 2020
- Parks and Recreation Indoor Facilities are Closed until further notice.
- Park Playgrounds are Closed until further notice.
- Park Restrooms will reopen on Friday May 8th at 5:00pm.
- Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Courts will reopen on Friday May 8th at 5:00pm.
- If you are waiting to use a court please wait outside of the fence or in your vehicle.
- If others are waiting to use a court please keep your playing time to 60 minutes.
- Outdoor Parks remain Open.
- Fields and shelters are Open, however groups must kept to 25 people or less. If you are waiting to use a field or shelter please do not wait in the immediate area; please wait outside of the field or shelter in an open area or in your vehicle.
If you choose to utilize Henderson County Parks please be respectful of other users, keep your group to 25 or less and provide others with appropriate social distancing. PLEASE NOTE that the trails at Hickory Nut Gorge are controlled by Conserving Carolina and they have closed them until further notice.
Youth Education Video – Our Mountains
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| Click Here to View Our Mountains Video |
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| Have you ever wondered how the southern Appalachian mountains were formed, or how the underlying geology affects the biodiversity we work to protect? Check out this short 5-minute lesson, followed by a fun craft for all ages. |
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Every week day, Janet’s Planet gives children a daily dose of science and space topics from around the world.
This is for ages 7-16!
Come and join us! See the Event Brite link below to register. Parents must register for their children.
Once I get your confirmation of your invite, I will personally send you the link to the class.
This is a measure to keep you safe. You can also email me at
[email protected] for any questions.
Am hopefully going to get you all a calendar soon of all the talks. More astronauts to come!
Join us Tuesday-Thursday, at 10:30am, for our an educational encounter. Tuesday: Tell Me About it Tuesdays Wednesday: Wild for Reading Wednesdays Thursday: Learning Safari Thursdays
Thursday, May
28, 2020
COVID-19 has led to local youth sports leagues canceling spring and summer schedules due to physical distancing and mass gathering limitations. Buncombe County’s Independence Day celebration at Lake Julian Park has also been scrapped this year under the same guidance. All other local municipalities have also canceled or rescheduled their annual Independence Day festivals.
- Parks and Recreation Indoor Facilities are Closed until further notice.
- Park Playgrounds are Closed until further notice.
- Park Restrooms will reopen on Friday May 8th at 5:00pm.
- Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Courts will reopen on Friday May 8th at 5:00pm.
- If you are waiting to use a court please wait outside of the fence or in your vehicle.
- If others are waiting to use a court please keep your playing time to 60 minutes.
- Outdoor Parks remain Open.
- Fields and shelters are Open, however groups must kept to 25 people or less. If you are waiting to use a field or shelter please do not wait in the immediate area; please wait outside of the field or shelter in an open area or in your vehicle.
If you choose to utilize Henderson County Parks please be respectful of other users, keep your group to 25 or less and provide others with appropriate social distancing. PLEASE NOTE that the trails at Hickory Nut Gorge are controlled by Conserving Carolina and they have closed them until further notice.
Youth Education Video – Our Mountains
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| Click Here to View Our Mountains Video |
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| Have you ever wondered how the southern Appalachian mountains were formed, or how the underlying geology affects the biodiversity we work to protect? Check out this short 5-minute lesson, followed by a fun craft for all ages. |
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Every week day, Janet’s Planet gives children a daily dose of science and space topics from around the world.
This is for ages 7-16!
Come and join us! See the Event Brite link below to register. Parents must register for their children.
Once I get your confirmation of your invite, I will personally send you the link to the class.
This is a measure to keep you safe. You can also email me at
[email protected] for any questions.
Am hopefully going to get you all a calendar soon of all the talks. More astronauts to come!
Join us Tuesday-Thursday, at 10:30am, for our an educational encounter. Tuesday: Tell Me About it Tuesdays Wednesday: Wild for Reading Wednesdays Thursday: Learning Safari Thursdays
Solve a History Mystery with Lauren each Thursday at 2 PM! During these Facebook Live events, Lauren will feature a historic artifact and share clues about its purpose. Can you guess the artifact before Lauren reveals what it is? Tune in weekly to find out!
#LearningWithLauren
Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.
Friday, May
29, 2020
COVID-19 has led to local youth sports leagues canceling spring and summer schedules due to physical distancing and mass gathering limitations. Buncombe County’s Independence Day celebration at Lake Julian Park has also been scrapped this year under the same guidance. All other local municipalities have also canceled or rescheduled their annual Independence Day festivals.
- Parks and Recreation Indoor Facilities are Closed until further notice.
- Park Playgrounds are Closed until further notice.
- Park Restrooms will reopen on Friday May 8th at 5:00pm.
- Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Courts will reopen on Friday May 8th at 5:00pm.
- If you are waiting to use a court please wait outside of the fence or in your vehicle.
- If others are waiting to use a court please keep your playing time to 60 minutes.
- Outdoor Parks remain Open.
- Fields and shelters are Open, however groups must kept to 25 people or less. If you are waiting to use a field or shelter please do not wait in the immediate area; please wait outside of the field or shelter in an open area or in your vehicle.
If you choose to utilize Henderson County Parks please be respectful of other users, keep your group to 25 or less and provide others with appropriate social distancing. PLEASE NOTE that the trails at Hickory Nut Gorge are controlled by Conserving Carolina and they have closed them until further notice.
Youth Education Video – Our Mountains
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|
|
| Click Here to View Our Mountains Video |
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| Have you ever wondered how the southern Appalachian mountains were formed, or how the underlying geology affects the biodiversity we work to protect? Check out this short 5-minute lesson, followed by a fun craft for all ages. |
|
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Every week day, Janet’s Planet gives children a daily dose of science and space topics from around the world.
This is for ages 7-16!
Come and join us! See the Event Brite link below to register. Parents must register for their children.
Once I get your confirmation of your invite, I will personally send you the link to the class.
This is a measure to keep you safe. You can also email me at
[email protected] for any questions.
Am hopefully going to get you all a calendar soon of all the talks. More astronauts to come!
AAAC is partnering with Mountian BizWorks, Center for Craft, and UNC Asheville on a Craft Your Commerce COVID-19 Webinar Series series. More information with be posted soon, but now mark your calendars!
- June 5 (2-4 pm) – Mindset Reset for Creatives.
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Saturday, May
30, 2020
COVID-19 has led to local youth sports leagues canceling spring and summer schedules due to physical distancing and mass gathering limitations. Buncombe County’s Independence Day celebration at Lake Julian Park has also been scrapped this year under the same guidance. All other local municipalities have also canceled or rescheduled their annual Independence Day festivals.
- Parks and Recreation Indoor Facilities are Closed until further notice.
- Park Playgrounds are Closed until further notice.
- Park Restrooms will reopen on Friday May 8th at 5:00pm.
- Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Courts will reopen on Friday May 8th at 5:00pm.
- If you are waiting to use a court please wait outside of the fence or in your vehicle.
- If others are waiting to use a court please keep your playing time to 60 minutes.
- Outdoor Parks remain Open.
- Fields and shelters are Open, however groups must kept to 25 people or less. If you are waiting to use a field or shelter please do not wait in the immediate area; please wait outside of the field or shelter in an open area or in your vehicle.
If you choose to utilize Henderson County Parks please be respectful of other users, keep your group to 25 or less and provide others with appropriate social distancing. PLEASE NOTE that the trails at Hickory Nut Gorge are controlled by Conserving Carolina and they have closed them until further notice.
A video-based program that guides aspiring hide tanners through every step of tanning a deer hide.
Natalie Bogwalker
Natalie is a hide tanner, craftswoman, builder, teacher, mom, and gardener. She founded Wild Abundance 10 years ago because of her passion for sharing real, practical skills that get people closer to the Earth. Hide tanning was one of the first earthskills that she learned, and it changed her life profoundly. That was over 15 years ago! Since then she’s tanned uncountable hides, but more importantly, she’s taught hide tanning to hundreds of students.
Natalie knows what usually trips people up who are new to hide tanning. In this online course she shares a thorough, step-by-step guide to hide tanning, including numerous tips and tricks that will help you succeed.
Youth Education Video – Our Mountains
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| Click Here to View Our Mountains Video |
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| Have you ever wondered how the southern Appalachian mountains were formed, or how the underlying geology affects the biodiversity we work to protect? Check out this short 5-minute lesson, followed by a fun craft for all ages. |
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See where the cougars and otters sleep overnight, meet black bears that are not commonly on display, learn the ins and outs of what it takes to care for the animals year-round, observe a training session and find out why the animals call Grandfather Mountain home.
Offered on weekends, April – October.
Sunday, May
31, 2020
See where the cougars and otters sleep overnight, meet black bears that are not commonly on display, learn the ins and outs of what it takes to care for the animals year-round, observe a training session and find out why the animals call Grandfather Mountain home.
Offered on weekends, April – October.
