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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Monday, August 11, 2025
Game Design With Fortnite Creative, Youth eSports Camp
Aug 11 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
XP League Asheville

Join our exciting coding and game design summer camp where aspiring young developers will master the art of game creation through hands-on lessons. From crafting intricate puzzle games with conditional statements to designing thrilling tower escape challenges using functions, participants will unleash their creativity while learning fundamental programming concepts. Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch

Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 11, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 12, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 13, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 14, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 15, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Game Design With Fortnite Creative, Youth eSports Camp
Aug 12 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
XP League Asheville

Join our exciting coding and game design summer camp where aspiring young developers will master the art of game creation through hands-on lessons. From crafting intricate puzzle games with conditional statements to designing thrilling tower escape challenges using functions, participants will unleash their creativity while learning fundamental programming concepts. Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch

Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 11, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 12, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 13, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 14, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 15, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Game Design With Fortnite Creative, Youth eSports Camp
Aug 13 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
XP League Asheville

Join our exciting coding and game design summer camp where aspiring young developers will master the art of game creation through hands-on lessons. From crafting intricate puzzle games with conditional statements to designing thrilling tower escape challenges using functions, participants will unleash their creativity while learning fundamental programming concepts. Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch

Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 11, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 12, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 13, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 14, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 15, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

Thursday, August 14, 2025
Game Design With Fortnite Creative, Youth eSports Camp
Aug 14 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
XP League Asheville

Join our exciting coding and game design summer camp where aspiring young developers will master the art of game creation through hands-on lessons. From crafting intricate puzzle games with conditional statements to designing thrilling tower escape challenges using functions, participants will unleash their creativity while learning fundamental programming concepts. Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch

Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 11, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 12, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 13, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 14, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 15, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

Friday, August 15, 2025
Game Design With Fortnite Creative, Youth eSports Camp
Aug 15 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
XP League Asheville

Join our exciting coding and game design summer camp where aspiring young developers will master the art of game creation through hands-on lessons. From crafting intricate puzzle games with conditional statements to designing thrilling tower escape challenges using functions, participants will unleash their creativity while learning fundamental programming concepts. Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch

Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 11, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 12, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 13, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 14, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 15, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

Saturday, August 16, 2025
Bodhi Fest
Aug 16 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

The first annual Bodhi Fest, a Buddhist Arts and Film Festival at Asheville Community Theatre on August 16th, 2025 will be a day of illumination as we explore the gladdening qualities of the human spirit ranging from sweet solitude to ecstatic joy. The program will consist of Buddhist films + Q&A, shorts, a dance workshop, a songwriting workshop, musical performances and more. Crafts, art and food from Buddhist sanghas, artists and local vendors will be shared in the front lobby during the festival.

Enjoy an event of immersion in compassionate-wisdom activities that provoke insight and lift the spirit.

Bingo Loco
Aug 16 @ 10:00 pm
The Orange Peel
Saturday, August 16
Show: 10pm | Doors: 9pm

 

The Orange Peel
*STRICTLY* Ages 18+
This event may contain explicit content and is not suitable for all ages.

Bingo Loco has taken the world by storm with sold-out bingo rave shows in 200 locations around the globe including Dublin, Edinburgh, London, Toronto, Sydney, Dubai, and many more.

We’ve flipped the traditional game of bingo on its head and turned it into a 3-hour long interactive stage show complete with dance-offs, rave rounds, lip sync battles, throwback anthems, confetti showers, CO2 cannons, conga lines, and prizes ranging from international holidays, cars, air fryers, lawnmowers and so much more.

Bingo Loco is not an event, it is an immersive experience with the mentality of a theatre performance & the energy of a festival completely suited for somebody who’s looking for a night out like no other in their city or even the best work party on the planet.

Friday, August 22, 2025
2025 Block Party
Aug 22 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pack Square Park

Get Ready for the United for Youth Community Engagement Block Party

Friday, August 22nd, 5:00 PM-8:00 PM, Pack Square Park

 

 

We’re taking the block party to the next level — with live youth performances, mouthwatering food trucks. a DJ keeping the beat, 50+ community info. booths, interactive STEAM and Resiliency zones, kids’ activities, and surprises around every corner.

It’s a celebration of resilience, connection, and community power! Join us for this FREE event where families, friends, neighbors, and partners come together to celebrate what makes our community strong and the unstoppable spirit of United for Youth.

 

New Moon Circle for All with Marian Noble
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Energetic Experiences

Join us for a welcoming and inclusive New Moon Circle, where all bodies and all genders are invited to participate in this sacred gathering. This event is a beautiful opportunity to pause, reflect, and align with the energies of the New Moon—a powerful time for setting intentions and manifesting our desires for the month ahead.

Our circle will begin with a grounding meditation, creating a space for relaxation and inner connection. Together, we will share our personal intentions, holding space for one another in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. We will also dive into the astrological influences of the New Moon and other energetic currents, discussed in an accessible way that resonates with both beginners and seasoned practitioners.

By the end of the circle, you will leave with greater clarity and purpose, feeling empowered to take inspired action as you move forward into the new lunar cycle. Whether you’re new to moon rituals or a longtime participant, this circle will offer insight, connection, and a sense of renewal.

Come as you are—everyone is welcome. Let’s harness the magic of the New Moon together!

Bring your friends and remember to carpool!

This is a free event.

All donations are welcome to help support the use of the event venue.

What to Bring:

A journal and pen
Please bring any comfort items you may desire: blankets, pillows, bolsters, eye mask, etc. We do not yet have enough community items for everyone.
An altar item – this can be a photo, crystal, something you found in nature that you desire to help hold the imprint of our time together.
Your sober self. This is a sober event, meaning no substances other than your own sacred being.
Curiosity and an open mind and heart

Starseed Sound Bath with Levi Reynolds
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Moldavite Life

Starseed Sound Bath with Levi Reynolds

Calling all Starseeds, lightworkers, and cosmic travelers—this is your invitation to a high-frequency sound healing experience designed to awaken your celestial essence and realign your energy with the cosmic flow.

Levi Reynolds will guide you through a multidimensional sound journey using upgraded gongs, sound bowls, and celestial vibrational instruments infused with meteorites and tektites from Mercury, Mars, the Moon, and asteroid Vesta (Tatahouine). These high-vibration frequencies resonate with starseed DNA, activating deep inner wisdom, light codes, and cosmic remembrance.

This experience is designed to help you:
✨ Connect with the cosmic origins of your soul
✨ Activate starseed light codes and higher consciousness
✨ Release stagnant energies and realign with your soul’s mission
✨ Journey through celestial frequencies in a deeply immersive soundscape

Our space is small and cozy, creating an intimate setting for this powerful experience. Arrive early to claim a spot lying down—otherwise, chairs will be available for seating.
Please bring any comfort items you may desire: blankets, pillows, bolsters, eye mask, etc. We also have some community items available for use.

🔹 Tickets: $33 per person
🔹 Purchase upon arrival

Come and bathe in the frequencies of the stars—your soul will remember the way home. 🌌✨

Friday, September 5, 2025
NC Mountain State Fair
Sep 5 all-day
WNC Ag Center

The NC Mountain State Fair, September 5th-14th, 2025, is a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment, food, fun, and exhibits, that focuses on the region’s deep agricultural roots.

Saturday, September 6, 2025
NC Mountain State Fair
Sep 6 all-day
WNC Ag Center

The NC Mountain State Fair, September 5th-14th, 2025, is a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment, food, fun, and exhibits, that focuses on the region’s deep agricultural roots.

Sunday, September 7, 2025
NC Mountain State Fair
Sep 7 all-day
WNC Ag Center

The NC Mountain State Fair, September 5th-14th, 2025, is a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment, food, fun, and exhibits, that focuses on the region’s deep agricultural roots.

Monday, September 8, 2025
NC Mountain State Fair
Sep 8 all-day
WNC Ag Center

The NC Mountain State Fair, September 5th-14th, 2025, is a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment, food, fun, and exhibits, that focuses on the region’s deep agricultural roots.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
NC Mountain State Fair
Sep 9 all-day
WNC Ag Center

The NC Mountain State Fair, September 5th-14th, 2025, is a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment, food, fun, and exhibits, that focuses on the region’s deep agricultural roots.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
NC Mountain State Fair
Sep 10 all-day
WNC Ag Center

The NC Mountain State Fair, September 5th-14th, 2025, is a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment, food, fun, and exhibits, that focuses on the region’s deep agricultural roots.

Mentor-Mentee Bridge Game
Sep 10 @ 12:30 pm
Congregation Beth Israel

The Asheville Bridge Room (ABR) announces a special mentor-mentee game on Wednesday, September 10 at 12:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock Avenue, Asheville. Sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL), the well-established ABR was formerly located in the River Ridge Shopping Plaza.

The purpose of this game is to offer upcoming/newer players the opportunity to interact with more seasoned players for a better understanding of bidding and play.  Time is allotted between each hand for review between players.  To sign up, or for more information about the club or future partnership pairing, link to ABR’s website https://www.bridgewebs.com/avl/, or contact Club Manager Sarah Manow at 828.298.0577 or [email protected].

Open to the public, competitive weekly games are scheduled for every Monday and Wednesday at 12:30, and Fridays at 12:00 noon.

Whether you’re a member of the ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) or not, if you are interested in challenges, competition, and fun, the ABR is the perfect place to mingle and meet new people with diverse backgrounds who share your passion and desire to grow their skills.

Thursday, September 11, 2025
NC Mountain State Fair
Sep 11 all-day
WNC Ag Center

The NC Mountain State Fair, September 5th-14th, 2025, is a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment, food, fun, and exhibits, that focuses on the region’s deep agricultural roots.

Friday, September 12, 2025
NC Mountain State Fair
Sep 12 all-day
WNC Ag Center

The NC Mountain State Fair, September 5th-14th, 2025, is a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment, food, fun, and exhibits, that focuses on the region’s deep agricultural roots.

Saturday, September 13, 2025
NC Mountain State Fair
Sep 13 all-day
WNC Ag Center

The NC Mountain State Fair, September 5th-14th, 2025, is a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment, food, fun, and exhibits, that focuses on the region’s deep agricultural roots.

Sunday, September 14, 2025
NC Mountain State Fair
Sep 14 all-day
WNC Ag Center

The NC Mountain State Fair, September 5th-14th, 2025, is a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment, food, fun, and exhibits, that focuses on the region’s deep agricultural roots.

Thursday, September 18, 2025
“What Did You Dream Last Night?” Lunch & Learn at Kanuga
Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kanuga

Retreat leader, educator and Jungian psychotherapist Diana McKendree leads a discussion exploring the world of dreamwork and how we might better understand our dreams. Part of Kanuga’s Lunch & Learn series, the Thursday, September 18 event begins with a forest bathing nature walk (weather permitting) at 10 a.m. McKendree’s “What Did You Dream Last Night?” discussion begins at 11 a.m., followed by a buffet lunch in Kanuga’s dining hall. Bring a recent dream, notebook and pen. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/events.

“What Did You Dream Last Night?” Lunch & Learn with Diana McKendree at Kanuga
Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kanuga

Retreat leader, educator and Jungian psychotherapist Diana McKendree leads a discussion exploring the world of dreamwork and how we might better understand our dreams. Part of Kanuga’s Lunch & Learn series. The Thursday, September 18 event begins with a forest bathing nature walk (weather permitting) at 10 a.m. McKendree’s “What Did You Dream Last Night?” discussion begins at 11 a.m., followed by a buffet lunch in Kanuga’s dining hall. Bring a recent dream, notebook and pen. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/events.

Monday, September 22, 2025
Celebrating the Equinox: Gathering the Light, Honoring the Shadows
Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kanuga

Celebrate the autumnal equinox in an evening of yoga, spirituality and healing, Thursday, Sept. 22 at Kanuga. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with check-in at the Labyrinth and nature crafting, followed by slow-flow yoga at 6:30 p.m., and concludes with a healing sound bath at 7:45 p.m. To close the evening, attendees are invited to linger over a cup of tea and reflect on the coming fall season. Bring your own mat, blanket and camp chair. Cost: $18 (plus tax and fees). 130 Kanuga Chapel Dr in Hendersonville. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/events.

Saturday, October 4, 2025
Pumpkin Fest
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Silvermont Park & Mansion

Pumpkin Fest is a fun, family friendly and fantastic artistic event or great date night with 18 beautiful artist-designed lighted carved pumpkin displays on a newly-paved short walking trail. The event includes talented local musicians, food trucks and coffee house, games, storytelling, face painting, white squirrel scavenger hunt, games, dress ups, and the Silvermont historic mansion and second floor museum open for tours.

Admission $7 per person (ages 13 and over), $5 ages 3-12, and 2 and under free. We accept cards, cash or check with ID.

Onsite parking cost is $5 per car (cash preferred). Free parking is available offsite on nearby streets and Comporium and church parking lots 1 block away. Handicap sticker- free parking onsite.

Friday, October 10, 2025
Pumpkin Fest
Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Silvermont Park & Mansion

Pumpkin Fest is a fun, family friendly and fantastic artistic event or great date night with 18 beautiful artist-designed lighted carved pumpkin displays on a newly-paved short walking trail. The event includes talented local musicians, food trucks and coffee house, games, storytelling, face painting, white squirrel scavenger hunt, games, dress ups, and the Silvermont historic mansion and second floor museum open for tours.

Admission $7 per person (ages 13 and over), $5 ages 3-12, and 2 and under free. We accept cards, cash or check with ID.

Onsite parking cost is $5 per car (cash preferred). Free parking is available offsite on nearby streets and Comporium and church parking lots 1 block away. Handicap sticker- free parking onsite.

Saturday, October 11, 2025
Pumpkin Fest
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Silvermont Park & Mansion

Pumpkin Fest is a fun, family friendly and fantastic artistic event or great date night with 18 beautiful artist-designed lighted carved pumpkin displays on a newly-paved short walking trail. The event includes talented local musicians, food trucks and coffee house, games, storytelling, face painting, white squirrel scavenger hunt, games, dress ups, and the Silvermont historic mansion and second floor museum open for tours.

Admission $7 per person (ages 13 and over), $5 ages 3-12, and 2 and under free. We accept cards, cash or check with ID.

Onsite parking cost is $5 per car (cash preferred). Free parking is available offsite on nearby streets and Comporium and church parking lots 1 block away. Handicap sticker- free parking onsite.

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Lunch and Learn with Carolina Memorial Sanctuary
Oct 16 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kanuga

Carolina Memorial Sanctuary leads a conversation about death preparation, home funerals, and the cathartic act of participating in a loved one’s burial, Thurs. October 16 at Kanuga. Part of Kanuga’s Lunch & Learn series, the event begins with a forest bathing nature walk (weather permitting) at 10 a.m. followed by the Carolina Memorial Sanctuary presentation at 11 a.m. Enjoy a buffet lunch in Kanuga’s dining hall after the presentation. Cost: $20 (plus tax and fees). 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr. in Hendersonville. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/events.

Friday, October 17, 2025
Pumpkin Fest
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Silvermont Park & Mansion

Pumpkin Fest is a fun, family friendly and fantastic artistic event or great date night with 18 beautiful artist-designed lighted carved pumpkin displays on a newly-paved short walking trail. The event includes talented local musicians, food trucks and coffee house, games, storytelling, face painting, white squirrel scavenger hunt, games, dress ups, and the Silvermont historic mansion and second floor museum open for tours.

Admission $7 per person (ages 13 and over), $5 ages 3-12, and 2 and under free. We accept cards, cash or check with ID.

Onsite parking cost is $5 per car (cash preferred). Free parking is available offsite on nearby streets and Comporium and church parking lots 1 block away. Handicap sticker- free parking onsite.

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Pumpkin Fest
Oct 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Silvermont Park & Mansion

Pumpkin Fest is a fun, family friendly and fantastic artistic event or great date night with 18 beautiful artist-designed lighted carved pumpkin displays on a newly-paved short walking trail. The event includes talented local musicians, food trucks and coffee house, games, storytelling, face painting, white squirrel scavenger hunt, games, dress ups, and the Silvermont historic mansion and second floor museum open for tours.

Admission $7 per person (ages 13 and over), $5 ages 3-12, and 2 and under free. We accept cards, cash or check with ID.

Onsite parking cost is $5 per car (cash preferred). Free parking is available offsite on nearby streets and Comporium and church parking lots 1 block away. Handicap sticker- free parking onsite.