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.
Join FSI at the Hop North for fun night of Ice Cream and Improv to raise money for the 10th grade greenhouses. 50 % of the proceeds that night will go to Franklin. 640 Merrimon Ave. 828.254.2224
https://www.facebook.com/events/1905402426215010/
$35 per person Seats are limited!
How do I register?
You can register on our website, thetwistedpear.net. All class reservations must be made in advance to hold your spot. Choosing “going” on the Facebook event does not guarantee a seat. Once you have paid online, your space is reserved.
Who can come?
Classes are open to everyone! All ages are welcome. We do recommend that children under 12 be joined by an adult.
What to wear?
We do provide aprons, but dress comfortably keeping in mind that paint will stain your clothing.
What if I register, but can’t make it?
Cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance may receive a refund or a credit to a future class. Cancellations made within 48 hours will receive a class credit. No credit or refunds will be issued for no shows. Sorry!
Can I have a private class?
Sure! We offer private classes for groups of 8 or more. Cost is $35 per person, and you get to pick your group’s painting! Message us to discuss available dates.
Can I bring food?
We do offer a bar area that serves wine and beer. You cannot bring in any outside alcohol, but you are welcome to bring in snacks.
https://www.facebook.com/events/230804974274529/
Baile at The Bywater is back with another Tuesday night of FREE vending, flow art, fire spinning and musical celebration open to the community! Fully equipped with an all-star cast of DJs on Tuesdays, we invite you to join us by the river for the Asheville Baile?
◊ Vendors & Traders Welcome (no fee)
◊ Host hangouts, seminars, yoga sessions, outreach events, meet ups, fundraisers, music performances, gatherings & celebrations, etc!
◊ Art / Flow space
◊ Paint, draw, craft, poi, hoop, fire, etc
9pm – 2am
PSY Night, curated by Art of Brett Warniers!
Featuring:
McDubbin
Spice Rapture
Hydruzx
https://www.facebook.com/events/287595621861081/
All Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS! This memorable journey will take you on an incredible journey! Believe the magic this Holiday season!
Over 88,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2017 and we hope to see you in 2018! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.
THE POLAR EXPRESS begins November 9, 2018, and operates through December 31, 2018.
No School 11/21 – 11/23
https://www.facebook.com/events/1885049468253467/
Christmas at Biltmore Daytime Celebration*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Sunday, January 6, 2019 (daily)
*Included with estate admission.
*Does not include “Candlelight Christmas Evenings”
Experience the holidays wreathed with the wonder of Biltmore. Our celebration presents Christmas on a grand scale with more than 55 trees decorated by our talented staff, accented with miles of ribbon, garlands, and lights. Festive menus in our restaurants and holiday wine tastings make for a memorable visit.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/events/148458802536575/?event_time_id=247333702649084
Eat, drink, and be thankful at Lake Logan this Thanksgiving. Join us for feast, family, fellowship, football, and fun. You don’t have to cook, clean, or entertain. That’s certainly something to be thankful for!
Participate in as many or as few of the activities offered as you like. Stay two, three, or four nights – or just come for lunch on Thanksgiving Day. While you’re here, take a day trip to Biltmore or even cut your Christmas tree to take home.
Rooms are also available earlier and later in the week if you’d like to extend your stay.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
https://www.facebook.com/events/323583281513934/
- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
Candlelight Christmas Evenings*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Saturday, January 5, 2019 (Select Dates)
*Check website for availability/dates
*By reservation only.
*Pricing varies by date.
Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advance reservations are required for evening visits.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/events/2014125145534975/?event_time_id=2167409530206535
Join us this Thanksgiving for a fundraiser benefitting students in need at Asheville High.
Start your Thanksgiving Holiday with a 45 minute ride, Well.Fit style! After, enjoy free coffee from Trade and Lore Coffee and a chance to win and in-store experience at lululemon Asheville (guaranteed to surprise and delight!)
Minimum suggested donation is $20.00; for every additional $10 you donate you will get another entry in the raffle!
Asheville High and SILSA have over 50 identified homeless students. This time of year donations are especially important due to the 2 week Christmas break when some students will not have regular meals until the new year.
The Student Assistance Fund helps keep these kids get fed over the holiday break and throughout the year helps students go on school trips, buy supplies for their school and home, buy food, and participate in educational opportunities.
Join us for a good sweat and make a difference this holiday season in theses kid’s lives!!
It’s free to register, please bring check or cash donation. Please make checks out to ‘Asheville City Schools Homeless Education Program’.
Sign up online to reserve your seat, space is limited : https://bit.ly/2yTWvU9
https://www.facebook.com/events/2217325215147513/
Christmas at Biltmore Daytime Celebration*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Sunday, January 6, 2019 (daily)
*Included with estate admission.
*Does not include “Candlelight Christmas Evenings”
Experience the holidays wreathed with the wonder of Biltmore. Our celebration presents Christmas on a grand scale with more than 55 trees decorated by our talented staff, accented with miles of ribbon, garlands, and lights. Festive menus in our restaurants and holiday wine tastings make for a memorable visit.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/events/148458802536575/?event_time_id=247333665982421
Thanksgiving is the largest running holiday with families all over the country getting together to share miles and smiles prior to their meal later in the day. We hope you will make this race part of your annual tradition.
Join us in Biltmore Park Town Square on Thanksgiving morning for South Asheville’s only Thanksgiving Day 5k. Our route will begin and end in front of Fleet Feet Asheville and run through Biltmore Park Town Square and the surrounding neighborhood.
Thank you to the ongoing support from our community, iDaph Events, Biltmore Farms, and our many other sponsors/ volunteers.
Our highest priority is our commitment to having a first-class event all around.
All pre-registered participants will receive a 50/50 poly-blend long sleeve t-shirt, personalized name on their race bib, finisher medal upon completion, swag from our vendor partners, raffle tickets, and are invited to stay to enjoy post-race refreshments and fun.
– Packet Pick- Up is Wednesday, November 21st from 4pm- 8pm at Fleet Feet Asheville.
– Race Day Packet Pick- Up is Thursday, November 22nd from 7:30 am- 8:45 am
– Race starts at 9am in front of Fleet Feet Asheville
– Awards and Raffles at 10:15 am
LET’S GO!
https://www.facebook.com/events/254350778752505/
Let us prepare your holiday meal and even do all of the clean-up after! Enjoy time with your friends and family in the atmosphere of Season’s where you will enjoy live music by Bruce Lang and the festivities of the holidays. Call us now to reserve your spot at our annual Thanksgiving Day Buffet. Reservations are required.
Read the full menu at: https://hliresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Thanksgiving-Buffet.pdf
https://www.facebook.com/events/541768942941314/
With so many of us with family in other parts of the world, we will be keeping our doors open and invite our fellow Ashevillians over for Thanksgiving dinner. Bring your favorite side dishes and desserts, and we will be carving up turkey and ham. We’ll have the Redskins v. Cowboys game on at 4:15, and dinner will at 5p. Beer service will be business as usual, with wine and cider available, and soft drinks for the kiddos.
https://www.facebook.com/events/497020604132849/
Candlelight Christmas Evenings*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Saturday, January 5, 2019 (Select Dates)
*Check website for availability/dates
*By reservation only.
*Pricing varies by date.
Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advance reservations are required for evening visits.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/events/2014125145534975/?event_time_id=2167409603539861
In His Glory performing in downtown Forest City
https://www.facebook.com/events/219706908722077/
All Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS! This memorable journey will take you on an incredible journey! Believe the magic this Holiday season!
Over 88,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2017 and we hope to see you in 2018! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.
THE POLAR EXPRESS begins November 9, 2018, and operates through December 31, 2018.
Christmas at Biltmore Daytime Celebration*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Sunday, January 6, 2019 (daily)
*Included with estate admission.
*Does not include “Candlelight Christmas Evenings”
Experience the holidays wreathed with the wonder of Biltmore. Our celebration presents Christmas on a grand scale with more than 55 trees decorated by our talented staff, accented with miles of ribbon, garlands, and lights. Festive menus in our restaurants and holiday wine tastings make for a memorable visit.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/events/148458802536575/?event_time_id=247333669315754
- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.
Candlelight Christmas Evenings*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Saturday, January 5, 2019 (Select Dates)
*Check website for availability/dates
*By reservation only.
*Pricing varies by date.
Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advance reservations are required for evening visits.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/events/2014125145534975/?event_time_id=2167409586873196
Downtown’s Holiday Street Lighting kicks off the season with Christmas songs, hot drink and delicious treats, shopping and a countdown as Santa arrives to light up Main Street. Free visits with Santa and carriage rides at 5:30 at the Historic Courthouse on Main St.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1777556512546571/
David Wilcox’s Annual Thanksgiving Homecoming Concert at The Grey Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/577899789279037/
All Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS! This memorable journey will take you on an incredible journey! Believe the magic this Holiday season!
Over 88,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2017 and we hope to see you in 2018! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.
THE POLAR EXPRESS begins November 9, 2018, and operates through December 31, 2018.
Christmas at Biltmore Daytime Celebration*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Sunday, January 6, 2019 (daily)
*Included with estate admission.
*Does not include “Candlelight Christmas Evenings”
Experience the holidays wreathed with the wonder of Biltmore. Our celebration presents Christmas on a grand scale with more than 55 trees decorated by our talented staff, accented with miles of ribbon, garlands, and lights. Festive menus in our restaurants and holiday wine tastings make for a memorable visit.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/events/148458802536575/?event_time_id=148458839203238
Artist, crafters and direct sellers will be set up for folks to come in and do their early Christmas shopping. FREE Admission, everyone welcome!
If you are interested in being a vendor please request an application by emailing [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/277449512856516/
Santa Strut, Ugly Sweater Contest, Best Dressed Pet Contest, music, cloggers, Christmas Market. Prizes! Pictures with Santa! Kid Zone! FREE!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/300427004078224/
Get your holiday shopping done with a beer in hand at the Highland Holiday Market! We’ve picked our favorite local artists, craftspeople, and small businesses to set-up shop in the Event Center and sell their wares. This is the perfect opportunity to find gifts for your friends and loved ones and to take home a 6-pack or two of Black Watch for yourself!
#shopsmall on Small Business Saturday!
Check out the list of vendors below:
Maxx Hawthorn-feist
Maxx Feist is a self-taught artist from Asheville NC who spends all the days and all the times painting! Highly influenced by a regular regiment of caffeine, heavy metal, and true crime podcasts. Maxx fights to connect the cerebral with the visual..always trying to maintain a balance between the dark and the light. This generally come through by way of underworld subject matter highlighted in bright colors and fun abstract shapes, borders, rope-like imagery, and other whimsical additions.
Cotton Blossom Press
Cotton Blossom Press is a design and letterpress studio in the mountains of Western North Carolina. We are inspired by the beauty of the natural world, the rhythms of seasonal living, and efforts toward earnestness and intention. This inspiration is evident in our original hand-drawn artwork and our artisan method of printing. Our cheerful letterpress paper offerings include greeting cards, stationery packs, art prints, and calendars.
Spotted Dog Farm – Asheville, NC
Sumner Smith makes botanical resin jewelry on her family farm in Asheville, North Carolina. A former lawyer and flower farmer, she now preserves the beauty of flowers in resin and is happy to be working on the farm where she grew up.
AR Workshop Asheville
AR Workshop Asheville is a Boutique DIY Workshop that offers hands-on classes to create charming & custom decor, wood signs, canvas pillows, chunky blankets and so much more! Along with our classes, we hold family classes, birthday parties, team building events, fundraisers, wedding parties, youth classes, and speciality workshops from local vendors. Our customers come to our workshops to drink (we are byob), eat, have a BLAST, and create something for their home, office, business, or gift from scratch using raw materials and NON-TOXIC wood stains & paints! Power Tools, Cocktails, Handmade Art for your home.
C&Co.
C&Co.® was built upon the principles of simplicity. Our chemistry and plant-based approach to skincare is evident in all that we do. We are passionate about the purity of our ingredients and efficacy of our products, ensuring the highest quality and level of care through small batch production.
Clipper & Comb Barbershop
Greetings! We are Clipper & Comb Barbershop, locally owned and operated in South Asheville by a husband and wife duo. We are a group of well seasoned, licensed, barbers bringing you old school traditions complimented by current day trends. We have got you covered, starting with Haircuts & Hot shaves, to Beard trims, Bald Head Shaves & anything in between! We are dedicated to taking the time your hairs need & deserve!
Lusty Monk Mustard
Asheville’s own Lusty Monk Mustard is a family-owned company that makes spicy, coarse-ground, old-school mustards that will bring you to your knees. Perfect for your cheese board, your charcuterie plate, or your favorite sandwich, these mustards will wake up your taste buds and add some spice to whatever you’re making. Beer and pretzels? You need this. Potato salad or deviled eggs? We can help. Firing up the grill? We can add some zing to every tasty morsel.
The American Pig
The American Pig is a boutique charcuterie workshop located in Asheville, NC. We take pasture-raised pork from North Carolina farms and make real artisanal food.
Flat Rock Village Bakery
Flat Rock Bakery provides the highest quality artisan bread and pastries using the best ingredients and traditional “from scratch” methods. Its offerings include over a dozen different varieties of bread, loads of pastry including Danishes, muffins, biscotti, and croissants.
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe has been proudly serving Asheville, NC since 1978 with an imaginative yet classy array of homemade 16% butterfat Dairy Ice Cream, completely from-scratch Vegan Ice Cream and Sorbet, fair-trade/organic Coffee and Espresso, unique specialty desserts, and more.
Bare Bones Brew Haus
Bare Bones…nothing kinky. Just bringing the best locally roasted coffees to the resident commuters & visitors of downtown Asheville. European cart style!
Hemp Magik
Hemp Magik is a female owned & operated small business in Western North Carolina. We strive for purity in our products! We start with an organic, non-GMO plant, use organic sugar cane ethanol for extraction, then remove all contaminants and alcohol with a multi-stage filtration process. Our extracts are high-concentration and readily bioavailable because we are passionate about health and wellness. We are regional leaders in extracting our own product that is potent and healing.
Ariel Andresen
Ariel Andresen is a visual artist currently living and working in Asheville, NC. Prior to that, she has resided in Indiana where she studied Art and Art History. She has extended her education to Italy where she studied abroad at La Romita Art School. The natural world is a consistent theme in all of her work. Her primary focus is to bring to light the complexities and mysteries of the natural world. Through the lenses of abstraction, she aims to enrich the bridge between humanity and the natural world.
Louise Genetti
Louise Genetti paints colorful abstracts and will be selling art notecards, postcards, stickers, prints and original works of art.
https://www.facebook.com/events/956055424591238/
The Solidarity Concert Series is a 100% fundraiser for local nonprofits. Enjoy live music while learning about and supporting local change-makers!
This month’s nonprofit is SOUL & SOIL PROJECT! Come learn about what we are up to for 2019 and how you can plug in.
Your host Jason DeCristofaro on vibraphones is joined on stage by Fatty on bass, and members of The Gypsyswingers (co-founder of Soul & Soil Project, Alina, and Mario Francesco Guitario). We will play some of our favorite gyspy-swing and gypsy-bossa tunes, as well as some original songs by Alina Mockingbird Music Medicine.
There will be a short discussion in between sets to learn about what our project is up to, and how we could use your support! Climate change, food insecurity and DIY resiliency is definitely on the agenda. <3 We would love love love to see you there!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1145317872300804/
Santa will be at the Red Caboose on Everett Street from 2-6 pm. Then he joins friends and neighbors for caroling from Caboose Corner to the square for the lighting of the town Christmas tree. Afterwards come inside the Visitor Center for hot cocoa and cookies, letter writing to Santa, and a visit with St. Nick himself! In the true Spirit of Christmas bring a canned good to donate to the food pantry or a new unwrapped gift for for the local toy drive!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1660938904018179/