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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Thursday, November 26, 2020
Hendersonville Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Downtown Hendersonville

The City of Hendersonville will be hosting their annual Turkey Trot 5k Thanksgiving morning, November 26. The Trot is a run/walk event open to all ages, all fitness levels and all family members! The 5k starts in front of City Hall on Thanksgiving morning at 8:30 and travels through downtown ending back at City Hall. The entry fee is $12 which includes a t-shirt. This is a non-sanctioned event – we’re here for fun and exercise. Event is rain or shine!

Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
Nov 26 @ 9:00 am
Biltmore Estate

Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.

Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum

*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.

Cost$125 per person plus tax
Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
Nov 26 @ 12:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.

Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum

*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.

Cost$125 per person plus tax
Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
Nov 26 @ 2:30 pm
Biltmore Estate

Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.

Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum

*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.

Cost$125 per person plus tax
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
Nov 28 @ 9:00 am
Biltmore Estate

Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.

Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum

*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.

Cost$125 per person plus tax
FREE Saturday Hip Hop Cardio Classes
Nov 28 @ 9:30 am
Online

Only a few more free Saturday morning classes left in 2020! The classes are 100% free and open to everyone. Wanna see what the hype is about? Grab a friend and meet us on zoom.

FREE Saturday classes on 11/14,11/28,12/5 and 12/19. All classes are at 9:30am.

Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.

Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum

*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.

Cost$125 per person plus tax
Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
Nov 28 @ 2:30 pm
Biltmore Estate

Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.

Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum

*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.

Cost$125 per person plus tax
Thanksgiving in the Treetops
Nov 28 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Adventure Center of Asheville

Watch the world transform from dusk to night while climbing in the trees at our Asheville Treetops Adventure Park. Trails will be illuminated to give climbing the obstacles a new perspective. Over 15,000 colored lights, plus colorful lasers sparkling on thousands of leaves, cables, rope, and platforms throughout the park will create a mystical tree climbing experience like you can’t imagine. For ages 4 and over. Reservations are suggested: www.adventureavl.com or 877.547.5539
Thanksgiving in the Treetops Nov 28 at 4:30
Holidays in the Treetops Dec 27 at 4:30
Rates: $49/person

Sunday, November 29, 2020
Football Sundays at The Grey Eagle
Nov 29 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Mask up and join us for socially-distanced Football Sundays on the big screen in our music hall! We’ll have our taqueria and bar open on Sundays from 1:00-8:00pm all season long.

Monday, November 30, 2020
Monday Night Football Watch Party
Nov 30 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing

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Join us every Monday of the NFL season – now through Dec. 28 – to watch Monday Night Football for free in a safe, socially-distanced setting with plenty of seating and beer. We’ve got a big projector screen with sound.
Every Monday is also Burger Night with Foothills Local Meats, so you can score a double cheeseburger, tallow fries, and a pint of Hi-Wire beer for just $10!

Saturday, December 5, 2020
Santa’s Showdown 5K
Dec 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Recreation Park

The second Santa’s Showdown will take place on Saturday, December 5 at Recreation Park in East Asheville. This unique 5K will pit runners representing Elves and Reindeer against each other to establish North Pole supremacy for the coming year.

FREE Saturday Hip Hop Cardio Classes
Dec 5 @ 9:30 am
Online

Only a few more free Saturday morning classes left in 2020! The classes are 100% free and open to everyone. Wanna see what the hype is about? Grab a friend and meet us on zoom.

FREE Saturday classes on 11/14,11/28,12/5 and 12/19. All classes are at 9:30am.

Sunday, December 6, 2020
20th Annual Asheville Turkey Trot
Dec 6 all-day
Asheville NC

Course: Your Choice!
When: Complete Course Anytime Between 11/14/20 and 12/6/20
Non-Profit Partner: MANNA FoodBank
  • $10 “Bare Bones” Race Only
  • $20 “All Inclusive” Race + Custom Neck Gaiter
  • $30 “All Inclusive Plus” Race + Custom Neck Gaiter + LS Technical Shirt
Football Sundays at The Grey Eagle
Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Mask up and join us for socially-distanced Football Sundays on the big screen in our music hall! We’ll have our taqueria and bar open on Sundays from 1:00-8:00pm all season long.

Monday, December 7, 2020
League Open House AMF Bowling Co.
Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
AMF Bowling Co.

Come join us for two hours of FREE bowling and to learn about our upcoming leagues! Whether you’re bowling competitively or socially, we have something for everyone!

 

Monday Night Football Watch Party
Dec 7 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing

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Join us every Monday of the NFL season – now through Dec. 28 – to watch Monday Night Football for free in a safe, socially-distanced setting with plenty of seating and beer. We’ve got a big projector screen with sound.
Every Monday is also Burger Night with Foothills Local Meats, so you can score a double cheeseburger, tallow fries, and a pint of Hi-Wire beer for just $10!

Tuesday, December 8, 2020
UNCA Bulldogs vs ETSU Buccaneers
Dec 8 @ 7:00 pm
Virtual livestream via ESPN+

🏀 UNCA Bulldogs vs ETSU Buccaneers

UNCA Men’s Basketball Team Take On East Tennessee State University
Dec 8 @ 7:00 pm
Online w/Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Full game to be streamed on ESPN+.

Asheville, NC – The Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville is proud to announce a college men’s basketball regular season game between the University of North Carolina Asheville Bulldogs (0-2, Big South Conference) and the East Tennessee State University Buccaneers (1-2, Southern Conference) on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:02pm at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena. Due to current county and state COVID-19 regulations, fans will not be allowed to attend the event. The game will be the first sporting event to be held at the venue following the 2020 Camping World Maui Invitational on November 30 – December 2. For more information, please visit here.

Tipoff time is at 7:02pm ET and will be available to stream via the ESPN+ app or online at https://plus.espn.com/ for subscribers.

“Over the past year, our venue has been able to serve the community through temporary housing solutions in partnership with Homeward Bound WNC, food drives to feed local musicians in conjunction with Asheville Music Professionals, direct staffing COVID-19 support to Buncombe County DHHS and served as an official Buncombe County early voting location. We are always happy to serve our city, but we are also very excited to host sporting events again in our arena,” said Chris Corl, general manager of the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville. “In anticipation of high-impact, no fan sporting events, our staff has worked tirelessly to completely transform our venue into a safe and secure venue for the participating teams, coaches, and staff. And we hope to include music lovers and fans into that crowd in the near future.”

UNC Asheville enters the 2020-21 campaign after improving their win total by 11 games last season, posting a record of 15-16 overall, winning eight conference games and advancing to the Big South Quarterfinals. The 11-win improvement, which was third in all of NCAA Division I, did not go unnoticed, as the Bulldogs were selected to finish second behind Winthrop in the Big South Preseason Poll. Learn more at UNCAbulldogs.com/sports/mens-basketball.

Last season, the Bucs went 30-4 overall (16-2 in conference play) en route to sweeping both the regular season and tournament championships. The 30 wins set a program record, while ETSU became just the fourth team in the 100-year history of the SoCon to reach the 30-win mark. The Bucs finished the season ranked No. 26 in the Coaches Poll and No. 27 in the AP Poll, while being just one of four programs to register 30 wins last year – joining No. 2 Gonzaga (31), No. 6 San Diego State (30) and Liberty. Learn more at ETSUbucs.com/mbasketball.

Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Jus’ Running Holiday Gift Guide + Sale
Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Jus' Running

Everyone needs a little help this year — Gift Guide to let us help you!
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Jus’ Running Holiday Gift Guide + Sale
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Jus' Running

Everyone needs a little help this year — Gift Guide to let us help you!
Friday, December 11, 2020
Jus’ Running Holiday Gift Guide + Sale
Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Jus' Running

Everyone needs a little help this year — Gift Guide to let us help you!
Saturday, December 12, 2020
2020 Virtual Hanukkah 8K
Dec 12 all-day
Online

The 5th annual Asheville Jewish Community Center Hanukkah 8K will take place VIRTUALLY on Sunday, December 12, 2020.

The JCC Hanukkah 8K  is a community-wide celebration of the 8-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. Proceeds of the JCC Hanukkah 8K will benefit Shalom Children’s Center’s scholarship fund.

Participating in the virtual Hanukkah 8K will help you stay connected to other runners in Asheville, motivate you to stay healthy and active during the winter months, allow you to choose your own course and start time, and still participate in a competitive race complete with prizes for winners! Participants in the Asheville JCC’s Virtual Hanukkah 8K will run an 8-K course of their choosing on Sunday, December 12. They will log their time via a log button on the JCC website, and submit photographic proof of running. Winners will be announced on Monday, December 13, when all times have been received. Prizes will be mailed to winners following the race.

For more information about the Hanukkah 8K, email [email protected].

Jingle All The Way 5K  Walk/Run at Carrier Park
Dec 12 @ 9:00 am
Carrier Park

Join in the fun and spread a little joy this holiday season!  Asheville Parks & Recreation is hosting its first ever Jingle All The Way 5K  Walk/Run on Dec. 12 at Carrier Park.  Registration is FREE with the donation of a new $10 unwrapped toy.  All toys received will be distributed to children in our community who need a little extra cheer this holiday season. Staggered start times beginning at 9 a.m. and a limited number of participants promise to keep it safe for everyone.  The first 25 to register will receive a free T-shirt and hot chocolate and more will make the event merry!  You might even see Santa!

It’s a 5K, it’s a toy drive, and it’s a great addition to your holiday season!  What’s not to love?  Register online at www.avlrec.com by Dec. 10.  For more information, visit the website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/APRCA or call Maria Young at 828-251-4026.

GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY!

Sunday, December 13, 2020
Football Sundays at The Grey Eagle
Dec 13 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Mask up and join us for socially-distanced Football Sundays on the big screen in our music hall! We’ll have our taqueria and bar open on Sundays from 1:00-8:00pm all season long.

Monday, December 14, 2020
Jus’ Running Holiday Gift Guide + Sale
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Jus' Running

Everyone needs a little help this year — Gift Guide to let us help you!
Monday Night Football Watch Party
Dec 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing

Image may contain: text that says 'MONDAY NIGHT obc FOOTBALL'

Join us every Monday of the NFL season – now through Dec. 28 – to watch Monday Night Football for free in a safe, socially-distanced setting with plenty of seating and beer. We’ve got a big projector screen with sound.
Every Monday is also Burger Night with Foothills Local Meats, so you can score a double cheeseburger, tallow fries, and a pint of Hi-Wire beer for just $10!

Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Jus’ Running Holiday Gift Guide + Sale
Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Jus' Running

Everyone needs a little help this year — Gift Guide to let us help you!
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Jus’ Running Holiday Gift Guide + Sale
Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Jus' Running

Everyone needs a little help this year — Gift Guide to let us help you!
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Jus’ Running Holiday Gift Guide + Sale
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Jus' Running

Everyone needs a little help this year — Gift Guide to let us help you!