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.

Friday, November 12, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 12 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Nov 12 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Canine Collaborative
Nov 12 all-day
Atelier Maison & Co.

Raise a cup for a cause with us at the canine collaborative.
We’ll share Great food, amazing local beer, live music from The New Lefties, lots of pet-themed door prizes & party favors, and more as we benefit the Asheville Humane Society.

Our sponsors:
AVL Charcuterie will be donating their delicious charcuterie cups
Ginger’s Revenge will have a booth, giving out pours. Their seasonal ginger beer is amazing!
Archetype Brewing is donating a keg if ginger beer isn’t your thing.
Whistle Hop Brewing Company will be bringing their outdoor taproom to us.

Dogwood Alliance’s 25th Anniversary Virtual Festival
Nov 12 all-day
online

This is an all-inclusive virtual event. All-access passes are a suggested donation of $15 each. A $50 donation grants you all-access, AND we’ll mail you some exclusive Dogwood merchandise. We also offer comped all-access tickets.

WHAT YOU’LL GET WITH YOUR ALL-ACCESS PASS:

  • Access to exclusive videos including our documentary film Stories Happen in Forests, musical performances, a cooking show, and more.
  • A raffle entry to win a beautiful vase from East Fork Pottery or a special copy of Sami Grover’s We Are All Climate Hypocrites Now.

WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU DONATE $50 OR MORE:

  • All of the above plus!
  • A special 25th Anniversary Dogwood Alliance travel mug.
  • A navy blue Dogwood Alliance beanie

Join us as Dogwood Alliance CELEBRATES 25 years of:

  • Protecting Southern forests.
  • Fighting extractive industries.
  • Building Community.

We could not have done this without our COMMUNITY.

Dogwood Alliance turns 25 this year. Wow! How beautiful and exciting. We would have loved to celebrate in person with you, but we’ve decided to take our celebration online for the safety of our community.

We invite you to join us for our virtual festival to celebrate the past 25 years, the next 25 years, and being in the Right Place at the Right Time to make a real and lasting difference for forests, climate, and justice.

Saturday, November 13, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 13 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Nov 13 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Dogwood Alliance’s 25th Anniversary Virtual Festival
Nov 13 all-day
online

This is an all-inclusive virtual event. All-access passes are a suggested donation of $15 each. A $50 donation grants you all-access, AND we’ll mail you some exclusive Dogwood merchandise. We also offer comped all-access tickets.

WHAT YOU’LL GET WITH YOUR ALL-ACCESS PASS:

  • Access to exclusive videos including our documentary film Stories Happen in Forests, musical performances, a cooking show, and more.
  • A raffle entry to win a beautiful vase from East Fork Pottery or a special copy of Sami Grover’s We Are All Climate Hypocrites Now.

WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU DONATE $50 OR MORE:

  • All of the above plus!
  • A special 25th Anniversary Dogwood Alliance travel mug.
  • A navy blue Dogwood Alliance beanie

Join us as Dogwood Alliance CELEBRATES 25 years of:

  • Protecting Southern forests.
  • Fighting extractive industries.
  • Building Community.

We could not have done this without our COMMUNITY.

Dogwood Alliance turns 25 this year. Wow! How beautiful and exciting. We would have loved to celebrate in person with you, but we’ve decided to take our celebration online for the safety of our community.

We invite you to join us for our virtual festival to celebrate the past 25 years, the next 25 years, and being in the Right Place at the Right Time to make a real and lasting difference for forests, climate, and justice.

Fall Harvest Revival, Chef Collab Dinner
Nov 13 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Laurel Room at High Vista

Five local chefs are teaming up for the Fall Harvest Revival to benefit nonprofit Bounty & Soul. The 5 course meal includes optional wine pairings

Sunday, November 14, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 14 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Nov 14 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Dogwood Alliance’s 25th Anniversary Virtual Festival
Nov 14 all-day
online

This is an all-inclusive virtual event. All-access passes are a suggested donation of $15 each. A $50 donation grants you all-access, AND we’ll mail you some exclusive Dogwood merchandise. We also offer comped all-access tickets.

WHAT YOU’LL GET WITH YOUR ALL-ACCESS PASS:

  • Access to exclusive videos including our documentary film Stories Happen in Forests, musical performances, a cooking show, and more.
  • A raffle entry to win a beautiful vase from East Fork Pottery or a special copy of Sami Grover’s We Are All Climate Hypocrites Now.

WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU DONATE $50 OR MORE:

  • All of the above plus!
  • A special 25th Anniversary Dogwood Alliance travel mug.
  • A navy blue Dogwood Alliance beanie

Join us as Dogwood Alliance CELEBRATES 25 years of:

  • Protecting Southern forests.
  • Fighting extractive industries.
  • Building Community.

We could not have done this without our COMMUNITY.

Dogwood Alliance turns 25 this year. Wow! How beautiful and exciting. We would have loved to celebrate in person with you, but we’ve decided to take our celebration online for the safety of our community.

We invite you to join us for our virtual festival to celebrate the past 25 years, the next 25 years, and being in the Right Place at the Right Time to make a real and lasting difference for forests, climate, and justice.

Monday, November 15, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 15 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Tuesday, November 16, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 16 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 17 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Thursday, November 18, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 18 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Friday, November 19, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 19 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Saturday, November 20, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 20 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Sunday, November 21, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 21 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Monday, November 22, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 22 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Tuesday, November 23, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 23 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Wednesday, November 24, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 24 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Thursday, November 25, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 25 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Turkey Trot 5K and the Gobble Wobble
Nov 25 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Pack Square Park
Jus’ Running’s Turkey Trot 5K is back for another year of Thanksgiving fun!
The annual race starts at 9:15AM on Thanksgiving day in Pack Square Park, so there is plenty of time to finish the trot and get back in time to get your turkey in the oven.
Proceeds from the race will be donated to MANNA FoodBank, so that families throughout WNC can have food in their homes.

 The 21st  Annual Asheville Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run presented by Jus’ Running is Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 25, 2021. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to MANNA Food Bank.  Race day packet pick up will be at Pack Square Park. The race starts on Woodfin St in front of the Downtown YMCA and finishes at Pack Square Park. Please note, due to restrictions NO DOG/PETS are allowed. Also, no strollers or wheeled vehicles. The course is not completely closed so this is for safety purposes. Race timing will be provided by Right on Time Productions. The link for results is, https://rightontimeproductions.blogspot.com/2021/11/2021-asheville-turkey-trot-overall.html

Link to course map: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7160778

Friday, November 26, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 26 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Saturday, November 27, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 27 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Asheville Outlets Hosts The Blood Connection Mobile Bus Blood Drive
Nov 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Asheville Outlets

Blood donations are needed now more than ever. Visit The Blood Connection Mobile Bus at Asheville Outlets (located behind the Food Court) on Saturday, November 27, from 10 am. to 2 p.m. to donate. Advance registration is available at Donate.TheBloodConnection.org. For more information, visit ShopAshevilleOutlets.com.

Sunday, November 28, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 28 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Monday, November 29, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 29 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Tuesday, November 30, 2021
$30 for the 30th! Eblen Charities #GivingTuesday
Nov 30 all-day
online

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.

We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.

Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. 

We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.

Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

Thursday, December 2, 2021
Asheville Area Chamber Holiday Dance Party Fundraiser
Dec 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Harmony Interiors AVL

We’re transforming our showroom’s home theater into a dance floor with DJ MadSci aka Tommy Calloway, our President/CEO. We’ll have drinks and snacks on hand, and proceeds from tickets and donations will go to Save Our Stages, with our fundraising goal in 2021 to be to pay one month of rent for Asheville’s music venues. Tickets are $25 and limited to 30 people. Come celebrate 2021 with us and share some holiday cheer to kick off December! Need a space for your small business’s holiday party? Our showroom is available for rent! Email us at [email protected] to save your date. We can also help you coordinate your food, drink, and entertainment.