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.
SURPRISE – we’re also having a tree sale to clear out inventory that has gotten too large to be stored in the hoop houses over winter. These are species not typically given away at our adoption events, so here is your chance to add something unique to your home or business.
Give the gift of holiday joy in the form of a unique, beautiful, locally made ornament! Handcrafted ornaments made by local artists will be for sale in our lobby on our Christmas tree through the middle of December. Gift the gift of art this year and support local artists in the process!
SURPRISE – we’re also having a tree sale to clear out inventory that has gotten too large to be stored in the hoop houses over winter. These are species not typically given away at our adoption events, so here is your chance to add something unique to your home or business.
Give the gift of holiday joy in the form of a unique, beautiful, locally made ornament! Handcrafted ornaments made by local artists will be for sale in our lobby on our Christmas tree through the middle of December. Gift the gift of art this year and support local artists in the process!
A two-hour experiential workshop on abundance, gratitude, and the transformative power of giving, thoughtfully hosted by Whit Zeh, Happy Body studio manager, and Doug Zeh, Happy Body affiliate. At this unique workshop, we’ll guide you through an exploration sure to enrich your life with a deeper sense of abundance, gratitude, and the art of giving back to the world. The evening will kick off with gentle movement and meditation to help you center your mind and open your heart, setting the stage for a profound learning experience. Whether you’re new to these concepts or a seasoned practitioner, this workshop provides a valuable opportunity to gain insights, share experiences, and connect with a community of individuals dedicated to self-discovery and personal growth.
Event Details:
Date: Giving Tuesday, November 28th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Happy Body Biltmore Village, 25 Reed St. Suite 210
Workshop Highlights:
Abundance: Discover the abundance that surrounds you every day and learn how to harness it in your life.
Gratitude: Cultivate an attitude of gratitude, allowing you to find joy in the present moment and appreciate the beauty of life.
Giving: Explore the power of giving and how it can create a ripple effect of positivity in your life and the lives of others.
Reserve your spot today and be part of this empowering experience.
SURPRISE – we’re also having a tree sale to clear out inventory that has gotten too large to be stored in the hoop houses over winter. These are species not typically given away at our adoption events, so here is your chance to add something unique to your home or business.
Are you yearning for a more intimate and personalized yoga experience? Look no further! Happy Body, your haven for pilates, yoga, and massage, is excited to introduce our exclusive small yoga classes tailored just for you!
🌈 What Sets Us Apart: ✨ Intimate Setting: Enjoy the tranquility of a small group setting with classes limited to 6-8 people, fostering a sense of community and connection. ✨ Personalized Attention: Our experienced instructors can focus on your individual needs, ensuring a more tailored and effective practice. ✨ Serene Studio Space: Immerse yourself in a peaceful and inviting environment designed to enhance your yoga journey.
📅 Reserve Your Spot: https://www.ashevillehappybody.com/yogaclasses
🌟 Come, Find Your Happy Body! 🌟
Give the gift of holiday joy in the form of a unique, beautiful, locally made ornament! Handcrafted ornaments made by local artists will be for sale in our lobby on our Christmas tree through the middle of December. Gift the gift of art this year and support local artists in the process!
Bargain Hendo Thrift Store will be permanently closing its doors on December 13th.
• WNCSource operates the small thrift store which is located on the corner of King Street
and 2nd Avenue in Hendersonville.
• Bargain Hendo first opened in December of 2020 and was meant to support the programs
and services WNCSource provides in 4 western North Carolina Counties. Unfortunately,
low sales and competition from other local thrift stores has made the store less than
profitable.
• But don’t worry, starting Thursday, November 2nd, Bargain Hendo will be open
Wednesdays through Fridays 10AM to 4PM and Saturdays from 10AM to 2PM with some
incredible bargains and sales to clear the shelves.
• Bargain Hendo’s last day is December 13th
Save your shopping for Museum Store Sunday and join us on November 26 to find the perfect treasure for your holiday list!
Museum Store Sunday is the global annual day to Be a Patron. Online and in-store visitors can look forward to shopping conscientiously and supporting museum stores and their missions worldwide.
MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY 2023 FUN
- Receive a raffle entry for every $25 spent in-store. Prizes include a Family Membership and an Asheville Art Museum branded bundle!
- Take advantage of a special 20% off select items. Use code SupportMuseumStores.
- Enjoy complimentary coffee, holiday music, and a live performance at 2:40pm by Café String Quartet.
- Free Asheville Art Museum tote bag for every $100 spent in-store.
- Free domestic shipping on orders more than $100. Shop online at shop.ashevilleart.org. Offer available midnight–11:59pm on Sunday.
- Museum Members receive 10% off Museum Store purchases year-round (excludes consignment items).
Shop the Museum Store Now
Find perfect treasures for your holiday list this Sunday
Just in time for the holidays—find local, unique and memorable gifts filled with inspiration and educational value. Through your purchases, you will also help support small businesses, independent suppliers, and artisan makers whose products are featured in the Asheville Art Museum Store.
Are you yearning for a more intimate and personalized yoga experience? Look no further! Happy Body, your haven for pilates, yoga, and massage, is excited to introduce our exclusive small yoga classes tailored just for you!
🌈 What Sets Us Apart: ✨ Intimate Setting: Enjoy the tranquility of a small group setting with classes limited to 6-8 people, fostering a sense of community and connection. ✨ Personalized Attention: Our experienced instructors can focus on your individual needs, ensuring a more tailored and effective practice. ✨ Serene Studio Space: Immerse yourself in a peaceful and inviting environment designed to enhance your yoga journey.
📅 Reserve Your Spot: https://www.ashevillehappybody.com/yogaclasses
🌟 Come, Find Your Happy Body! 🌟
SURPRISE – we’re also having a tree sale to clear out inventory that has gotten too large to be stored in the hoop houses over winter. These are species not typically given away at our adoption events, so here is your chance to add something unique to your home or business.
Give the gift of holiday joy in the form of a unique, beautiful, locally made ornament! Handcrafted ornaments made by local artists will be for sale in our lobby on our Christmas tree through the middle of December. Gift the gift of art this year and support local artists in the process!
Walk With Ease is designed to help people reduce pain and discomfort of arthritis, increase balance and strength, reduce disability, build confidence in the ability to be physically active and improve overall health among older adults. The program is also helpful for people with chronic disease, such as diabetes and heart disease. Walk with Ease Madison will be offered at the Otis Duck Trail, Mars Hill. Group meets at the Mars Hill University Softball Field Parking Lot. Please contact Brea Kuykendall at [email protected] or call 828-251-7438 to register.
Bargain Hendo Thrift Store will be permanently closing its doors on December 13th.
• WNCSource operates the small thrift store which is located on the corner of King Street
and 2nd Avenue in Hendersonville.
• Bargain Hendo first opened in December of 2020 and was meant to support the programs
and services WNCSource provides in 4 western North Carolina Counties. Unfortunately,
low sales and competition from other local thrift stores has made the store less than
profitable.
• But don’t worry, starting Thursday, November 2nd, Bargain Hendo will be open
Wednesdays through Fridays 10AM to 4PM and Saturdays from 10AM to 2PM with some
incredible bargains and sales to clear the shelves.
• Bargain Hendo’s last day is December 13th
Got stress? International speaker and stress physiologist Dr. Rebecca Heiss is here to help!
With a show full of humor, audience interaction and practical tips and tricks to recalibrate and reframe our stress (perfect for the holidays!), Rebecca takes us on a personal journey to transform our fears into fuel to propel us forward. For anyone that’s struggled with imposter thoughts, lack of worthiness, and overwhelm, it’s time to take back your power over these limiting thoughts.
With research designated as “transformative” by the National Science Foundation, find out why Rebecca is one of the most in demand speakers and entertainers on stages across the world.
For more information, visit the official site.
SURPRISE – we’re also having a tree sale to clear out inventory that has gotten too large to be stored in the hoop houses over winter. These are species not typically given away at our adoption events, so here is your chance to add something unique to your home or business.
Join us for our annual annual Holiday Craft Sale featuring nature-themed, handcrafted items including ornaments, textiles, botanical beauty products and holiday décor. Bullington’s popular evergreen gnomes add a whimsical touch to the holidays along with our uniquely decorated Fraser Fir wreaths.
Decorated wreaths and swags, holiday house plants, gifts & more
Give the gift of holiday joy in the form of a unique, beautiful, locally made ornament! Handcrafted ornaments made by local artists will be for sale in our lobby on our Christmas tree through the middle of December. Gift the gift of art this year and support local artists in the process!
Bargain Hendo Thrift Store will be permanently closing its doors on December 13th.
• WNCSource operates the small thrift store which is located on the corner of King Street
and 2nd Avenue in Hendersonville.
• Bargain Hendo first opened in December of 2020 and was meant to support the programs
and services WNCSource provides in 4 western North Carolina Counties. Unfortunately,
low sales and competition from other local thrift stores has made the store less than
profitable.
• But don’t worry, starting Thursday, November 2nd, Bargain Hendo will be open
Wednesdays through Fridays 10AM to 4PM and Saturdays from 10AM to 2PM with some
incredible bargains and sales to clear the shelves.
• Bargain Hendo’s last day is December 13th
LEAF Global Arts is hosting its inaugural Holiday Pop-up Bazaar on Friday, December 1, 2-8 p.m.! Bring your family and shop for your loved ones while listening to music by various LEAF Schools & Streets Teaching Artists and other local musicians. A free holiday craft-making station will be set up, perfect for kids and creatives of any age. Come shop from your favorite LEAF merchants! The Bazaar is curated by Curated by Marsha Almodovar, pictured above.
This event takes place during First Friday on The Block, a monthly celebration that uplifts local businesses and showcases the art and culture of the historic Block, one of the largest Black Wall St. districts before urban renewal.
Together, let’s celebrate the essence of our community this holiday season.
Music throughout, with featured the band Ovayda from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Ovadya is neo-psychedelic, world-influenced original music. Ovadaya’s show is powerful, transcendent, and will take you on a journey.
Suggested donation is $5 at the door.
Discover the transformative power of Breakthrough Breathwork Meditation at our upcoming workshop at Magictown on the beautiful island in Marshall NC . Led by two veryexperienced facilitators, Kris and Savana, with over 50 years experience between them, this workshop will guide you through a powerful and unique Breathwork practice that can help you release tension, reduce stress, and access deeper levels of awareness.
Experience the deepest relaxation as you massively release stress and pent-up emotions.
Heal physical pain and past trauma.
Open up to unforgettable spiritual experiences.
Come to the full day (10am-4pm,includes two Breathwork Meditation sessions and a session of Self-Discovery.) or to the half day only (10am-1pm, includes one Breathwork Meditation)
Pre-registration is required at www.breakthroughbreathwork.com/events
For further information go to www.breakthroughbreathwork.com or call Kris at 719 200-2929.
SURPRISE – we’re also having a tree sale to clear out inventory that has gotten too large to be stored in the hoop houses over winter. These are species not typically given away at our adoption events, so here is your chance to add something unique to your home or business.
The Western Women’s Business Center will be hosting its annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop this December 2nd from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Asheville Mall. This is an opportunity for small business owners in Western North Carolina to come together during the Holiday season and sell their products. We invite the community to join us in supporting local women-owned home-based businesses.
Don’t miss the 4th Annual Ugly Sweater Run 5K and 10K presented by Hunter Subaru! The race is set for Saturday, December 2nd at the Riveter in Fletcher, NC! Ugly Sweaters and holiday cheer are strongly encouraged!
Join iDaph Events for a festive 5K and 10K hosted by the Riveter, the nation’s premier indoor climbing gym, bike park, and wellness arena. The courses start at the Riveter and run along scenic and rural paved and farm roads, and return to the Riveter for even more merriment. There’ll be delicious food, drinks, and refreshments (including adult beverages and coffee), and plenty of activities including a premier bike park and a climbing wall.
The races include something for everyone! A 5k, and a 10k (double loop)! Everyone receives a free, cozy, ugly sweater shirt until the deadline, a Hunter Subaru swag bag, and a finisher Christmas ornament! All levels and abilities are welcome! Run a relaxed pace and take selfies, OR run your heart out and try to get a personal best!
The French Broad River Garden Club’s Annual Holiday Greens Market has been a tradition in Western North Carolina for nearly 100 years. This one-of-a-kind event features unique, handmade goods that are hand-crafted by regional artists – perfect for holiday gift-giving and home decorating. All of the greenery sold at the market has been harvested using accepted conservation principles.
This year, we are excited to host 35 vendors offering a wide variety of items including pottery, paintings and prints, jewelry, turned wood, soaps and botanical oils, blacksmith artistry, hand-crafted nutcrackers, greenery, flowers and bulbs, wreaths, garland, table centerpieces, ornaments, planters, letterpress greeting cards, cutting boards, nuts and jellies, honey, vinegars and dressings, homemade baked goods, and chocolate!
Influenced by the Club’s mission of environmental and horticultural education and practices, the Greens Market fulfills its mission by promoting conservation and sustainable use of natural resources in Western North Carolina. Proceeds from the Holiday Greens Market support local scholarships in horticultural and environmental studies. Please join us on Dec 2nd and 3rd in supporting a great cause!
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Join us for our annual annual Holiday Craft Sale featuring nature-themed, handcrafted items including ornaments, textiles, botanical beauty products and holiday décor. Bullington’s popular evergreen gnomes add a whimsical touch to the holidays along with our uniquely decorated Fraser Fir wreaths.
Decorated wreaths and swags, holiday house plants, gifts & more