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.

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Festival of Lights at Lake Julian Park
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

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Tickets must be purchased online this year. Your ticket is valid for a one-time use any night of the festival; tickets are not date-specific.

  • $10 for personal vehicles (standard cars/vans)
  • $25 for sprinter vans, trailblazers, and conversion vans
  • $50 for buses and motorcoaches
  • 20% of the proceeds benefit Special Olympics Buncombe County

Lake Julian Festival of Lights has become a tradition for many mountain families and visitors. Visitors are invited to watch the lights twinkle over the lake and listen to their favorite seasonal tunes while driving through the magical wonderland.

Lake Julian Festival of Lights takes place nightly from December 1-23 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Please check our Facebook page for information on closings due to winter weather.

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Categories: Family Fun Holiday Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Be an Arts Ally Raffle
Dec 22 all-day
online

Be an Arts Ally

Join or renew your arts council membership between now and December 31st for your chance to win this raffle package, including a Wheel Thrown Shape vase from East Fork, truffles from Chocolate Fetish, a card set from Noir Collective, and two bottles wine from Marked Tree vineyard.
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Categories: Art & Craft Raffle
Deck The Trees
Dec 22 all-day
Monte Vista Hotel

Come experience the charm of Black Mountain and get in the Christmas spirit. You will discover 35 (and possibly more) beautifully decorated Christmas trees situated at the Monte Vista Hotel and in stores and businesses throughout Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley area. Each tree, uniquely decorated around the theme: A Black Mountain Christmas, will be created by businesses, organizations, or individuals to help raise funds for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry Fuel Fund. Come join us! Share in the Christmas spirit and support your favorite tree by donating with cash, check, or on-line at svcmblackmountain.org.

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Categories: Benefit
Asheville Parks + Recreation Holiday Camp for local youth
Dec 22 @ 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Area two locations--see below

Asheville parks holiday camp children

 

 

Spend your holidays with us!  Asheville Parks & Recreation will hold its annual Holiday Camp for youth and teens in grades kindergarten through middle school. Camps are located at the Tempie Avery Montford Center (youth and middle school), 34 Pearson Drive, and Stephens-Lee Community Center (middle school), 30 George Washington Carver Avenue.

 

Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 20-23 and 27-31.  Campers will enjoy games, crafts, organized play and all kinds of holiday fun.

 

Cost is FREE! 

 

Register at www.ashevillenc.gov/parksregistration. Click on Youth Programs, then enter “holiday camp” in the keyword search bar. Or call 828-259-5800.

 

 

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Categories: Family Fun Holiday Parks & Recreation
Festival of Lights at Lake Julian Park
Dec 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Image result for Festival of Light lake julian

Tickets must be purchased online this year. Your ticket is valid for a one-time use any night of the festival; tickets are not date-specific.

  • $10 for personal vehicles (standard cars/vans)
  • $25 for sprinter vans, trailblazers, and conversion vans
  • $50 for buses and motorcoaches
  • 20% of the proceeds benefit Special Olympics Buncombe County

Lake Julian Festival of Lights has become a tradition for many mountain families and visitors. Visitors are invited to watch the lights twinkle over the lake and listen to their favorite seasonal tunes while driving through the magical wonderland.

Lake Julian Festival of Lights takes place nightly from December 1-23 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Please check our Facebook page for information on closings due to winter weather.

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Holiday Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Be an Arts Ally Raffle
Dec 23 all-day
online

Be an Arts Ally

Join or renew your arts council membership between now and December 31st for your chance to win this raffle package, including a Wheel Thrown Shape vase from East Fork, truffles from Chocolate Fetish, a card set from Noir Collective, and two bottles wine from Marked Tree vineyard.
Read more
Categories: Art & Craft Raffle
Deck The Trees
Dec 23 all-day
Monte Vista Hotel

Come experience the charm of Black Mountain and get in the Christmas spirit. You will discover 35 (and possibly more) beautifully decorated Christmas trees situated at the Monte Vista Hotel and in stores and businesses throughout Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley area. Each tree, uniquely decorated around the theme: A Black Mountain Christmas, will be created by businesses, organizations, or individuals to help raise funds for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry Fuel Fund. Come join us! Share in the Christmas spirit and support your favorite tree by donating with cash, check, or on-line at svcmblackmountain.org.

Read more
Categories: Benefit
Asheville Parks + Recreation Holiday Camp for local youth
Dec 23 @ 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Area two locations--see below

Asheville parks holiday camp children

 

 

Spend your holidays with us!  Asheville Parks & Recreation will hold its annual Holiday Camp for youth and teens in grades kindergarten through middle school. Camps are located at the Tempie Avery Montford Center (youth and middle school), 34 Pearson Drive, and Stephens-Lee Community Center (middle school), 30 George Washington Carver Avenue.

 

Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 20-23 and 27-31.  Campers will enjoy games, crafts, organized play and all kinds of holiday fun.

 

Cost is FREE! 

 

Register at www.ashevillenc.gov/parksregistration. Click on Youth Programs, then enter “holiday camp” in the keyword search bar. Or call 828-259-5800.

 

 

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Holiday Parks & Recreation
Festival of Lights at Lake Julian Park
Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Image result for Festival of Light lake julian

Tickets must be purchased online this year. Your ticket is valid for a one-time use any night of the festival; tickets are not date-specific.

  • $10 for personal vehicles (standard cars/vans)
  • $25 for sprinter vans, trailblazers, and conversion vans
  • $50 for buses and motorcoaches
  • 20% of the proceeds benefit Special Olympics Buncombe County

Lake Julian Festival of Lights has become a tradition for many mountain families and visitors. Visitors are invited to watch the lights twinkle over the lake and listen to their favorite seasonal tunes while driving through the magical wonderland.

Lake Julian Festival of Lights takes place nightly from December 1-23 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Please check our Facebook page for information on closings due to winter weather.

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Holiday Outdoors Parks & Recreation
City Dance
Dec 23 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

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Categories: Dance Featured Parks & Recreation
Friday, December 24, 2021
Be an Arts Ally Raffle
Dec 24 all-day
online

Be an Arts Ally

Join or renew your arts council membership between now and December 31st for your chance to win this raffle package, including a Wheel Thrown Shape vase from East Fork, truffles from Chocolate Fetish, a card set from Noir Collective, and two bottles wine from Marked Tree vineyard.
Read more
Categories: Art & Craft Raffle
Deck The Trees
Dec 24 all-day
Monte Vista Hotel

Come experience the charm of Black Mountain and get in the Christmas spirit. You will discover 35 (and possibly more) beautifully decorated Christmas trees situated at the Monte Vista Hotel and in stores and businesses throughout Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley area. Each tree, uniquely decorated around the theme: A Black Mountain Christmas, will be created by businesses, organizations, or individuals to help raise funds for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry Fuel Fund. Come join us! Share in the Christmas spirit and support your favorite tree by donating with cash, check, or on-line at svcmblackmountain.org.

Read more
Categories: Benefit
Saturday, December 25, 2021
Be an Arts Ally Raffle
Dec 25 all-day
online

Be an Arts Ally

Join or renew your arts council membership between now and December 31st for your chance to win this raffle package, including a Wheel Thrown Shape vase from East Fork, truffles from Chocolate Fetish, a card set from Noir Collective, and two bottles wine from Marked Tree vineyard.
Read more
Categories: Art & Craft Raffle
Deck The Trees
Dec 25 all-day
Monte Vista Hotel

Come experience the charm of Black Mountain and get in the Christmas spirit. You will discover 35 (and possibly more) beautifully decorated Christmas trees situated at the Monte Vista Hotel and in stores and businesses throughout Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley area. Each tree, uniquely decorated around the theme: A Black Mountain Christmas, will be created by businesses, organizations, or individuals to help raise funds for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry Fuel Fund. Come join us! Share in the Christmas spirit and support your favorite tree by donating with cash, check, or on-line at svcmblackmountain.org.

Read more
Categories: Benefit
Sunday, December 26, 2021
Be an Arts Ally Raffle
Dec 26 all-day
online

Be an Arts Ally

Join or renew your arts council membership between now and December 31st for your chance to win this raffle package, including a Wheel Thrown Shape vase from East Fork, truffles from Chocolate Fetish, a card set from Noir Collective, and two bottles wine from Marked Tree vineyard.
Read more
Categories: Art & Craft Raffle
Deck The Trees
Dec 26 all-day
Monte Vista Hotel

Come experience the charm of Black Mountain and get in the Christmas spirit. You will discover 35 (and possibly more) beautifully decorated Christmas trees situated at the Monte Vista Hotel and in stores and businesses throughout Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley area. Each tree, uniquely decorated around the theme: A Black Mountain Christmas, will be created by businesses, organizations, or individuals to help raise funds for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry Fuel Fund. Come join us! Share in the Christmas spirit and support your favorite tree by donating with cash, check, or on-line at svcmblackmountain.org.

Read more
Categories: Benefit
Monday, December 27, 2021
Be an Arts Ally Raffle
Dec 27 all-day
online

Be an Arts Ally

Join or renew your arts council membership between now and December 31st for your chance to win this raffle package, including a Wheel Thrown Shape vase from East Fork, truffles from Chocolate Fetish, a card set from Noir Collective, and two bottles wine from Marked Tree vineyard.
Read more
Categories: Art & Craft Raffle
Deck The Trees
Dec 27 all-day
Monte Vista Hotel

Come experience the charm of Black Mountain and get in the Christmas spirit. You will discover 35 (and possibly more) beautifully decorated Christmas trees situated at the Monte Vista Hotel and in stores and businesses throughout Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley area. Each tree, uniquely decorated around the theme: A Black Mountain Christmas, will be created by businesses, organizations, or individuals to help raise funds for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry Fuel Fund. Come join us! Share in the Christmas spirit and support your favorite tree by donating with cash, check, or on-line at svcmblackmountain.org.

Read more
Categories: Benefit
Asheville Parks + Recreation Holiday Camp for local youth
Dec 27 @ 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Area two locations--see below

Asheville parks holiday camp children

 

 

Spend your holidays with us!  Asheville Parks & Recreation will hold its annual Holiday Camp for youth and teens in grades kindergarten through middle school. Camps are located at the Tempie Avery Montford Center (youth and middle school), 34 Pearson Drive, and Stephens-Lee Community Center (middle school), 30 George Washington Carver Avenue.

 

Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 20-23 and 27-31.  Campers will enjoy games, crafts, organized play and all kinds of holiday fun.

 

Cost is FREE! 

 

Register at www.ashevillenc.gov/parksregistration. Click on Youth Programs, then enter “holiday camp” in the keyword search bar. Or call 828-259-5800.

 

 

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Holiday Parks & Recreation
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Be an Arts Ally Raffle
Dec 28 all-day
online

Be an Arts Ally

Join or renew your arts council membership between now and December 31st for your chance to win this raffle package, including a Wheel Thrown Shape vase from East Fork, truffles from Chocolate Fetish, a card set from Noir Collective, and two bottles wine from Marked Tree vineyard.
Read more
Categories: Art & Craft Raffle
Deck The Trees
Dec 28 all-day
Monte Vista Hotel

Come experience the charm of Black Mountain and get in the Christmas spirit. You will discover 35 (and possibly more) beautifully decorated Christmas trees situated at the Monte Vista Hotel and in stores and businesses throughout Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley area. Each tree, uniquely decorated around the theme: A Black Mountain Christmas, will be created by businesses, organizations, or individuals to help raise funds for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry Fuel Fund. Come join us! Share in the Christmas spirit and support your favorite tree by donating with cash, check, or on-line at svcmblackmountain.org.

Read more
Categories: Benefit
Asheville Parks + Recreation Holiday Camp for local youth
Dec 28 @ 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Area two locations--see below

Asheville parks holiday camp children

 

 

Spend your holidays with us!  Asheville Parks & Recreation will hold its annual Holiday Camp for youth and teens in grades kindergarten through middle school. Camps are located at the Tempie Avery Montford Center (youth and middle school), 34 Pearson Drive, and Stephens-Lee Community Center (middle school), 30 George Washington Carver Avenue.

 

Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 20-23 and 27-31.  Campers will enjoy games, crafts, organized play and all kinds of holiday fun.

 

Cost is FREE! 

 

Register at www.ashevillenc.gov/parksregistration. Click on Youth Programs, then enter “holiday camp” in the keyword search bar. Or call 828-259-5800.

 

 

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Holiday Parks & Recreation
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Be an Arts Ally Raffle
Dec 29 all-day
online

Be an Arts Ally

Join or renew your arts council membership between now and December 31st for your chance to win this raffle package, including a Wheel Thrown Shape vase from East Fork, truffles from Chocolate Fetish, a card set from Noir Collective, and two bottles wine from Marked Tree vineyard.
Read more
Categories: Art & Craft Raffle
Deck The Trees
Dec 29 all-day
Monte Vista Hotel

Come experience the charm of Black Mountain and get in the Christmas spirit. You will discover 35 (and possibly more) beautifully decorated Christmas trees situated at the Monte Vista Hotel and in stores and businesses throughout Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley area. Each tree, uniquely decorated around the theme: A Black Mountain Christmas, will be created by businesses, organizations, or individuals to help raise funds for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry Fuel Fund. Come join us! Share in the Christmas spirit and support your favorite tree by donating with cash, check, or on-line at svcmblackmountain.org.

Read more
Categories: Benefit
Asheville Parks + Recreation Holiday Camp for local youth
Dec 29 @ 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Area two locations--see below

Asheville parks holiday camp children

 

 

Spend your holidays with us!  Asheville Parks & Recreation will hold its annual Holiday Camp for youth and teens in grades kindergarten through middle school. Camps are located at the Tempie Avery Montford Center (youth and middle school), 34 Pearson Drive, and Stephens-Lee Community Center (middle school), 30 George Washington Carver Avenue.

 

Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 20-23 and 27-31.  Campers will enjoy games, crafts, organized play and all kinds of holiday fun.

 

Cost is FREE! 

 

Register at www.ashevillenc.gov/parksregistration. Click on Youth Programs, then enter “holiday camp” in the keyword search bar. Or call 828-259-5800.

 

 

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Holiday Parks & Recreation
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Be an Arts Ally Raffle
Dec 30 all-day
online

Be an Arts Ally

Join or renew your arts council membership between now and December 31st for your chance to win this raffle package, including a Wheel Thrown Shape vase from East Fork, truffles from Chocolate Fetish, a card set from Noir Collective, and two bottles wine from Marked Tree vineyard.
Read more
Categories: Art & Craft Raffle
Deck The Trees
Dec 30 all-day
Monte Vista Hotel

Come experience the charm of Black Mountain and get in the Christmas spirit. You will discover 35 (and possibly more) beautifully decorated Christmas trees situated at the Monte Vista Hotel and in stores and businesses throughout Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley area. Each tree, uniquely decorated around the theme: A Black Mountain Christmas, will be created by businesses, organizations, or individuals to help raise funds for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry Fuel Fund. Come join us! Share in the Christmas spirit and support your favorite tree by donating with cash, check, or on-line at svcmblackmountain.org.

Read more
Categories: Benefit
Asheville Parks + Recreation Holiday Camp for local youth
Dec 30 @ 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Area two locations--see below

Asheville parks holiday camp children

 

 

Spend your holidays with us!  Asheville Parks & Recreation will hold its annual Holiday Camp for youth and teens in grades kindergarten through middle school. Camps are located at the Tempie Avery Montford Center (youth and middle school), 34 Pearson Drive, and Stephens-Lee Community Center (middle school), 30 George Washington Carver Avenue.

 

Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 20-23 and 27-31.  Campers will enjoy games, crafts, organized play and all kinds of holiday fun.

 

Cost is FREE! 

 

Register at www.ashevillenc.gov/parksregistration. Click on Youth Programs, then enter “holiday camp” in the keyword search bar. Or call 828-259-5800.

 

 

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Holiday Parks & Recreation
Friday, December 31, 2021
Be an Arts Ally Raffle
Dec 31 all-day
online

Be an Arts Ally

Join or renew your arts council membership between now and December 31st for your chance to win this raffle package, including a Wheel Thrown Shape vase from East Fork, truffles from Chocolate Fetish, a card set from Noir Collective, and two bottles wine from Marked Tree vineyard.
Read more
Categories: Art & Craft Raffle
Deck The Trees
Dec 31 all-day
Monte Vista Hotel

Come experience the charm of Black Mountain and get in the Christmas spirit. You will discover 35 (and possibly more) beautifully decorated Christmas trees situated at the Monte Vista Hotel and in stores and businesses throughout Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley area. Each tree, uniquely decorated around the theme: A Black Mountain Christmas, will be created by businesses, organizations, or individuals to help raise funds for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry Fuel Fund. Come join us! Share in the Christmas spirit and support your favorite tree by donating with cash, check, or on-line at svcmblackmountain.org.

Read more
Categories: Benefit