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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Friday, October 22, 2021
6th Annual Pumpkinfest at Silvermont in Brevard
Oct 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Silvermont Park and Mansion

Family friendly and fantastic artistic fun or great date night with beautiful lighted carved pumpkin displays on a short walking trail, local musicians, food trucks, games, storytelling, face painting, white squirrel scavenger hunt, and Silvermont historic mansion open for tours (due to Covid-19, masks required for inside tours). Big news for 2021, the Friends of Silvermont Pumpkinteers have added a spectacular new “White Squirrel Circus” display to the 18 other lighted pumpkin displays such as Butterfly Garden, Pirates Cove, Under the Sea, Witches Circle, and more.

Fine gravel trail for strollers and wheelchairs. Fundraiser for Friends of Silvermont to help maintain and improve the Silvermont Park and historic mansion.

Admission $5 cash. Parking onsite $5. Cash or check with ID only. Silvermont Park 364 E. Main St. Brevard, NC 28712. Free parking offsite on nearby streets and parking lots one or two blocks away.

Food and Drink for purchase – The BBQ Shed and Bill’s Boiler House Coffee

Dates – Fri and Sat Oct 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, and 29 from 6-9 pm and Sat. Oct. 26 5-9 pm (following Halloween Fest in downtown Brevard)

https://silvermont.org/
Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park in Brevard, NC: https://www.facebook.com/pumpkinpatchrevenge/
Silvermont Park: https://www.facebook.com/silvermontpark/

Saturday, October 23, 2021
Asheville Community Theatre Costume Sale
Oct 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

Costume Sale

 

 

Come find a treasure or two at our next Costume Sale!

September sale is cancelled – but our October 23 sale is ON!

The sale will include costumes pulled from ACT’s extensive collection and donated items. Vintage petticoats and bloomers have been added to the sale, along with men’s dress and formal shirts, fur coats and accessories, hats, evening dresses, and children’s costumes. Men’s and women’s day wear and a variety of fabric pieces will also be available.

Weather permitting, the sale will be held in our parking lot and the newly fenced in side yard below the theatre. In the case of rain, the sale will take place in 35below, on the lower level of the theatre.

Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.

Cards only, please – no cash!

Local Carving Pumpkins For Sale
Oct 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Starting this weekend, we’ll be selling local heirloom and edible pumpkins from Sandy Mush, NC, and decorative gourds from Union Grove, NC!

Come join us at the farm as we get into the fall spirit & celebrate the harvest

Weaverville Library Used Book Store
Oct 23 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Weaverville Library

The Friends of the Weaverville Library (FOWL) are excited to announce the opening of their used bookstore in Weaverville on Thursday, July 8. Located in the lower level of the Weaverville Library at 41 N. Main St., the store will be open Thursdays 1-5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with expanded hours beginning in September. The store is stocked with thousands of books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and more. All adult books are priced at $1.50-$3.00, children and teen books at $1.00-$1.50, audio and video at $2.00.

There is also a bargain-priced area and a collection of special finds that are priced individually. Please feel free to contact us at 828-641-1812 or [email protected]. All proceeds from the store will benefit the Weaverville Library.

6th Annual Pumpkinfest at Silvermont in Brevard
Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Silvermont Park and Mansion

Family friendly and fantastic artistic fun or great date night with beautiful lighted carved pumpkin displays on a short walking trail, local musicians, food trucks, games, storytelling, face painting, white squirrel scavenger hunt, and Silvermont historic mansion open for tours (due to Covid-19, masks required for inside tours). Big news for 2021, the Friends of Silvermont Pumpkinteers have added a spectacular new “White Squirrel Circus” display to the 18 other lighted pumpkin displays such as Butterfly Garden, Pirates Cove, Under the Sea, Witches Circle, and more.

Fine gravel trail for strollers and wheelchairs. Fundraiser for Friends of Silvermont to help maintain and improve the Silvermont Park and historic mansion.

Admission $5 cash. Parking onsite $5. Cash or check with ID only. Silvermont Park 364 E. Main St. Brevard, NC 28712. Free parking offsite on nearby streets and parking lots one or two blocks away.

Food and Drink for purchase – The BBQ Shed and Bill’s Boiler House Coffee

Dates – Fri and Sat Oct 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, and 29 from 6-9 pm and Sat. Oct. 26 5-9 pm (following Halloween Fest in downtown Brevard)

https://silvermont.org/
Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park in Brevard, NC: https://www.facebook.com/pumpkinpatchrevenge/
Silvermont Park: https://www.facebook.com/silvermontpark/

Sunday, October 24, 2021
Local Carving Pumpkins For Sale
Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Starting this weekend, we’ll be selling local heirloom and edible pumpkins from Sandy Mush, NC, and decorative gourds from Union Grove, NC!

Come join us at the farm as we get into the fall spirit & celebrate the harvest

Uncommon Market is Back
Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Uncommon Market @ Foundy

Mountain Makers Craft Market
Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Haywood Square Plaza

What: Mountain Makers Craft Market

When: Sunday October 24th, from 12p-4p

Where: Downtown Waynesville at Haywood Square (308 N. Haywood St)

Cost: FREE to attend!

Description: Mountain Makers Craft Market is a monthly indie art fair designed to cultivate community in Western NC. Located in Downtown Waynesville, we bring together 35+ artisans selling handmade and vintage goods that’ll make you smile! We encourage attendees to bring a canned food item for our October Food Drive benefiting MANNA Food Bank! Join us on the first Sunday of each month from 12p-4p at 308 N. Haywood Street, and visit MountainMakersMarket.com for details, special market themes, and vendor opportunities.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Local Carving Pumpkins For Sale
Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Starting this weekend, we’ll be selling local heirloom and edible pumpkins from Sandy Mush, NC, and decorative gourds from Union Grove, NC!

Come join us at the farm as we get into the fall spirit & celebrate the harvest 🍂

Thursday, October 28, 2021
Local Carving Pumpkins For Sale
Oct 28 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Starting this weekend, we’ll be selling local heirloom and edible pumpkins from Sandy Mush, NC, and decorative gourds from Union Grove, NC!

Come join us at the farm as we get into the fall spirit & celebrate the harvest 🍂

Friday, October 29, 2021
Weaverville Library Used Book Store
Oct 29 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Weaverville Library

The Friends of the Weaverville Library (FOWL) are excited to announce the opening of their used bookstore in Weaverville on Thursday, July 8. Located in the lower level of the Weaverville Library at 41 N. Main St., the store will be open Thursdays 1-5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with expanded hours beginning in September. The store is stocked with thousands of books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and more. All adult books are priced at $1.50-$3.00, children and teen books at $1.00-$1.50, audio and video at $2.00.

There is also a bargain-priced area and a collection of special finds that are priced individually. Please feel free to contact us at 828-641-1812 or [email protected]. All proceeds from the store will benefit the Weaverville Library.

Local Carving Pumpkins For Sale
Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Starting this weekend, we’ll be selling local heirloom and edible pumpkins from Sandy Mush, NC, and decorative gourds from Union Grove, NC!

Come join us at the farm as we get into the fall spirit & celebrate the harvest 🍂

Wellness Pop-Up Market
Oct 29 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
HarmonyAVL+media

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We are partnering with lots of health and wellness vendors to offer a pop-up market on the last Friday of the month in August, September, and October at our showroom on 936 Tunnel Road. Stop by to shop, sample, and sip on your way to or from the East Asheville Tailgate Market happening at our neighbor’s, The Grace United Methodist Church at 954 Tunnel Road (https://appalachiangrown.org/listing/show/1187-east-asheville-tailgate-market).

WIN PRIZES!
Drop your business card for a chance to win a door prize (do not have to be in attendance to win). Prizes include:
*Spa box from Sweet Abode Artisan Soap
*Complimentary ticket to a Yoga Nut outdoor yoga class of their choosing.
*Sonos Roam portable speaker
*Free week of classes from Asheville Fit Tribe
*$99 special for either Re~Wild or the S*E*L*F program ($199 value)
*Room & body Spray by Jen Black Design
*Topical CBD by Ashley Apothecary
*DoTerra mini diffuser & oil
*Free experience with Asheville Wellness Tours
*One bottle of clean crafted wine from Scout & Cellar
*Gift certificate from Radius Chiropractic
*More prizes to be added–stay tuned!

CURRENT VENDOR LIST:
Asheville Hemp Farms: https://avlhempfarms.com/
Radius Chiropractic: https://www.radiuschiropractic.com/
Still Point Wellness, https://www.stillpointwell.com/
Roots Hummus, https://rootshummus.com/
Yourself Program / Inspired Change Yoga: https://www.yourselfprogram.com
Harmony Aural Wave Sound Chambers, https://harmonyinteriors.com/sound-chambers/
Yoga Nut: https://www.yoga-nut.com/
Jen Black Design, http://jenblackdesign.com/
Scout & Cellar, https://scoutandcellar.com/awesome
Ashley Apothecary & Dispensary, ashleyapothecary.com
OrangeTheory Fitness, Studio #0650 – 1816 Hendersonville Rd STE 60 Asheville, NC 28803
East Acupuncture, www.eastacupuncturewb.com
WildSol Pottery, https://www.etsy.com/shop/WildSolPottery
Hillary Smith, Pilates Instructor, HilaryGraceSmith.Arbonne.com
The Great Reset podcast: https://www.thegreatresetmovement.com
Of the Mountain Nurturing Services, https://www.otmnurturingservices.com/
HealthfullyU, www.healthfullyu.com
Forge Mountain Designs

6th Annual Pumpkinfest at Silvermont in Brevard
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Silvermont Park and Mansion

Family friendly and fantastic artistic fun or great date night with beautiful lighted carved pumpkin displays on a short walking trail, local musicians, food trucks, games, storytelling, face painting, white squirrel scavenger hunt, and Silvermont historic mansion open for tours (due to Covid-19, masks required for inside tours). Big news for 2021, the Friends of Silvermont Pumpkinteers have added a spectacular new “White Squirrel Circus” display to the 18 other lighted pumpkin displays such as Butterfly Garden, Pirates Cove, Under the Sea, Witches Circle, and more.

Fine gravel trail for strollers and wheelchairs. Fundraiser for Friends of Silvermont to help maintain and improve the Silvermont Park and historic mansion.

Admission $5 cash. Parking onsite $5. Cash or check with ID only. Silvermont Park 364 E. Main St. Brevard, NC 28712. Free parking offsite on nearby streets and parking lots one or two blocks away.

Food and Drink for purchase – The BBQ Shed and Bill’s Boiler House Coffee

Dates – Fri and Sat Oct 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, and 29 from 6-9 pm and Sat. Oct. 26 5-9 pm (following Halloween Fest in downtown Brevard)

https://silvermont.org/
Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park in Brevard, NC: https://www.facebook.com/pumpkinpatchrevenge/
Silvermont Park: https://www.facebook.com/silvermontpark/

Saturday, October 30, 2021
ASAP Farmers Market Halloween Treat
Oct 30 @ 10:30 am
AB Tech

Next week, we have a Halloween treat for you!!

Troupe Ballyhoo (pictured), an improv dance troupe, will make a special appearance around 10:30am to perform a mysterious bat dance!

Lauren Furgiuele, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Asheville, NC, and Founder of Planting Roots Nutrition will be offering a cooking demonstration on how to make roasted butternut squash lentil curry and spooky ‘eyeball’ energy bites!

And kids who visit the market information booth will get a healthy treat from the candy shoot.

Weaverville Library Used Book Store
Oct 30 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Weaverville Library

The Friends of the Weaverville Library (FOWL) are excited to announce the opening of their used bookstore in Weaverville on Thursday, July 8. Located in the lower level of the Weaverville Library at 41 N. Main St., the store will be open Thursdays 1-5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with expanded hours beginning in September. The store is stocked with thousands of books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and more. All adult books are priced at $1.50-$3.00, children and teen books at $1.00-$1.50, audio and video at $2.00.

There is also a bargain-priced area and a collection of special finds that are priced individually. Please feel free to contact us at 828-641-1812 or [email protected]. All proceeds from the store will benefit the Weaverville Library.

Monster Market at Highland Brewing
Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Meadow at Highland Brewing Co
Hey all you ghouls and ghosts Halloween is just around the corner and we wanted to celebrate with a monstrous sized market, live music, costume contest and Blood Drive!
Not only will our meadow be filled to the brim with amazing vendors we will be on the lookout for the best costumes to win our dog, child and adult costume contest. Costume contest check in at 3pm and announced at 3:30pm in the Meadow!
Prizes include
Kids: Family Pass to the WNC Nature Center and prize pack
Dogs: Doggie treats and goodies from Botanical Bones and Highland Merch
To keep all those vampires at bay this Halloween the Blood Connection will be set up in our parking lot from 12pm-5pm for whoever wants to lend an arm to save a life.
So get your costume ready and come shop and boogie with us on October 30th from 12pm-6pm.
Music by The Feels (1pm-4pm)
Friday, November 5, 2021
Santa’s Shoppe
Nov 5 @ 9:00 am
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Weaverville Library Used Book Store
Nov 5 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Weaverville Library

The Friends of the Weaverville Library (FOWL) are excited to announce the opening of their used bookstore in Weaverville on Thursday, July 8. Located in the lower level of the Weaverville Library at 41 N. Main St., the store will be open Thursdays 1-5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with expanded hours beginning in September. The store is stocked with thousands of books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and more. All adult books are priced at $1.50-$3.00, children and teen books at $1.00-$1.50, audio and video at $2.00.

There is also a bargain-priced area and a collection of special finds that are priced individually. Please feel free to contact us at 828-641-1812 or [email protected]. All proceeds from the store will benefit the Weaverville Library.

Saturday, November 6, 2021
Santa’s Shoppe
Nov 6 @ 9:00 am
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Fairview Friends Special and Collectible Books Sale Fairview Library
Nov 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fairview Library
Weaverville Art Safari
Nov 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Downtown Weaverville

Weaverville Art Safari is a twice a year Open Studios tour of the many Craft and Fine Artists found in our region. Art From the Heart of the Blue Ridge.

Weaverville Library Used Book Store
Nov 6 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Weaverville Library

The Friends of the Weaverville Library (FOWL) are excited to announce the opening of their used bookstore in Weaverville on Thursday, July 8. Located in the lower level of the Weaverville Library at 41 N. Main St., the store will be open Thursdays 1-5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with expanded hours beginning in September. The store is stocked with thousands of books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and more. All adult books are priced at $1.50-$3.00, children and teen books at $1.00-$1.50, audio and video at $2.00.

There is also a bargain-priced area and a collection of special finds that are priced individually. Please feel free to contact us at 828-641-1812 or [email protected]. All proceeds from the store will benefit the Weaverville Library.

Continuum Art hosts an Art Market
Nov 6 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
CONTINUUM ART NC

On the first Saturday of each month, Continuum Art hosts an art market to showcase local
artists and makers. Ranging in mediums from paintings, to textiles, to jewelry, you’re
guaranteed to find something you love! Each market also hosts live music and local caterers. A
free, family-friendly event and a great way to check out our space and upcoming events. Visit us
from 12-5pm on September 4th!
If you’re interested in vending at one of our art markets, email [email protected] or
DM on Instagram @continuumgallerync

Sunday, November 7, 2021
Santa’s Shoppe
Nov 7 @ 9:00 am
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Weaverville Art Safari
Nov 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Downtown Weaverville

Weaverville Art Safari is a twice a year Open Studios tour of the many Craft and Fine Artists found in our region. Art From the Heart of the Blue Ridge.

Tuesday, November 9, 2021
The Classic Hikes of the Smokies: Boogerman Loop
Nov 9 @ 9:00 am
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Boogerman Loop 
7.4 miles | Difficult
Cataloochee Valley History, Old Growth Poplars, Elk

2021 CLASSIC HIKES OF THE SMOKIES

Discover America’s most-visited national park with a guided day hike! The Classic Hikes of the Smokies feature interpretation of the history, flora, and fauna of park trails. Hikes vary in distance, difficulty, and location within the park to provide a comprehensive overview of the Smokies, exposing hikers to high Appalachian vistas, streams teeming with aquatic life, the best collection of log structures on the Eastern Seaboard, and much more.

After completing registration…
You will receive an email the Friday before the hike with directions, and more information. All hikes begin at 9 a.m

Thursday, November 11, 2021
Not Dead Yet Holiday Market
Nov 11 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
70 Woodfin Pl · Asheville, NC

This is exciting! Five of our women are joining together for a holiday market. We have a potter, photographer, mosaic tile artist, soap and lip balm creator and a massage therapist. You can do some early holiday shopping, drink some wine, get a chair massage, visit with your friends, and support local women artists– all at one event! This is a drop in event, so no attendance limit. Everyone who wants to attend is welcome.

 

What we’re about

I started this group to bring together women in their 50’s who want to gather with other like-minded women. We’re dealing with a lot of issues at our age, and having other women who can understand us, support us, and laugh with us is so valuable! This group is open to any woman in her 50’s: married, single, gay, straight, black, white or any other color. We will gather, eat, drink, laugh and commiserate when necessary. I am hopeful many of us will make meaningful friendships along the way.

Friday, November 12, 2021
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.

Claxton Giving Tree is Virtual!
Nov 12 all-day
online

Asheville Community Theatre is Seeking Santas!

We team up with Claxton Elementary each year to find folks who’d love to provide gifts for students who would otherwise go without. If you’re looking for a way to give back this season, these children need you!

Once you sign up, we will match you with a child and email you a printable ornament with their sizes and wish list!

You can drop off gifts at Asheville Community Theatre.
ACT staff will deliver the gifts to Claxton Elementary!
More specific details will be included in an email after you sign up.

SIGN-UP BY:

December 1, 2021

WHERE TO DROP OFF GIFTS:

Asheville Community Theatre
35 East Walnut St. Asheville NC 28801

DROP OFF GIFTS BY:

December 6, 2021