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.
Friday, February
24, 2023
Global LEAF classes and workshops
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Summer Camp Sign Ups: WNC Nature Center
Fri-Yay! With Bounty + Soul Kids: Foods to Eat When You Aren’t Feeling Well
Hora del Cuento/ bilingual story time Oakley Library
Hora del Cuento/ bilingual story time at Skyland/South Buncombe Library
Tuckasegee River Excursion
ASHEVILLE TRAIN SHOW
LEGO club Fairview Library
Current Classes Available
Click on a class to learn more! Once you have purchased a class, a LEAF staff member will reach out with further details! Classes are held Virtually or at the LEAF Global Arts Center in downtown Asheville. Please see class descriptions for more information.
Questions, requests, or scholarship inquiries? Please email [email protected]
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Quick ViewQueer Music Exploration with Kayla Lynn
$15.00 – $50.00
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Quick ViewIntro to Ukulele Class with Melissa McKinney
$15.00 – $50.00
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Quick ViewIntro to Guitar Class with Melissa McKinney
$15.00 – $50.00
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Quick ViewLEAF Lights Program
$15.00 – $50.00
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Quick ViewAll Ages Hip Hop Dance Class
$15.00 – $50.00
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Quick ViewLEAF Summer Camp
$230.00
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Quick ViewThe ROK Experience (Virtual)
$40.00
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Quick ViewAdama’s West African Drumming Workshop
$15.00
Other Classes and Workshops
We are always striving to expand our offerings! If you have an idea for a class or workshop you’d like to see, send us a suggestion!
If you are an artist and would like to host a class or workshop at LEAF Global, please reach out, we would love to hear from you.
For all inquiries, or to reserve a session virtually or in person at LEAF Global please email [email protected]
Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.
Camp at the Nature Center consists of fun, educational experiences designed to involve campers in the wonders of the natural world. Camps are for children born between August 1, 2013 and July 31, 2017 and will run from July 3 through August 11. Our summer camp offerings and structure are different this year, so please visit our website to learn more about these changes, including registration.
New in 2023: A lottery system for registration will open the week of February 20 to 26. Each prospective camper’s information will need to be added to the lottery list for each individual camp session they are interested in attending.
Only sign up for the session(s) your child(ren) are able to attend. By signing up for the lottery, you are agreeing to enroll if selected. Selections will be generated randomly.
If your registration request is selected, you will receive an email in early March with instructions and a deadline for completing registration. Priority will be given to siblings applying for the same camp session but cannot be guaranteed. Individuals on the waitlist and those that do not get selected will be alerted by mid-March.
Registration by lottery will be employed to ensure equity of access for all interested participants, with the aim of reducing stress and the impact of technical issues, while increasing flexibility for families hoping to register. We strongly recommend that prospective participants enter the registration lottery at the beginning of the time window to enable time for any needed troubleshooting.
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Free Family Education classes from Bounty & Soul. Each month, Bounty & Soul educators share practical information with parents and caregivers to support your child’s health and development. Classes are FREE, but please register on the Bounty & Soul site under the Schedule tab. Quick access HERE. |
Buncombe County Public Libraries offers 16 story times a week at library locations all across the County. Did you know there are two bilingual story times included in our story time schedule?
Parents can find Hora del Cuento at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library every Friday at 10:30 a.m. and at the Oakley Library every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. We’ll share books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English–fun for the whole family. Speakers of all languages and children of all ages are welcome to attend.
Let us know if you have any questions and we look forward to seeing you at the Library!
Hora del Cuento bilingual en la Biblioteca
Buncombe County Public Libraries ofrecen 16 story times a la semana en las bibliotecas de todo el Condado. ¿Sepa que hay dos Horas del Cuento bilinguales que están incluidos en nuestro horario de story time?
Puede encontrar Hora del Cuento en la biblioteca de Skyland/South Buncombe cada Viernes a las 10:30am y en la biblioteca de Oakley cada Martes a las 10:30am. Vamos a compartir libros, ritmos, y canciones en Espanol y Ingles. ¡Diversión para toda la familia! Hablantes de todas las lenguas y niños de todas las edades son bienvenidos.
Nos avisan de cualquier pregunta, y nos vemos en la Biblioteca!
Buncombe County Public Libraries offers 16 story times a week at library locations all across the County. Did you know there are two bilingual story times included in our story time schedule?
Parents can find Hora del Cuento at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library every Friday at 10:30 a.m. and at the Oakley Library every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. We’ll share books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English–fun for the whole family. Speakers of all languages and children of all ages are welcome to attend.
Let us know if you have any questions and we look forward to seeing you at the Library!
Hora del Cuento bilingual en la Biblioteca
Buncombe County Public Libraries ofrecen 16 story times a la semana en las bibliotecas de todo el Condado. ¿Sepa que hay dos Horas del Cuento bilinguales que están incluidos en nuestro horario de story time?
Puede encontrar Hora del Cuento en la biblioteca de Skyland/South Buncombe cada Viernes a las 10:30am y en la biblioteca de Oakley cada Martes a las 10:30am. Vamos a compartir libros, ritmos, y canciones en Espanol y Ingles. ¡Diversión para toda la familia! Hablantes de todas las lenguas y niños de todas las edades son bienvenidos.
Nos avisan de cualquier pregunta, y nos vemos en la Biblioteca!
Join us for a relaxing ride through quiet countryside on your way to small town life in western North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River Excursion. Departing from Bryson City, this 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and back to the Bryson City Depot. Pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford!
- About This Trip
- Things To Do
- Itinerary
- Classes of Service and Pricing
- Class Comparison
- How to Purchase
- Schedule
- The Tuckasegee (tuck-uh-SEE-jee) River Excursion includes an 1 hour and 20 minute layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find more than 50 shops, restaurants, a brewery, and country inns. There is time to shop, snack, and visit the many unique shops before returning to Bryson City.
Free Parking
The Asheville Train Show is the WNC Model Railroaders annual event. This show makes it a great family outing for kids of all ages. You will find anything, and everything, related to trains in all scales, plus books and videos. Also, many memorabilia items of all sizes and real to replicas of interest to all.
The Asheville Train Show is the WNC Model Railroaders annual event. This show makes it a great family outing for kids of all ages. You will find anything, and everything, related to trains in all scales, plus books and videos. Also, many memorabilia items of all sizes and real to replicas of interest to all.
There will be lots of items for sale and display. Pictures, books, t-shirts, and model railroad equipment are generally available. There will be free advice for model railroad questions from our club members. It has become a tradition in the mountain area.
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Lego Club resumes in January at the Fairview Public Library. The library provides the Legos and you provide the creativity! Perfect for ages 6 and up. Lego Club is on the last Friday of every month through May. |
Saturday, February
25, 2023
Global LEAF classes and workshops
Sensory Friendly Films at Regal: Ant-Man + the Wasp: Quantumania
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Summer Camp Sign Ups: WNC Nature Center
Tuckasegee River Excursion
Blue Ridge Roller Derby’s Home Team Championships: The Wreckoning
HITS The Musical
Current Classes Available
Click on a class to learn more! Once you have purchased a class, a LEAF staff member will reach out with further details! Classes are held Virtually or at the LEAF Global Arts Center in downtown Asheville. Please see class descriptions for more information.
Questions, requests, or scholarship inquiries? Please email [email protected]
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Quick View
Queer Music Exploration with Kayla Lynn
$15.00 – $50.00
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Quick View
Intro to Ukulele Class with Melissa McKinney
$15.00 – $50.00
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Quick View
Intro to Guitar Class with Melissa McKinney
$15.00 – $50.00
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Quick View
LEAF Lights Program
$15.00 – $50.00
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Quick View
All Ages Hip Hop Dance Class
$15.00 – $50.00
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Quick View
LEAF Summer Camp
$230.00
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Quick View
The ROK Experience (Virtual)
$40.00
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Quick View
Adama’s West African Drumming Workshop
$15.00
Other Classes and Workshops
We are always striving to expand our offerings! If you have an idea for a class or workshop you’d like to see, send us a suggestion!
If you are an artist and would like to host a class or workshop at LEAF Global, please reach out, we would love to hear from you.
For all inquiries, or to reserve a session virtually or in person at LEAF Global please email [email protected]
Regal’s My Way Matinee program gives everyone a chance to enjoy the movies with the lights up and the volume down. This becomes a safe space where guests are free to express themselves by singing, crying, walking around, and talking while a feature film plays on the big screen. This month’s title, “Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania” will be shown February 25th and 28th.
Purchase Tickets for 2.25
Purchase Tickets for 2.28
Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.
Camp at the Nature Center consists of fun, educational experiences designed to involve campers in the wonders of the natural world. Camps are for children born between August 1, 2013 and July 31, 2017 and will run from July 3 through August 11. Our summer camp offerings and structure are different this year, so please visit our website to learn more about these changes, including registration.
New in 2023: A lottery system for registration will open the week of February 20 to 26. Each prospective camper’s information will need to be added to the lottery list for each individual camp session they are interested in attending.
Only sign up for the session(s) your child(ren) are able to attend. By signing up for the lottery, you are agreeing to enroll if selected. Selections will be generated randomly.
If your registration request is selected, you will receive an email in early March with instructions and a deadline for completing registration. Priority will be given to siblings applying for the same camp session but cannot be guaranteed. Individuals on the waitlist and those that do not get selected will be alerted by mid-March.
Registration by lottery will be employed to ensure equity of access for all interested participants, with the aim of reducing stress and the impact of technical issues, while increasing flexibility for families hoping to register. We strongly recommend that prospective participants enter the registration lottery at the beginning of the time window to enable time for any needed troubleshooting.
Join us for a relaxing ride through quiet countryside on your way to small town life in western North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River Excursion. Departing from Bryson City, this 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and back to the Bryson City Depot. Pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford!
- About This Trip
- Things To Do
- Itinerary
- Classes of Service and Pricing
- Class Comparison
- How to Purchase
- Schedule
- The Tuckasegee (tuck-uh-SEE-jee) River Excursion includes an 1 hour and 20 minute layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find more than 50 shops, restaurants, a brewery, and country inns. There is time to shop, snack, and visit the many unique shops before returning to Bryson City.
Blue Ridge Roller Derby is pumped to have all of their incredible fans join them for their inaugural Home Team Championships on Saturday, Feb 25th at the Smoky Mountain Event Center. Come see the Black Balsam Batties and Copperhead Outlaws battle for the champs for a full hour game. And they’re thrilled to have their guest, the Hard Knox All Stars, from Knoxville, TN, join them and play their home team The Swarm! Remember you get your tickets at the door so get them before the first whistle. Spread the word! All are welcome, this is a family friendly event.
Tickets at the door (3pm): $10 for Adults; $5 for ages 12-18; FREE for kids 11 and under.
First whistle: 4pm
After party TBD. See you there!
photo credit: @ezekiel_coppersmith
HITS! The Musical is a high energy production featuring America’s best young superstars. The cast of approximately 22 members will consist of the country’s most talented singers and dancers, ages 8-21. The show will take audiences on a musical journey through the decades, highlighting the biggest hits of all time in Pop, Country, Rock and Broadway. It will incorporate fast- paced production medleys, dazzling costumes, and is sure to thrill audiences young and old!
Sunday, February
26, 2023
Global LEAF classes and workshops
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Summer Camp Sign Ups: WNC Nature Center
Wee Trade Spring Children’s Consignment Event
Work trade Opportunity: Organic Growers School 30th Annual Spring Conference
Kolo Bike Park $10 Sunday Fundays
Sundays Traditional Game Day
Current Classes Available
Click on a class to learn more! Once you have purchased a class, a LEAF staff member will reach out with further details! Classes are held Virtually or at the LEAF Global Arts Center in downtown Asheville. Please see class descriptions for more information.
Questions, requests, or scholarship inquiries? Please email [email protected]
-
Quick View
Queer Music Exploration with Kayla Lynn
$15.00 – $50.00
-
Quick View
Intro to Ukulele Class with Melissa McKinney
$15.00 – $50.00
-
Quick View
Intro to Guitar Class with Melissa McKinney
$15.00 – $50.00
-
Quick View
LEAF Lights Program
$15.00 – $50.00
-
Quick View
All Ages Hip Hop Dance Class
$15.00 – $50.00
-
Quick View
LEAF Summer Camp
$230.00
-
Quick View
The ROK Experience (Virtual)
$40.00
-
Quick View
Adama’s West African Drumming Workshop
$15.00
Other Classes and Workshops
We are always striving to expand our offerings! If you have an idea for a class or workshop you’d like to see, send us a suggestion!
If you are an artist and would like to host a class or workshop at LEAF Global, please reach out, we would love to hear from you.
For all inquiries, or to reserve a session virtually or in person at LEAF Global please email [email protected]
Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.
Camp at the Nature Center consists of fun, educational experiences designed to involve campers in the wonders of the natural world. Camps are for children born between August 1, 2013 and July 31, 2017 and will run from July 3 through August 11. Our summer camp offerings and structure are different this year, so please visit our website to learn more about these changes, including registration.
New in 2023: A lottery system for registration will open the week of February 20 to 26. Each prospective camper’s information will need to be added to the lottery list for each individual camp session they are interested in attending.
Only sign up for the session(s) your child(ren) are able to attend. By signing up for the lottery, you are agreeing to enroll if selected. Selections will be generated randomly.
If your registration request is selected, you will receive an email in early March with instructions and a deadline for completing registration. Priority will be given to siblings applying for the same camp session but cannot be guaranteed. Individuals on the waitlist and those that do not get selected will be alerted by mid-March.
Registration by lottery will be employed to ensure equity of access for all interested participants, with the aim of reducing stress and the impact of technical issues, while increasing flexibility for families hoping to register. We strongly recommend that prospective participants enter the registration lottery at the beginning of the time window to enable time for any needed troubleshooting.
Wee Trade is a Pop-up Children’s Consignment Event occurring twice a year in WNC for over 20 years. Shoppers can find deals up to 70-90% off retail on items for infants to teens including maternity. SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, February 24: 2pm-7pm
Saturday, February 25: 10am-5pm (Wee Trade Family Fun Day- free activities for children and Wee Trade Bounce)
Sunday, February 26: 10am-2pm (most items 50% off)
Organic Growers School is now accepting work trade applications for the 30th Annual Spring Conference & Market!
The OGS Spring Conference will be held at Mars Hill University from February 24-26, 2023.
In exchange for each shift worked you will be compensated for the same day of the Conference. For example; if you work trade on Saturday, you will have access to the Conference on Saturday and will be free to attend workshops throughout the day, as long as they don’t conflict with your shift hours.
Work traders can select two shifts if they would like to attend on Saturday and Sunday, or three shifts, if they would like to participate the whole weekend.
General work trade shifts do not require special skills or backgrounds. They do, however, require timeliness and a friendly demeanor. Classroom Assistants/Moderators require training and classroom experience.
You should expect to be working during some of the class time unless you are approved for a pre-or post-conference shift, or come as a paying participant.
Please review the website for shift descriptions and complete the Work Trade Application if you are interested.
Work Trade at Spring Conference – Organic Growers School
We appreciate your interest in work trading for the 30th Annual Spring Conference & Market. Work traders play a vital role in the success of this event!
Thanks for your support,
Work Trade Deposit:
All volunteers are required to submit a $40 deposit. Please complete one registration and submit only one deposit. You may include any additional interest shifts in the additional notes section of the work trade application. Deposits are refunded once you complete your work trade shift. Once your schedule and duties are confirmed, it is up to you to show up for your shifts on time and to complete your shift as asked. In the unfortunate event that you do not fulfill your shift, we will process your credit card for the deposit amount. If providing a deposit is not possible, please email [email protected] so we may consider other options.
Join us on Sundays this Fall and Winter for $10 to ride Kolo Bike Park on over 125 acres beside Downtown Asheville! Enjoy pump tracks, skills area, trails, skinnys, berms, table tops and much more! Littleville is also included for our youngest shredders. Rentals not included.
Reservations not required. Call for conditions: 828.225.2921.
The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.
The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.
Monday, February
27, 2023
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.
Tuesday, February
28, 2023
Sensory Friendly Films at Regal: Ant-Man + the Wasp: Quantumania
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
WHITE HORSE OPEN MIC
Regal’s My Way Matinee program gives everyone a chance to enjoy the movies with the lights up and the volume down. This becomes a safe space where guests are free to express themselves by singing, crying, walking around, and talking while a feature film plays on the big screen. This month’s title, “Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania” will be shown February 25th and 28th.
Purchase Tickets for 2.25
Purchase Tickets for 2.28
Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.
White Horse’s legendary Open Mic takes place each and every Tuesday at 7pm.
You’ll hear a variety of wonderfully talented folks on their way up. You never know what you’ll hear… original songs, covers, guitar, piano….. and often something quite surprising.
The signup sheet is placed on the bar at 6:30 and the first ten to sign in are the performers for the evening. Each gets 15 minutes or three songs.
It’s a lot of fun… especially since it’s FREE !!!!!
Wednesday, March
1, 2023
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Summer Camp Sign Up Open
Kids Storytime at Barnes and Noble
Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.
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Join us at the Museum for Summer Art Camp! Offered to rising K–12th grade students, all classes are age appropriate. Enrollment is limited, and pre-registration is required. Registration includes Museum admission and all materials necessary for each class. Classes are offered weekly for seven consecutive weeks, starting June 19 and running through the week of August 7. Morning (9am–noon) and afternoon (1–4pm) sessions are offered each week. Students may sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions and stay for both sessions. Camp Costs Morning (9am–noon) or afternoon (1–4pm) half-day session: $130 Full day (9am–4pm, both morning and afternoon sessions): $250 Members receive a 10 percent discount. Registration opens March 1. To be added to our Family Programs mailing list, click here. For more information, call 828.253.3227. The Museum is committed to making our programs accessible to everyone, regardless of economic means. With support from the Walnut Cove Members Association, we’re able to provide a limited amount of financial aid to help students who could not otherwise afford to enroll in our programs. |
Every Wednesday
- Kids Storytime at Barnes and Noble, 11:00 a.m.