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.

Thursday, July 18, 2019
Chow Chow Festival – September 12-15 Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 18 all-day
Asheville

Looking for a fun, enriching, and rewarding way to give back to the Asheville culinary scene? Chow Chow is calling on friendly, helpful, and professional individuals to help make the culinary event a successful one. Through a variety of events hosted by makers and talents from all over, it’s a great way for volunteers to network and have fun. Positions range from greeters to ticket scanners to chef assistants and more. Over 200 dedicated individuals will make up the Volunteer Program.

PubCorps is partnering with Chow Chow to sponsor the volunteer lounge to give volunteers a place to meet and interact with one another. Volunteers must be 21 years or older to serve, attend a one-hour training session in August, and complete special training for specific tasks.

To learn more about the Chow Chow volunteer requirements and application, visit here.

Wildlife Workshop & Walkabout
Jul 18 @ 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Defenders of Wildlife

In this free, fun and educational event, you’ll have a chance to learn about the endangered Carolina northern flying squirrel and build nest boxes to aid in its recovery!

Join Defenders and special guest presenter U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service biologist Sue Cameron on Thursday, July 18th to learn about the endangered Carolina northern flying squirrel. Ms. Cameron coordinates efforts to recover the squirrel, and you’ll learn what makes it special and why it is endangered, as well as effective strategies aimed at helping it recover. You’ll also hear from Anna Norton – live and on location at Southern Highlands Reserve – about the unique role the Reserve is playing in the squirrel’s recovery.

Following the presentation, you’ll have the chance to help these critters in the wild by assembling flying squirrel nest boxes that the NC Wildlife Resources Commission will install as part of their monitoring program. Refreshments will also be provided.

Then, join us on Saturday, July 20th for a walkabout along Flat Laurel Creek Trail, Pisgah National Forest, NC. We’ll enjoy this cool, high elevation spruce-fir forest – an endangered ecosystem in our region and home to several other rare species – while we explore what makes this squirrel habitat unique. We’ll also examine previously installed nest boxes in the area for upgrading through the Resource Commission’s programs and a collaborative red spruce restoration project underway.

Sponsored by weilerwoodsforwildlife.com. Nest boxes made possible by deltechomes.com.

Wildlife Workshop: Carolina Northern Flying Squirrels

Thursday, July 18th, 2019, 5:15pm – 7:00pm
Defenders of Wildlife’s Southeast Office
1 Rankin Avenue, 2nd Floor
Asheville, NC 28801

-AND-

Wildlife Walkabout

Saturday, July 20th, 2019, 8:00am – 1:00pm
Flat Laurel Creek Trail, Pisgah National Forest
Route 215
Canton, NC 28716

For more info, contact Tracy at [email protected].

Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force Meeting
Jul 18 @ 5:30 pm
City of Asheville Public Works Building A-109

Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force

Vision: For Asheville to be a community of connected pathways that is healthy, safe and accessible for people of all ages.

Mission: To educate the public about bicycle and pedestrian transportation; to advocate for the development and maintenance of safe, convenient and inter-connected facilities; to promote the benefits of walking and biking for individuals and community health.

 

Friday, July 19, 2019
11th Annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 19 all-day

Give us 2-4 hours. Enjoy a day of music and memories — and the knowledge that you helped to bring a community together! You’ll also get a little swag: a 11th Annual Festival Tee Shirt, snacks, a drink ticket, and our new Blue Ridge Pride Center buttons and stickers. Volunteer roles include: setup and breakdown, selling wristbands, beverages or merchandise, and assisting with volunteer check-in or VIP. Learn more and sign up here.

Chow Chow Festival – September 12-15 Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 19 all-day
Asheville

Looking for a fun, enriching, and rewarding way to give back to the Asheville culinary scene? Chow Chow is calling on friendly, helpful, and professional individuals to help make the culinary event a successful one. Through a variety of events hosted by makers and talents from all over, it’s a great way for volunteers to network and have fun. Positions range from greeters to ticket scanners to chef assistants and more. Over 200 dedicated individuals will make up the Volunteer Program.

PubCorps is partnering with Chow Chow to sponsor the volunteer lounge to give volunteers a place to meet and interact with one another. Volunteers must be 21 years or older to serve, attend a one-hour training session in August, and complete special training for specific tasks.

To learn more about the Chow Chow volunteer requirements and application, visit here.

Volunteers Needed Downtown After 5
Jul 19 @ 4:00 pm
Downtown Asheville
Hello!

Hi Volunteers,
We still have some spaces to fill for Downtown After 5 on July 19th. We especially need help with set up (which requires some physical labor/lifting). Please share our sign up with friends and join us if can you help.

Saturday, July 20, 2019
11th Annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 20 all-day

Give us 2-4 hours. Enjoy a day of music and memories — and the knowledge that you helped to bring a community together! You’ll also get a little swag: a 11th Annual Festival Tee Shirt, snacks, a drink ticket, and our new Blue Ridge Pride Center buttons and stickers. Volunteer roles include: setup and breakdown, selling wristbands, beverages or merchandise, and assisting with volunteer check-in or VIP. Learn more and sign up here.

Chow Chow Festival – September 12-15 Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 20 all-day
Asheville

Looking for a fun, enriching, and rewarding way to give back to the Asheville culinary scene? Chow Chow is calling on friendly, helpful, and professional individuals to help make the culinary event a successful one. Through a variety of events hosted by makers and talents from all over, it’s a great way for volunteers to network and have fun. Positions range from greeters to ticket scanners to chef assistants and more. Over 200 dedicated individuals will make up the Volunteer Program.

PubCorps is partnering with Chow Chow to sponsor the volunteer lounge to give volunteers a place to meet and interact with one another. Volunteers must be 21 years or older to serve, attend a one-hour training session in August, and complete special training for specific tasks.

To learn more about the Chow Chow volunteer requirements and application, visit here.

Cool Summer Nights
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Every Saturday in July the park stays open late, until 9:00 p.m., so you can make more time for family memories. Enjoy evening train and stage shows, rides at dusk, and fun throughout the park.

Sunday, July 21, 2019
Chow Chow Festival – September 12-15 Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 21 all-day
Asheville

Looking for a fun, enriching, and rewarding way to give back to the Asheville culinary scene? Chow Chow is calling on friendly, helpful, and professional individuals to help make the culinary event a successful one. Through a variety of events hosted by makers and talents from all over, it’s a great way for volunteers to network and have fun. Positions range from greeters to ticket scanners to chef assistants and more. Over 200 dedicated individuals will make up the Volunteer Program.

PubCorps is partnering with Chow Chow to sponsor the volunteer lounge to give volunteers a place to meet and interact with one another. Volunteers must be 21 years or older to serve, attend a one-hour training session in August, and complete special training for specific tasks.

To learn more about the Chow Chow volunteer requirements and application, visit here.

Monday, July 22, 2019
Chow Chow Festival – September 12-15 Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 22 all-day
Asheville

Looking for a fun, enriching, and rewarding way to give back to the Asheville culinary scene? Chow Chow is calling on friendly, helpful, and professional individuals to help make the culinary event a successful one. Through a variety of events hosted by makers and talents from all over, it’s a great way for volunteers to network and have fun. Positions range from greeters to ticket scanners to chef assistants and more. Over 200 dedicated individuals will make up the Volunteer Program.

PubCorps is partnering with Chow Chow to sponsor the volunteer lounge to give volunteers a place to meet and interact with one another. Volunteers must be 21 years or older to serve, attend a one-hour training session in August, and complete special training for specific tasks.

To learn more about the Chow Chow volunteer requirements and application, visit here.

Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Chow Chow Festival – September 12-15 Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 23 all-day
Asheville

Looking for a fun, enriching, and rewarding way to give back to the Asheville culinary scene? Chow Chow is calling on friendly, helpful, and professional individuals to help make the culinary event a successful one. Through a variety of events hosted by makers and talents from all over, it’s a great way for volunteers to network and have fun. Positions range from greeters to ticket scanners to chef assistants and more. Over 200 dedicated individuals will make up the Volunteer Program.

PubCorps is partnering with Chow Chow to sponsor the volunteer lounge to give volunteers a place to meet and interact with one another. Volunteers must be 21 years or older to serve, attend a one-hour training session in August, and complete special training for specific tasks.

To learn more about the Chow Chow volunteer requirements and application, visit here.

Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Chow Chow Festival – September 12-15 Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 24 all-day
Asheville

Looking for a fun, enriching, and rewarding way to give back to the Asheville culinary scene? Chow Chow is calling on friendly, helpful, and professional individuals to help make the culinary event a successful one. Through a variety of events hosted by makers and talents from all over, it’s a great way for volunteers to network and have fun. Positions range from greeters to ticket scanners to chef assistants and more. Over 200 dedicated individuals will make up the Volunteer Program.

PubCorps is partnering with Chow Chow to sponsor the volunteer lounge to give volunteers a place to meet and interact with one another. Volunteers must be 21 years or older to serve, attend a one-hour training session in August, and complete special training for specific tasks.

To learn more about the Chow Chow volunteer requirements and application, visit here.

Thursday, July 25, 2019
Chow Chow Festival – September 12-15 Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 25 all-day
Asheville

Looking for a fun, enriching, and rewarding way to give back to the Asheville culinary scene? Chow Chow is calling on friendly, helpful, and professional individuals to help make the culinary event a successful one. Through a variety of events hosted by makers and talents from all over, it’s a great way for volunteers to network and have fun. Positions range from greeters to ticket scanners to chef assistants and more. Over 200 dedicated individuals will make up the Volunteer Program.

PubCorps is partnering with Chow Chow to sponsor the volunteer lounge to give volunteers a place to meet and interact with one another. Volunteers must be 21 years or older to serve, attend a one-hour training session in August, and complete special training for specific tasks.

To learn more about the Chow Chow volunteer requirements and application, visit here.

City Dance
Jul 25 @ 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.

Friday, July 26, 2019
11th Annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 26 all-day

Give us 2-4 hours. Enjoy a day of music and memories — and the knowledge that you helped to bring a community together! You’ll also get a little swag: a 11th Annual Festival Tee Shirt, snacks, a drink ticket, and our new Blue Ridge Pride Center buttons and stickers. Volunteer roles include: setup and breakdown, selling wristbands, beverages or merchandise, and assisting with volunteer check-in or VIP. Learn more and sign up here.

Chow Chow Festival – September 12-15 Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 26 all-day
Asheville

Looking for a fun, enriching, and rewarding way to give back to the Asheville culinary scene? Chow Chow is calling on friendly, helpful, and professional individuals to help make the culinary event a successful one. Through a variety of events hosted by makers and talents from all over, it’s a great way for volunteers to network and have fun. Positions range from greeters to ticket scanners to chef assistants and more. Over 200 dedicated individuals will make up the Volunteer Program.

PubCorps is partnering with Chow Chow to sponsor the volunteer lounge to give volunteers a place to meet and interact with one another. Volunteers must be 21 years or older to serve, attend a one-hour training session in August, and complete special training for specific tasks.

To learn more about the Chow Chow volunteer requirements and application, visit here.

Saturday, July 27, 2019
11th Annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 27 all-day

Give us 2-4 hours. Enjoy a day of music and memories — and the knowledge that you helped to bring a community together! You’ll also get a little swag: a 11th Annual Festival Tee Shirt, snacks, a drink ticket, and our new Blue Ridge Pride Center buttons and stickers. Volunteer roles include: setup and breakdown, selling wristbands, beverages or merchandise, and assisting with volunteer check-in or VIP. Learn more and sign up here.

Chow Chow Festival – September 12-15 Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 27 all-day
Asheville

Looking for a fun, enriching, and rewarding way to give back to the Asheville culinary scene? Chow Chow is calling on friendly, helpful, and professional individuals to help make the culinary event a successful one. Through a variety of events hosted by makers and talents from all over, it’s a great way for volunteers to network and have fun. Positions range from greeters to ticket scanners to chef assistants and more. Over 200 dedicated individuals will make up the Volunteer Program.

PubCorps is partnering with Chow Chow to sponsor the volunteer lounge to give volunteers a place to meet and interact with one another. Volunteers must be 21 years or older to serve, attend a one-hour training session in August, and complete special training for specific tasks.

To learn more about the Chow Chow volunteer requirements and application, visit here.

Exploring Appalachia (Day Trip Package)
Jul 27 @ 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Discover the beauty of the Appalachia’s both wild and rural. Your day begins with the expansive views of Chimney Rock State Park where your group is welcome to enjoy one of the many leisure or intensive hiking trails on the property. Lunch at the award-winning Old Rock Cafe is included with this package to enjoy at your leisure after 11am. At 2pm, join the park’s animal educators for the Animal Encounter, an interactive experience where you can touch, feel, and learn about the wildlife at the park. After meeting the animals of the wild, your group will drive an easy 20 minutes North up 74A for the evening portion of your day trip.

Starting at 4pm, your evening encounter begins with an in-depth tour of the farm’s history and agricultural model along with a meet-and-greet of our farm animals. Choose our standard top-tier tour or upgrade to a horseback ride for an intimate farm experience. Immediately following the tour, your group will be treated to a plated Farm-to-Fork meal prepared by our expert catering chef including an adult beverage of your choice. Finish the day with engaging conversations and gorgeous long-range views as the sun sets.

Cool Summer Nights
Jul 27 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Every Saturday in July the park stays open late, until 9:00 p.m., so you can make more time for family memories. Enjoy evening train and stage shows, rides at dusk, and fun throughout the park.

Guided Walking Tour (High Impact)
Jul 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

This tour goes exploring through our 80 acres of working farmland. Head to the top of UFO hill for a spectacular view, walk alongside the creek through forest, see the grazing animals on pasture, and learn about regenerative agriculture. You will get an overview of our farm history but a more in-depth look at our farming practices. We will be traversing over rough terrain, so suitable hiking attire is suggested.

Sunday, July 28, 2019
Chow Chow Festival – September 12-15 Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 28 all-day
Asheville

Looking for a fun, enriching, and rewarding way to give back to the Asheville culinary scene? Chow Chow is calling on friendly, helpful, and professional individuals to help make the culinary event a successful one. Through a variety of events hosted by makers and talents from all over, it’s a great way for volunteers to network and have fun. Positions range from greeters to ticket scanners to chef assistants and more. Over 200 dedicated individuals will make up the Volunteer Program.

PubCorps is partnering with Chow Chow to sponsor the volunteer lounge to give volunteers a place to meet and interact with one another. Volunteers must be 21 years or older to serve, attend a one-hour training session in August, and complete special training for specific tasks.

To learn more about the Chow Chow volunteer requirements and application, visit here.

K-9s In Flight Frisbee Dogs
Jul 28 all-day
Tweetsie Railroad

These incredible dogs have delighted audiences nationwide at halftime shows and on television. Don’t miss them live at Tweetsie Railroad! Shows at 11:00 a.m., and 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Saturday evening show at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, July 29, 2019
Chow Chow Festival – September 12-15 Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 29 all-day
Asheville

Looking for a fun, enriching, and rewarding way to give back to the Asheville culinary scene? Chow Chow is calling on friendly, helpful, and professional individuals to help make the culinary event a successful one. Through a variety of events hosted by makers and talents from all over, it’s a great way for volunteers to network and have fun. Positions range from greeters to ticket scanners to chef assistants and more. Over 200 dedicated individuals will make up the Volunteer Program.

PubCorps is partnering with Chow Chow to sponsor the volunteer lounge to give volunteers a place to meet and interact with one another. Volunteers must be 21 years or older to serve, attend a one-hour training session in August, and complete special training for specific tasks.

To learn more about the Chow Chow volunteer requirements and application, visit here.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Chow Chow Festival – September 12-15 Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 30 all-day
Asheville

Looking for a fun, enriching, and rewarding way to give back to the Asheville culinary scene? Chow Chow is calling on friendly, helpful, and professional individuals to help make the culinary event a successful one. Through a variety of events hosted by makers and talents from all over, it’s a great way for volunteers to network and have fun. Positions range from greeters to ticket scanners to chef assistants and more. Over 200 dedicated individuals will make up the Volunteer Program.

PubCorps is partnering with Chow Chow to sponsor the volunteer lounge to give volunteers a place to meet and interact with one another. Volunteers must be 21 years or older to serve, attend a one-hour training session in August, and complete special training for specific tasks.

To learn more about the Chow Chow volunteer requirements and application, visit here.

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Chow Chow Festival – September 12-15 Volunteer Opportunity
Jul 31 all-day
Asheville

Looking for a fun, enriching, and rewarding way to give back to the Asheville culinary scene? Chow Chow is calling on friendly, helpful, and professional individuals to help make the culinary event a successful one. Through a variety of events hosted by makers and talents from all over, it’s a great way for volunteers to network and have fun. Positions range from greeters to ticket scanners to chef assistants and more. Over 200 dedicated individuals will make up the Volunteer Program.

PubCorps is partnering with Chow Chow to sponsor the volunteer lounge to give volunteers a place to meet and interact with one another. Volunteers must be 21 years or older to serve, attend a one-hour training session in August, and complete special training for specific tasks.

To learn more about the Chow Chow volunteer requirements and application, visit here.

Friday, August 2, 2019
11th Annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival Volunteer Opportunity
Aug 2 all-day

Give us 2-4 hours. Enjoy a day of music and memories — and the knowledge that you helped to bring a community together! You’ll also get a little swag: a 11th Annual Festival Tee Shirt, snacks, a drink ticket, and our new Blue Ridge Pride Center buttons and stickers. Volunteer roles include: setup and breakdown, selling wristbands, beverages or merchandise, and assisting with volunteer check-in or VIP. Learn more and sign up here.

Volunteer opportunity for LEAF
Aug 2 all-day
Downtown Asheville

 

LEAF Downtown AVL – August 2-3
It takes many hearts and hands to build an event like LEAF Downtown AVL and this is a key fundraiser for LEAF Schools & Streets LOCAL cultural arts education programs. It’s easy, fun and we need volunteers! . We are currently evolving the new Downtown Volunteer plan, so if you have ideas, email [email protected].

For more information, click here.

Saturday, August 3, 2019
11th Annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival Volunteer Opportunity
Aug 3 all-day

Give us 2-4 hours. Enjoy a day of music and memories — and the knowledge that you helped to bring a community together! You’ll also get a little swag: a 11th Annual Festival Tee Shirt, snacks, a drink ticket, and our new Blue Ridge Pride Center buttons and stickers. Volunteer roles include: setup and breakdown, selling wristbands, beverages or merchandise, and assisting with volunteer check-in or VIP. Learn more and sign up here.