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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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Cooper River Bridge Run Registration Open
Oct 27 all-day
Cooper River Bridge

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Categories: Sports
Nantahala River Rafting Fully Guided
Oct 27 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

guests rafting on the Nantahala River Raft & Duck Rentals in North Carolina trip

A guided whitewater rafting trip is one of the best ways to experience the Nantahala Gorge. The crystal-clear Nantahala River is the perfect family-friendly river where experienced river guides will help you navigate through splashy Class II-III rapids and bouncy waves, with occasional calmer waters where you can enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery. The fully guided rafting trip the most popular adventure at NOC, with thousands of families returning year after year.

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Categories: Family Fun Outdoors Sports
Aston Park Tennis Center
Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Aston Park Tennis Center
people playing on the courts at aston park tennis center

 

Asheville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the opening of Aston Park Tennis Center on April 1 for the 2021 season.  The tennis facility will be open seven days a week with two sessions of court availability — a morning session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an afternoon session from 3 to 7:30 p.m. with a one-hour break for midday cleaning.

Visitors can expect some changes to typical operations to meet current state and local health guidelines including enhanced cleaning, social distancing and mandatory mask wearing except while actively engaged in tennis activity on the court.  The Pro Shop will remain closed to foot traffic, however basic tennis supplies, drinks, and racquet drop-off for restringing will be available at the window.  Court fees will also be accepted at the window by credit card only and water fountains and showers will not be available.

 

Tennis Center prices are the same as they were in 2019, with hourly rates beginning at $6 and $7 and season passes starting at $299 and $399 for City of Asheville residents.  For more information and to purchase a season pass, visit the City’s Parks & Recreation website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks.

 

The Aston Park Tennis Center, 336 Hilliard Ave.,  is one of the finest public clay tennis court facilities in the US.  The complex is open from April through November and offers 12 lighted courts for play.

 

The City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing quality facilities and programs in a safe environment for everyone in our community.  For more information about everything Asheville Parks & Recreation offers, visit the website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks,  Facebook page at www.facebook.com/APRCA or call 828-259-5800.

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Categories: Outdoors Parks & Recreation Sports
Jus’ Running Pub Run
Oct 27 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Archetype Brewing
Join us every Wednesday, rain or shine, for the best Pub Run in Asheville! All ages and experience levels welcome! We ❤️ you all!
Come for the run and stay for the beer at Archetype Brewing! The perfect way to make new connections or keep current ones fresh.
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Categories: Sports
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Cooper River Bridge Run Registration Open
Oct 28 all-day
Cooper River Bridge

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Categories: Sports
Nantahala River Rafting Fully Guided
Oct 28 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

guests rafting on the Nantahala River Raft & Duck Rentals in North Carolina trip

A guided whitewater rafting trip is one of the best ways to experience the Nantahala Gorge. The crystal-clear Nantahala River is the perfect family-friendly river where experienced river guides will help you navigate through splashy Class II-III rapids and bouncy waves, with occasional calmer waters where you can enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery. The fully guided rafting trip the most popular adventure at NOC, with thousands of families returning year after year.

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Outdoors Sports
Aston Park Tennis Center
Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Aston Park Tennis Center
people playing on the courts at aston park tennis center

 

Asheville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the opening of Aston Park Tennis Center on April 1 for the 2021 season.  The tennis facility will be open seven days a week with two sessions of court availability — a morning session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an afternoon session from 3 to 7:30 p.m. with a one-hour break for midday cleaning.

Visitors can expect some changes to typical operations to meet current state and local health guidelines including enhanced cleaning, social distancing and mandatory mask wearing except while actively engaged in tennis activity on the court.  The Pro Shop will remain closed to foot traffic, however basic tennis supplies, drinks, and racquet drop-off for restringing will be available at the window.  Court fees will also be accepted at the window by credit card only and water fountains and showers will not be available.

 

Tennis Center prices are the same as they were in 2019, with hourly rates beginning at $6 and $7 and season passes starting at $299 and $399 for City of Asheville residents.  For more information and to purchase a season pass, visit the City’s Parks & Recreation website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks.

 

The Aston Park Tennis Center, 336 Hilliard Ave.,  is one of the finest public clay tennis court facilities in the US.  The complex is open from April through November and offers 12 lighted courts for play.

 

The City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing quality facilities and programs in a safe environment for everyone in our community.  For more information about everything Asheville Parks & Recreation offers, visit the website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks,  Facebook page at www.facebook.com/APRCA or call 828-259-5800.

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Categories: Outdoors Parks & Recreation Sports
Asheville Fit Tribe Group: 60 minute of strength training
Oct 28 @ 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Carrier Park

Join the Asheville Fit Tribe Group for a 60 minute of strength training. You will get personalized training with the power of the group to positively motivate you. Get ready to get a full body workout in for all fitness levels. So, no matter where you are at from beginner to collegiate athlete Trainer Preston will make sure you get a phenomenal workout. For Strength day we focus on slow controlled weight lifting. Learning how to become more aware of our bodies. We hope you give us a shot and see what we are all about!! For any question shoot Preston a text/call (984)204-0591.

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Categories: Health & Wellness Outdoors Sports
Asheville Fit Tribe Group: 60 minute of strength training
Oct 28 @ 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Carrier Park

Join the Asheville Fit Tribe Group for a 60 minute of strength training. You will get personalized training with the power of the group to positively motivate you. Get ready to get a full body workout in for all fitness levels. So, no matter where you are at from beginner to collegiate athlete Trainer Preston will make sure you get a phenomenal workout. For Strength day we focus on slow controlled weight lifting. Learning how to become more aware of our bodies. We hope you give us a shot and see what we are all about!! For any question shoot Preston a text/call (984)204-0591.

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Categories: Health & Wellness Outdoors Sports
Asheville Fit Tribe Group: 60 minute of strength training
Oct 28 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Carrier Park

Join the Asheville Fit Tribe Group for a 60 minute of strength training. You will get personalized training with the power of the group to positively motivate you. Get ready to get a full body workout in for all fitness levels. So, no matter where you are at from beginner to collegiate athlete Trainer Preston will make sure you get a phenomenal workout. For Strength day we focus on slow controlled weight lifting. Learning how to become more aware of our bodies. We hope you give us a shot and see what we are all about!! For any question shoot Preston a text/call (984)204-0591.

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Categories: Health & Wellness Outdoors Sports
Fall ’21 Men’s Softball League
Oct 28 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Martin Luther King Park

Fall ’21 Men’s Softball League – aa21030201

Fall ’21 Men’s Softball League Individual Player Registration – Find your team and sign up with them prior to the start of your season!

Non-resident of Asheville fee and free agent (looking for a team) – $25
Game Day Information – M/Th, starting at 6:30pm, regular season & postseason tournament
3 Divisions; Upper, Middle, and Lower (divisions could be combined based on team registrations)

Questions, contact Mikkel Patterson @ [email protected] | 828.707.2376

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Men’s Softball Lower
Oct 28 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Shiloh Ballfields

Non-resident of Asheville fee and free agent (looking for a team) – $25
Game Day Information – M/Th, starting at 6:30pm, regular season & postseason tournament
3 Divisions; Upper, Middle, and Lower (divisions could be combined based on team registrations)

Questions, contact Mikkel Patterson @ [email protected] | 828.707.2376

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Categories: Sports
Bruins vs. Hurricanes
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm
PNC Arena
Logo of the Boston Bruins

Bruins
 vs.
@

Hurricanes

Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes
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Categories: Sports
Friday, October 29, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Oct 29 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

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Categories: Fundraisers Music Raffle
Cooper River Bridge Run Registration Open
Oct 29 all-day
Cooper River Bridge

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Categories: Sports
Nantahala River Rafting Fully Guided
Oct 29 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

guests rafting on the Nantahala River Raft & Duck Rentals in North Carolina trip

A guided whitewater rafting trip is one of the best ways to experience the Nantahala Gorge. The crystal-clear Nantahala River is the perfect family-friendly river where experienced river guides will help you navigate through splashy Class II-III rapids and bouncy waves, with occasional calmer waters where you can enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery. The fully guided rafting trip the most popular adventure at NOC, with thousands of families returning year after year.

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Outdoors Sports
Aston Park Tennis Center
Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Aston Park Tennis Center
people playing on the courts at aston park tennis center

 

Asheville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the opening of Aston Park Tennis Center on April 1 for the 2021 season.  The tennis facility will be open seven days a week with two sessions of court availability — a morning session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an afternoon session from 3 to 7:30 p.m. with a one-hour break for midday cleaning.

Visitors can expect some changes to typical operations to meet current state and local health guidelines including enhanced cleaning, social distancing and mandatory mask wearing except while actively engaged in tennis activity on the court.  The Pro Shop will remain closed to foot traffic, however basic tennis supplies, drinks, and racquet drop-off for restringing will be available at the window.  Court fees will also be accepted at the window by credit card only and water fountains and showers will not be available.

 

Tennis Center prices are the same as they were in 2019, with hourly rates beginning at $6 and $7 and season passes starting at $299 and $399 for City of Asheville residents.  For more information and to purchase a season pass, visit the City’s Parks & Recreation website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks.

 

The Aston Park Tennis Center, 336 Hilliard Ave.,  is one of the finest public clay tennis court facilities in the US.  The complex is open from April through November and offers 12 lighted courts for play.

 

The City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing quality facilities and programs in a safe environment for everyone in our community.  For more information about everything Asheville Parks & Recreation offers, visit the website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks,  Facebook page at www.facebook.com/APRCA or call 828-259-5800.

Read more
Categories: Outdoors Parks & Recreation Sports
Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm
PNC Arena
Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks
   vs.
@

Hurricanes

Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes
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Categories: Sports
Saturday, October 30, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Oct 30 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

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Categories: Fundraisers Music Raffle
2nd Annual Turning of the Maples Virtual 5K
Oct 30 all-day
online--

One of our most beloved UNC Asheville traditions, the Turning of the Maples, is going virtual and is coming directly to you!  You can bring this tradition home for our Turning of the Maples Virtual 5K. Get outside to enjoy your own changing leaves while raising vital funding for the UNC Asheville fund.
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Categories: Education Fundraisers Sports
Cooper River Bridge Run Registration Open
Oct 30 all-day
Cooper River Bridge

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Categories: Sports
Nantahala River Rafting Fully Guided
Oct 30 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

guests rafting on the Nantahala River Raft & Duck Rentals in North Carolina trip

A guided whitewater rafting trip is one of the best ways to experience the Nantahala Gorge. The crystal-clear Nantahala River is the perfect family-friendly river where experienced river guides will help you navigate through splashy Class II-III rapids and bouncy waves, with occasional calmer waters where you can enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery. The fully guided rafting trip the most popular adventure at NOC, with thousands of families returning year after year.

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Categories: Family Fun Outdoors Sports
Vampire 5K
Oct 30 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Brevard NC

SAVE THE DATE! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 for the Vampire 5k in Brevard, North Carolina! More details coming soon.

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Categories: Holiday Outdoors Sports
2021 Catawba White Zombie 5k
Oct 30 @ 9:00 am
Catawba Brewing Company - South Slope

Catawba Brewing presents the White Zombie 5k, celebrating their White Zombie White Ale!
Registration includes:
Professionally chip timed race with custom race bib.
Commemorative Catawba Pint Glass.
Post race beer (21 & up)
$2 from each registration will be donated to Manna Food Bank.
The race will be timed and managed by Kick It Event Management.
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Categories: Food & Drink Outdoors Sports
Aston Park Tennis Center
Oct 30 @ 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Aston Park Tennis Center
people playing on the courts at aston park tennis center

 

Asheville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the opening of Aston Park Tennis Center on April 1 for the 2021 season.  The tennis facility will be open seven days a week with two sessions of court availability — a morning session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an afternoon session from 3 to 7:30 p.m. with a one-hour break for midday cleaning.

Visitors can expect some changes to typical operations to meet current state and local health guidelines including enhanced cleaning, social distancing and mandatory mask wearing except while actively engaged in tennis activity on the court.  The Pro Shop will remain closed to foot traffic, however basic tennis supplies, drinks, and racquet drop-off for restringing will be available at the window.  Court fees will also be accepted at the window by credit card only and water fountains and showers will not be available.

 

Tennis Center prices are the same as they were in 2019, with hourly rates beginning at $6 and $7 and season passes starting at $299 and $399 for City of Asheville residents.  For more information and to purchase a season pass, visit the City’s Parks & Recreation website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks.

 

The Aston Park Tennis Center, 336 Hilliard Ave.,  is one of the finest public clay tennis court facilities in the US.  The complex is open from April through November and offers 12 lighted courts for play.

 

The City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing quality facilities and programs in a safe environment for everyone in our community.  For more information about everything Asheville Parks & Recreation offers, visit the website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks,  Facebook page at www.facebook.com/APRCA or call 828-259-5800.

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Categories: Outdoors Parks & Recreation Sports
VolleyBOO Tournament
Oct 30 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Highland Brewing Co.
HalloweenVolleyball

-Join us for a 21+, Co-ed, 6×6 Volleyball Tournament!

Games start at 1pm and go all afternoon until we crown a champion. Hopefully it wraps up before it gets too dark. Spooky…

-Registration is $100 per team – minimum 6 players, maximum 12.

–Costumes required. Team Costumes highly encouraged.

-Come starting at 12pm to enjoy the Monster Market, various vendors, food trucks. Live music from 3-5 in the Meadow!

-Register here: http://highlandbrewing.leagueapps.com/events/2649264-highland-volleyboo-tournament-1030

-Limited spaces available!

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Categories: Holiday Sports
Pumpkin Pedaller ’21
Oct 30 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
New Belgium Brewing Company

 

Get those Costumes Ready for the 2021 Pumpkin Pedaller

The Pumpkin Pedaller, presented by New Belgium Brewing, is Asheville on Bikes’ (AoB) annual costumed community ride. The event is hosted at New Belgium Brewing on Saturday, Oct 30th.

  • 1pm – 3pm: Pop-Up Bicycle Park presented by Kid Cycle Club
  • 2pm – 3pm: Costume Contest Photo Booth
  • 3:15pm – 5pm – Pumpkin Pedaller Ride

There are 3 routes from which to choose:

  1. Cruiser – 2.5 miles of greenway, protected bike lanes, traditional bike lanes, slow urban streets and very little climbing.
  2. Main Route – 10 miles of greenway, protected bike lanes, traditional bike lanes, active urban streets, neighborhood streets, a few climbs and descents.
  3. Ride More – 13 miles of greenway, protected bike lanes, traditional bike lanes, active urban streets, neighborhood streets, a few more climbs and descents.

Download and preview routes using AoB’s Ride With GPS Membership Account.

Click here to sign up to Volunteer »

Pumpkin Pedaller Costume Contest

This year, we’re hosting a costume contest! Winners will be picked in each of the following categories:

1. Totally off the wall

2. Best use of recycled materials

3. Best use of bicycle

4. Most likely to be regifted

5. Most likely to cause congestion

6. Best use of hot glue gun

7. Best play on words

8. Best themed group

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Categories: Family Fun Holiday Outdoors Sports
Sunday, October 31, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Oct 31 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Read more
Categories: Fundraisers Music Raffle
Cooper River Bridge Run Registration Open
Oct 31 all-day
Cooper River Bridge

Read more
Categories: Sports
Nantahala River Rafting Fully Guided
Oct 31 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

guests rafting on the Nantahala River Raft & Duck Rentals in North Carolina trip

A guided whitewater rafting trip is one of the best ways to experience the Nantahala Gorge. The crystal-clear Nantahala River is the perfect family-friendly river where experienced river guides will help you navigate through splashy Class II-III rapids and bouncy waves, with occasional calmer waters where you can enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery. The fully guided rafting trip the most popular adventure at NOC, with thousands of families returning year after year.

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Outdoors Sports