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.
Here at Mission Health, we are committed to improving more lives in more ways. We are partnering with local law enforcement agencies on Saturday, October 29, to host Crush the Crisis, a prescription drug take-back event.
HCA Healthcare is committed to bringing frontline solutions to curb the tide of opioid misuse and addiction in the communities that we proud to serve. On Saturday, anyone in the community can safely and anonymously drop off unused and expired medication for proper disposal. HCA Healthcares Crush the Crisis events across the country will align with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
During last year’s event, Mission Heath collected 110 pounds of unused and expired
medication as part of Crush the Crisis.
Here are our participating collection sites:
Mission Hospital
1 Hospital Drive. Asheville, NC 28801
Across from the main campus on the north side
10 am – 2 pm EST
Angel Medical Center, front entrance of Angel Medical Center at 124 One Center Court
in Franklin
10 a.m. – noon
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, 78 Broad Street in Spruce Pine, near the campus of Blue
Ridge Regional Hospital
10 a.m. – noon
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, front entrance of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital at 190
Hospital Drive in Highlands
10 a.m. – noon
Mission Hospital McDowell, 500 Rankin Drive in Marion, at the rear of the Mission
Hospital McDowell campus
10 a.m. – noon
Transylvania Regional Hospital, front entrance of Transylvania Regional Hospital at
260 Hospital Drive in Brevard
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Come out in a family friendly costume with your well behaved dog (costumes highly encouraged) and help raise funds for Eblen Charities work! All dogs will receive a treat, and all humans will be entered into raffles for prizes. All funds raised go to our work to keep people housed, with working utilities and other essential needs. Register by October 7th to be guaranteed a tshirt.
This is the 10th year for Ooh La La Curiosity Market that is an artist’s market that takes place in Pritchard Park, located in the center of beautiful downtown Asheville and will showcase the work of local artists.
Taking place over 14 Saturdays throughout Summer and every Saturday in October.
Ooh La La will feature works by local painters, leather smiths, jewelry makers, potters, up-cycled crafters, and other curious delights, all beneath the colored canopies of large market umbrellas. You will also enjoy three different musicians performing throughout the day.
Ooh La La is also a fundraiser for Animal Haven of Asheville, a no kill shelter.
Come and join us for our Grand Opening of Over the Selvage. Those wearing costumes will receive 10% off their entire purchase. Party is Friday and Saturday, 10-6pm. Come to enter in for a door prize. Goodie bags will be given (while supplies last).
Normal hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 am -6pm.
Join us at the Leicester Library for a free, six-class series from the NC Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). You’ll learn will learn new recipes, nutrition tips, and easy at-home exercises. Our presenter will focus on practical skills for feeding your family nutritious meals and snacks while helping you stretch your food dollars.
These classes are open to any adults who are interested in learning more about healthy eating and basic food prep. Samples of the recipes may be provided.
Santa’s Shoppe 2022 will be held November 4 – November 6, 2022 at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.
Friday, November 4th: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, November 5th: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, November 6th: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tickets can be purchased from JLS members, online, or at select local retailers.
Cost: $5.00 in advance, $10 at the door
MSC is an empirically-supported 9-session program that helps participants develop and deepen the skills of self-compassion. Activities include meditation, talks, discussion, and experiential exercises. This class will be held rain or shine outdoors in a beautiful setting over nine Saturdays, 9/17-11/19, skipping 10/15.
We will meet from 10:30AM-2PM with a 30-minute break for lunch midway through each session. Each class participant will receive a copy of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook.
Register at mindfulselfcompassionasheville.com by 8/30 for early-bird pricing.
Santa’s Shoppe 2022 will be held November 4 – November 6, 2022 at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.
Friday, November 4th: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, November 5th: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, November 6th: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tickets can be purchased from JLS members, online, or at select local retailers.
Cost: $5.00 in advance, $10 at the door
Grab a glass of complimentary champagne as you shop Cloth’s pre-holiday sale. Enjoy up to 50% Off multi-season men’s & women’s apparel and merchandise. Sale happening from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, November 5th at the President’s Lounge in the Sammons Wing. Featured cocktails and drinks will be available for purchase at the bar. All sales are final. Fall & Holiday parking rates are in effect.
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Santa’s Shoppe 2022 will be held November 4 – November 6, 2022 at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.
Friday, November 4th: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, November 5th: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, November 6th: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tickets can be purchased from JLS members, online, or at select local retailers.
Cost: $5.00 in advance, $10 at the door
Oh, The Treasures You’ll Find!
There are so many quality items and gently-used clothes to find at a Seeds and Sprouts Kids Consignment sale – and for 50%-90% off the retail price! What treasures await you?
Some of the types of items you’ll find at our sale:
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Children’s Clothing (infant through size 16)
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Children’s Shoes
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Maternity Clothing
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Infant Care Items (carriers, diaper pails, bottles, nursing accessories)
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Infant and Kid Furnishings (cribs manufactured after July 2011, pack-n-plays, furniture, room decor)
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Toys and Play Equipment (indoor, outdoor, small, and large)
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Strollers and Car Seats
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Books, DVDs, Games, Video Games, and Gaming Systems
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Kids Craft Kits
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Sporting Goods
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Bikes and Tricycles
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and more!
MSC is an empirically-supported 9-session program that helps participants develop and deepen the skills of self-compassion. Activities include meditation, talks, discussion, and experiential exercises. This class will be held rain or shine outdoors in a beautiful setting over nine Saturdays, 9/17-11/19, skipping 10/15.
We will meet from 10:30AM-2PM with a 30-minute break for lunch midway through each session. Each class participant will receive a copy of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook.
Register at mindfulselfcompassionasheville.com by 8/30 for early-bird pricing.
Join us for our indoor holiday market on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Oh, The Treasures You’ll Find!
There are so many quality items and gently-used clothes to find at a Seeds and Sprouts Kids Consignment sale – and for 50%-90% off the retail price! What treasures await you?
Some of the types of items you’ll find at our sale:
-
Children’s Clothing (infant through size 16)
-
Children’s Shoes
-
Maternity Clothing
-
Infant Care Items (carriers, diaper pails, bottles, nursing accessories)
-
Infant and Kid Furnishings (cribs manufactured after July 2011, pack-n-plays, furniture, room decor)
-
Toys and Play Equipment (indoor, outdoor, small, and large)
-
Strollers and Car Seats
-
Books, DVDs, Games, Video Games, and Gaming Systems
-
Kids Craft Kits
-
Sporting Goods
-
Bikes and Tricycles
-
and more!
Ext The market will be open to the public from 10
am – 4 pm each day with no cost for attendance. The employees’ work, as well as Rite of Passage
garments, will be available for purchase.
The Sew Co. team is made up of talented makers across a multitude of creative disciplines. In
celebration of this talent and the fast-approaching holiday season, the Makers Market will feature
the work of 10+ team members with varying products including hand-knit hats, paintings +
prints, vintage upcycling, home goods, leather bags + wallets, and much more.
Rite of Passage’s newly released Fall Collection will also be on display. Come try on clothes and
enjoy hot apple cider and light refreshments in the open-air gallery while browsing handmade
goods and chatting with the Sew Co. team!
———-
Sew Co is a full-service cut and sew manufacturer of sewn objects with socially responsible and
unconventional business concepts. In the midst of thousands of textile jobs moving overseas,
Sew Co. was founded in 2010 as an effort to preserve the skill of sewing and our domestic
manufacturing economy.
RITE OF PASSAGE is a slow fashion label inspired by the darker, delicate details found in
nature. Designer Giovanni Daina-Palermo and entrepreneur Libby O’Bryan, two friends,
professional pattern makers, and conceptual artists founded the brand in 2018.
SUNDAY November 13 from 11a-7pm
-This event is ALL AGES.
-Food trucks at the PFM!
-All vendors accept cash and most take cards. There is an ATM on site.
$5 at the door // Children 12 & under FREE.
*IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL, PLEASE JOIN US NEXT TIME!
VINTAGE CLOTHES, TOYS, ORIGINAL ART, TAXIDERMY, HANDMADE JEWELRY, RETRO VIDEO GAMES, COMIC BOOKS, VINYL RECORDS/CASSETTES/CDS, VHS, HORROR/B-MOVIE MEMORABILIA, ODDITIES! …and so much more!
We are in search of new vendors! We want DIY sellers with Punk Junk! Clean out your closet and dust off your records, get the skateboard out from under your bed. Someone else wants it and you could use the $.
So ya wanna sell yer junk?…
If you are interested in becoming a vendor you must pre-register. Please check out our website for more info.
www.SoutheastPFM.com
Oh, The Treasures You’ll Find!
There are so many quality items and gently-used clothes to find at a Seeds and Sprouts Kids Consignment sale – and for 50%-90% off the retail price! What treasures await you?
Some of the types of items you’ll find at our sale:
-
Children’s Clothing (infant through size 16)
-
Children’s Shoes
-
Maternity Clothing
-
Infant Care Items (carriers, diaper pails, bottles, nursing accessories)
-
Infant and Kid Furnishings (cribs manufactured after July 2011, pack-n-plays, furniture, room decor)
-
Toys and Play Equipment (indoor, outdoor, small, and large)
-
Strollers and Car Seats
-
Books, DVDs, Games, Video Games, and Gaming Systems
-
Kids Craft Kits
-
Sporting Goods
-
Bikes and Tricycles
-
and more!
Ext The market will be open to the public from 10
am – 4 pm each day with no cost for attendance. The employees’ work, as well as Rite of Passage
garments, will be available for purchase.
The Sew Co. team is made up of talented makers across a multitude of creative disciplines. In
celebration of this talent and the fast-approaching holiday season, the Makers Market will feature
the work of 10+ team members with varying products including hand-knit hats, paintings +
prints, vintage upcycling, home goods, leather bags + wallets, and much more.
Rite of Passage’s newly released Fall Collection will also be on display. Come try on clothes and
enjoy hot apple cider and light refreshments in the open-air gallery while browsing handmade
goods and chatting with the Sew Co. team!
———-
Sew Co is a full-service cut and sew manufacturer of sewn objects with socially responsible and
unconventional business concepts. In the midst of thousands of textile jobs moving overseas,
Sew Co. was founded in 2010 as an effort to preserve the skill of sewing and our domestic
manufacturing economy.
RITE OF PASSAGE is a slow fashion label inspired by the darker, delicate details found in
nature. Designer Giovanni Daina-Palermo and entrepreneur Libby O’Bryan, two friends,
professional pattern makers, and conceptual artists founded the brand in 2018.
SUNDAY November 13 from 11a-7pm
-This event is ALL AGES.
-Food trucks at the PFM!
-All vendors accept cash and most take cards. There is an ATM on site.
$5 at the door // Children 12 & under FREE.
*IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL, PLEASE JOIN US NEXT TIME!
VINTAGE CLOTHES, TOYS, ORIGINAL ART, TAXIDERMY, HANDMADE JEWELRY, RETRO VIDEO GAMES, COMIC BOOKS, VINYL RECORDS/CASSETTES/CDS, VHS, HORROR/B-MOVIE MEMORABILIA, ODDITIES! …and so much more!
We are in search of new vendors! We want DIY sellers with Punk Junk! Clean out your closet and dust off your records, get the skateboard out from under your bed. Someone else wants it and you could use the $.
So ya wanna sell yer junk?…
If you are interested in becoming a vendor you must pre-register. Please check out our website for more info.
www.SoutheastPFM.com
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS HERE IN THE BEAUTIFUL WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS.
MSC is an empirically-supported 9-session program that helps participants develop and deepen the skills of self-compassion. Activities include meditation, talks, discussion, and experiential exercises. This class will be held rain or shine outdoors in a beautiful setting over nine Saturdays, 9/17-11/19, skipping 10/15.
We will meet from 10:30AM-2PM with a 30-minute break for lunch midway through each session. Each class participant will receive a copy of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook.
Register at mindfulselfcompassionasheville.com by 8/30 for early-bird pricing.
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS HERE IN THE BEAUTIFUL WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS.
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS HERE IN THE BEAUTIFUL WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS.
On Sunday, November 27 more than 1,800 Museum Stores representing all 50 states, 24 countries, and five continents will celebrate Museum Store Sunday, the 5th global annual day to Be a Patron and shop conscientiously. Just in time for the holidays, find distinctive gifts filled with inspiration and educational value. Through your purchases, you’re not only supporting the Asheville Art Museum, but you’re also championing small businesses, independent suppliers, and artisan makers whose products are featured in our Museum Store.
Join us for a two day hand made craft extravaganza! Our talented volunteers (Elves) have been busy creating unique holiday decor perfect for holiday gifts or to treat yourself.
The French Broad River Garden Club Foundation presents its 95th Annual Holiday Greens Market. This one-of-a-kind, historic event features unique, handcrafted works by regional artists including wreaths, centerpieces, pottery, ornaments, jewelery and many more items. It is a unique experience offering many options for holiday gift-giving and home decorating.
Join us for a two day hand made craft extravaganza! Our talented volunteers (Elves) have been busy creating unique holiday decor perfect for holiday gifts or to treat yourself.