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.

Sunday, February 25, 2024
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Rapid City Rush
Feb 25 @ 3:05 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Rapid City Rush
Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Rapid City Rush @ Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Monday, February 26, 2024
Asheville Youth Inline Hockey
Feb 26 all-day
Carrier Park

Play Youth Inline Hockey! Coed-Non-Contact, Ages 6-16, a 10 week session. 1 practice/1game on Saturday per week.
Play for each other – Trust – We not I, is our motto. Come check out an amazing sport!
First Year players free rental gear.

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Dahlia Series: Getting Your Dahlias Ready for Planting
Feb 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
NC Cooperative Extension , Buncombe County Center

 

 

Presenter: Dave Bush, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

See how to take your tubers out of storage and prepare them for sprouting. We will show how to plan for staggered planting, where and when to plant out or pot up, and the first step of pruning your dahlias.

This will be an in-person program at the Extension office at the address above. This program will be held inside. The classroom size is limited so register to reserve your seat!

Registration: The talk is free but registration is required. Please click on this link below to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dahlia-series-getting-your-dahlias-ready-for-planting-tickets-836864182297

If you encounter problems registering or if you have questions, call 828-255-5522.

Friday, March 1, 2024
Wofford Terriers vs Fordham University
Mar 1 @ 5:30 pm
Russell C. King Field

Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball

Saturday, March 2, 2024
Land and Lakes Relay
Mar 2 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 pm
Warren Wilson College Devries Athletic Center
Land and Lakes Relay

Register for Land and Lakes Relay

We are so excited to produce the Land and Lakes Relay again in 2024.  The reviews of the new course and new direction were so positive that we just had to do it again.

The race will once start again at Warren Wilson College in East Asheville and finish at the amazing Fonta Flora Brewery-Whippoorwhill Farm in Nebo, near Lake James.

Now is the time to get your teams together to run and celebrate with us.

Bowl For Kids’ Sake, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC’s fundraiser
Mar 2 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Tarheel Lanes

Bowl for Kids’ Sake- The most fun you’ll have in rented shoes!

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a fun, easy and a great way to help get kids matched to a mentor!

1. Create a Team: Teams are formed with 4-5 members. Create a team with family, friends, fraternity brothers, sorority sisters, co-workers, just whoever you can round up!

2. Raise money: Each bowler is asked to donate or raise a minimum of $50 in donations. Each team raises $250.

3. Join Us at the Bowling Alley: After you have secured your donations, it’s time to have fun! You’ll receive two games of bowling with shoe rental included and lunch for your team.

This year’s theme:

Our theme this year is Support Your Sport!  If you are a veteran participator in Bowl for Kids’ Sake then you already know that we LOVE our costumes.  Here’s your change to dress up in your favorite sports gear, team jersey, or sports hero.  The possibilities are endless and we can’t wait to see the creativity of our bowlers!

 

Don’t miss out on your chance to win prizes for best costume!

 

It’s the most fun you’ll have in rented shoes.
That’s what Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina is saying about its annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake,
the youth-mentoring organization’s biggest annual fundraiser happening Saturdays in March.
This year BBBSWNC is holding its event from:

 Henderson/Polk/Transylvania: 11a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 2 at Tarheel Lanes (3275 Asheville Hwy.,
Hendersonville).

 Buncombe: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 9 at Sky Lanes (1477 Patton Ave., Asheville).

 Haywood/Madison: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 16 at Sky Lanes (1477 Patton Ave., Asheville).

 Macon/Jackson/Swain/Graham: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 16 at Galaxy Lanes (347 Jackson Plaza,
Sylva).
 Cherokee: 9 a.m.-noon March 16 at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
Resort (777 Casino Drive, Murphy).

 Burke: 9 a.m.-5:45 p.m. March 2 at Valdese Parks and Recreation Center (312 Massel Ave. SW,
Valdese).

Kids Day: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Winnipeg Jets
Mar 2 @ 12:30 pm
PNC Arena

 

Join the Hurricanes as we let the kids take over! The Canes are committed to recognizing excellence in local youth hockey and making the game FUN. Presented by Invisalign.

Furman Paladins vs Mercer Bears
Mar 2 @ 2:00 pm
Timmons Arena
Wofford Terriers vs Fordham University
Mar 2 @ 2:00 pm
Russell C. King Field
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Wofford Terriers vs Fordham University
Mar 3 @ 1:00 pm
Russell C. King Field

Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball

Thursday, March 7, 2024
2024 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Mar 7 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Southeastern Conference unveiled the tournament schedule for the 2024 Women’s Basketball Tournament in anticipation of the on-sale of reserved ticket books scheduled for Thursday, November 2.

The SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Greenville, S.C, March 6-10. This is the seventh trip to Greenville for the tournament. The city previously hosted the event in 2005, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.

A reserved ticket book for the tournament, to be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is $130. A ticket book contains seven tickets, one for each session, which allows one person to attend all 13 games. All ticket prices are subject to additional taxes and fees and can be purchased here. There will also be tournament hospitality options available starting at $350.

Single session tickets, if available, will go on sale in February.

 

ROUND DATE TIME (ET) MATCHUP
First Round Wednesday, March 6 11 a.m. Game 1: No. 12 vs. No. 13
Game 2: No. 11 vs. No. 14
Second Round Thursday, March 7 Noon Game 3: No. 8 vs. No. 9
Game 4: No. 5 vs. G1 Winner
6 p.m. Game 5: No. 10 vs. No. 7
Game 6: No. 6 vs. G2 Winner
Quarterfinals Friday, March 8 Noon Game 7: No. 1 vs. G3 Winner
Game 8: No. 4 vs. G4 Winner
6 p.m. Game 9: No. 2 vs. G5 Winner
Game 10: No. 3 vs. G6 Winner
Semifinals Saturday, March 9 4:30 p.m. Game 11: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner
Game 12: G9 Winner vs. G10 Winner
Championship Sunday, March 10 3 p.m. Game 13: G11 Winner vs. G12 Winner

The second game in a session will begin 25 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game.

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens
Mar 7 @ 7:00 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens

Friday, March 8, 2024
2024 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Mar 8 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Southeastern Conference unveiled the tournament schedule for the 2024 Women’s Basketball Tournament in anticipation of the on-sale of reserved ticket books scheduled for Thursday, November 2.

The SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Greenville, S.C, March 6-10. This is the seventh trip to Greenville for the tournament. The city previously hosted the event in 2005, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.

A reserved ticket book for the tournament, to be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is $130. A ticket book contains seven tickets, one for each session, which allows one person to attend all 13 games. All ticket prices are subject to additional taxes and fees and can be purchased here. There will also be tournament hospitality options available starting at $350.

Single session tickets, if available, will go on sale in February.

 

ROUND DATE TIME (ET) MATCHUP
First Round Wednesday, March 6 11 a.m. Game 1: No. 12 vs. No. 13
Game 2: No. 11 vs. No. 14
Second Round Thursday, March 7 Noon Game 3: No. 8 vs. No. 9
Game 4: No. 5 vs. G1 Winner
6 p.m. Game 5: No. 10 vs. No. 7
Game 6: No. 6 vs. G2 Winner
Quarterfinals Friday, March 8 Noon Game 7: No. 1 vs. G3 Winner
Game 8: No. 4 vs. G4 Winner
6 p.m. Game 9: No. 2 vs. G5 Winner
Game 10: No. 3 vs. G6 Winner
Semifinals Saturday, March 9 4:30 p.m. Game 11: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner
Game 12: G9 Winner vs. G10 Winner
Championship Sunday, March 10 3 p.m. Game 13: G11 Winner vs. G12 Winner

The second game in a session will begin 25 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game.

Ingles SOCON Basketball Championships
Mar 8 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center- Asheville

Wofford Terriers vs Lafayette College
Mar 8 @ 5:30 pm
Russell C. King Field

Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball

Saturday, March 9, 2024
2024 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Mar 9 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Southeastern Conference unveiled the tournament schedule for the 2024 Women’s Basketball Tournament in anticipation of the on-sale of reserved ticket books scheduled for Thursday, November 2.

The SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Greenville, S.C, March 6-10. This is the seventh trip to Greenville for the tournament. The city previously hosted the event in 2005, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.

A reserved ticket book for the tournament, to be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is $130. A ticket book contains seven tickets, one for each session, which allows one person to attend all 13 games. All ticket prices are subject to additional taxes and fees and can be purchased here. There will also be tournament hospitality options available starting at $350.

Single session tickets, if available, will go on sale in February.

 

ROUND DATE TIME (ET) MATCHUP
First Round Wednesday, March 6 11 a.m. Game 1: No. 12 vs. No. 13
Game 2: No. 11 vs. No. 14
Second Round Thursday, March 7 Noon Game 3: No. 8 vs. No. 9
Game 4: No. 5 vs. G1 Winner
6 p.m. Game 5: No. 10 vs. No. 7
Game 6: No. 6 vs. G2 Winner
Quarterfinals Friday, March 8 Noon Game 7: No. 1 vs. G3 Winner
Game 8: No. 4 vs. G4 Winner
6 p.m. Game 9: No. 2 vs. G5 Winner
Game 10: No. 3 vs. G6 Winner
Semifinals Saturday, March 9 4:30 p.m. Game 11: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner
Game 12: G9 Winner vs. G10 Winner
Championship Sunday, March 10 3 p.m. Game 13: G11 Winner vs. G12 Winner

The second game in a session will begin 25 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game.

Ingles SOCON Basketball Championships
Mar 9 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center- Asheville

Bowl For Kids’ Sake, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC’s fundraiser
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sky Lanes

Bowl for Kids’ Sake- The most fun you’ll have in rented shoes!

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a fun, easy and a great way to help get kids matched to a mentor!

1. Create a Team: Teams are formed with 4-5 members. Create a team with family, friends, fraternity brothers, sorority sisters, co-workers, just whoever you can round up!

2. Raise money: Each bowler is asked to donate or raise a minimum of $50 in donations. Each team raises $250.

3. Join Us at the Bowling Alley: After you have secured your donations, it’s time to have fun! You’ll receive two games of bowling with shoe rental included and lunch for your team.

This year’s theme:

Our theme this year is Support Your Sport!  If you are a veteran participator in Bowl for Kids’ Sake then you already know that we LOVE our costumes.  Here’s your change to dress up in your favorite sports gear, team jersey, or sports hero.  The possibilities are endless and we can’t wait to see the creativity of our bowlers!

 

Don’t miss out on your chance to win prizes for best costume!

 

It’s the most fun you’ll have in rented shoes.
That’s what Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina is saying about its annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake,
the youth-mentoring organization’s biggest annual fundraiser happening Saturdays in March.
This year BBBSWNC is holding its event from:

 Henderson/Polk/Transylvania: 11a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 2 at Tarheel Lanes (3275 Asheville Hwy.,
Hendersonville).

 Buncombe: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 9 at Sky Lanes (1477 Patton Ave., Asheville).

 Haywood/Madison: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 16 at Sky Lanes (1477 Patton Ave., Asheville).

 Macon/Jackson/Swain/Graham: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 16 at Galaxy Lanes (347 Jackson Plaza,
Sylva).
 Cherokee: 9 a.m.-noon March 16 at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
Resort (777 Casino Drive, Murphy).

 Burke: 9 a.m.-5:45 p.m. March 2 at Valdese Parks and Recreation Center (312 Massel Ave. SW,
Valdese).

Free Kids Fishing Day RESCHEDULED
Mar 9 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mills River Park
We are so excited to announce our first Free Kids Fishing Day!
RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 9TH TO APRIL 13TH DUE TO WEATHER. We are so excited to announce our first Free Kids Fishing Day!
To register your child, please click the link below!
https://secure.rec1.com/NC/town-of-mills-river-parks-and-recreation-nc/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI5Mzg5OTc=
For more information contact [email protected]
Wofford Terriers vs Lafayette College
Mar 9 @ 2:00 pm
Russell C. King Field

Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball

Sunday, March 10, 2024
2024 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Mar 10 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Southeastern Conference unveiled the tournament schedule for the 2024 Women’s Basketball Tournament in anticipation of the on-sale of reserved ticket books scheduled for Thursday, November 2.

The SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Greenville, S.C, March 6-10. This is the seventh trip to Greenville for the tournament. The city previously hosted the event in 2005, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.

A reserved ticket book for the tournament, to be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is $130. A ticket book contains seven tickets, one for each session, which allows one person to attend all 13 games. All ticket prices are subject to additional taxes and fees and can be purchased here. There will also be tournament hospitality options available starting at $350.

Single session tickets, if available, will go on sale in February.

 

ROUND DATE TIME (ET) MATCHUP
First Round Wednesday, March 6 11 a.m. Game 1: No. 12 vs. No. 13
Game 2: No. 11 vs. No. 14
Second Round Thursday, March 7 Noon Game 3: No. 8 vs. No. 9
Game 4: No. 5 vs. G1 Winner
6 p.m. Game 5: No. 10 vs. No. 7
Game 6: No. 6 vs. G2 Winner
Quarterfinals Friday, March 8 Noon Game 7: No. 1 vs. G3 Winner
Game 8: No. 4 vs. G4 Winner
6 p.m. Game 9: No. 2 vs. G5 Winner
Game 10: No. 3 vs. G6 Winner
Semifinals Saturday, March 9 4:30 p.m. Game 11: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner
Game 12: G9 Winner vs. G10 Winner
Championship Sunday, March 10 3 p.m. Game 13: G11 Winner vs. G12 Winner

The second game in a session will begin 25 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game.

Ingles SOCON Basketball Championships
Mar 10 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center- Asheville

Wofford Terriers vs Lafayette College
Mar 10 @ 1:00 pm
Russell C. King Field
Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Calgary Flames
Mar 10 @ 5:00 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Calgary Flames

Monday, March 11, 2024
2024 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Mar 11 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Southeastern Conference unveiled the tournament schedule for the 2024 Women’s Basketball Tournament in anticipation of the on-sale of reserved ticket books scheduled for Thursday, November 2.

The SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Greenville, S.C, March 6-10. This is the seventh trip to Greenville for the tournament. The city previously hosted the event in 2005, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.

A reserved ticket book for the tournament, to be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is $130. A ticket book contains seven tickets, one for each session, which allows one person to attend all 13 games. All ticket prices are subject to additional taxes and fees and can be purchased here. There will also be tournament hospitality options available starting at $350.

Single session tickets, if available, will go on sale in February.

 

ROUND DATE TIME (ET) MATCHUP
First Round Wednesday, March 6 11 a.m. Game 1: No. 12 vs. No. 13
Game 2: No. 11 vs. No. 14
Second Round Thursday, March 7 Noon Game 3: No. 8 vs. No. 9
Game 4: No. 5 vs. G1 Winner
6 p.m. Game 5: No. 10 vs. No. 7
Game 6: No. 6 vs. G2 Winner
Quarterfinals Friday, March 8 Noon Game 7: No. 1 vs. G3 Winner
Game 8: No. 4 vs. G4 Winner
6 p.m. Game 9: No. 2 vs. G5 Winner
Game 10: No. 3 vs. G6 Winner
Semifinals Saturday, March 9 4:30 p.m. Game 11: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner
Game 12: G9 Winner vs. G10 Winner
Championship Sunday, March 10 3 p.m. Game 13: G11 Winner vs. G12 Winner

The second game in a session will begin 25 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game.

Community Recreation Grants
Mar 11 all-day
online

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation will open its Community Recreation Grants application on February 5, 2024. The application window will remain open until March 29, 2024. The project application and supporting guidelines will be posted on the Buncombe County Grants webpage, located at www.buncombecounty.org/grants.

Eligible projects must:

  • Belong to a nonprofit organization.
  • Improve the quality of life within our community through the promotion of recreational initiatives that emphasize health and wellness, outdoor recreation, environmental education, athletics, and/or cultural experiences.
  • Operate in Buncombe County serving primarily Buncombe residents.

Preferred applications will:

  • Foster an atmosphere of inclusivity by extending recreation opportunities to underserved or underrepresented populations such as BIPOC and rural communities.
  • Promote goals highlighted within the Buncombe County Strategic Plan.
  • Promote recreational opportunities that emphasize health and wellness, outdoor recreation, environmental education, athletics, and/or cultural experiences.

For any questions, email [email protected].

Ingles SOCON Basketball Championships
Mar 11 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center- Asheville

Spring Break Day Camps registration open
Mar 11 all-day
Buncombe County Parks

Spring Break Day Camps: This year, Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is offering a new spring break day camp program for youth ages 8-12. These day camps will take place on April 2 at Charles D. Owen Park and on April 4 at Lake Julian Park from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. These nine-hour days will be filled with various workshops and skills courses by Asheville Sailing Club, Buncombe County’s Environmental Educators, and Parks & Recreation staff. Workshops vary by location and date. The cost per day camp is $10. Pre-registration is required. While snacks and beverages are provided, students must bring their own lunch. Registration opens on March 4 and closes on March 27.

New Park Pavilion Reservation Software
Mar 11 @ 8:00 am
online

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is announcing the launch of its new online reservation system for park pavilions.

ACTIVENet, the new online reservation system, allows for a hassle-free user experience for Buncombe County park visitors. With just a few clicks, visitors can make and cancel reservations from the comfort of their home, in addition to checking real-time availability of the pavilions. Park pavilions are located at Lake Jullian, Charles D. Owen, and the Buncombe County Sports Park. Field rental is also available through this new portal.

Key takeaways of the new reservation system include: 

Seamless Interface: The user-friendly layout of the reservation system allows for hassle-free bookings and cancelations.

Real-time Park Pavilion Availability: Users are able to check the availability of the park pavilions at their favorite park, and on their preferred date and time.

Secure Payment: ACTIVENet’s secure payment portal ensures data protection and encryption with Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant technology.

Email confirmations: Once a reservation is made or canceled, users will receive a confirmation email with the details of their booking.

Click here to view a tutorial on how to book a park pavilion. 

To access the new park pavilion reservation system, please visit www.buncombecounty.org/parks. There is a “Reserve & Register” button that will take users directly to the reservation portal. Please note that users must create an account prior to booking a park pavilion. For any inquiries or additional information, please contact [email protected] or call (828) 250-4260.

Birding
Mar 11 @ 8:30 am
Lake Julian Park

Birding: For the birdwatchers, there will be monthly bird excursions at Lake Julian Park. The birding events will occur at 8:30 a.m. on the last Saturday of every month from March through October. These events allow participants to enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of various avian species in Buncombe county. Fun fact: Lake Julian Park is home to a successfully paired eagle couple that has raised at least 6 eaglets over the past 3 years! Admission is free. Pre-registration is required.