Located within the wildly-popular and botanically beautiful Southern Appalachian Mountains, The North Carolina Arboretum offers more than 10 miles of hiking trails that connect to many other area attractions such as Lake Powhatan, the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors of all ages and abilities can enjoy their hiking experience at the Arboretum as trail options include easy, moderate, and difficult challenge levels. All trails are dog-friendly and visitors are asked to adhere to the proper waste disposing procedures for pets.

Part of a running group that would like to use the Arboretum as a starting point or parking location? Please review our Running Group Guidance and email [email protected] with any questions.

Visit LEAF Global Arts every Saturday for an in-house cultural exchange with Adama Dembele. Experience the Ivory Coast with our Culture Keeper from the House of Djembe.

Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest with a guided trail walk! April through October, this free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a variety of forest types. Depending on the season and each guide’s area of expertise, topics of discussion may include wildflowers, plant and tree identification, natural history and more.

Guided trail walks are limited to 15 people, including the guide, and are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age. Groups depart from the Baker Visitor Center Lobby on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m..

Walks last 1.5 – 2.5 hours, are approximately one to two miles in length. As this program is held rain or shine, all participants should dress appropriately for the weather.

There is no pre-registration; walks are first-come first served and sign up sheets are located in the Baker Visitors Center.

Walks are FREE; however, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members always park free.

Know Before You Go

• Guided Trail Walks are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age.
• Guided Trail Walks are rain or shine and all participants should be dressed comfortably and for the weather.
• Hikes cover 1-2 miles and last 1.5-2 hours.
• Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome to accompany their owners. In the rare case that a pet is disruptive or negatively impacts the experience, the pet and its owner may be asked to excuse themselves from the guided walk.

Take a daily, short, guided stroll at 1 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair and stroller accessible. Meet by the Pollinator Garden at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Staff naturalists will also have a display inside Wilson Center. Read more about our species of rhododendron.

“The Four Seasons story still hits all the high notes!” Experience the Unforgettable Music and Untold Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with Jersey Boys. This Tony Award-winning musical, filled with chart-topping hits, captivating storytelling, and electrifying performances, will have audiences singing and dancing in their seats. Featuring iconic songs like “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” this musical is a celebration of the timeless music that defined a generation. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic, the music, the story of Jersey Boys.

We dig this annual event – the Ménage-á-Freak Carnival Celebration! Enjoy live music by Todd Cecil and the Dirt Yard Choir, Gypsy Swingers, and The Hot Club of Asheville. Plus, catch exciting performances by Asheville Aerial Arts and an art market. Food, beer, and cocktail specials will be available all day. Saturday, May 25, 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM Admission is Free. Event is Kid-friendly.

Bootleg Biology and Riverbend Malt House are excited to bring this festival to Asheville in its second year. This celebration of Southern terroir will cap Asheville Beer Week, and draw craft brewers from across the region to Asheville for the festivities. Open to interpretation, “Southern Lager” tends to be a cold-fermented, dry-finishing, lower-ABV beer that pairs well with sweltering heat. Taste more than 20 expressions of Southern Lager made with Riverbend malt and fermented with Bootleg Biology yeast at the 2nd annual Southern Lager Festival on Saturday, May 25 at The Mule from 5 to 9pm. Tickets are limited and cost $50 per person.

Hendersonville Theatre welcomes soul-driven Harvest Moon: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young as May’s Hometown Sound Music Series concert. With over a hundred million albums sold and countless hits, CSN&Y songs have defined the music of a generation that still resonates today. Harvest Moon features four-part vocal harmonies and an intuitive feel for the music and vibe of Neil and CSN&Y, giving heart and soul to a lifetime of songs.

Harvest Moon was formed in 2018 by seasoned Atlanta music scene veterans to pay tribute to the legendary careers of Crosby Stills Nash & Young. Rod Gunther started the band on guitar and Henry Davis on keyboards. Brad Berry, of Reuben’s Bell and a long-time anchor of the Metalsome events, is on drums/vocals. Wade Carreker on bass/vocals and Meg Scalise on vocals bring their many years of performance and incredible talents to the band. On guitar and vocals is Grant Reynolds, a first-call Atlanta guitarist, vocalist, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist, and on pedal steel guitar is Mark van Allen, a nationally acclaimed session and touring musician. Mark has appeared on hundreds of recordings and has toured with Sugarland, Jimmy Herring, and many others, along with being a founding member of Blueground Undergrass.

You can follow Harvest Moon at www.facebook.com/HarvestMoonAtlanta.

Hendersonville Theatre welcomes soul-driven Harvest Moon: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young as May’s Hometown Sound Music Series concert. With over a hundred million albums sold and countless hits, CSN&Y songs have defined the music of a generation that still resonates today. Harvest Moon features four-part vocal harmonies and an intuitive feel for the music and vibe of Neil and CSN&Y, giving heart and soul to a lifetime of songs.
Part of the HT Hometown Sound Music Series
Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 7:30 pm
All Tickets: $35
Reserved Seating
https://www.facebook.com/events/202003266339621/

Ballet’s greatest love story debuts on the Peace Center stage when International Ballet presents Swan Lake accompanied by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Deeply moving and visually stunning, Swan Lake is the quintessential classical ballet, steeped in themes of temptation, jealousy, deception, and drama. Set against Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this story of love and betrayal, features San Francisco Ballet dancers Katherine Barkman as Odette/Odile, Esteban Hernández as Prince Siegfried, and Nathaniel Remez as von Rothbart alongside International Ballet company dancers as the majestic, glimmering swans in the corps de ballet. With exquisite costumes and dramatic sets, this incredible performance is not to be missed!

Located within the wildly-popular and botanically beautiful Southern Appalachian Mountains, The North Carolina Arboretum offers more than 10 miles of hiking trails that connect to many other area attractions such as Lake Powhatan, the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors of all ages and abilities can enjoy their hiking experience at the Arboretum as trail options include easy, moderate, and difficult challenge levels. All trails are dog-friendly and visitors are asked to adhere to the proper waste disposing procedures for pets.

Part of a running group that would like to use the Arboretum as a starting point or parking location? Please review our Running Group Guidance and email [email protected] with any questions.

Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto! Coming to Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC this Spring!

Catch the magic on ice May 25 – May 27 with 5 shows to choose from!

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 19 at 10AM. Purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster or at The GSP International Airport Box Office, open Monday – Friday, 10AM – 2PM.

It’s our 15th Anniversary and to celebrate we brought back our Sunday Church of Decadence. Brunch is the best church! Savor our gospel of grind with a Revival of our popular burlesque and circus arts brunch show. The taqueria will be serving food and mimosas.

Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch kicks off every Sunday at 12 noon — with lively bluegrass tunes courtesy of The Jack of the Wood Bluegrass Brunch Boys from 1-3pm. Sip a Bloody Mary or Mimosa or a warm Irish coffee. Tasty brunch specials alongside our regular menu and 18 taps of rotating craft brews! Sláinte, y’all!

Take a daily, short, guided stroll at 1 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair and stroller accessible. Meet by the Pollinator Garden at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Staff naturalists will also have a display inside Wilson Center. Read more about our species of rhododendron.

“The Four Seasons story still hits all the high notes!” Experience the Unforgettable Music and Untold Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with Jersey Boys. This Tony Award-winning musical, filled with chart-topping hits, captivating storytelling, and electrifying performances, will have audiences singing and dancing in their seats. Featuring iconic songs like “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” this musical is a celebration of the timeless music that defined a generation. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic, the music, the story of Jersey Boys.

Come join us for the great sound of 3 Shades of Gray! Sunday afternoon Memorial Weekend! Sing, Dance and sip a little wine. The best place to be with all your friends. Traveling dough Food truck on Site!

Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto! Coming to Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC this Spring!

Catch the magic on ice May 25 – May 27 with 5 shows to choose from!

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 19 at 10AM. Purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster or at The GSP International Airport Box Office, open Monday – Friday, 10AM – 2PM.

Ballet’s greatest love story debuts on the Peace Center stage when International Ballet presents Swan Lake accompanied by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Deeply moving and visually stunning, Swan Lake is the quintessential classical ballet, steeped in themes of temptation, jealousy, deception, and drama. Set against Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this story of love and betrayal, features San Francisco Ballet dancers Katherine Barkman as Odette/Odile, Esteban Hernández as Prince Siegfried, and Nathaniel Remez as von Rothbart alongside International Ballet company dancers as the majestic, glimmering swans in the corps de ballet. With exquisite costumes and dramatic sets, this incredible performance is not to be missed!

Jack’s long-running Traditional Irish Music Session is the perfect way to enjoy the Celtic-influenced sounds of talented pluckers from all over WNC & further afield! Stop in to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee with the music! Sláinte!

Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto! Coming to Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC this Spring!

Catch the magic on ice May 25 – May 27 with 5 shows to choose from!

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 19 at 10AM. Purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster or at The GSP International Airport Box Office, open Monday – Friday, 10AM – 2PM.

The quartet Dopapod—Eli Winderman [keys, vocals], Rob Compa [guitar, vocals], Chuck Jones [bass], and Neal “Fro” Evans [drums]—present albums as experiences meant to be shared out of your speakers and on stage. Traversing time travel, palindromic labyrinths, and binary pairs in a greater cohesive mystery, Dopapod’s latest self-titled album ties the conceptual ends of the group’s discography, while charting a path forward.

The group’s hypnotic hybrid of funk, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and electronica has packed shows coast-to-coast, and earned acclaim from Rolling Stone, Guitar World, Glide Magazine, and more, while reeling in millions of streams online. Their immersive, expansive vision as a group continues to conjure alchemy nearly fifteen years into their journey as they tour and record through 2023.

Join us for this Memorial Day 5K Run for Life event to remember those who gave their all for our country and to help support Open Arms Pregnancy Center. This will be a run/walk-timed event to be held at Bill Moore Community Park in Fletcher (AKA: “Fletcher Park”) located at 85 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher, NC US 28732 on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th with a start time of 8:00 AM. A Fun Run will start at 9:00 AM.
Runners should register by April 20th to secure a T-shirt for the race.
Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Fletcher/Run4for5k
Those interested in sponsoring the event should contact Open Arms Pregnancy Center to learn more. (Marlies Zerressen at [email protected] or call 828.676.4510)
Open Arms provides a safe place for women facing unplanned pregnancies, those
needing material goods for their baby, or those who need emotional support. We serve
each mom throughout her pregnancy and continue supporting her and the baby to 18 months of age. All services are free and confidential.

Located within the wildly-popular and botanically beautiful Southern Appalachian Mountains, The North Carolina Arboretum offers more than 10 miles of hiking trails that connect to many other area attractions such as Lake Powhatan, the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors of all ages and abilities can enjoy their hiking experience at the Arboretum as trail options include easy, moderate, and difficult challenge levels. All trails are dog-friendly and visitors are asked to adhere to the proper waste disposing procedures for pets.

Part of a running group that would like to use the Arboretum as a starting point or parking location? Please review our Running Group Guidance and email [email protected] with any questions.

Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto! Coming to Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC this Spring!

Catch the magic on ice May 25 – May 27 with 5 shows to choose from!

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 19 at 10AM. Purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster or at The GSP International Airport Box Office, open Monday – Friday, 10AM – 2PM.