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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Sunday, November 15, 2020
Self Guided WNC Tours Online
Nov 15 all-day
Online
Western North Carolina is defined as much by the various chains and valleys within the Appalachian Mountains as it is by the various people here. The region contains large swaths of national forest lands and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It contains old rivers and old folkways, along with an increasingly large stream of transplants and temporary visitors. This virtual tour gives a broad overview of our region.
The 2020 Virtual Parade of Homes Live
Nov 15 all-day
Online

The Asheville Home Builders Association is a trade organization for the building industry in Western North Carolina, focused on being an advocate for the builders in our community. Associated with the North Carolina Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders, the Asheville Home Builders Association represents over 850 members consisting of builders, contractors, real estate agents, suppliers, insurance agents, sub-contractors, and more.

 

River Arts District Studio Stroll
Nov 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
River Arts District

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The 240+ artists of Asheville’s River Arts District open their doors for a full weekend at the Fall Studio Stroll welcoming visitors, from near and far, to experience the vast array of art in their studios and galleries. Attendees will enjoy two days full of special demonstrations and events, including unique workshops and gallery receptions.

The River Arts District is minutes from Downtown Asheville and The Biltmore Estate. Free parking throughout the district and over a mile of greenway and sidewalks make it easy to see it all.

Stroll is an engaging experience for fine art collectors and curious day-trippers alike. You will find art and craft of all kinds being created in the district, from pottery to jewelry, blown and fused glass, fiber arts and clothing, to woodworking, and, of course, painting and drawing examining a myriad of subjects. This year we are excited to share the newly expanded greenway, connecting the district with walking and biking paths and offering open spaces for the kids or dogs to take a break or eat lunch outdoors.

Free Parking at Depot Street (2 lots, plus street), Riverview Station (191 Lyman Street), and Payne’s Way (behind Wedge Studios).

Masks & Social Distancing Required: Please respect the community’s health and safety as they welcome you to engage with their creations.

Monday, November 16, 2020
Give!Local for SAHC
Nov 16 all-day
Online

Give!Local for SAHC
From farmland to fragile ecosystems to pristine mountains streams, with your help we protect critical land and water resources in the mountains of NC and TN – for present AND future generations. This year, a generous anonymous donor is matching all donations to SAHC up to $5,000 in the Mountain Xpress Give!Local campaign. Plus, there are fun incentives for donations of $25, $100, and up (including a gift card from our partners at Wicked Weed Brewing). Please join us in preserving the places you love!

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

WHAT THEY DO: We permanently protect and steward our region’s most beloved natural areas. When you support local land and water conservation, you ensure our lands, our waters, our wildlife, our farms and our way of life will be there for future generations. By preserving vital resources, you improve the quality of life and continue building healthy and vibrant communities, forever.

IEvery person donating $100 or more to Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy will receive a $10 gift card from Wicked Weed.

MATCHES

  • A generous, anonymous gift will match all donations up to $5,000.

 

Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive
Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Syringe Service Program

Winter Coat Drive

Is it time to give your winter wardrobe an upgrade? Do you have more winter clothing than you want or need? Are some of your winter clothes too small or too big? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider donating your extra or unwanted winter clothing items to the Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive hosted by Buncombe County Health and Human Services in partnership with Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness.

Donations will be accepted Nov. 1-30, Monday-Friday from noon-4 p.m. in our Syringe Service Program (Disease Control) located at 40 Coxe Ave. We will accept gently used donations of the following items:

  • Winter coats
  • Scarves
  • Socks
  • Gloves
  • Shoes/Boots (no sandals)
  • Blankets

For your safety and ours, we are offering no contact donation drop off. We have donation bins located at The Syringe Service Program (Disease Control). Donations will be collected daily by our Harm Reduction Coordinator, cleaned, and prepared to be distributed to clients in need of warm clothing this winter.

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Give!Local for SAHC
Nov 17 all-day
Online

Give!Local for SAHC
From farmland to fragile ecosystems to pristine mountains streams, with your help we protect critical land and water resources in the mountains of NC and TN – for present AND future generations. This year, a generous anonymous donor is matching all donations to SAHC up to $5,000 in the Mountain Xpress Give!Local campaign. Plus, there are fun incentives for donations of $25, $100, and up (including a gift card from our partners at Wicked Weed Brewing). Please join us in preserving the places you love!

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

WHAT THEY DO: We permanently protect and steward our region’s most beloved natural areas. When you support local land and water conservation, you ensure our lands, our waters, our wildlife, our farms and our way of life will be there for future generations. By preserving vital resources, you improve the quality of life and continue building healthy and vibrant communities, forever.

IEvery person donating $100 or more to Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy will receive a $10 gift card from Wicked Weed.

MATCHES

  • A generous, anonymous gift will match all donations up to $5,000.

 

Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive
Nov 17 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Syringe Service Program

Winter Coat Drive

Is it time to give your winter wardrobe an upgrade? Do you have more winter clothing than you want or need? Are some of your winter clothes too small or too big? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider donating your extra or unwanted winter clothing items to the Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive hosted by Buncombe County Health and Human Services in partnership with Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness.

Donations will be accepted Nov. 1-30, Monday-Friday from noon-4 p.m. in our Syringe Service Program (Disease Control) located at 40 Coxe Ave. We will accept gently used donations of the following items:

  • Winter coats
  • Scarves
  • Socks
  • Gloves
  • Shoes/Boots (no sandals)
  • Blankets

For your safety and ours, we are offering no contact donation drop off. We have donation bins located at The Syringe Service Program (Disease Control). Donations will be collected daily by our Harm Reduction Coordinator, cleaned, and prepared to be distributed to clients in need of warm clothing this winter.

Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Give!Local for SAHC
Nov 18 all-day
Online

Give!Local for SAHC
From farmland to fragile ecosystems to pristine mountains streams, with your help we protect critical land and water resources in the mountains of NC and TN – for present AND future generations. This year, a generous anonymous donor is matching all donations to SAHC up to $5,000 in the Mountain Xpress Give!Local campaign. Plus, there are fun incentives for donations of $25, $100, and up (including a gift card from our partners at Wicked Weed Brewing). Please join us in preserving the places you love!

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

WHAT THEY DO: We permanently protect and steward our region’s most beloved natural areas. When you support local land and water conservation, you ensure our lands, our waters, our wildlife, our farms and our way of life will be there for future generations. By preserving vital resources, you improve the quality of life and continue building healthy and vibrant communities, forever.

IEvery person donating $100 or more to Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy will receive a $10 gift card from Wicked Weed.

MATCHES

  • A generous, anonymous gift will match all donations up to $5,000.

 

Smith-McDowell House Museum Open for Reserved Tours
Nov 18 @ 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Smith-McDowell House Museum
VISIT US! To ensure the safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers, we will reopen for timed, private, self-guided, pre-booked tours of the historic Smith-McDowell House and Western North Carolina exhibit rooms.

Tours are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis:

Wednesday – Saturday
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
1:30 PM
3:30 PM

Tour reservations last for 1 hour to allow time for cleaning between groups.

All visitors, staff, and volunteers are required to wear masks while inside the building.

Tuckasegee River Excursion with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Nov 18 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Join us for a relaxing ride through quiet countryside on your way to small town life in western North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River Excursion. Departing from Bryson City, this 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and back to the Bryson City Depot. Pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford!

The Tuckasegee (tuck-uh-SEE-jee) River Excursion includes an 1½ hour layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find more than 50 shops, restaurants, bed and breakfasts and country inns. There is time to shop, snack, and visit the many unique shops before returning to Bryson City.

Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive
Nov 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Syringe Service Program

Winter Coat Drive

Is it time to give your winter wardrobe an upgrade? Do you have more winter clothing than you want or need? Are some of your winter clothes too small or too big? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider donating your extra or unwanted winter clothing items to the Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive hosted by Buncombe County Health and Human Services in partnership with Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness.

Donations will be accepted Nov. 1-30, Monday-Friday from noon-4 p.m. in our Syringe Service Program (Disease Control) located at 40 Coxe Ave. We will accept gently used donations of the following items:

  • Winter coats
  • Scarves
  • Socks
  • Gloves
  • Shoes/Boots (no sandals)
  • Blankets

For your safety and ours, we are offering no contact donation drop off. We have donation bins located at The Syringe Service Program (Disease Control). Donations will be collected daily by our Harm Reduction Coordinator, cleaned, and prepared to be distributed to clients in need of warm clothing this winter.

Thursday, November 19, 2020
Give!Local for SAHC
Nov 19 all-day
Online

Give!Local for SAHC
From farmland to fragile ecosystems to pristine mountains streams, with your help we protect critical land and water resources in the mountains of NC and TN – for present AND future generations. This year, a generous anonymous donor is matching all donations to SAHC up to $5,000 in the Mountain Xpress Give!Local campaign. Plus, there are fun incentives for donations of $25, $100, and up (including a gift card from our partners at Wicked Weed Brewing). Please join us in preserving the places you love!

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

WHAT THEY DO: We permanently protect and steward our region’s most beloved natural areas. When you support local land and water conservation, you ensure our lands, our waters, our wildlife, our farms and our way of life will be there for future generations. By preserving vital resources, you improve the quality of life and continue building healthy and vibrant communities, forever.

IEvery person donating $100 or more to Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy will receive a $10 gift card from Wicked Weed.

MATCHES

  • A generous, anonymous gift will match all donations up to $5,000.

 

Self Guided WNC Tours Online
Nov 19 all-day
Online
Western North Carolina is defined as much by the various chains and valleys within the Appalachian Mountains as it is by the various people here. The region contains large swaths of national forest lands and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It contains old rivers and old folkways, along with an increasingly large stream of transplants and temporary visitors. This virtual tour gives a broad overview of our region.
The 2020 Virtual Parade of Homes Live
Nov 19 all-day
Online

The Asheville Home Builders Association is a trade organization for the building industry in Western North Carolina, focused on being an advocate for the builders in our community. Associated with the North Carolina Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders, the Asheville Home Builders Association represents over 850 members consisting of builders, contractors, real estate agents, suppliers, insurance agents, sub-contractors, and more.

 

Smith-McDowell House Museum Open for Reserved Tours
Nov 19 @ 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Smith-McDowell House Museum
VISIT US! To ensure the safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers, we will reopen for timed, private, self-guided, pre-booked tours of the historic Smith-McDowell House and Western North Carolina exhibit rooms.

Tours are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis:

Wednesday – Saturday
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
1:30 PM
3:30 PM

Tour reservations last for 1 hour to allow time for cleaning between groups.

All visitors, staff, and volunteers are required to wear masks while inside the building.

Tuckasegee River Excursion with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Nov 19 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Join us for a relaxing ride through quiet countryside on your way to small town life in western North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River Excursion. Departing from Bryson City, this 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and back to the Bryson City Depot. Pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford!

The Tuckasegee (tuck-uh-SEE-jee) River Excursion includes an 1½ hour layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find more than 50 shops, restaurants, bed and breakfasts and country inns. There is time to shop, snack, and visit the many unique shops before returning to Bryson City.

Friends of the Henderson County Public Library: Book Store Open
Nov 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friends of the Henderson County Public Library
The public is welcome and members of the Friends get a 10 percent discount on all
purchases. (You can join the Friends at the bookstore). Anyone can donate books, CDs,
and DVDs at the store, but only during the hours it is open.

As with the book sales, everything at the bookstore is in excellent condition. Books are
shelved by author or subject so they are easy to find, and books are restocked
throughout the week. The store also sells CDs and DVDs.
The bookstore follows health guidelines. Anyone entering must wear a mask and
practice social distancing. Hand sanitizers are available. When the store is busy,
shopping is limited to 30 minutes.

Except for the bookstore manager, the Friends is an all-volunteer organization. There is
a need for more volunteers to help at the bookstore. It is a great way to meet people
who love reading while also helping to support our library system.

Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive
Nov 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Syringe Service Program

Winter Coat Drive

Is it time to give your winter wardrobe an upgrade? Do you have more winter clothing than you want or need? Are some of your winter clothes too small or too big? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider donating your extra or unwanted winter clothing items to the Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive hosted by Buncombe County Health and Human Services in partnership with Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness.

Donations will be accepted Nov. 1-30, Monday-Friday from noon-4 p.m. in our Syringe Service Program (Disease Control) located at 40 Coxe Ave. We will accept gently used donations of the following items:

  • Winter coats
  • Scarves
  • Socks
  • Gloves
  • Shoes/Boots (no sandals)
  • Blankets

For your safety and ours, we are offering no contact donation drop off. We have donation bins located at The Syringe Service Program (Disease Control). Donations will be collected daily by our Harm Reduction Coordinator, cleaned, and prepared to be distributed to clients in need of warm clothing this winter.

Friday, November 20, 2020
Give!Local for SAHC
Nov 20 all-day
Online

Give!Local for SAHC
From farmland to fragile ecosystems to pristine mountains streams, with your help we protect critical land and water resources in the mountains of NC and TN – for present AND future generations. This year, a generous anonymous donor is matching all donations to SAHC up to $5,000 in the Mountain Xpress Give!Local campaign. Plus, there are fun incentives for donations of $25, $100, and up (including a gift card from our partners at Wicked Weed Brewing). Please join us in preserving the places you love!

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

WHAT THEY DO: We permanently protect and steward our region’s most beloved natural areas. When you support local land and water conservation, you ensure our lands, our waters, our wildlife, our farms and our way of life will be there for future generations. By preserving vital resources, you improve the quality of life and continue building healthy and vibrant communities, forever.

IEvery person donating $100 or more to Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy will receive a $10 gift card from Wicked Weed.

MATCHES

  • A generous, anonymous gift will match all donations up to $5,000.

 

Self Guided WNC Tours Online
Nov 20 all-day
Online
Western North Carolina is defined as much by the various chains and valleys within the Appalachian Mountains as it is by the various people here. The region contains large swaths of national forest lands and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It contains old rivers and old folkways, along with an increasingly large stream of transplants and temporary visitors. This virtual tour gives a broad overview of our region.
The 2020 Virtual Parade of Homes Live
Nov 20 all-day
Online

The Asheville Home Builders Association is a trade organization for the building industry in Western North Carolina, focused on being an advocate for the builders in our community. Associated with the North Carolina Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders, the Asheville Home Builders Association represents over 850 members consisting of builders, contractors, real estate agents, suppliers, insurance agents, sub-contractors, and more.

 

Smith-McDowell House Museum Open for Reserved Tours
Nov 20 @ 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Smith-McDowell House Museum
VISIT US! To ensure the safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers, we will reopen for timed, private, self-guided, pre-booked tours of the historic Smith-McDowell House and Western North Carolina exhibit rooms.

Tours are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis:

Wednesday – Saturday
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
1:30 PM
3:30 PM

Tour reservations last for 1 hour to allow time for cleaning between groups.

All visitors, staff, and volunteers are required to wear masks while inside the building.

Tuckasegee River Excursion with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Nov 20 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Join us for a relaxing ride through quiet countryside on your way to small town life in western North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River Excursion. Departing from Bryson City, this 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and back to the Bryson City Depot. Pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford!

The Tuckasegee (tuck-uh-SEE-jee) River Excursion includes an 1½ hour layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find more than 50 shops, restaurants, bed and breakfasts and country inns. There is time to shop, snack, and visit the many unique shops before returning to Bryson City.

Friends of the Henderson County Public Library: Book Store Open
Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friends of the Henderson County Public Library
The public is welcome and members of the Friends get a 10 percent discount on all
purchases. (You can join the Friends at the bookstore). Anyone can donate books, CDs,
and DVDs at the store, but only during the hours it is open.

As with the book sales, everything at the bookstore is in excellent condition. Books are
shelved by author or subject so they are easy to find, and books are restocked
throughout the week. The store also sells CDs and DVDs.
The bookstore follows health guidelines. Anyone entering must wear a mask and
practice social distancing. Hand sanitizers are available. When the store is busy,
shopping is limited to 30 minutes.

Except for the bookstore manager, the Friends is an all-volunteer organization. There is
a need for more volunteers to help at the bookstore. It is a great way to meet people
who love reading while also helping to support our library system.

Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive
Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Syringe Service Program

Winter Coat Drive

Is it time to give your winter wardrobe an upgrade? Do you have more winter clothing than you want or need? Are some of your winter clothes too small or too big? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider donating your extra or unwanted winter clothing items to the Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive hosted by Buncombe County Health and Human Services in partnership with Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness.

Donations will be accepted Nov. 1-30, Monday-Friday from noon-4 p.m. in our Syringe Service Program (Disease Control) located at 40 Coxe Ave. We will accept gently used donations of the following items:

  • Winter coats
  • Scarves
  • Socks
  • Gloves
  • Shoes/Boots (no sandals)
  • Blankets

For your safety and ours, we are offering no contact donation drop off. We have donation bins located at The Syringe Service Program (Disease Control). Donations will be collected daily by our Harm Reduction Coordinator, cleaned, and prepared to be distributed to clients in need of warm clothing this winter.

Saturday, November 21, 2020
Give!Local for SAHC
Nov 21 all-day
Online

Give!Local for SAHC
From farmland to fragile ecosystems to pristine mountains streams, with your help we protect critical land and water resources in the mountains of NC and TN – for present AND future generations. This year, a generous anonymous donor is matching all donations to SAHC up to $5,000 in the Mountain Xpress Give!Local campaign. Plus, there are fun incentives for donations of $25, $100, and up (including a gift card from our partners at Wicked Weed Brewing). Please join us in preserving the places you love!

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

WHAT THEY DO: We permanently protect and steward our region’s most beloved natural areas. When you support local land and water conservation, you ensure our lands, our waters, our wildlife, our farms and our way of life will be there for future generations. By preserving vital resources, you improve the quality of life and continue building healthy and vibrant communities, forever.

IEvery person donating $100 or more to Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy will receive a $10 gift card from Wicked Weed.

MATCHES

  • A generous, anonymous gift will match all donations up to $5,000.

 

Self Guided WNC Tours Online
Nov 21 all-day
Online
Western North Carolina is defined as much by the various chains and valleys within the Appalachian Mountains as it is by the various people here. The region contains large swaths of national forest lands and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It contains old rivers and old folkways, along with an increasingly large stream of transplants and temporary visitors. This virtual tour gives a broad overview of our region.
The 2020 Virtual Parade of Homes Live
Nov 21 all-day
Online

The Asheville Home Builders Association is a trade organization for the building industry in Western North Carolina, focused on being an advocate for the builders in our community. Associated with the North Carolina Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders, the Asheville Home Builders Association represents over 850 members consisting of builders, contractors, real estate agents, suppliers, insurance agents, sub-contractors, and more.

 

Smith-McDowell House Museum Open for Reserved Tours
Nov 21 @ 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Smith-McDowell House Museum
VISIT US! To ensure the safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers, we will reopen for timed, private, self-guided, pre-booked tours of the historic Smith-McDowell House and Western North Carolina exhibit rooms.

Tours are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis:

Wednesday – Saturday
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
1:30 PM
3:30 PM

Tour reservations last for 1 hour to allow time for cleaning between groups.

All visitors, staff, and volunteers are required to wear masks while inside the building.

Tuckasegee River Excursion with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Nov 21 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Join us for a relaxing ride through quiet countryside on your way to small town life in western North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River Excursion. Departing from Bryson City, this 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and back to the Bryson City Depot. Pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford!

The Tuckasegee (tuck-uh-SEE-jee) River Excursion includes an 1½ hour layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find more than 50 shops, restaurants, bed and breakfasts and country inns. There is time to shop, snack, and visit the many unique shops before returning to Bryson City.