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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Saturday, October 2, 2021
Organic Growers School Mentor Services
Oct 2 all-day
Organic Growers School

Mentor Services

Our Mentor Services help support beginning and intermediate farmers by pairing them with experienced, regional farmers who can provide them with one-on-one practical planning skills.
These skills include systems management, marketing and business development, farm design and production, and connecting to the regional farming community
Read more
Categories: Education Garden
Sand Hill Community Garden Workdays
Oct 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Buncombe County Sports Park

Volunteers at Sand Hill Community Garden

Looking to get involved, stay active, and meet some new friends? Sand Hill Community Garden workdays take place on Wednesdays (6-8 p.m.) and Saturdays (10 a.m.-noon) from Feb. 27-Oct. 30, 2021, at Buncombe County Sports Park. The garden is located on 16 Apac Dr. in West Asheville/Enka-Candler.

Join friends and neighbors as they come together on common ground to raise fresh, organic vegetables and fruits for the Enka community.

Expect to wear a mask and maintain social distance throughout. Tools and hand sanitizer are available, but any gloves, loppers, pruners, or gardening tools you can bring will decrease the amount of contact between volunteers. Please wear work clothes to get dirty and closed-toe shoes. Sunscreen, water, and a hat are also handy items to have on hand.

Sand Hill Community Garden has been growing fresh produce since 2011 and raised over 1,200 lbs. of organic produce last year.

NOTE: Community workdays are weather dependent. Please join the community garden email list (send your info to [email protected]) to stay up on workday tasks and other garden news.

To receive the I Heart Parks monthly newsletter, sign up online. Follow Buncombe County Recreation on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.

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Categories: Community Garden Volunteers
The North Carolina Arboretum: Guided Trail Walk
Oct 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest with the return of guided trail walks in 2021! From April — 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 10 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.

Register In Advance

Space is limited and advance registration is encouraged. Pre-registered participants must check in at the Baker Information Desk no later than 10 minutes before the scheduled program to keep their spot. Unclaimed spots will be offered to other guests.

Guests may sign up for trail walks in the following ways:

  • Pre-register online, using the the link below.
  • Sign up in-person at the Baker Information Desk.

 

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

Read more
Categories: Garden Hike Outdoors
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Gardening Video: Managing Water in Your Garden
Oct 3 all-day
online

Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Managing Water in Your Garden

 

James Wade, EMGV

Appropriate planning and forethought can reduce the consequences of too little or too much water in the garden. Garden design and maintenance should consider not only how much water a garden will need, but also when and from what sources. As city and well water becomes increasingly expensive, it is more important than ever to manage water use in our gardens in cost effective and environmentally sustainable ways. This presentation explores the weather conditions of WNC and methods of effective water use for gardeners.

Read more
Categories: Education Garden
Join a Greenworks Volunteer Task Force!
Oct 3 all-day
online

Join a Volunteer Task Force!

Our volunteer task forces work hard behind the scenes diving deep into issues affecting Asheville and Buncombe County. If you’re interested in becoming more involved by partnering up with other passionate community members, this is the place for you!

 

Plastics Reduction Task Force – Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm

Join the PRTF

Tree Protection Task Force – Meets on the last Monday of the month at noon. Contact [email protected] to be added to the email list.
Read more
Categories: Garden Volunteers
Nominate a Treasured Tree
Oct 3 all-day
online

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Categories: Community Garden
Organic Growers School Mentor Services
Oct 3 all-day
Organic Growers School

Mentor Services

Our Mentor Services help support beginning and intermediate farmers by pairing them with experienced, regional farmers who can provide them with one-on-one practical planning skills.
These skills include systems management, marketing and business development, farm design and production, and connecting to the regional farming community
Read more
Categories: Education Garden
Ethical Foraging Plant Walk
Oct 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Paint Rock Farm
Ethical Foraging

 

Join OGS for a plant walk at the scenic Paint Rock Farm. The walk will be guided by Julie Douglas, an herbalist and farmer, founder of Wildkrafted Kitchen and OGS’ very own Marketing Associate!  Throughout the walk, Julie will share some of their knowledge on plant identification, ethical foraging, medicinal and edible plants growing in the area. See you in the woods.

We are offering this class at a sliding scale in the hopes of making it accessible to all those who wish to join. Please select the price that best suits your ability to pay, and know that if you are able to give more, you enable us to offer more affordable programming for others in the community

Note: If you are registering for more than one person, please fill out the form separately for each individual

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Categories: Education Garden Outdoors
Monday, October 4, 2021
Gardening Video: Making and Using Compost at Home
Oct 4 all-day
online

Presenter: Phil Roudebush, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

Composting keeps kitchen and yard waste out of the landfill and scales easily for home application. This video covers the basics of composting including; different methods, benefits, and what not to compost. It also provides tips for improving your operation, several resources for more information, and troubleshooting tips.

Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Making and Using Compost at Home

Phil Roudebush, EMGV

Composting keeps kitchen and yard waste out of the landfill and scales easily for home application. This video covers the basics of composting including; different methods, benefits,and what not to compost. It also provides tips for improving your operation, several resources for more information, and troubleshooting tips.

Read more
Categories: Garden
Gardening Video: Managing Water in Your Garden
Oct 4 all-day
online

Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Managing Water in Your Garden

 

James Wade, EMGV

Appropriate planning and forethought can reduce the consequences of too little or too much water in the garden. Garden design and maintenance should consider not only how much water a garden will need, but also when and from what sources. As city and well water becomes increasingly expensive, it is more important than ever to manage water use in our gardens in cost effective and environmentally sustainable ways. This presentation explores the weather conditions of WNC and methods of effective water use for gardeners.

Read more
Categories: Education Garden
Join a Greenworks Volunteer Task Force!
Oct 4 all-day
online

Join a Volunteer Task Force!

Our volunteer task forces work hard behind the scenes diving deep into issues affecting Asheville and Buncombe County. If you’re interested in becoming more involved by partnering up with other passionate community members, this is the place for you!

 

Plastics Reduction Task Force – Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm

Join the PRTF

Tree Protection Task Force – Meets on the last Monday of the month at noon. Contact [email protected] to be added to the email list.
Read more
Categories: Garden Volunteers
Nominate a Treasured Tree
Oct 4 all-day
online

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Read more
Categories: Community Garden
Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights returns to the gardens November 19-January 1

Tickets are now sold PER VEHICLE, not per person.

We are thrilled to announce that the 2021 Winter Lights holiday event will welcome members and guests back into the gardens as it returns to the traditional outdoor walk-through open-air show format. The famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden will be back, outfitted with new designs in lights, while throughout the gardens, popular arrangements will mingle with ones never seen before.

You can find everything you need to know about Asheville’s Brightest Holiday Tradition at the tabs above, and be sure to secure your tickets now.

We hope you will join us this holiday season!

 

Winter Lights is the Arboretum’s largest annual fundraiser, and supports many parts of its mission driven programming.

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Garden Holiday Outdoors
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Gardening Video: Making and Using Compost at Home
Oct 5 all-day
online

Presenter: Phil Roudebush, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

Composting keeps kitchen and yard waste out of the landfill and scales easily for home application. This video covers the basics of composting including; different methods, benefits, and what not to compost. It also provides tips for improving your operation, several resources for more information, and troubleshooting tips.

Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Making and Using Compost at Home

Phil Roudebush, EMGV

Composting keeps kitchen and yard waste out of the landfill and scales easily for home application. This video covers the basics of composting including; different methods, benefits,and what not to compost. It also provides tips for improving your operation, several resources for more information, and troubleshooting tips.

Read more
Categories: Garden
Join a Greenworks Volunteer Task Force!
Oct 5 all-day
online

Join a Volunteer Task Force!

Our volunteer task forces work hard behind the scenes diving deep into issues affecting Asheville and Buncombe County. If you’re interested in becoming more involved by partnering up with other passionate community members, this is the place for you!

 

Plastics Reduction Task Force – Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm

Join the PRTF

Tree Protection Task Force – Meets on the last Monday of the month at noon. Contact [email protected] to be added to the email list.
Read more
Categories: Garden Volunteers
Nominate a Treasured Tree
Oct 5 all-day
online

Picture

Picture

 

 

Read more
Categories: Community Garden
The North Carolina Arboretum: Guided Trail Walk
Oct 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest with the return of guided trail walks in 2021! From April — 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 10 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.

Register In Advance

Space is limited and advance registration is encouraged. Pre-registered participants must check in at the Baker Information Desk no later than 10 minutes before the scheduled program to keep their spot. Unclaimed spots will be offered to other guests.

Guests may sign up for trail walks in the following ways:

  • Pre-register online, using the the link below.
  • Sign up in-person at the Baker Information Desk.

 

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

Read more
Categories: Garden Hike Outdoors Tours
Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights returns to the gardens November 19-January 1

Tickets are now sold PER VEHICLE, not per person.

We are thrilled to announce that the 2021 Winter Lights holiday event will welcome members and guests back into the gardens as it returns to the traditional outdoor walk-through open-air show format. The famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden will be back, outfitted with new designs in lights, while throughout the gardens, popular arrangements will mingle with ones never seen before.

You can find everything you need to know about Asheville’s Brightest Holiday Tradition at the tabs above, and be sure to secure your tickets now.

We hope you will join us this holiday season!

 

Winter Lights is the Arboretum’s largest annual fundraiser, and supports many parts of its mission driven programming.

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Garden Holiday Outdoors
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Gardening Video: Making and Using Compost at Home
Oct 6 all-day
online

Presenter: Phil Roudebush, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

Composting keeps kitchen and yard waste out of the landfill and scales easily for home application. This video covers the basics of composting including; different methods, benefits, and what not to compost. It also provides tips for improving your operation, several resources for more information, and troubleshooting tips.

Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Making and Using Compost at Home

Phil Roudebush, EMGV

Composting keeps kitchen and yard waste out of the landfill and scales easily for home application. This video covers the basics of composting including; different methods, benefits,and what not to compost. It also provides tips for improving your operation, several resources for more information, and troubleshooting tips.

Read more
Categories: Garden
Join a Greenworks Volunteer Task Force!
Oct 6 all-day
online

Join a Volunteer Task Force!

Our volunteer task forces work hard behind the scenes diving deep into issues affecting Asheville and Buncombe County. If you’re interested in becoming more involved by partnering up with other passionate community members, this is the place for you!

 

Plastics Reduction Task Force – Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm

Join the PRTF

Tree Protection Task Force – Meets on the last Monday of the month at noon. Contact [email protected] to be added to the email list.
Read more
Categories: Garden Volunteers
Nominate a Treasured Tree
Oct 6 all-day
online

Picture

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Read more
Categories: Community Garden
Sand Hill Community Garden Workdays
Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Buncombe County Sports Park

Volunteers at Sand Hill Community Garden

Looking to get involved, stay active, and meet some new friends? Sand Hill Community Garden workdays take place on Wednesdays (6-8 p.m.) and Saturdays (10 a.m.-noon) from Feb. 27-Oct. 30, 2021, at Buncombe County Sports Park. The garden is located on 16 Apac Dr. in West Asheville/Enka-Candler.

Join friends and neighbors as they come together on common ground to raise fresh, organic vegetables and fruits for the Enka community.

Expect to wear a mask and maintain social distance throughout. Tools and hand sanitizer are available, but any gloves, loppers, pruners, or gardening tools you can bring will decrease the amount of contact between volunteers. Please wear work clothes to get dirty and closed-toe shoes. Sunscreen, water, and a hat are also handy items to have on hand.

Sand Hill Community Garden has been growing fresh produce since 2011 and raised over 1,200 lbs. of organic produce last year.

NOTE: Community workdays are weather dependent. Please join the community garden email list (send your info to [email protected]) to stay up on workday tasks and other garden news.

To receive the I Heart Parks monthly newsletter, sign up online. Follow Buncombe County Recreation on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.

Read more
Categories: Community Garden Volunteers
Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum
Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights returns to the gardens November 19-January 1

Tickets are now sold PER VEHICLE, not per person.

We are thrilled to announce that the 2021 Winter Lights holiday event will welcome members and guests back into the gardens as it returns to the traditional outdoor walk-through open-air show format. The famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden will be back, outfitted with new designs in lights, while throughout the gardens, popular arrangements will mingle with ones never seen before.

You can find everything you need to know about Asheville’s Brightest Holiday Tradition at the tabs above, and be sure to secure your tickets now.

We hope you will join us this holiday season!

 

Winter Lights is the Arboretum’s largest annual fundraiser, and supports many parts of its mission driven programming.

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Garden Holiday Outdoors
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Gardening Video: Making and Using Compost at Home
Oct 7 all-day
online

Presenter: Phil Roudebush, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

Composting keeps kitchen and yard waste out of the landfill and scales easily for home application. This video covers the basics of composting including; different methods, benefits, and what not to compost. It also provides tips for improving your operation, several resources for more information, and troubleshooting tips.

Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Making and Using Compost at Home

Phil Roudebush, EMGV

Composting keeps kitchen and yard waste out of the landfill and scales easily for home application. This video covers the basics of composting including; different methods, benefits,and what not to compost. It also provides tips for improving your operation, several resources for more information, and troubleshooting tips.

Read more
Categories: Garden
Join a Greenworks Volunteer Task Force!
Oct 7 all-day
online

Join a Volunteer Task Force!

Our volunteer task forces work hard behind the scenes diving deep into issues affecting Asheville and Buncombe County. If you’re interested in becoming more involved by partnering up with other passionate community members, this is the place for you!

 

Plastics Reduction Task Force – Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm

Join the PRTF

Tree Protection Task Force – Meets on the last Monday of the month at noon. Contact [email protected] to be added to the email list.
Read more
Categories: Garden Volunteers
Nominate a Treasured Tree
Oct 7 all-day
online

Picture

Picture

 

 

Read more
Categories: Community Garden
Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum
Oct 7 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights returns to the gardens November 19-January 1

Tickets are now sold PER VEHICLE, not per person.

We are thrilled to announce that the 2021 Winter Lights holiday event will welcome members and guests back into the gardens as it returns to the traditional outdoor walk-through open-air show format. The famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden will be back, outfitted with new designs in lights, while throughout the gardens, popular arrangements will mingle with ones never seen before.

You can find everything you need to know about Asheville’s Brightest Holiday Tradition at the tabs above, and be sure to secure your tickets now.

We hope you will join us this holiday season!

 

Winter Lights is the Arboretum’s largest annual fundraiser, and supports many parts of its mission driven programming.

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Garden Holiday Outdoors
Friday, October 8, 2021
Gardening Video: Making and Using Compost at Home
Oct 8 all-day
online

Presenter: Phil Roudebush, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

Composting keeps kitchen and yard waste out of the landfill and scales easily for home application. This video covers the basics of composting including; different methods, benefits, and what not to compost. It also provides tips for improving your operation, several resources for more information, and troubleshooting tips.

Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Making and Using Compost at Home

Phil Roudebush, EMGV

Composting keeps kitchen and yard waste out of the landfill and scales easily for home application. This video covers the basics of composting including; different methods, benefits,and what not to compost. It also provides tips for improving your operation, several resources for more information, and troubleshooting tips.

Read more
Categories: Garden
Join a Greenworks Volunteer Task Force!
Oct 8 all-day
online

Join a Volunteer Task Force!

Our volunteer task forces work hard behind the scenes diving deep into issues affecting Asheville and Buncombe County. If you’re interested in becoming more involved by partnering up with other passionate community members, this is the place for you!

 

Plastics Reduction Task Force – Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm

Join the PRTF

Tree Protection Task Force – Meets on the last Monday of the month at noon. Contact [email protected] to be added to the email list.
Read more
Categories: Garden Volunteers
Nominate a Treasured Tree
Oct 8 all-day
online

Picture

Picture

 

 

Read more
Categories: Community Garden