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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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Jus’ Running: Offering contact-less curbside pickup, free shipping, and local delivery
Apr 9 all-day
Jus' Running

  • Are we still open? Yes! We are offering contactless curbside pickup, free shipping, and local delivery from 12:00-2:00pm Monday-Friday. Order via phone (828-252-7867) or email ([email protected]). Can’t reach us? Leave a voicemail and we will return your call asap.
  • See our inventory online. Shop out our current inventory. This is a work in progress and some brands are not listed, so please be sure to call us if you do not find what you are looking for. We are happy to order it for you!
Thank you for your continued support through these difficult times. We are grateful for the incredible customers that have loyally supported us for over 22 years. We send our sincerest wishes to you all during this time and look forward to seeing everyone when the time is right!
Happy Running – Keep Your Distance – Shop Local
Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 9 @ 3:00 pm
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!

Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!

Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.

Friday, April 10, 2020
Jus’ Running: Offering contact-less curbside pickup, free shipping, and local delivery
Apr 10 all-day
Jus' Running

  • Are we still open? Yes! We are offering contactless curbside pickup, free shipping, and local delivery from 12:00-2:00pm Monday-Friday. Order via phone (828-252-7867) or email ([email protected]). Can’t reach us? Leave a voicemail and we will return your call asap.
  • See our inventory online. Shop out our current inventory. This is a work in progress and some brands are not listed, so please be sure to call us if you do not find what you are looking for. We are happy to order it for you!
Thank you for your continued support through these difficult times. We are grateful for the incredible customers that have loyally supported us for over 22 years. We send our sincerest wishes to you all during this time and look forward to seeing everyone when the time is right!
Happy Running – Keep Your Distance – Shop Local
Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 10 @ 3:00 pm
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!

Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!

Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.

Saturday, April 11, 2020
Coastal Cyclists Spring Century
Apr 11 all-day
Sewee Outpost

Join us for the Coastal Cyclists Spring Century! This classic, annual, Lowcountry bicycle ride, formerly known as “The After the Bridge Run Ride”, winds through beautiful Francis Marion National Forest. The event raises money for the support of bicycle advocacy in the Lowcountry and around the state! The ride features beautiful scenery, quiet backcountry roads, multiple well stocked rest stops, post ride meal and entertainment.

Jus’ Running: Offering contact-less curbside pickup, free shipping, and local delivery
Apr 11 all-day
Jus' Running

  • Are we still open? Yes! We are offering contactless curbside pickup, free shipping, and local delivery from 12:00-2:00pm Monday-Friday. Order via phone (828-252-7867) or email ([email protected]). Can’t reach us? Leave a voicemail and we will return your call asap.
  • See our inventory online. Shop out our current inventory. This is a work in progress and some brands are not listed, so please be sure to call us if you do not find what you are looking for. We are happy to order it for you!
Thank you for your continued support through these difficult times. We are grateful for the incredible customers that have loyally supported us for over 22 years. We send our sincerest wishes to you all during this time and look forward to seeing everyone when the time is right!
Happy Running – Keep Your Distance – Shop Local
Carl Sandburg Home Free Tour Days CANCELLED
Apr 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Carl Sandburg Home
  • Sandburg Home Free Tour Days and National Park Fee Free Days (when noted)
    Visitors can enjoy free tours of the Sandburg Home on 10 days in 2020. Five days are also fee free days at all national parks.
  • April 11, 2020 (first Saturday of local school spring break)
  • April 18, 2020 – First Day of National Park Week (national fee free day)
  • June 13, 2020 (Sandburgs’ wedding anniversary)
  • August 25, 2020 – National Park Service Birthday (national fee free day)
  • September 26, 2020 – National Public Lands Day (national fee free day)
  • October 17, 2020 (Park Anniversary)
  • November 11, 2020 – Veterans Day
  • December 26, 2020 (Saturday after Christmas)
YWCA Free Community Family Swim CANCELLED
Apr 11 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
YWCA
Community Family Swim
Every Saturday, YWCA of Asheville, in partnership with City of Asheville Parks and Recreation, is offering free Community Open Swim to the public. Winter/Spring 2020 hours are: Saturdays 1:30-3:30 pm through May 16th, 2020. Join us in our solar-heated, indoor pool and bring a friend! You do not need to RSVP or be a member of the YWCA to enjoy community open swim.
Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 11 @ 3:30 pm
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!

Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!

Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards Basketball SEASON CANCELLED
Apr 11 @ 7:00 pm
Spectrum Center
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Jus’ Running: Offering contact-less curbside pickup, free shipping, and local delivery
Apr 12 all-day
Jus' Running

  • Are we still open? Yes! We are offering contactless curbside pickup, free shipping, and local delivery from 12:00-2:00pm Monday-Friday. Order via phone (828-252-7867) or email ([email protected]). Can’t reach us? Leave a voicemail and we will return your call asap.
  • See our inventory online. Shop out our current inventory. This is a work in progress and some brands are not listed, so please be sure to call us if you do not find what you are looking for. We are happy to order it for you!
Thank you for your continued support through these difficult times. We are grateful for the incredible customers that have loyally supported us for over 22 years. We send our sincerest wishes to you all during this time and look forward to seeing everyone when the time is right!
Happy Running – Keep Your Distance – Shop Local
Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 12 @ 11:00 am
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!

Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!

Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.

Monday, April 13, 2020
Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat Basketball SEASON CANCELLED
Apr 13 @ 7:00 pm
Spectrum Center
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Baseball: Clemson vs Furman CANCELLED
Apr 14 @ 6:00 pm
Fluor Field

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K
Apr 15 all-day
The JCC Virtual

The JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K is two weeks away on Sunday, April 26! Register now to make sure you receive your “Virtual Falafel 5K” t-shirt. 
The JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K allows you to choose your own 5K course and start time on race day, and still participate in a competitive race complete with prizes for winners!
Details: Participants in the Asheville JCC’s Virtual 5K will run a 5-K course of their choosing on Sunday, April 26. They will log their time via a log button on the JCC website (button will be emailed to participants), and submit photographic proof of running. Winners will be announced on April 27, when all times have been received. Prizes will be mailed to winners following the race. Proceeds from the Asheville JCC Virtual Falafel 5K support Shalom Children’s Center’s tuition scholarship  fund.
Here are two video tutorials to help make participation in the JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K a breeze:
How to upload verified results using the Runkeeper app:
How to manually upload results with photo proof:
Please email [email protected] with questions! We look forward to virtually running with you on April 26!
All runners will receive this year’s special shirt:

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 16 @ 3:00 pm
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!

Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!

Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.

Paddle Camping on the French Broad Paddle Trail
Apr 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Wedge at Foundation

Have you ever wanted to do a paddle overnighter? Do you want to get a taste of a river expedition? Learn the secrets behind using the FB Paddle Trail.

Here’s a sneak peak:
Secret #1: Your canoe or kayak is doing most of the heavy lifting. So, bring whatever you want! You’re not backpacking, so if you want your dog to have a costume box and it fits in your boat, bring it.

Secret #2: You can eat SOOOO well when you paddle camp. Bring your camp stove or a dutch oven to create your favorite meal with a sweet view.

Headwaters Outfitters, the French Broad Riverkeeper, and MountainTrue are hosting another session on how to use the FB Paddle Trail. Whether you’re looking to do one night or 14, we’ll tell you how. Get all your questions answered – from what gear to bring, to how to reserve campsites, and where to stock up on beer. There will even be a raffle to win a free camping weekend.

Friday, April 17, 2020
The JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K
Apr 17 all-day
The JCC Virtual

The JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K is two weeks away on Sunday, April 26! Register now to make sure you receive your “Virtual Falafel 5K” t-shirt. 
The JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K allows you to choose your own 5K course and start time on race day, and still participate in a competitive race complete with prizes for winners!
Details: Participants in the Asheville JCC’s Virtual 5K will run a 5-K course of their choosing on Sunday, April 26. They will log their time via a log button on the JCC website (button will be emailed to participants), and submit photographic proof of running. Winners will be announced on April 27, when all times have been received. Prizes will be mailed to winners following the race. Proceeds from the Asheville JCC Virtual Falafel 5K support Shalom Children’s Center’s tuition scholarship  fund.
Here are two video tutorials to help make participation in the JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K a breeze:
How to upload verified results using the Runkeeper app:
How to manually upload results with photo proof:
Please email [email protected] with questions! We look forward to virtually running with you on April 26!
All runners will receive this year’s special shirt:

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Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 17 @ 3:00 pm
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!

Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!

Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.

Saturday, April 18, 2020
Nantahala Outdoor Center Spring Fling
Apr 18 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Date: April 18- 19, 2020

Time: All day

Price: Free

Age: All Ages

Celebrate spring in the Smoky Mountains with a free, family-friendly event in the Nantahala Gorge! Enjoy a release of the Cascades and Upper Nantahala, live music, delicious food and the 3rd Annual Live Like Maria Freestyle Classic on this weekend of celebration.

 

The JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K
Apr 18 all-day
The JCC Virtual

The JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K is two weeks away on Sunday, April 26! Register now to make sure you receive your “Virtual Falafel 5K” t-shirt. 
The JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K allows you to choose your own 5K course and start time on race day, and still participate in a competitive race complete with prizes for winners!
Details: Participants in the Asheville JCC’s Virtual 5K will run a 5-K course of their choosing on Sunday, April 26. They will log their time via a log button on the JCC website (button will be emailed to participants), and submit photographic proof of running. Winners will be announced on April 27, when all times have been received. Prizes will be mailed to winners following the race. Proceeds from the Asheville JCC Virtual Falafel 5K support Shalom Children’s Center’s tuition scholarship  fund.
Here are two video tutorials to help make participation in the JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K a breeze:
How to upload verified results using the Runkeeper app:
How to manually upload results with photo proof:
Please email [email protected] with questions! We look forward to virtually running with you on April 26!
All runners will receive this year’s special shirt:

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Asheville Jewish Community Center, 236 Charlotte St., Asheville, NC 28801
Carl Sandburg Home Free Tour Days CANCELLED
Apr 18 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Carl Sandburg Home
  • Sandburg Home Free Tour Days and National Park Fee Free Days (when noted)
    Visitors can enjoy free tours of the Sandburg Home on 10 days in 2020. Five days are also fee free days at all national parks.
  • April 11, 2020 (first Saturday of local school spring break)
  • April 18, 2020 – First Day of National Park Week (national fee free day)
  • June 13, 2020 (Sandburgs’ wedding anniversary)
  • August 25, 2020 – National Park Service Birthday (national fee free day)
  • September 26, 2020 – National Public Lands Day (national fee free day)
  • October 17, 2020 (Park Anniversary)
  • November 11, 2020 – Veterans Day
  • December 26, 2020 (Saturday after Christmas)
Cascades and Upper Nantahala Recreational River Release
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Upper Cascades release 4/18

The release for this section should be 250cfs from 10am-4pm.

 

This is part of the 2020 Cascades & Upper Nantahala Recreational River Release Schedule. For additional days and flow rates that are currently planned, please visit our full schedule here.

YWCA Free Community Family Swim CANCELLED
Apr 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
YWCA
Community Family Swim
Every Saturday, YWCA of Asheville, in partnership with City of Asheville Parks and Recreation, is offering free Community Open Swim to the public. Winter/Spring 2020 hours are: Saturdays 1:30-3:30 pm through May 16th, 2020. Join us in our solar-heated, indoor pool and bring a friend! You do not need to RSVP or be a member of the YWCA to enjoy community open swim.
Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 18 @ 3:30 pm
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!

Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!

Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.

Sunday, April 19, 2020
Nantahala Outdoor Center Spring Fling
Apr 19 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Date: April 18- 19, 2020

Time: All day

Price: Free

Age: All Ages

Celebrate spring in the Smoky Mountains with a free, family-friendly event in the Nantahala Gorge! Enjoy a release of the Cascades and Upper Nantahala, live music, delicious food and the 3rd Annual Live Like Maria Freestyle Classic on this weekend of celebration.

 

The JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K
Apr 19 all-day
The JCC Virtual

The JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K is two weeks away on Sunday, April 26! Register now to make sure you receive your “Virtual Falafel 5K” t-shirt. 
The JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K allows you to choose your own 5K course and start time on race day, and still participate in a competitive race complete with prizes for winners!
Details: Participants in the Asheville JCC’s Virtual 5K will run a 5-K course of their choosing on Sunday, April 26. They will log their time via a log button on the JCC website (button will be emailed to participants), and submit photographic proof of running. Winners will be announced on April 27, when all times have been received. Prizes will be mailed to winners following the race. Proceeds from the Asheville JCC Virtual Falafel 5K support Shalom Children’s Center’s tuition scholarship  fund.
Here are two video tutorials to help make participation in the JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K a breeze:
How to upload verified results using the Runkeeper app:
How to manually upload results with photo proof:
Please email [email protected] with questions! We look forward to virtually running with you on April 26!
All runners will receive this year’s special shirt:

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Asheville Jewish Community Center, 236 Charlotte St., Asheville, NC 28801
Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 19 @ 11:00 am
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!

Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!

Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.

Wednesday, April 22, 2020
The JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K
Apr 22 all-day
The JCC Virtual

The JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K is two weeks away on Sunday, April 26! Register now to make sure you receive your “Virtual Falafel 5K” t-shirt. 
The JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K allows you to choose your own 5K course and start time on race day, and still participate in a competitive race complete with prizes for winners!
Details: Participants in the Asheville JCC’s Virtual 5K will run a 5-K course of their choosing on Sunday, April 26. They will log their time via a log button on the JCC website (button will be emailed to participants), and submit photographic proof of running. Winners will be announced on April 27, when all times have been received. Prizes will be mailed to winners following the race. Proceeds from the Asheville JCC Virtual Falafel 5K support Shalom Children’s Center’s tuition scholarship  fund.
Here are two video tutorials to help make participation in the JCC’s Virtual Falafel 5K a breeze:
How to upload verified results using the Runkeeper app:
How to manually upload results with photo proof:
Please email [email protected] with questions! We look forward to virtually running with you on April 26!
All runners will receive this year’s special shirt:

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Asheville Jewish Community Center, 236 Charlotte St., Asheville, NC 28801
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 23 @ 3:00 pm
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!

Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!

Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.