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.

Saturday, March 28, 2020
Hendersonville Racquet Club adult beginner tennis classes
Mar 28 @ 7:00 pm
Hendersonville Racquet Club

Hendersonville Racquet Club is offering a six week series of classes for adult beginner tennis players.  Try Tennis is a tennis instruction program for beginners.  The Wednesday night classes are 7 pm.  The cost is $40 for the six weeks and includes six hours of instruction, a tennis racquet and a Try Tennis t-shirt.  April 8-May 20.

“Try Tennis is a great program we do in partnership with the NC USTA.  Their help allows new players to get from couch to court in six weeks at half the price it would normally cost…plus they get a t-shirt and racquet! We will teach you the right way to play with certified tennis pros.  This is a great program to get into tennis for adults.” stated HRC Owner Chris Bull.

All classes are taught by certified tennis professionals and will be held on HRC’s outdoor or indoor courts.  To register or for more info go to www.hvillerc.com or contact 693-0040 or e-mail [email protected].

Hendersonville Racquet Club is a six acre complex that includes 7 outdoor tennis courts, 3 indoor tennis courts, four racquetball courts, three pickleball courts, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, group fitness room and outdoor leisure area by Shaw’s Creek and pond.

Sunday, March 29, 2020
NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Regional CANCELLED
Mar 29 @ 12:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The 2020 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship stops in South Carolina for the Greenville Regional at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena!

Click HERE for our standard arena policies and our most frequently asked questions. Ticket prices are always subject to change without notice. Additional fees apply.

  • Mar 27 , 2020 7:00 PM
  • Mar 29 , 2020 12:00 PM
The Merrell Adventure Dash CANCELLED
Mar 29 @ 4:00 pm
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Age: All Ages

The Merrell Adventure Dash is all about getting outside and challenging yourself to work hard for your good time. Suitable for families as well as adults, participants will negotiate a series of natural and man-made obstacles along the 5K course, including balance components, climbs and nets, a river-run, and raft crossing. This holiday weekend, enjoy a fun, family-friendly adventure run in the beautiful Nantahala Gorge. Merrell Adventure Dash participants can choose between the 5K dash or a 1K fun run. Kids aged 12 and under race free with a participating adult.

Registraion opens March 1, 2020. Check back for more details.
Onsite Registration is available from 1pm – 3:30pm day of. The race starts promptly at 4PM on 5/23/2020.

Remember to wear anything you don’t mind getting dirty!

Hendersonville Racquet Club adult beginner tennis classes
Mar 29 @ 7:00 pm
Hendersonville Racquet Club

Hendersonville Racquet Club is offering a six week series of classes for adult beginner tennis players.  Try Tennis is a tennis instruction program for beginners.  The Wednesday night classes are 7 pm.  The cost is $40 for the six weeks and includes six hours of instruction, a tennis racquet and a Try Tennis t-shirt.  April 8-May 20.

“Try Tennis is a great program we do in partnership with the NC USTA.  Their help allows new players to get from couch to court in six weeks at half the price it would normally cost…plus they get a t-shirt and racquet! We will teach you the right way to play with certified tennis pros.  This is a great program to get into tennis for adults.” stated HRC Owner Chris Bull.

All classes are taught by certified tennis professionals and will be held on HRC’s outdoor or indoor courts.  To register or for more info go to www.hvillerc.com or contact 693-0040 or e-mail [email protected].

Hendersonville Racquet Club is a six acre complex that includes 7 outdoor tennis courts, 3 indoor tennis courts, four racquetball courts, three pickleball courts, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, group fitness room and outdoor leisure area by Shaw’s Creek and pond.

Monday, March 30, 2020
Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat Basketball
Mar 30 @ 7:00 pm
Spectrum Center
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Early Bird tickets: 23rd annual French Broard River Festival
Mar 31 all-day
Hot Springs Campground & Spa

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Kick off spring in the mountains at the 23rd annual French Broad River Festival.  It’s part outdoor adventure, part music festival with whitewater rafting, biking, hiking, kid’s village, camping, great music, and much more.  Painter John, a popular FBRF musician, compares the atmosphere to “a big potluck at your best friend’s house”.  If you’ve been you know . . . what better way to enjoy spring in these mountains?

Weekend passes include camping

$120 online by 3/31/20
$125 online by 4/30/20
$140 at gate
$65 Saturday only
$45 whitewater rafting

Highlands Sports Car Autocross
Mar 31 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Upper grounds parking lot

2020 HSCC Night Series #1

Highlands Sports Car Club’s Night Series provides an opportunity for competitors to get a mid-week autox fix without taking up an entire day. All events are held on Tuesday evenings at the WNC Agricultural Center located across from Asheville Regional Airport. The same course will be used for all 7 events this season. You must compete in a minimum of 4 events to be eligible for a championship trophy, which will be decided based on points scored in your best 5 events.

The Night Series has been very popular in recent years with entries routinely approaching, and sometimes even breaking 100 drivers. Because of the large turnout combined with the compressed time schedule, we need everyone’s help to pull off a smooth event. That means arriving early enough to get your car registered & tech’ed within the allotted time, having your car ready in the grid before your Run Group starts, and showing up promptly for work assignments.

Event Schedule:

Registration / Check-In: 5:00 – 6:15 pm *

Tech Inspection: 5:00 – 6:15 pm **

Novice Walkthrough: 6:15 pm

Driver’s Meeting: 6:30 pm

First Vehicle Off: 6:45 pm

* Everyone must check-in at the entrance, even if you registered online.

** HSCC now offers an Annual Tech program for our members with at least 2 years of autocross experience. Please contact a club officer for more information. We also honor Annual Tech from surrounding SCCA Regions and other well established independent clubs.

(On-site registration costs an additional $10, regardless of member status. Avoid the fee by registering and paying online right now.)

Becoming a member of HSCC: Click here to join Highlands Sports Car Club online through Motorsport Reg. Once you’ve registered and paid for this Membership Event, please allow up to 24 hours for your membership to be validated. Once validated you will be able to register for our events at the discounted member price.

Additional info: If you have any additional questions about our club or our events, please visit our website. For anyone new to the sport of autocross, we ask that you take a good look at our Novice Guide. And finally, if you still have questions after viewing the above online documentation, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by using the Contact Registrar link on this site, or the contact form on our website.

2020 WNC AG Center Schedule/Nite Series except for July 4 which will be a Day Series

March 31

April 28
June 9
June 30
August 4
September 29
October 13

 

Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. South Carolina Stingrays CANCELLED
Apr 1 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Swamp Rabbits Hockey offers fantastic fun for the whole family! The Greenville Swamp Rabbits play in the South Division of the Eastern Conference of the ECHL, the premiere AA hockey league. The Swamp Rabbits play 36 home games (October-April) and offer endless entertainment opportunities! For more information on Swamp Rabbits hockey, visit swamprabbits.com. Proud affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes.

Thursday, April 2, 2020
Jus’ Running: Offering contact-less curbside pickup, free shipping, and local delivery
Apr 2 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
Friday, April 3, 2020
Jus’ Running: Offering contact-less curbside pickup, free shipping, and local delivery
Apr 3 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
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Cooper River Bridge Run
Apr 4 all-day
Cooper River Bridge Run

Jus’ Running: Offering contact-less curbside pickup, free shipping, and local delivery
Apr 4 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
Gateway to the Smokies Half Marathon
Apr 4 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Waynesville, North Carolina

Gateway To The Smokies Half Marathon

Welcome to the return of the Gateway to the Smokies Half Marathon in beautiful Waynesville, North Carolina.  We are excited to bring this race back with the original course and start/finish lines.  This race will be run in conjunction with the inaugural Mighty 4 Miler to Benefit the Riley Howell Foundation Fund.

Welcome to the return of the Gateway to the Smokies Half Marathon, Presented by The Swag, in beautiful Waynesville, North Carolina.  We are excited to bring this race back with the original course and start/finish lines.  This race will be run in conjunction with the inaugural Mighty 4 Miler to Benefit the Riley Howell Foundation Fund.

YWCA Free Community Family Swim CANCELLED
Apr 4 @ 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.
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Jus’ Running: Offering contact-less curbside pickup, free shipping, and local delivery
Apr 5 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
Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks Basketball SEASON CANCELLED
Apr 5 @ 1:00 pm
Spectrum Center
Monday, April 6, 2020
Jus’ Running: Offering contact-less curbside pickup, free shipping, and local delivery
Apr 6 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
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Basketball: Prowl and Growl CANCELLED
Apr 7 @ 5:00 pm
Fluor Field

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Charlotte Hornets vs. Toronto Raptors Basketball SEASON CANCELLED
Apr 8 @ 7:00 pm
Spectrum Center
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.