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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Friday, September 11, 2020
Cades Cove Loop Lope
Sep 11 all-day
Cades Cove Loop Lope
Carpooling is essential to maximizing participation in this race. Only 100 vehicle passes will be available for purchase for an additional fee when registration opens. Registrants who do not purchase a vehicle pass must either carpool with a passholder they know or utilize the group transportation option which will be provided by Friends of the Smokies.
Event Date:ย Sunday November 8, 2020
EVENT:ย VIRTUAL 5K – 10/25/20-11/8/20
Can’t join us in person? Participate virtually! A virtual race can be run (or walked!) anywhere, even indoors on a treadmill, and anytime. This is a great way to support Great Smoky Mountains National Park on a day, time, and place that works for your schedule. All virtual runners will receive a race t-shirt and undated finisher’s medallion via mail.
Price:ย $75.00 Race Fee + $4.50 SignUp Fee
Sky Lanesย now Open
Sep 11 @ 2:00 pm โ€“ 9:00 pm
Sky Lanesย 
๐‘พ๐‘ฌ ๐‘จ๐‘น๐‘ฌ ๐‘ถ๐‘ท๐‘ฌ๐‘ต๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ!!!
๐šƒ๐š‘๐šŽ๐š— ๐™ด๐š…๐™ด๐š๐šˆ๐™ณ๐™ฐ๐šˆ ๐š๐š›๐š˜๐š– ๐Ÿธ๐š™-๐Ÿฟ๐š™!

We are practicing CDC suggested guidelines therefore masks are required. We will have every other lane open with 6 people limit to each lane. We will also be operating at 30% per state guidelines. Doing what we can to keep us all safe and having fun!

Saturday, September 12, 2020
Cades Cove Loop Lope
Sep 12 all-day
Cades Cove Loop Lope
Carpooling is essential to maximizing participation in this race. Only 100 vehicle passes will be available for purchase for an additional fee when registration opens. Registrants who do not purchase a vehicle pass must either carpool with a passholder they know or utilize the group transportation option which will be provided by Friends of the Smokies.
Event Date:ย Sunday November 8, 2020
EVENT:ย VIRTUAL 5K – 10/25/20-11/8/20
Can’t join us in person? Participate virtually! A virtual race can be run (or walked!) anywhere, even indoors on a treadmill, and anytime. This is a great way to support Great Smoky Mountains National Park on a day, time, and place that works for your schedule. All virtual runners will receive a race t-shirt and undated finisher’s medallion via mail.
Price:ย $75.00 Race Fee + $4.50 SignUp Fee
Cradle to Grave Race
Sep 12 @ 8:00 am โ€“ 4:00 pm
Cradle of Forest

The Cradle to Grave Race offers a 10k and 30k race option, both of which start and end at the Cradle of Forestryโ€™s Forest Discovery Center in Pisgah National Forest. Both length options offer a difficult race with lots of elevation changes. The 10k takes you through the Pink Beds Trail and back to the Cradle of Forestry, while the 30k takes you through the Pink Beds Trail, up to the scenic views of the Pilot Cove Slate Rock trail and back. Event has been rescheduled from May 9th to September 12th.

Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
Sep 12 @ 9:00 am
Biltmore Estate

Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmoreโ€™s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Donโ€™t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.

Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum

*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.

Cost$125 per person plus tax
Walk, Run or Roll
Sep 12 @ 9:00 am
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

A fun individual, family or team event to benefit Buncombe county students and their families. Your support of this event will enable Eblen Charities to continue to assist more than 125,000 families annually through medical care & supplies, prescription assistance, travel assistance, dental & physician care, and funding assistance for food, rent, heat, & other emergency aid.

Participants on bikes, strollers and skates are all welcome to participate in this easy walk through the main campus of AB Tech.

100% of the proceeds from Eblen’s 5K/10K Walk, Run, Roll go directly to help local families.

T-shirt pick up will be held at the Eblen Charities office, 50 Westgate Parkway, Asheville NC 28806 on Thursday, October 10th 12-5pm and Friday, October 11th 12-6pm.

Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
Sep 12 @ 12:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmoreโ€™s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Donโ€™t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.

Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum

*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.

Cost$125 per person plus tax
Sky Lanesย now Open
Sep 12 @ 2:00 pm โ€“ 9:00 pm
Sky Lanesย 
๐‘พ๐‘ฌ ๐‘จ๐‘น๐‘ฌ ๐‘ถ๐‘ท๐‘ฌ๐‘ต๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ!!!
๐šƒ๐š‘๐šŽ๐š— ๐™ด๐š…๐™ด๐š๐šˆ๐™ณ๐™ฐ๐šˆ ๐š๐š›๐š˜๐š– ๐Ÿธ๐š™-๐Ÿฟ๐š™!

We are practicing CDC suggested guidelines therefore masks are required. We will have every other lane open with 6 people limit to each lane. We will also be operating at 30% per state guidelines. Doing what we can to keep us all safe and having fun!

Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
Sep 12 @ 2:30 pm
Biltmore Estate

Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmoreโ€™s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Donโ€™t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.

Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum

*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.

Cost$125 per person plus tax
Sunday, September 13, 2020
Cades Cove Loop Lope
Sep 13 all-day
Cades Cove Loop Lope
Carpooling is essential to maximizing participation in this race. Only 100 vehicle passes will be available for purchase for an additional fee when registration opens. Registrants who do not purchase a vehicle pass must either carpool with a passholder they know or utilize the group transportation option which will be provided by Friends of the Smokies.
Event Date:ย Sunday November 8, 2020
EVENT:ย VIRTUAL 5K – 10/25/20-11/8/20
Can’t join us in person? Participate virtually! A virtual race can be run (or walked!) anywhere, even indoors on a treadmill, and anytime. This is a great way to support Great Smoky Mountains National Park on a day, time, and place that works for your schedule. All virtual runners will receive a race t-shirt and undated finisher’s medallion via mail.
Price:ย $75.00 Race Fee + $4.50 SignUp Fee
Sky Lanesย now Open
Sep 13 @ 2:00 pm โ€“ 9:00 pm
Sky Lanesย 
๐‘พ๐‘ฌ ๐‘จ๐‘น๐‘ฌ ๐‘ถ๐‘ท๐‘ฌ๐‘ต๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ!!!
๐šƒ๐š‘๐šŽ๐š— ๐™ด๐š…๐™ด๐š๐šˆ๐™ณ๐™ฐ๐šˆ ๐š๐š›๐š˜๐š– ๐Ÿธ๐š™-๐Ÿฟ๐š™!

We are practicing CDC suggested guidelines therefore masks are required. We will have every other lane open with 6 people limit to each lane. We will also be operating at 30% per state guidelines. Doing what we can to keep us all safe and having fun!

Monday, September 14, 2020
Sky Lanesย now Open
Sep 14 @ 2:00 pm โ€“ 9:00 pm
Sky Lanesย 
๐‘พ๐‘ฌ ๐‘จ๐‘น๐‘ฌ ๐‘ถ๐‘ท๐‘ฌ๐‘ต๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ!!!
๐šƒ๐š‘๐šŽ๐š— ๐™ด๐š…๐™ด๐š๐šˆ๐™ณ๐™ฐ๐šˆ ๐š๐š›๐š˜๐š– ๐Ÿธ๐š™-๐Ÿฟ๐š™!

We are practicing CDC suggested guidelines therefore masks are required. We will have every other lane open with 6 people limit to each lane. We will also be operating at 30% per state guidelines. Doing what we can to keep us all safe and having fun!

Adult Beginner Tennis Classes
Sep 14 @ 6:00 pm โ€“ 7:00 pm
Hendersonville Racquet Club

Hendersonville Racquet Club is offering a six week series of classes for adult beginner tennis players.ย  Try Tennis is a tennis instruction program for beginners.ย  The Monday night classes are 6 pm.ย  The cost is $40 for the six weeks and includes six hours of instruction, a tennis racquet and a Try Tennis t-shirt.

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

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 Shawโ€™s Creek and pond.

Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Sky Lanesย now Open
Sep 15 @ 2:00 pm โ€“ 9:00 pm
Sky Lanesย 
๐‘พ๐‘ฌ ๐‘จ๐‘น๐‘ฌ ๐‘ถ๐‘ท๐‘ฌ๐‘ต๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ!!!
๐šƒ๐š‘๐šŽ๐š— ๐™ด๐š…๐™ด๐š๐šˆ๐™ณ๐™ฐ๐šˆ ๐š๐š›๐š˜๐š– ๐Ÿธ๐š™-๐Ÿฟ๐š™!

We are practicing CDC suggested guidelines therefore masks are required. We will have every other lane open with 6 people limit to each lane. We will also be operating at 30% per state guidelines. Doing what we can to keep us all safe and having fun!

Maggot Track Workout with Jus’ Running
Sep 15 @ 6:30 pm โ€“ 8:30 pm
Jus' Running

Our Maggot workouts take place every Tuesday evening and will make you a stronger and better runner. Challenge yourself. All levels welcome. Meet at the Jusโ€™ Running shop at 6:30pm or you can meet us at the UNCA track at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Sky Lanesย now Open
Sep 16 @ 2:00 pm โ€“ 9:00 pm
Sky Lanesย 
๐‘พ๐‘ฌ ๐‘จ๐‘น๐‘ฌ ๐‘ถ๐‘ท๐‘ฌ๐‘ต๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ!!!
๐šƒ๐š‘๐šŽ๐š— ๐™ด๐š…๐™ด๐š๐šˆ๐™ณ๐™ฐ๐šˆ ๐š๐š›๐š˜๐š– ๐Ÿธ๐š™-๐Ÿฟ๐š™!

We are practicing CDC suggested guidelines therefore masks are required. We will have every other lane open with 6 people limit to each lane. We will also be operating at 30% per state guidelines. Doing what we can to keep us all safe and having fun!

Pub Run with Jus’ Running
Sep 16 @ 6:00 pm โ€“ 6:30 pm
Archetype Brewing

Join us atย Archetype Brewingย in West Ashevilleย every Wednesday as we kick-off the Jusโ€™ Running Pub Run for 2020!

GUIDELINES:ย Due to Covid, we have enacted new Pub Run guidelines and will be practicing proper social distancing.
**Rolling Start: Participants will begin their run anytime between 6:00pm and 6:30pm which is meant to disperse runners.**
**Participants must have masks โ€œon-handโ€ at all times. Masks must be worn when at the brewery (unless at your table). Masks are not required to be worn when actually running, but you must have one in your possession โ€œready to deployโ€ if necessary.**

Where:ย Archetype Brewing West atย 265 Haywood Rd

When:ย Every Wednesday, rolling start from 6pm-6:30pm

What: A casual 4-mile or 2.5-mile jog through West Asheville. Route is similar to last yearโ€™s with minor modifications.

All paces are welcome! Please emailย [email protected]ย for more information or visit ourย Pub Run Facebookย page.

Thursday, September 17, 2020
Cades Cove Loop Lope
Sep 17 all-day
Cades Cove Loop Lope
Carpooling is essential to maximizing participation in this race. Only 100 vehicle passes will be available for purchase for an additional fee when registration opens. Registrants who do not purchase a vehicle pass must either carpool with a passholder they know or utilize the group transportation option which will be provided by Friends of the Smokies.
Event Date:ย Sunday November 8, 2020
EVENT:ย VIRTUAL 5K – 10/25/20-11/8/20
Can’t join us in person? Participate virtually! A virtual race can be run (or walked!) anywhere, even indoors on a treadmill, and anytime. This is a great way to support Great Smoky Mountains National Park on a day, time, and place that works for your schedule. All virtual runners will receive a race t-shirt and undated finisher’s medallion via mail.
Price:ย $75.00 Race Fee + $4.50 SignUp Fee
Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
Sep 17 @ 9:00 am
Biltmore Estate

Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmoreโ€™s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Donโ€™t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.

Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum

*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.

Cost$125 per person plus tax
Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
Sep 17 @ 12:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmoreโ€™s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Donโ€™t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.

Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum

*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.

Cost$125 per person plus tax
Sky Lanesย now Open
Sep 17 @ 2:00 pm โ€“ 9:00 pm
Sky Lanesย 
๐‘พ๐‘ฌ ๐‘จ๐‘น๐‘ฌ ๐‘ถ๐‘ท๐‘ฌ๐‘ต๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ!!!
๐šƒ๐š‘๐šŽ๐š— ๐™ด๐š…๐™ด๐š๐šˆ๐™ณ๐™ฐ๐šˆ ๐š๐š›๐š˜๐š– ๐Ÿธ๐š™-๐Ÿฟ๐š™!

We are practicing CDC suggested guidelines therefore masks are required. We will have every other lane open with 6 people limit to each lane. We will also be operating at 30% per state guidelines. Doing what we can to keep us all safe and having fun!

Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
Sep 17 @ 2:30 pm
Biltmore Estate

Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmoreโ€™s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Donโ€™t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.

Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum

*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.

Cost$125 per person plus tax
Friday, September 18, 2020
Cades Cove Loop Lope
Sep 18 all-day
Cades Cove Loop Lope
Carpooling is essential to maximizing participation in this race. Only 100 vehicle passes will be available for purchase for an additional fee when registration opens. Registrants who do not purchase a vehicle pass must either carpool with a passholder they know or utilize the group transportation option which will be provided by Friends of the Smokies.
Event Date:ย Sunday November 8, 2020
EVENT:ย VIRTUAL 5K – 10/25/20-11/8/20
Can’t join us in person? Participate virtually! A virtual race can be run (or walked!) anywhere, even indoors on a treadmill, and anytime. This is a great way to support Great Smoky Mountains National Park on a day, time, and place that works for your schedule. All virtual runners will receive a race t-shirt and undated finisher’s medallion via mail.
Price:ย $75.00 Race Fee + $4.50 SignUp Fee
Sky Lanesย now Open
Sep 18 @ 2:00 pm โ€“ 9:00 pm
Sky Lanesย 
๐‘พ๐‘ฌ ๐‘จ๐‘น๐‘ฌ ๐‘ถ๐‘ท๐‘ฌ๐‘ต๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ!!!
๐šƒ๐š‘๐šŽ๐š— ๐™ด๐š…๐™ด๐š๐šˆ๐™ณ๐™ฐ๐šˆ ๐š๐š›๐š˜๐š– ๐Ÿธ๐š™-๐Ÿฟ๐š™!

We are practicing CDC suggested guidelines therefore masks are required. We will have every other lane open with 6 people limit to each lane. We will also be operating at 30% per state guidelines. Doing what we can to keep us all safe and having fun!

Saturday, September 19, 2020
Cades Cove Loop Lope
Sep 19 all-day
Cades Cove Loop Lope
Carpooling is essential to maximizing participation in this race. Only 100 vehicle passes will be available for purchase for an additional fee when registration opens. Registrants who do not purchase a vehicle pass must either carpool with a passholder they know or utilize the group transportation option which will be provided by Friends of the Smokies.
Event Date:ย Sunday November 8, 2020
EVENT:ย VIRTUAL 5K – 10/25/20-11/8/20
Can’t join us in person? Participate virtually! A virtual race can be run (or walked!) anywhere, even indoors on a treadmill, and anytime. This is a great way to support Great Smoky Mountains National Park on a day, time, and place that works for your schedule. All virtual runners will receive a race t-shirt and undated finisher’s medallion via mail.
Price:ย $75.00 Race Fee + $4.50 SignUp Fee
Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
Sep 19 @ 9:00 am
Biltmore Estate

Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmoreโ€™s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Donโ€™t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.

Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum

*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.

Cost$125 per person plus tax
Rigs and Coffee
Sep 19 @ 9:00 am โ€“ 11:00 am
Mills River Brewing Co.

We were thrilled to have Mills River Brewing Co as our home base for Rigs & Coffee in Asheville, North Carolina.
Rigs & Coffee is a reoccurring “Meetup” every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am – 11am. It’s open to ALL Rigs! ALL makes, ALL models, ALL styles.
Just good people, hanging out with good company, enjoying a good conversation. Share ideas, experiences and show off your Rig! Maybe you might learn something new too. Who knows!

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Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
Sep 19 @ 12:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmoreโ€™s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Donโ€™t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.

Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum

*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.

Cost$125 per person plus tax
Sky Lanesย now Open
Sep 19 @ 2:00 pm โ€“ 9:00 pm
Sky Lanesย 
๐‘พ๐‘ฌ ๐‘จ๐‘น๐‘ฌ ๐‘ถ๐‘ท๐‘ฌ๐‘ต๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ!!!
๐šƒ๐š‘๐šŽ๐š— ๐™ด๐š…๐™ด๐š๐šˆ๐™ณ๐™ฐ๐šˆ ๐š๐š›๐š˜๐š– ๐Ÿธ๐š™-๐Ÿฟ๐š™!

We are practicing CDC suggested guidelines therefore masks are required. We will have every other lane open with 6 people limit to each lane. We will also be operating at 30% per state guidelines. Doing what we can to keep us all safe and having fun!

Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
Sep 19 @ 2:30 pm
Biltmore Estate

Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmoreโ€™s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Donโ€™t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.

Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum

*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.

Cost$125 per person plus tax