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.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
Complete your 3.1 mile run/walk the weekend of October 23-25, 2020, to take in the colorful fall leaves wherever you are.
Registration is now open at unca.edu/Virtual5K and the $10 fee includes an exclusive Turning of the Maples 5K beanie hat, a Turning of the Maples 5K sticker, and a downloadable race bib to print off at home. Participants will also have an opportunity to win additional prizes as part of virtual teams. The team with the highest number of participants by Sunday, October 25 will receive a Turning of the Maples care package, which includes a maple leaf cookie cutter, a recipe for UNC Asheville famous maple cookies, and hot cider mix.
This year’s Turning of the Maples Virtual 5K is sponsored by the UNC Asheville Alumni Association, Campus Recreation, and Student Government Association. A portion of the $10 registration is a gift to the UNC Asheville fund, which supports students and programs across campus.
Join us for the 4th Annual Mental Wellness Walk.
The Mental Wellness Walk seeks to raise awareness of the importance of mental wellness and community resources that exist for people with mental health issues. All funds raised will support the work of All Souls Counseling Center and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Western Carolina.
To Register, click the “REGISTER” button above. Want to support a great cause but don’t want to walk? Click the “FUNDRAISE” button above to take you to our charity fundraising page and then click on the “DONATE” button.
All Souls Counseling Center is a nonprofit organization that provides quality mental health counseling to uninsured and underinsured residents of Western North Carolina. www.allsoulscounseling.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Western Carolina is an affiliate of NAMI, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. www.namiwnc.org
Follow us on Facebook and share your “Why I Walk” story and photos:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/240067087158303/
Complete your 3.1 mile run/walk the weekend of October 23-25, 2020, to take in the colorful fall leaves wherever you are.
Registration is now open at unca.edu/Virtual5K and the $10 fee includes an exclusive Turning of the Maples 5K beanie hat, a Turning of the Maples 5K sticker, and a downloadable race bib to print off at home. Participants will also have an opportunity to win additional prizes as part of virtual teams. The team with the highest number of participants by Sunday, October 25 will receive a Turning of the Maples care package, which includes a maple leaf cookie cutter, a recipe for UNC Asheville famous maple cookies, and hot cider mix.
This year’s Turning of the Maples Virtual 5K is sponsored by the UNC Asheville Alumni Association, Campus Recreation, and Student Government Association. A portion of the $10 registration is a gift to the UNC Asheville fund, which supports students and programs across campus.
Falconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’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. Don’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.
$125 per person plus taxFalconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’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. Don’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.
$125 per person plus taxFalconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’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. Don’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.
$125 per person plus tax
Complete your 3.1 mile run/walk the weekend of October 23-25, 2020, to take in the colorful fall leaves wherever you are.
Registration is now open at unca.edu/Virtual5K and the $10 fee includes an exclusive Turning of the Maples 5K beanie hat, a Turning of the Maples 5K sticker, and a downloadable race bib to print off at home. Participants will also have an opportunity to win additional prizes as part of virtual teams. The team with the highest number of participants by Sunday, October 25 will receive a Turning of the Maples care package, which includes a maple leaf cookie cutter, a recipe for UNC Asheville famous maple cookies, and hot cider mix.
This year’s Turning of the Maples Virtual 5K is sponsored by the UNC Asheville Alumni Association, Campus Recreation, and Student Government Association. A portion of the $10 registration is a gift to the UNC Asheville fund, which supports students and programs across campus.
Hendersonville Racquet Club is offering a five week series of classes for adult beginner pickleball players. Try Pickleball is an instruction program for beginners. The Monday night classes are 6-7 pm. The cost is $99 for the five weeks and includes five hours of instruction, a pickleball paddle and a pickleball.
“Pickleball is the latest racquet sport craze. It combines elements of several racquet sports including: tennis, ping pong and badminton. It intensifies hand coordination and increases volley abilities. ALL WHILE HAVING FUN!” stated Certified Pickleball Professional Cre Still.
All classes are taught by certified pickleball professionals and will be held on HRC’s indoor courts. Limited spots are available so early registration is encouraged. 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.
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 Jus’ Running shop at 6:30pm or you can meet us at the UNCA track at 7 p.m.
Falconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’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. Don’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.
$125 per person plus taxFalconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’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. Don’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.
$125 per person plus taxFalconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’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. Don’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.
$125 per person plus tax
Welcome to Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina’s first-ever 5 Factors (virtual) 5k! Because we cannot safely gather in-person this year, we are expanding our annual, one-day event to AN ENTIRE RACE WEEK (Oct. 24-31), packed with all the family-friendly activities we typically host on race day. That means you get to choose when and where you complete your 5k, AND you will have access to an entire week of fun, virtual activities designed for all ages!
When you register below, you will have access to our race week calendar of activities that will run October 24th through October 31st. We are so excited to feature mini events focused on mental and physical health, education, and family entertainment scheduled at different times throughout the week.
Your VIP Race Week includes:
- Access to more than 20 family-friendly virtual activities (live and pre-recorded) focused on exercise, entertainment, and education
- Pop-up drawings for free swag
- Discounts on featured merchandise
- Printable customized bib
- Printable customized certificate of completion – there is an option for you to submit your time!
VIP Race Week is jam-packed with family fun, all for the low price of $35. We may be physically distant, but we are TOGETHER in preventing child abuse and neglect.
Falconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’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. Don’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.
$125 per person plus taxwicked good time
Halloween day
October 31, 2020
Come out to Ride Kanuga this Halloween for a Wicked Good Time. There will be events all day for the entire family! The day will kick off with the 6 Hour Black Cat Relay and end with an adult after party at the Adventure Center. The park is still open to the public during the event, but must be mindful of the race in progress.
Schedule:
10am-4pm: 6 Hour Black Cat Relay // Registration and race information can be found here.
5pm: Race awards and costume contest
5pm: Kid’s Scavenger Hunt // Free to the public // Available to the first 50 kids // Pick up map at Adventure Center
6pm: Newground Halloween Hop Off // Bunny Hop Contest // At Adventure Center
7:30pm: Movie Showing: Hocus Pocus // Playing in the Adventure Center // Free to first 100 people
9pm-Midnight: A Wicked Good Time adult after party at the Adventure Center // BYOB
We are also collecting pet supplies for Pisgah Paws. Items can be dropped off at the Adventure Center from 10-6 Friday to Sunday.
Accommodations are available through the Kanuga Conference Center. Book a place for the Halloween festivities on their website.
Get those costumes ready: the 13th Annual Pumpkin Pedaller is coming October 31st, 2020
Asheville on Bikes presents our third Socially Distanced Scavenger Hunt Ride, The Pumpkin Pedaller (COVID-19 Edition) presented by New Belgium Brewing!
Pandemic got you down? Missing group rides? Want to win some bragging rights? We have a fix for all that! A Scavenger Hunt!
THE EVENT PACKET, MAPS, CHECKPOINTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY CLICKING HERE.
This page contains our event rules; pre-registration is required. This event is free!
We have refined our format and rules based on what we learned from The Fall Out & Summer Cycle. The course checkpoints and detailed ride instructions will be posted at 9 AM on Saturday, October 31, so that everyone has the same limited amount of time to get rolling!
Pre-Register, Then Join Us:
The Pumpkin Pedaller ‘20 (COVID 19 Edition) presented by New Belgium Brewing
11 am Start
The Rough and Rowdy, Covid Cruiser, and City Centric will all start at 11am
Saturday, October 31; 4 PM ride finish; 6 PM documentation deadline
Socially Distanced Scavenger Hunt Ride
Falconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’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. Don’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.
$125 per person plus tax
Registrations in now open for session 2 of our Fall Junior Tennis Group Lessons! Kids are put in groups based on age and ability with seven levels available. The session is six weeks long and is $79 for members or $99 for non-members for one class a week plus a play day at the end of the session. Two days a week (12 sessions) is $129/169.
Fall Session II runs October 31 through December 16 (no classes the week of Thanksgiving)
The format for this session is having classes once or twice for six weeks. Maximum six kids per class. Each level of class is offered during the weekday and again on Saturday afternoon. Then the session concludes with a fun “Play Day” where they can get match experience. All classes are taught by certified tennis professionals and will be held on HRC’s indoor courts.
Age 4-7 (RED) Beginners meet Mondays, Thursdays 5:15-6:00pm and/or Saturdays 12:15-1:00pm
Age 7-10 (ORANGE) Beginners meet Mon 6-7pm, Wed 5-6pm, and/or Sat 1-2pm
Age 9-15 (GREEN) Beginners meet Tuesdays 5-6pm, Thurs 6-7pm and/or Sat 2-3pm
Age 9-15 (YELLOW) Intermediates meet Tuesdays 6-7pm and/or Saturdays 2-3pm
· Classes for all ages and ability! Open to the public. Call for advanced and tournament/elite class session times. All classes taught by certified tennis professionals
· Six class (session) package – One day/week – $79 members/$99 for non-members.
· Two days/week $129 /$169. Drop-In (single) class – $15 for members, $20 for
non-members. Private lessons may be purchased separately.
Falconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’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. Don’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.
$125 per person plus tax
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This ride provides a welcoming environment for anyone who might be uncomfortable on intermediate or advanced rides. While we’ll use gravel roads to connect trails, our focus will be on learning to have fun and improve skills on singletrack.
Where we ride and what we do will be determined by who shows up and what we want to learn and explore. Questions from “How do I change a flat tire?” to “How do I ride over a log?” are encouraged and impromptu mini-clinics or sessioning (practicing) trail features might happen.
Details:
• A mountain bike is required – bikes with skinny tires are dangerous on trails.
• Helmets are required and biking gloves are recommended.
• Please bring your own water, snacks, and a spare inner tube.
• If bad weather is predicted we’ll post as early as possible.
• We’ll leave the lot at 5:00PM: it’d be best to be there by 4:45PM!
• We’ll try to time our rides to end just before it gets too dark to ride.
• Parking is limited. Arriving early and carpooling are recommended!
• Ride is entirely at your own risk. You assume all responsibility for your own well-being.
Directions:
From 191 Brevard Rd. turn on to Bent Creek Ranch Road, follow the sign to Lake Powhatan, and stay left onto Wesley Branch Road. You will pass by the service and member entrance to the NC Arboretum on your left. You will enter the Bent Creek Experimental Forest. The first road on your right is Rice Pinnacle. Turn there to park.
Falconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’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. Don’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.
$125 per person plus taxFalconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’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. Don’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.
$125 per person plus taxFalconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’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. Don’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.
$125 per person plus taxNow in its 41st year, this is a 17.8-mile trail race conducted over the historic Shut-In Ridge Trail that begins at Bent Creek near Asheville, NC and climbs over 5,000 feet along the ridgeline of the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Mt. Pisgah parking lot. The race is the first Saturday of November, and begins at the North Carolina Arboretum’s Visitor Education Center. Enter from Highway 191 at the entrance ramp for the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Falconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’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. Don’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.
$125 per person plus taxIs your child struggling to learn how to ride their bike? Through step by step, engaging activities we’ll help them with their cycling. Our kid-friendly instructors will provide a combination of personalized and group instruction to help overcome fears, teach important skills such as starting and stopping, and help them understand how to maneuver their bike around obstacles. This may be the only lesson they will need! Our fun, unique and proven instruction methods have helped hundreds of kids experience the joy of riding a bike. A properly fitted bike is essential for your child’s comfort and safety. Students should arrive with their own bike with the training wheels removed. They should be able to sit on the seat with their feet flat on the ground. This class is for children 5 – 11 years old. For directions and more information, please visit the “register here” link.* https://www.rei.com/events/21795/how-to-ride-a-bike-for-kids/279055
Safety updates in response to Covid-19: https://www.rei.com/events/resources/covid-19-classes-events
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Falconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’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. Don’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.
$125 per person plus tax