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.
Asheville Running Experience’s Super Hero 5K/Super Villain 10K, Sept. 21
Be a Super Hero and volunteer at the four aid stations along both courses of the Super Hero 5K/Super Villain 10K on Saturday, September 21st from 8:30 a.m through 10:30 a.m. In return..
Asheville Running Experience is making a donation to the Asheville Museum of Science (if the minimum number of volunteers is exceeded). If you’re 21 or older, join the after party at the Salvage Station and get one free beer ticket at Salvage Station after you’ve completed your volunteer shift. To sign up for a shift, please fill out this Google Form and contact AMOS Volunteer/Board Member Bryant Korzeniewski at Bryant.Korzeniewski@gmail.
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YMI Cultural Center’s Goombay Festival, Sept 20 – Sept. 22
Drum Roll Please! Volunteers are needed for the 39th Annual Goombay Festival September 20th-22nd at Pack Square Park in Downtown Asheville. The YMI Cultural Center’s mission is to help promote intercultural ism and the preservation of cultural identity. For more information and to volunteer please contact Dewana Little
at dlittle@ymiculturalcenter.
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Asheville Urban Odyssey, Sept. 22
his urban scavenger hunt will take teams of four around the downtown area via a series of clues to sixteen different locations where they will be required to complete a task before receiving their next clue. Two volunteers will staff each secret location, checking teams in and out, throughout the day. Contact [email protected] directly if you are interested in assisting with this event or sign up by CLICKING HERE.
8 volunteers from a local nonprofit are requested or 2 groups of 4 volunteers (there is a donation compensation for providing volunteers).
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6th Annual Under the Stars Event at Highland Brewing, Sept. 26
AMOS is seeking volunteers to help out during this event from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 26th. For volunteering at “Under The Stars”, you get a FREE TICKET to the “Under The Stars” INCLUDING 1 FREE beer token (21+ only), FREE food, and a FREE Daily Family Pass to AMOS. Additionally, you get a FREE TICKET to the Sirius.B Show that begins after the conclusion of “Under The Stars” at 9 p.m. To sign up for a volunteer shift, please use this Google Spreadsheet and contact AMOS’ Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@ashevillescience.
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Blue Ridge Pride Festival, September 28
Give us 2-4 hours. Enjoy a day of music and memories — and the knowledge that you helped to bring a community together! You’ll also get a little swag: a 11th Annual Festival Tee Shirt, snacks, a drink ticket, and our new Blue Ridge Pride Center buttons and stickers. Volunteer roles include: setup and breakdown, selling wristbands, beverages or merchandise, and assisting with volunteer check-in or VIP. Learn more and sign up here.
Hot Works 4th Asheville Fine Art Show, October 26 & 27, 2019 takes place in Pack Square Park, downtown Asheville. This art show is juried by art professionals and brings artists to sell his/her art in all discipline including paintings, sculpture, clay, glass, fiber, jewelry, wood and more. All art is original and personally handmade by the artist who is present at the show. There is something for everyone, in all price ranges. You will see many artists at this show who do not attend other shows in North Carolina or South Carolina.
As part of our commitment to bring art education into the community, a Youth Art Competition for grades K-8 or ages 5-13 is integrated within a 10×20 space at the Asheville Fine Art Show. Sponsored by Institute for the Arts & Education, the associated 501c3 non-profit organization, all students in grades K-8 or ages 5-13 are encouraged to enter his/her original and personally handmade art that will be publicly displayed in the art show the entire weekend. On Sunday, October 27 at 3pm, there is $250 in youth art awards presented. Students are exposed to the rules and entrepreneurship opportunity of doing art shows for a living. The program brings families to the art show and exposes them to great art.
Featuring British and European cars and motorcycles from classic to modern. In addtion to the car show, the weekend’s events include food, silent auctions, raffles, drawings and the AITM awards presentation. Participants will recieve a free event photo, dash plaque and Goody Bag with sponsor gifts and discount coupons to the Asheville Outlets stores.
Autumn in the Mountains in Asheville means comfortable weather and beautiful fall colors. This is a great car show event!
Cost: $20 per car, $10 per motorcycle
Vendor spaces are also available – $30
British Car Club of Western North Carolina
https://www.bccwnc.org/aitm-registration/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2281130928613992/
Anyone can shop or sell at our MoMma Bear Rummage Sale! Sellers keep between 70-90% of profits, and shoppers get amazing deals on all kinds of items for kids, adults, home & entertainment!
Saturday, April 27th
7:00am-7:30am: EARLY ADMISSION–$1
7:30am-1:00: REGULAR SALE!–Free entry!
1:30pm-3:30pm: HALF PRICE SALE! Free entry!
To register as a seller and/or a volunteer, please go to https://www.ashevillemom.com/rummagesale.
Benefitting Asheville Moms of Multiples
Join us for the 2nd Annual True to the Brew 13.1 Half Marathon at Croft Passage in Spartanburg, SC on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Help support the Palmetto Conservation Foundation and the Palmetto Trail. We are capping the race to 325 runners! HURRY — Last year’s event SOLD OUT! Finishers will receive an awesome bottle opener medal, a great running shirt and a FREE Palmetto Pale Trail Ale at the Finish LIne (runners over 21).
https://www.facebook.com/events/2286896251594527/
Capture photos of your friends and family members enjoying the vivid hues of fall and enter them into our photo contest. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
No additional costs to enter.
The first-place winner will receive an overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the Historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to the Park, brunch for two at the Historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.
The contest’s second-place winner will receive two passes to the Park, lunch for two at the Old Rock Cafe and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.
Chimney Rock’s Facebook followers will select the People’s Choice Award winner. Followers will have a week to like and share their favorite photo from an album of Winter Photo Contest entries posted on the Park’s Facebook page at facebook.com/chimneyrockparknc. The People’s Choice Award Winner will receive two passes to the Park, lunch for two at Old Rock Cafe and their photo will be featured on the Park’s Facebook page.
Shutterbugs interested in capturing Mother Nature’s wintry beauty can do so by entering Friday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the Park’s winter hours.
All entries must be submitted to [email protected] or to the Parks’ Facebook page through Facebook messenger.
https://www.facebook.com/events/453143675217439/?event_time_id=453143695217437
You adult child won’t speak to you? Find support through our weekly meetings, every Saturday, Sept. 7 – Nov. 9, 2019, 8:30 am to 9:45 am, at First Congregational Church Library, 1735 Fifth Avenue West. It’s not about who’s right or wrong. It’s about getting on with life.
Join the High Country Audubon Society for a bird walk at Valle Crucis Community Park the 4th Saturday of every month. Enjoy an opportunity to see our beautiful birds in the area in a walk led by one of your community members. These walks will start on April 27th and end on October 26th, 2019. The walks are free (although donations are always welcome) and are open to birders of any age and level.
https://www.facebook.com/events/430549241027716/?event_time_id=430549261027714
Bikes and Beers MILLS RIVER is BACK!! Featuring 15 and 30-mile rides departing from SIERRA NEVADA BREWING and traveling through the beautiful region of Mills River, NC. All rides will feature rest stops with refreshments
Limited Capacity – Will Sell Out!
Upon return to Sierra Nevada, riders will recieve an official pint glass (and koozie!) and 2 Complimentary Beer Tickets. There will be LIVE MUSIC, local food trucks and lots of outdoor games to play! A Celebration of Cycling and Craft Beer!
Riders will also recieve a free raffle ticket for a chance to win several brand new bikes and a ton of other prizes including restaurant gift certificates and cycling gear!
A portion of proceeds from the event will go to a local cycling charity to help improve the cycling conditions in the Mills River area. Have fun, and give back!
TICKETS:
https://www.active.com/mills-river-nc/cycling/races/bikes-and-beers-mills-river-sierra-nevada-2019
Peep Our Video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpuEgv9cmlc&t=2s
https://www.facebook.com/events/1899339966858179/
Discovery Day: The UNC Asheville Open House gives students and families a chance to see what makes the UNC Asheville experience unique. Through distinctive Academic and Student Life Showcases, students can meet one-on-one with faculty, learn about life inside and outside the classroom, tour campus, and get to know Asheville, one of the coolest cities in the Southeast.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2307252099604969/
Join the Asheville Fire Department as they team up with the National Fire Protection Association® to kick-off National Fire Prevention Week on September 28, 2019 at the Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com) from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the parking lot behind Gap Factory store. This years ‘Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice your Escape!’ campaign from the NFPA® focuses on education everyone about the important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from fires. The Asheville Fire Department will be on-hand with fun activities for the entire family including kids’ obstacle course, face painting, food trucks, fire truck display and much more!
SHOW DATES:
APRIL 27 & SEPTEMBER 28
https://www.facebook.com/events/369815273801859/
SHOW DATES:
APRIL 27 & SEPTEMBER 28
https://www.facebook.com/events/369815273801859/?event_time_id=369815277135192
Our Parents Morning Out program provides a safe nurturing environment for children to participate in a variety of organized activities, while giving parents a break. Each Parents Morning Out has a different theme. Open to children 12 months to 12 years, and occurs the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Sign up at the front desk.
https://www.facebook.com/events/640690433075829/?event_time_id=640690453075827
Community Garden located at the Buncombe County Sports Park.
The mission of Sand HIll Community Garden is to share in garden space, knowledge, and labor with all members of the community. Using organic growing practices we promote community health and wellness by providing fresh produce for garden members and local people in need of food.
The South Carolina Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sale will be 2-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. The Friday sale will be open just to members of Friends of the Garden. Memberships are available at gate or skip the line and join online at https://cualumni.clemson.edu/give/scbg. The Saturday sale will be open to the public.
The S.C. Botanical Gardens fall plant sale will be Sept. 27-28. (Click on image to access catalog)
Image Credit: South Carolina Botanical Garden
All sales will be held in the nursery section of the Botanical Garden, located at 154 Lacecap Loop.
Join the Down Syndrome Association of the Upstate as we unite for a common cause and raise funds at the 2019 Greenville Buddy Walk®!
Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today!
Share this event with your friends to help us spread the word; all are welcome for our day of celebration!
More details to come SOON!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/371828710038654/
3rd Annual Smoky Mountain Car & Bike Show, presented by Smoky Mountain H.O.G. #3002 and WNC Wheels, to benefit the Smoky Mountain Toy Run and other charitable causes throughout Western North Carolina. Vendors. Music. Food. Prizes. Rain date: Oct. 5.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1951630761811239/
The Awakening the Dreamer Symposium is a 3.5-hour transformative workshop that explores the challenges facing humanity at this critical moment in time—and the opportunities we as a human family have to create a new future.
The Symposium has been delivered by skilled volunteer Facilitators to hundreds of thousands of participants in over 80 countries since 2005.
A Transformative Personal Journey
In the Symposium, you’ll look squarely at the state of the world—where we are and how we got here—and then explore what role you can play in bringing forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, socially just human presence on this planet.
The Symposium consists of presentation segments, short high-quality videos, and experiential exercises. There will be an optional 30-minute discussion following the main presentation on opportunities and resources for meaningful local engagement.
The event is free of charge.
- Friday: 5-8pm
- Saturday: 11am-8pm
- Sunday: 11am-6pm
- $10 ticket price for all ages.
- Like every year prior, children 3 and under may still enter the event FREE.
- $8 per person for groups of 12 or more. We suggest you book ahead [email protected].
Known for their stately colors and elegant wings, millions of monarch butterflies travel more than 2,000 miles from across North America to Mexico each fall, where they cluster in about a dozen small areas. Unfortunately, the monarch population has declined from 556 million in 2004 to a historic low of 33.5 million in 2014. This is due to the butterflies’ dramatic loss of habitat and food sources, including the milkweed plant.
As part of a national effort to stave off the decline of monarch butterflies, The North Carolina Arboretum will host its fifth annual Monarch Butterfly Day on Saturday, September 28, inside the Arboretum’s Education Center and throughout its gardens. As part of this free event, participants will learn ways to help monarch butterflies, have the opportunity to purchase milkweed, create make-and-take butterfly crafts and witness monarch butterfly releases.
The OLD TIMEY FALL FESTIVAL is held on September 28th, 2019 in Burnsville, NC. On Burnsville’s beautiful Town Square, this is a good old fashioned, “Old Timey” local Festival. This annual event is used to invite heritage-crafters to come out and demonstrate the old timey methods of producing their crafts. Antique tractors and cars are on display along with the local Farmer’s Market. Music for all ages, food, and rides and games for the kids are all part of this fun, family-friendly day.
www.oldtimeyfallfestival.com
828-682-7413
https://www.facebook.com/events/799725740380241/
Swannanoa was once home to a thriving downtown, known to locals as “The Station.” Bordered by the Beacon Blanket mill and the railroad tracks, Swannanoa’s downtown included cafes, grocery stores, a drug store, a bank, a movie theater, a five-and-dime, and other variety stores. Join us for a walking tour of the old downtown area and the historic buildings that were once a part of the mill town. Learn about the history of this area, and see what’s happening in the old downtown today.
Difficulty: Easy, less than 0.5 miles on paved road
Join us any Saturday for outdoor activities at the garden. Local youth involved in programming for building life skills, improving literacy and leadership development welcome young people in the area to join them, and we are always in need of adult volunteers to help with mentoring. Involvement in the Shiloh Community Garden also includes the experience of growing produce organically, lessons in permaculture and the science of sustainability, healthy meal preparation, and entrepreneurship. Come join the fun!
https://www.facebook.com/events/524392424698351/?event_time_id=524392468031680
Qigong (alternatively spelled chi gung or chi kung) is a form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times, often stretching the body, increasing fluid movement (blood, synovial and lymph) and building awareness of how the body moves through space.
The classes and the introduction to Qigong will be taught by Dr. John Akers.
Dr. Akers is a recently retired Wofford language professor and classical guitarist who has taught wellness classes at Wofford, the Spartanburg YMCA, and Zen Garden. Dr. Akers played and coached collegiate soccer, has practiced meditation over 40 years, and teaches a daily routine of yoga and core strengthening enhanced by Qigong energy play. Dr. Akers is also an avid golfer committed to carrying his own clubs, without a cart.
https://www.facebook.com/events/414684999313998/?event_time_id=414685075980657
Join us as we celebrate a community growing together. Two stages feature area entertainers. A third stage highlights activists and artists of the spoken word. Come early for our 2nd Annual Procession through Asheville.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1161448270687944/
Blue Ridge Pride is back and better than ever! The festivities begin on Friday evening with Friday in the Park, an opportunity for youth performers to showcase their talents on the stage at Pack Square Park!
A procession from Scandals Nightclub on Grove St. kicks off Saturday’s event at 10:00 a.m., come out and show your pride all the way from Scandals to Pack Square Park!
Finally, the festival begins at Pack Square Park at 11:00 a.m. The family-friendly environment features exciting vendors of all kinds, food, music at two different stages, dancing, performances, an inflatable bounce house, educational and community resources, and more!
The ACW Cat Pantry will be set up at the Thrift Hound to hand out cat food, litter, non prescription flea and worm medication, and other donations we may have available. Each month on the 2nd Tuesday, and 4th Saturday, as the calendar allows.
Any questions or requests can be emailed to [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/1120099298149604/?event_time_id=1120099358149598
Come join us for the third Race to the Taps of the series! We continue at Archetype Brewing in West Asheville. New start time of 11:00am with packet pickup starting at 9:30am.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2016158621803208/
