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.
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Wanna hear the best local music and drink the best local beers? Hop aboard LaZoom’s Purple Bus and rock out with a local band while we take you on a journey to Asheville’s premiere local breweries.
Hell Comes to Flavortown
🔥🍔 A cherry-red, vintage Camaro flies through the gates of hell. *whoosh* Its driver, an infernal demon, has a badass bowling shirt, a truly wicked pair of sunglasses, and super cool tattoos! His platinum blonde hair, meticulously spiked, remains motionless despite the speed. 🍔🔥“Hi I’m Guy SCIERY, and we’re rolling out! Queue the Rockabilly Music!”
On October 28th, 6 PM “Hell Comes to Flavortown” we’re crankin’ up the gasps for the ultimate Halloween rager! Get ready to taste flavors that’ll punch your taste buds in the face, with Boy Howdy Burgers and Mount Patisserie donuts! Then dance to beats from DJ Bridal Parti Bucardii that’ll pump you up, and step into GUY SCIERY’s lair, filled with epic Halloween decor that’ll freak you out, bruh. It’s gonna be DONKEY SAUCE!
$2 per person | Ages 10 and up (under 14 must be with adult)
Looking for a spooky fright? Meet ghosts and ghouls and visions of things that go bump in the night at the Haunted Castle on the Hill. This can’t-miss haunted house tends to be on the spooky side, so it’s not recommended for those who scare easily. For more info, call 828-350-2058.
Want to volunteer?
APR relies on the help of community members to create the Haunted Castle on the Hill atmosphere. If you are 15 years-old or older, you can help with set up, breakdown, or join the Scare Crew (costumes, make-up, and props are provided by APR). Contact 828-350-2058 or email [email protected] to sign up.

GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.
- Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
- 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
- $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
- Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue
*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.

Get ready to sink your teeth into a night of enchantment and mystery at the Vampire Masquerade Dance Party, where the undead come alive. Full Moon Socials flies in deejay’s from Miami every month so you can experience edm, hip hop, funk and latin music from South Beach the home of America’s biggest rave and Music festival Ultra.
Our Halloween Show!
a world premiere, written by Will Storrs
Directed by Deanna Braine Smith
Find out what goes bump in the night at our basement bar costume party! Wear your spookiest, silliest, or just plain wackiest costume and get ready for a scary good time with themed cocktails, a live DJ, and of course, a costume contest for the best outfit in the house!
Find out what goes bump in the night at our basement bar costume party! Wear your spookiest, silliest, or just plain wackiest costume and get ready for a scary good time with themed cocktails, a live DJ, and of course, a costume contest for the best outfit in the house!
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is not the typical moviegoing experience – the audience is also an active part of the show with chants, props, dances, lots of laughs, and encouraged to sing along to all the film’s songs. A screamingly funny, sinfully twisted salute to sci-fi, horror, B-movies and rock music, all rolled into one deliciously, decadent super-charged movie full of sensuality and outrageous fantasy.
Rocky Horror prop bags – containing all items needed to participate along with the film – are available for purchase for $5. Instructions will be included with each prop bag. The bags will also include a balloon, a glow stick, a rubber glove, a noisemaker, a confetti popper, toilet paper, a party hat, a sponge, paper plates, cards, a bag, and a newspaper. Some of the messier props familiar to audiences, such as rice, toast, and lighters, are not included in the bag. Only items provided in the official HT prop bag will be allowed in the theater.
Hendersonville Theatre’s bar and concession stand will also be open for beer, wine, cider, seltzer and non-alcoholic sales. Hendersonville Theatre recommends purchasing tickets and reserving a prop bag in advance.
The greatest cult film of all time and still in limited release, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the longest-running theatrical release in film history. When it was released in 1975, it initially received an indifferent reception in movie theaters, but gained notoriety after it was embraced by audiences at midnight screenings in New York City and elsewhere.
The movie tells of the misadventures of Brad and Janet, newly engaged, whose car breaks down in a rainstorm, forcing them to seek refuge in the castle of the bizarre and flamboyant Dr. Frank-N-Furter. The pop culture phenomenon features revered performances by Tim Curry (Clue, Home Alone) as a bizarre and self-proclaimed “sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania,” and Susan Sarandon (Dead Man Walking, Thelma and Louise) and Barry Bostwick (Spin City), as Brad and Janet, a couple who find themselves lost on a cold, rainy night. The madcap, musical mayhem begins when Frank-N-Furter unveils his greatest creation – and has a bit of fun with his reluctant guests.
Selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant,” the film gained notoriety as a midnight movie when audiences began participating with the film in theaters. The film has entered the pop culture lexicon for its many iconic and memorable scenes, including the song “The Time Warp” which has been covered by handfuls of artists and the often quoted phrase, “Dammit, Janet.”
This film is rated R for adult language and themes and is recommended for ages 17 and up.
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6th Annual
Beaverdam Studio Tour
October 28 & 29 2023
Join us for a self-guided tour of artists’ studios in North Asheville’s beautiful Beaverdam Valley
The artists working in Beaverdam Valley—plus guest artists—are excited to welcome visitors to see their work, talk with them, and offer handmade art and craft for sale. Media include ceramics, painting, jewelry, sculpture, textiles, paper art, photography, and more.
Saturday, October 28 10am to 5pm
Sunday, October 29 10am to 4pm
All studios are off Beaverdam Road which is off Merrimon Avenue in North Asheville
Twenty-six artists and craftspeople—21 who live in Beaverdam Valley plus 5 invited guest artists—are excited to welcome visitors to view their handmade artwork. Media include ceramics, painting, jewelry, sculpture, book art, textiles, photography, glass, mixed media, and more. Visitors come from Asheville, from over 15 states, and from cities and towns all over North Carolina. What they have in common is an appreciation for art and craft.
This year we have multiple artists in several locations—26 artists in only 17 sites—making this tour easy to see and easy to navigate. We hope you come out and visit all the talented artists. All studios are off Beaverdam Road, reached from Merrimon Avenue in north Asheville. This summer, tour maps will be available online and in our brochure. Visitors can learn more about our two-day, self-directed, geographically convenient tour, and view artists’ work on our website, in our brochure, in print and online advertising, and in articles. A downloadable map is available on the website.
Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.
- Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
- 90-Minutes – tours run daily
- 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
- $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
Every Friday from April through November (weather permitting),
check out the Hike and Sip Tour at Souther Williams Vineyard, a unique opportunity to hike our scenic rolling vineyards and enjoy
five different wines along the way, led by a private tour guide who will share the history of the farm and while you hike through the
vines, This educational experience will delight as you live the life of grape throughout its annual pilgrimage to the glass, This 1
hour tour requires moderate walking through hillside vineyards and appropriate farm/field attire, and can accommodate up to 12
people and reservations are required 2 days in advance, $50 per person, Souther Williams Vineyard, Hendersonville,
Included with admission
Back by popular demand, The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad exhibition offers guests:
- An opportunity to view rarely-seen treasures from the Biltmore collection
- A first-hand look at the Vanderbilts’ lifestyle
- Deeper insights into George, Edith, and Cornelia’s personalities, both at home and on their extensive travels
Access to exhibitions at The Biltmore Legacy is included with Biltmore daytime admission.
Benefiting Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue. Bring your furry friend for costume contests, raffles, local vendors, specialty cocktails, tunes from DJ RexxStep. $5.
$5 per person | Ages 5 and older (under 16 must be with adult), advance registration required
Show off your costume, climb for candy on the indoor rock climbing wall, play ghoulish games, and enjoy spooky snacks during a night of fiendish family fun. For more info, call 828-253-3714.

GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.
- Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
- 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
- $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
- Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue
*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.
I would like to add my two cents to the reviews you’ve received so far regarding your new location and what it offers the horror fans when they visit the Graveyard. You have improved your haunt by miles. Yes, outdoors is unique and fun. But what you offer here is a chance to re-live scenes out of some of the best horror films ever made such as Nightmare On Elm Street with Freddy in person and Jason at Crystal Lake. You will not be disappointed when you make the trip to Canton to see for yourself. What the visiting folks don’t know is how much you put into making this new indoor haunt and what was developed in a very short time. The scenes you created like the Michael Myers house and the Pennywise scene is out of sight! I just viewed that scene clearly depicted to a “T”. It is truly a great place to visit. Congratulations to all of the cast that made it special. Especially the Michael Myers scene….after all, I know it well. Can’t wait to come back!
– Dick Warlock (Michael Myers from Halloween 2) (11-17-21)

The Haunted Farm is Western North Carolina’s Scariest Attraction, and has been Voted Best Haunted House in NC! Located in rural farmland near Hendersonville, The Haunted Farm sits on a mysterious, blood-soaked stretch of land where the locals claim an age-old Blood Feud between the Lively and Tate families has devastated the local farming community. The Haunted History of Curses, Derangements, Undead, Ghosts, and terrible Bloodshed brings visitors from near and far – hoping to survive The Haunted Farm.
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The Monday Night Halloween Dance with Playing with Fyre 2: George Paul/Piano and Rob Zissette/Fiddle with Terry Doyle Calling! @ St. George’s Episcopal.
Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.
- Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
- 90-Minutes – tours run daily
- 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
- $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
Included with admission
Back by popular demand, The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad exhibition offers guests:
- An opportunity to view rarely-seen treasures from the Biltmore collection
- A first-hand look at the Vanderbilts’ lifestyle
- Deeper insights into George, Edith, and Cornelia’s personalities, both at home and on their extensive travels
Access to exhibitions at The Biltmore Legacy is included with Biltmore daytime admission.
Join a spooky storyteller as they guide you into the Appalachian woods with chants of folklore.

GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.
- Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
- 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
- $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
- Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue
*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.
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