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.
Open 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Advance tickets are rquired. It’s safe, scary fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy the Halloween shows and trick-or-treating. And take a chilling journey into the night on the Ghost Train – if you dare!
This year, Eliada will maintain some beloved attractions including the tractor ride, which now drives all the way around the Corn Maze, jumping pillow, corn kernel sand box, spider web climber, tube slides, and corn cannons.
Tuesday – Thursday: 9am-3pm
Friday: 9am-8pm
Saturday: 10am- 8pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm
Open 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Advance tickets are rquired. It’s safe, scary fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy the Halloween shows and trick-or-treating. And take a chilling journey into the night on the Ghost Train – if you dare!
The leaves will be turning this October and the pumpkins will be ready to be carved! The PEANUTS gang returns to the GSMR Pumpkin Patch this October. Ready for some family fun? PEANUTS™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express returns to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for 2018! The excursions, which are themed after Charles M. Schulz’s classic story “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” will be departing from the Bryson City Depot in October of 2018!
On Friday, October 19, Asheville fiber artist Karen Kennedy, a graduate of Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program, will demonstrate needle felting using locally dyed wool to create fall pumpkins and leaves. Pre-made versions will be available to purchase, a perfect addition to your Halloween and Thanksgiving décor.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2267434686827101/
Who’s ready for Halloween?
We are!
Sign up the kids for a fun afternoon of painting this cute Halloween kitty canvas! Kids will get step by step instructions on how to create their masterpiece, and will take them home the same day!
Cost is $25 per child
Ages 7 and Up!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2101010940217300/
Update 8/20. Only about 15 tickets remaining. Saturday night @ 8:00 and 8:30. Get your tickets quickly, they will be gone very soon!
RSVP Required**Click link below to register*
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/events/rocky-fork/#/?park=rocky-fork
Over 12-$3
Under 12-$2
On October 19th &20th 2018, right around dusk, local, yet world renowned, storytellers will descend upon Rocky Fork State Park to re-tell tragic events in Southern Appalachian History in the Spirit of Halloween!!! This easy two mile hike, guided by park rangers, will go off and into the woods, led by lantern light to each of these storytellers stages. All Ages Welcome. Cider and S’mores will be available. Please arrive 15 minutes before your hike & bring a Flashlight!!
Hikes will depart each night at:
7:30 PM
8:00 PM
8:30 PM
Clicking that you will attend on facebook does not reserve ticket.
https://www.facebook.com/events/235648780443511/?event_time_id=235648793776843
WHERE: THE BLOCK off biltmore, 39 S. Market St, 28801
WHEN: Friday October 19, 2018
COVER: $7 adv. / $10 d.o.s.
DOORS: 8pm | SHOW: 9pm
GENRE: “anti-genre”
AGES: 21+
WEB LISTING:
http://theblockoffbiltmore.com/index.php/event/seepeoples
SeepeopleS:
WEBSITE: www.seepeoples.com
HEAR SOME MUSIC: https://soundcloud.com/seepeopleswill
SEE A VIDEO: https://youtu.be/v54qyyGuqZg
The anti-genre indie pranksters SeepeopleS have been a band for 17 years. The band, which is the brainchild of bandleader/songwriter/producer Will Bradford, has released 5 full length albums and 2 EPs on their own imprint, RascalZRecordZ. It would be an accurate statement to say that there isn’t a single band on the planet that covers as much ground musically, or traverses through as many musical universes as SeepeopleS does. Musicians have long since taken notice and members of Morphine, Spearhead, Dave Matthews Band (Tim Reynolds), and even members of Parliament/Funkadelic and Lynyrd Skynyrd are featured on previous albums. All seven records were co-produced by Will Holland (Pixies, New Pornographers, Dead Can Dance) The band has toured ceaselessly, playing over 1500 shows in 46 states during their long career. Most importantly, SeepeopleS features songwriting that is the definition of timelessness and lyrically have been busy writing the most important musical anthems of our generation. It may be long after our lifetimes before this band gets their due, but they certainly will. Nothing this good can remain hidden forever.
As far as “hype” goes, the band was recently nominated for “Best Live Act” for the 2016 New England Music Awards. Other nominations include “Best New Artist” (Relix Magazine Awards 2007).The band has shared the stage and toured with such acts as Death Cab for Cutie, Franz Ferdinand, Cracker, De La Soul, The Pharcyde, Ben Harper, Kula Shaker, Presidents of the United States and have even had Jon Fishman (Phish) join the band for a SeepeopleS set during a Bernie Sanders rally. They have been featured in Pop Matters, Magnet, Exclaim, High Times, Relix. DRUM Magazine, Blue Walrus and now Daytrotter, to name a short few. Their music has been used on Judging Amy (TNT), The Gates (ABC), and in feature films such as ‘Canvasman,’ and ‘Wheels Over Paradise,’ as well as on the Discovery Channel and NASCAR broadcasts. They provided most of the music for the Headcount (voting registration) documentary ‘Call To Action’ and have played CMJ, SXSW, as well as a major music festivals’ Wakarusa and Allgood Music Festival.
Recently the band released their newest EP, ‘HATE’ in 2017 as well as a brand new video animated by Pete List (Celebrity Death Match/MTV, Marilyn Manson). The band has been on tour for the past couple years in support of their triple series of EP releases, ‘LOVE,’ ‘HATE,’ and ‘LIVE,’ which is scheduled for release this Christmas. All three EPs will be released digitally with some bonus tracks as ‘SeepeopleS LOVE HATE LIVE’ at that time as well.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2124117027865719/
This year, Eliada will maintain some beloved attractions including the tractor ride, which now drives all the way around the Corn Maze, jumping pillow, corn kernel sand box, spider web climber, tube slides, and corn cannons.
Tuesday – Thursday: 9am-3pm
Friday: 9am-8pm
Saturday: 10am- 8pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm
Open 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Advance tickets are rquired. It’s safe, scary fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy the Halloween shows and trick-or-treating. And take a chilling journey into the night on the Ghost Train – if you dare!
The leaves will be turning this October and the pumpkins will be ready to be carved! The PEANUTS gang returns to the GSMR Pumpkin Patch this October. Ready for some family fun? PEANUTS™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express returns to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for 2018! The excursions, which are themed after Charles M. Schulz’s classic story “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” will be departing from the Bryson City Depot in October of 2018!
Just in time for your Halloween costume fantasies, ACT has raided our giant closets to bring out an eclectic selection of clothing you won’t find anywhere else! There’s no telling what treasures you’ll find: past sales have included vintage band uniforms, funky sequined formal wear, and so much more! Sale will take place Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in 35below at Asheville Community Theatre.
https://www.facebook.com/events/253076351953238/
Join us and make either of our NEW Trick or Treat Totes! REGISTRATION REQUIRED to guarantee your spot and allow us time to prepare your design!
https://www.facebook.com/events/416470295550306/
Join us for our Halloween bake sale! All proceeds will go to the kitties of TAAG!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2201316423476400/
Halloween Bike and Brew Social, Saturday October 20th. Meet at Brevard Brewing Company, then on to Peaks & Creeks Brewing Company, Oscar Blues Brewery, and Ecusta Brewing Company. Costumes encouraged.
https://www.facebook.com/events/332906590800783/
We’re hosting Brother Wolf – Henderson County Chapter sponsored Dog Costume Party on October 20th from 5-9PM.
Bring your pup or cat in full costume for their chance at taking home first place.
Brother Wolf will also be holding a silent auction to benefit the work they do in Henderson County and elsewhere.
Forever Friends Photography Services will be on site to photograph your furry friends decked out in their Halloween digs.
We’ll provide the beer, grub from The Hungry Ghost and live music from 7-9PM.
Save the date and come support a great cause!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1832598546789191/
Calling all Dog Lovers! You won’t want to miss the fun during the HallOween Annual Fundraiser for Brother Wolf that includes a Dog Costume Contest and Photoshoot Event. So bring your Furry Friends in costume, pack up the kids and be prepared for a Howling Good Time.
Forever Friends Photography Services will be offering 15-minute photoshoot sessions during this event on a first-come-first-serve basis. Each high-quality digital image will be processed and emailed to you for you to download and easily print. The cost of each image is $10.00 (minimum of 3) and credit cards are accepted. For more information, call Jim Neugass, at 828-707-8757 or [email protected].
https://www.facebook.com/events/147350112875555/
Downtown Marion has grown and changed in the past year. We now have a new vibe of hopping restaurants, shops, sweet treats, taprooms, and breweries. We invite you to come dressed in your best Halloween attire and join us for the first annual Boos & Brews 5K held on October 20, 2018 then stay and enjoy some of the new up and coming locations Marion now has to offer. The Boos & Brews 5K will take off from Main Street. Participants will run/walk through downtown Marion, looping around the graveyard, and make their final stretch back up Main Street. Awards for overall winners and age groups will be held at the Main Street stage following the race. Participants may then join us at Refinery 13 for an after party. All participants will receive a finisher medal and super soft shirt. Those 21 and older will also receive a race pint glass and a beverage of choice at Refinery 13 Taproom. **All proceeds from event go to help with HEATING ASSISTANCE for families in need this winter **
https://www.facebook.com/events/896497170537182/
It’s a Halloween Monster Barn Bash at The Rustic Cow!
Come for games, pumpkin painting, a costume contest for kids AND adults and Trick-Or-Treat!
Food special is a Small Turkey and Ham Sandwich with Chips and a Drink for only $7!
Come on out to The Cow!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1843193085788286/
The Hunter Subaru Trick or Trail 5k & 1 Mile Spooky Sprint lets runners experience the beauty of DuPont State Forest in a unique nighttime racing format.
The only race of its kind in the region, participants will strap on headlamps and light up the night as they duke it out in the dusk. The twists and turns of DuPont’s famous trail system will dare them to push forward, not knowing what bogies and specters might lurk around each corner! The One Mile Spooky Sprint will be Halloween themed, and a great change for kids and kids-at-heart to break in their costumes a day early, without stressing about time limits, as this event is untimed!
*****EDIT: DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE SPOOKY MAZE & DANCE PARTY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED! Y’all, the wind is kickin’ the weather is getting chillier and we want our little Halloweenies to have fun in their costumes, and get that bonfire experience. Boo!??
But all is not lost! We are going to hold our Hallows Eve Celebrations during store hours next Saturday 10/27/18! Any spooks who show up in costume get a Local Goodies Bag! We’ll have music for dancing in the Big Barn and bonfire fun AND our normal Fall Festivities!****
A haunted corn maze, filled with spooky specters and ghastly ghouls! Followed up by a costume parade for big and little Halloweenies and a family friendly dance party! A local goodies bag will be provided for each little monster, and there will be drinks, snacks, a fire for roasting weenies and making s’mores. Put on your deadliest duds and freakiest faces to face this Spooky Maze! If you love taking your family to KidHop AND Halloweening, this party’s for you and your crew. All ages welcome.
Cost: $9 ages 5+
Ages 4 and under free
https://www.facebook.com/events/295643131234748/
Want to soak in all the spookiness you can this October? Join us on October 20th for the Pre-Halloween Hellbash at the Sly Grog Lounge in Asheville! We will have artists and food vendors on scene and there will be awesome music from the following bands..
Hallow Point – St. Louis, MO
Depressor- Savannah, GA
East Viridian- Charlotte, NC
I, The Supplier- Asheville, NC
8 Vacant Graves- Asheville, NC
Costumes are welcomed, weirdos are welcomed, and mosh pits are more than welcomed!
https://www.facebook.com/events/305102936888601/
Update 8/20. Only about 15 tickets remaining. Saturday night @ 8:00 and 8:30. Get your tickets quickly, they will be gone very soon!
RSVP Required**Click link below to register*
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/events/rocky-fork/#/?park=rocky-fork
Over 12-$3
Under 12-$2
On October 19th &20th 2018, right around dusk, local, yet world renowned, storytellers will descend upon Rocky Fork State Park to re-tell tragic events in Southern Appalachian History in the Spirit of Halloween!!! This easy two mile hike, guided by park rangers, will go off and into the woods, led by lantern light to each of these storytellers stages. All Ages Welcome. Cider and S’mores will be available. Please arrive 15 minutes before your hike & bring a Flashlight!!
Hikes will depart each night at:
7:30 PM
8:00 PM
8:30 PM
Clicking that you will attend on facebook does not reserve ticket.
https://www.facebook.com/events/235648780443511/
Trick or Trail 5k and Spooky Sprint One Mile
Runners will experience the beauty of DuPont Forest in a unique nighttime racing format. The only race of its kind in the region, participants will strap on headlamps and light up the night as they duke it out in the dusk. The twists and turns of DuPont’s famous trail system will dare them to push forward, not knowing what bogies and specters might lurk around each corner! The One Mile Fun Run will be Halloween themed, and a great chance for kids and kids-at-heart alike to break in their costumes a few days early!
Headlamps or Flashlights are required for this event!
Limited entries! Only 300 spots!
Use DISCOUNT CODE: THREEORMORE to get 10% off of your registration when you register 3 or more people at one time! This offer is only valid when using a minimum of 3 people when registering.
Questions? Email [email protected]
– See more at: http://racesonline.com/events/trick-or-trail-spooky-sprint#sthash.qe521Svb.dpuf
https://www.facebook.com/events/155102775148051/
Alabama’s most famous ghost town is rarely open to nighttime visitors, but on Saturday Oct, 21st and 27th, a few lucky people will experience Old Cahawba after dark. Reserve one of a limited number of tickets, and you will be transported to Cahawba’s most haunted locations where authentic historical accounts of ghosts attached to each place will be shared. Then the Alabama Paranormal Research group will step in with their ghost hunting equipment so you can participate in a mini investigation. After the formal tour, you can swap ghost tales around a bonfire, chat with a paranormal investigator, or learn more about Cahawba’s mysterious history.
Seats for this 90 minute tour and investigation are limited and advance tickets are required. This is a deluxe wagon tour but some walking is necessary. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Tour Times: 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30 & 9:00 p.m.
Fees: $20 per person
Tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center (opened Thu-Mon, 12-5pm) or by calling Old Cahawba at 334-872-8058.
https://www.facebook.com/events/405807419921321/
This year, Eliada will maintain some beloved attractions including the tractor ride, which now drives all the way around the Corn Maze, jumping pillow, corn kernel sand box, spider web climber, tube slides, and corn cannons.
Tuesday – Thursday: 9am-3pm
Friday: 9am-8pm
Saturday: 10am- 8pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm
Open 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Advance tickets are rquired. It’s safe, scary fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy the Halloween shows and trick-or-treating. And take a chilling journey into the night on the Ghost Train – if you dare!
The leaves will be turning this October and the pumpkins will be ready to be carved! The PEANUTS gang returns to the GSMR Pumpkin Patch this October. Ready for some family fun? PEANUTS™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express returns to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for 2018! The excursions, which are themed after Charles M. Schulz’s classic story “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” will be departing from the Bryson City Depot in October of 2018!
Calling all cat enthusiasts, cat lovers and cat admirers! These are a few of your favorite things:
CAT YOGA & COSTUMES!
Halloween Edition ~ There will be a CAT themed costume contest. Winner receives: admission for 2 to a future cat yoga class & a free t-shirt! <3
What to expect:
Cats, Yoga, Coffee, Casual cat meet up w/ adoptable kitties from FurEver Friends Animal Rescue, est 2002!
FYI: The yoga class is a ticketed event, as we only have space for a certain amount of humans + cats. However, from 2-3pm we will be open to the public to allow people to come in, donate, and take a peek at the adorable/adoptable cats and MAYBE even find their #fureverfriend!
This event is in collaboration w/ Asheville Cat Weirdos and FurEver Friends Animal Rescue, est 2002, we are hosting a #caturday yoga, stretching and coffee event 1x per month! Stay tuned for future events. ?
About the cats:
There will be adoptable felines starring the show from Furever Friends Animal Rescue!
About the yoga class:
This class will be a gentle, all levels yoga class. GREAT for beginners/cat enthusiasts/people who like holding cats during yoga. It’s also a great class for those who like stretching + chilling out. And as always, we will make time for a 10 min cat nap (savasana) ;-)
Please contact Violet Owl Wellness if you have any questions <3
Tickets:
$10 – 20 sliding scale
Proceeds to FurEver Friends Animal Rescue
Date Change! Sunday, October 21st
1pm – 3pm
Reserve your spot in advance, limited space available!
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=630417&sclassid=543&sDate=10/21/2018&sLoc=1&sTG=24&sType=1
If MindBody is giving you trouble, here’s an Eventbrite Link!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cat-yoga-costumes-tickets-51586710239
https://www.facebook.com/events/235607933694604/
NGW Presents: Nightmare On Armory Road 2! Taking place live in Newport, Tennessee on October 21st!
Pre Sale Tickets are $15 at:
brownpapertickets.com/event/3601397
Kids 12 and Under are $10 at the door!
•9 Huge Matches Announced!
Featuring: NGW Champion Shane Strickland, Rich Swann, Matt Cross, LAX, Su Young and so much more!
• A Halloween costume contest, that includes prizes such as NGW Merch!
• Swerve City Podcast with Shane Strickland, recording live for the first 50 fans who have ordered tickets online!
DO NOT MISS THIS!
https://www.facebook.com/events/957388717774464/