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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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Shop Small Save + Win BIG Asheville Small Business Week
Nov 25 all-day
Online

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It’s not just Small Business Saturday, it’s Small Business Week! This allows shoppers to spread their shopping out over several days so we can stick to social distancing. Some businesses are also offering Small Business Week raffles and the prizes include gift cards to downtown businesses. The more you spend, the better your chances. Check out who’s offering special deals and hosting raffles here.

Special raffles during Small Business Week
Nov 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Small Businesses In Asheville

Shop Small & WIN BIG!

Several downtown businesses are also offering special raffles during Small Business Week (November 21-28). Prizes include gift cards from participating downtown businesses. Each business is running their own raffle, but most are offering raffle tickets for purchases made in the store. Visit each business for details. The more you shop, the better your chances of winning!
Participating businesses include:
Weaverville Tailgate Market + Winter Market
Nov 25 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Weaverville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

Thursday, November 26, 2020
Black Friday + Small Business Week Asheville Art Museum
Nov 26 all-day
Asheville Art Museum and Online

The Museum Store joins the Asheville Downtown Association and local shops during Small Business Week. Receive 10% off all Asheville Art Museum logo items in-store and online, and 10% off any one item in-store (excludes artist consignment items). Shoppers receive one raffle ticket per $25 spent in the Museum Store to enter to win one (or more) of five $20 gift certificates to select local businesses.

Flat Rock Playhouse: Online Gift Shop Now Open
Nov 26 all-day
Online

SHOP THE ROCK!

Our online gift shop is now open, and just in time for your holiday shopping. T-shirts are available in a variety of colors with Adult and Youth sizing, and we have additional apparel items like sweatshirts, hats, polos, and totes. We have unique gift options like our 50th-anniversary book with a detailed history of Flat Rock Playhouse and prints designed by some of your favorite Vagabonds.

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Shop Local: Consider what it means to shop Amazon
Nov 26 all-day
Online

Consider what it means to shop Amazon
Did you know that Amazon’s net sales for Q4 are expected to be $121 Billion and to grow 38% compared with fourth quarter 2019 numbers? Clearly in this pandemic, they are the big winner. Y’all… there has NEVER been a more critical year to SHOP LOCAL! Please show your love and support of our amazing local business community which truly has all you could ever need- a vintage dress, wall tapestry, piece of pottery, growler of beer or endless gift cards to your favorite Asheville restaurants. Get some ideas here:  shops , restaurants , breweries , and more.
Shop Small Save + Win BIG Asheville Small Business Week
Nov 26 all-day
Online

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It’s not just Small Business Saturday, it’s Small Business Week! This allows shoppers to spread their shopping out over several days so we can stick to social distancing. Some businesses are also offering Small Business Week raffles and the prizes include gift cards to downtown businesses. The more you spend, the better your chances. Check out who’s offering special deals and hosting raffles here.

Special raffles during Small Business Week
Nov 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Small Businesses In Asheville

Shop Small & WIN BIG!

Several downtown businesses are also offering special raffles during Small Business Week (November 21-28). Prizes include gift cards from participating downtown businesses. Each business is running their own raffle, but most are offering raffle tickets for purchases made in the store. Visit each business for details. The more you shop, the better your chances of winning!
Participating businesses include:
Friday, November 27, 2020
Black Friday + Small Business Week Asheville Art Museum
Nov 27 all-day
Asheville Art Museum and Online

The Museum Store joins the Asheville Downtown Association and local shops during Small Business Week. Receive 10% off all Asheville Art Museum logo items in-store and online, and 10% off any one item in-store (excludes artist consignment items). Shoppers receive one raffle ticket per $25 spent in the Museum Store to enter to win one (or more) of five $20 gift certificates to select local businesses.

Flat Rock Playhouse: Online Gift Shop Now Open
Nov 27 all-day
Online

SHOP THE ROCK!

Our online gift shop is now open, and just in time for your holiday shopping. T-shirts are available in a variety of colors with Adult and Youth sizing, and we have additional apparel items like sweatshirts, hats, polos, and totes. We have unique gift options like our 50th-anniversary book with a detailed history of Flat Rock Playhouse and prints designed by some of your favorite Vagabonds.

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Shop Local: Consider what it means to shop Amazon
Nov 27 all-day
Online

Consider what it means to shop Amazon
Did you know that Amazon’s net sales for Q4 are expected to be $121 Billion and to grow 38% compared with fourth quarter 2019 numbers? Clearly in this pandemic, they are the big winner. Y’all… there has NEVER been a more critical year to SHOP LOCAL! Please show your love and support of our amazing local business community which truly has all you could ever need- a vintage dress, wall tapestry, piece of pottery, growler of beer or endless gift cards to your favorite Asheville restaurants. Get some ideas here:  shops , restaurants , breweries , and more.
Shop Small Save + Win BIG Asheville Small Business Week
Nov 27 all-day
Online

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It’s not just Small Business Saturday, it’s Small Business Week! This allows shoppers to spread their shopping out over several days so we can stick to social distancing. Some businesses are also offering Small Business Week raffles and the prizes include gift cards to downtown businesses. The more you spend, the better your chances. Check out who’s offering special deals and hosting raffles here.

Asheville Art Museum Store’s Black Friday
Nov 27 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Asheville Art Museum

Save the dates! Members are invited to shop the Museum Store’s Black Friday sale from 9 to 11am on Friday, November 27 while enjoying coffee and treats. We also invite you to visit November 29 for Museum Store Sunday and find great deals. Remember—Members receive a 10% discount year-round both in-store and online.

Members-Only Black Friday Shopping Asheville Art Museum
Nov 27 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Asheville Art Museum

Members are invited to an exclusive, socially-distanced morning of shopping in the Museum Store while enjoying coffee, cider, and treats.

Black Friday – Small Business Saturday – Cyber Monday Jus’ Running
Nov 27 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Jus' Running
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours:
NOV 25: 10-6
Thanksgiving: CLOSED
NOV 27: 10-6
NOV 28: 10-6
NOV 29: 1-5
NOV 30: 10-6
Special raffles during Small Business Week
Nov 27 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Small Businesses In Asheville

Shop Small & WIN BIG!

Several downtown businesses are also offering special raffles during Small Business Week (November 21-28). Prizes include gift cards from participating downtown businesses. Each business is running their own raffle, but most are offering raffle tickets for purchases made in the store. Visit each business for details. The more you shop, the better your chances of winning!
Participating businesses include:
Highland Christmas Tree + Wreath Lot
Nov 27 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company
🎶 Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
How lovely are thy branches 🎶
We’re kicking off the holiday season at Highland with a weekend-long Christmas Tree & Wreath Lot hosted by our friend’s from Boyd McNeeley East Asheville Christmas Tree & Wreath Lot! We’ll be set up right outside the Highland Event Center. And don’t forget to grab some of our Limited Release Black Watch while you’re at the Brewery!
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Black Friday + Small Business Week Asheville Art Museum
Nov 28 all-day
Asheville Art Museum and Online

The Museum Store joins the Asheville Downtown Association and local shops during Small Business Week. Receive 10% off all Asheville Art Museum logo items in-store and online, and 10% off any one item in-store (excludes artist consignment items). Shoppers receive one raffle ticket per $25 spent in the Museum Store to enter to win one (or more) of five $20 gift certificates to select local businesses.

Flat Rock Playhouse: Online Gift Shop Now Open
Nov 28 all-day
Online

SHOP THE ROCK!

Our online gift shop is now open, and just in time for your holiday shopping. T-shirts are available in a variety of colors with Adult and Youth sizing, and we have additional apparel items like sweatshirts, hats, polos, and totes. We have unique gift options like our 50th-anniversary book with a detailed history of Flat Rock Playhouse and prints designed by some of your favorite Vagabonds.

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Shop Local: Consider what it means to shop Amazon
Nov 28 all-day
Online

Consider what it means to shop Amazon
Did you know that Amazon’s net sales for Q4 are expected to be $121 Billion and to grow 38% compared with fourth quarter 2019 numbers? Clearly in this pandemic, they are the big winner. Y’all… there has NEVER been a more critical year to SHOP LOCAL! Please show your love and support of our amazing local business community which truly has all you could ever need- a vintage dress, wall tapestry, piece of pottery, growler of beer or endless gift cards to your favorite Asheville restaurants. Get some ideas here:  shops , restaurants , breweries , and more.
Shop Small Save + Win BIG Asheville Small Business Week
Nov 28 all-day
Online

Image for Shop Small Save & Win BIG

It’s not just Small Business Saturday, it’s Small Business Week! This allows shoppers to spread their shopping out over several days so we can stick to social distancing. Some businesses are also offering Small Business Week raffles and the prizes include gift cards to downtown businesses. The more you spend, the better your chances. Check out who’s offering special deals and hosting raffles here.

Black Friday – Small Business Saturday – Cyber Monday Jus’ Running
Nov 28 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Jus' Running
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours:
NOV 25: 10-6
Thanksgiving: CLOSED
NOV 27: 10-6
NOV 28: 10-6
NOV 29: 1-5
NOV 30: 10-6
Indies First Small Business Saturday
Nov 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Malaprop's Bookstore

Indies First, held on Small Business Saturday, brings together authors and readers in support of independent bookstores. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting the local businesses that help communities thrive. The holidays might look a little different this year, but we can still show up for each other!

Due to Covid-19 delays, we’re encouraging folks to complete their holiday shopping early. #ShopSmall with us online or make a browsing appointment. We offer delivery, curbside pickup, and home delivery within Buncombe County. As always, we offer FREE GIFT WRAPPING on all orders.

Don’t know what to get the voracious reader in your life? Send a gift card!

In 2020, your support means more than ever!

North Asheville Tailgate Market/The Holiday Bazaar
Nov 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
North Asheville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

Special raffles during Small Business Week
Nov 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Small Businesses In Asheville

Shop Small & WIN BIG!

Several downtown businesses are also offering special raffles during Small Business Week (November 21-28). Prizes include gift cards from participating downtown businesses. Each business is running their own raffle, but most are offering raffle tickets for purchases made in the store. Visit each business for details. The more you shop, the better your chances of winning!
Participating businesses include:
ACW Cat Pantry
Nov 28 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
ACW Cat Pantry The Thrift Hound
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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]
Annual Highland Holiday Market!
Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company

It’s more important than ever to support local, and our Annual Highland Holiday Market is the perfect place to do just that! Make Highland your one-stop holiday shopping spot on Saturday, November 28. Support local vendors and artists, pick up a tree at our outdoor Christmas tree lot, and grab some Highland Beer for your loved ones (or for yourself) while you’re at it!

Highland Christmas Tree + Wreath Lot
Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company
🎶 Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
How lovely are thy branches 🎶
We’re kicking off the holiday season at Highland with a weekend-long Christmas Tree & Wreath Lot hosted by our friend’s from Boyd McNeeley East Asheville Christmas Tree & Wreath Lot! We’ll be set up right outside the Highland Event Center. And don’t forget to grab some of our Limited Release Black Watch while you’re at the Brewery!
Sunday, November 29, 2020
Bullington Gardens Holiday Greenery Sale
Nov 29 all-day
Online with Bullington Gardens

The online Holiday Craft Sale features nature-themed, handcrafted items, including ornaments, jewelry, textiles, quilts and holiday decor. Wreaths and swags enhanced with botanicals gathered on the Bullington Garden grounds and created by volunteers are ready for your home. Our delightful holiday garden gnome, standing 30 inches tall, adds a whimsical touch to your front porch. Locally-grown premium amaryllis, poinsettias, cyclamens and Christmas cactus plants are also available.

Bullington’s “Buzzington” bee products are offered including BeeKind ornaments, bee-themed gift items and beeswax candles.

The Holiday Greenery Sale features premium, freshly-cut Fraser fir trees ranging in height from five to eight feet. These native trees come from the Western North Carolina mountains and are wrapped for protection during transport. Also available are premium garlands in a 25-foot length, plus unadorned 12-inch wreaths. Holiday greenery must be ordered by Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Bullington Gardens is a proud supporter of our veterans, and believes all service members should be honored for their sacrifice. In partnership with local veterans and volunteers, Bullington Gardens offers Veteran’s Wreaths. Your $17 donation to honor a fallen veteran provides a 12-inch wreath, decorated with a hand tied red bow, and placed on a gravesite at the State Veteran’s Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC.

Shop our Bullington Gardens store online at www.bullingtongardens.org and fill your virtual cart with unique gift items and greenery. You can also place your order by phone at 828-698-6104 or in person at Bullington Gardens. Shipping or delivery is not available.

Bullington Gardens is located at 95 Upper Red Oak Trail in Hendersonville. For more information, call Bullington Gardens at 828-698-6104 or visit www.bullingtongardens.org.

Flat Rock Playhouse: Online Gift Shop Now Open
Nov 29 all-day
Online

SHOP THE ROCK!

Our online gift shop is now open, and just in time for your holiday shopping. T-shirts are available in a variety of colors with Adult and Youth sizing, and we have additional apparel items like sweatshirts, hats, polos, and totes. We have unique gift options like our 50th-anniversary book with a detailed history of Flat Rock Playhouse and prints designed by some of your favorite Vagabonds.

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