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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Sunday, August 30, 2020
Leave it Better Sweepstake Eno + Explore Brevard
Aug 30 all-day
Online

LEAVE IT BETTER SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win an ENO Leave No Trace Double Nest hammock and suspension system today! ENO and Explore Brevard are excited to partner in the effort to promote our new Leave It Better campaign. Entering is easy. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be automatically entered into the sweepstakes:

 

STEP 1
Follow ENO Hammocks and Explore Brevard on Instagram or Facebook.

 

Step 2
Post an example of how you Leave No Trace and go the extra step to Leave It Better on your own social media account with the hashtag #ILeaveItBetter

 

Step 3
Watch our social media accounts for winner announcements at the end of August, September and October!

 

Each month will have multiple winners so stay tuned.

See below for official contest rules and alternate form of entry.

Wednesday, September 2, 2020
D+D with Raj on Zoom
Sep 2 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Online

Teen – (grades 6-12)

Friday, September 4, 2020
Leave it Better Sweepstake Eno + Explore Brevard
Sep 4 all-day
Online

LEAVE IT BETTER SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win an ENO Leave No Trace Double Nest hammock and suspension system today! ENO and Explore Brevard are excited to partner in the effort to promote our new Leave It Better campaign. Entering is easy. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be automatically entered into the sweepstakes:

 

STEP 1
Follow ENO Hammocks and Explore Brevard on Instagram or Facebook.

 

Step 2
Post an example of how you Leave No Trace and go the extra step to Leave It Better on your own social media account with the hashtag #ILeaveItBetter

 

Step 3
Watch our social media accounts for winner announcements at the end of August, September and October!

 

Each month will have multiple winners so stay tuned.

See below for official contest rules and alternate form of entry.

Saturday, September 5, 2020
Grant Opportunities for the Crafts
Sep 5 all-day
online
The Craft Futures Fund will fund up to $30,000 each month from May 2020 – October 2020 to support craft-based education projects. These one-time, unrestricted grants of $5,000 will be disbursed to craft-based education projects that envision and build new futures for craft.
Guided Hikes: Grandfather Mountain
Sep 5 all-day
Grandfather Mountain

Interpretive Rangers are available to lead guided hikes, bird walks and wildflower walks for families and groups that visit Grandfather Mountain. To see the mountain in this whole new way, you can schedule an appointment by calling the interpretive ranger office at (828) 737-0833 or emailing [email protected].

Please note that walks and hikes are available for all ability levels, but hikes that take you into Grandfather Mountain’s backcountry require careful footwork, proper footwear and the ability to handle heights. All backcountry hikes require participants to traverse ladders and use cables to navigate steep sections of the trail.

Interpretive Rangers are available year-round (weather permitting) to lead guided hikes to:

MacRae Peak ($15 + park admission)
Attic Window ($25 + park admission)
Calloway Peak ($35 + park admission)

Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance, and a minimum of two participants per hike are required. For more information, please call (828) 737-0833.

Leave it Better Sweepstake Eno + Explore Brevard
Sep 5 all-day
Online

LEAVE IT BETTER SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win an ENO Leave No Trace Double Nest hammock and suspension system today! ENO and Explore Brevard are excited to partner in the effort to promote our new Leave It Better campaign. Entering is easy. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be automatically entered into the sweepstakes:

 

STEP 1
Follow ENO Hammocks and Explore Brevard on Instagram or Facebook.

 

Step 2
Post an example of how you Leave No Trace and go the extra step to Leave It Better on your own social media account with the hashtag #ILeaveItBetter

 

Step 3
Watch our social media accounts for winner announcements at the end of August, September and October!

 

Each month will have multiple winners so stay tuned.

See below for official contest rules and alternate form of entry.

Sunday, September 6, 2020
Leave it Better Sweepstake Eno + Explore Brevard
Sep 6 all-day
Online

LEAVE IT BETTER SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win an ENO Leave No Trace Double Nest hammock and suspension system today! ENO and Explore Brevard are excited to partner in the effort to promote our new Leave It Better campaign. Entering is easy. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be automatically entered into the sweepstakes:

 

STEP 1
Follow ENO Hammocks and Explore Brevard on Instagram or Facebook.

 

Step 2
Post an example of how you Leave No Trace and go the extra step to Leave It Better on your own social media account with the hashtag #ILeaveItBetter

 

Step 3
Watch our social media accounts for winner announcements at the end of August, September and October!

 

Each month will have multiple winners so stay tuned.

See below for official contest rules and alternate form of entry.

Friday, September 11, 2020
Leave it Better Sweepstake Eno + Explore Brevard
Sep 11 all-day
Online

LEAVE IT BETTER SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win an ENO Leave No Trace Double Nest hammock and suspension system today! ENO and Explore Brevard are excited to partner in the effort to promote our new Leave It Better campaign. Entering is easy. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be automatically entered into the sweepstakes:

 

STEP 1
Follow ENO Hammocks and Explore Brevard on Instagram or Facebook.

 

Step 2
Post an example of how you Leave No Trace and go the extra step to Leave It Better on your own social media account with the hashtag #ILeaveItBetter

 

Step 3
Watch our social media accounts for winner announcements at the end of August, September and October!

 

Each month will have multiple winners so stay tuned.

See below for official contest rules and alternate form of entry.

Saturday, September 12, 2020
Grant Opportunities for the Crafts
Sep 12 all-day
online
The Craft Futures Fund will fund up to $30,000 each month from May 2020 – October 2020 to support craft-based education projects. These one-time, unrestricted grants of $5,000 will be disbursed to craft-based education projects that envision and build new futures for craft.
Guided Hikes: Grandfather Mountain
Sep 12 all-day
Grandfather Mountain

Interpretive Rangers are available to lead guided hikes, bird walks and wildflower walks for families and groups that visit Grandfather Mountain. To see the mountain in this whole new way, you can schedule an appointment by calling the interpretive ranger office at (828) 737-0833 or emailing [email protected].

Please note that walks and hikes are available for all ability levels, but hikes that take you into Grandfather Mountain’s backcountry require careful footwork, proper footwear and the ability to handle heights. All backcountry hikes require participants to traverse ladders and use cables to navigate steep sections of the trail.

Interpretive Rangers are available year-round (weather permitting) to lead guided hikes to:

MacRae Peak ($15 + park admission)
Attic Window ($25 + park admission)
Calloway Peak ($35 + park admission)

Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance, and a minimum of two participants per hike are required. For more information, please call (828) 737-0833.

Leave it Better Sweepstake Eno + Explore Brevard
Sep 12 all-day
Online

LEAVE IT BETTER SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win an ENO Leave No Trace Double Nest hammock and suspension system today! ENO and Explore Brevard are excited to partner in the effort to promote our new Leave It Better campaign. Entering is easy. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be automatically entered into the sweepstakes:

 

STEP 1
Follow ENO Hammocks and Explore Brevard on Instagram or Facebook.

 

Step 2
Post an example of how you Leave No Trace and go the extra step to Leave It Better on your own social media account with the hashtag #ILeaveItBetter

 

Step 3
Watch our social media accounts for winner announcements at the end of August, September and October!

 

Each month will have multiple winners so stay tuned.

See below for official contest rules and alternate form of entry.

Sunday, September 13, 2020
Leave it Better Sweepstake Eno + Explore Brevard
Sep 13 all-day
Online

LEAVE IT BETTER SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win an ENO Leave No Trace Double Nest hammock and suspension system today! ENO and Explore Brevard are excited to partner in the effort to promote our new Leave It Better campaign. Entering is easy. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be automatically entered into the sweepstakes:

 

STEP 1
Follow ENO Hammocks and Explore Brevard on Instagram or Facebook.

 

Step 2
Post an example of how you Leave No Trace and go the extra step to Leave It Better on your own social media account with the hashtag #ILeaveItBetter

 

Step 3
Watch our social media accounts for winner announcements at the end of August, September and October!

 

Each month will have multiple winners so stay tuned.

See below for official contest rules and alternate form of entry.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020
D+D with Raj on Zoom
Sep 16 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Online

Teen – (grades 6-12)

Outdoor Trivia Night with Bingeable!
Sep 16 @ 7:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company - South

Image may contain: one or more people, tree, drink, plant, sky, table, outdoor and nature, text that says 'CATAWBA brewing'

Join us and Bingeable Trivia every Wednesday at 7pm for outdoor trivia night!!
-All trivia players must have a seat outside to play. There are a limited amount of tables outside so get here early to claim your seat
-Tables are spread out 6 feet apart for social distancing
-Players will text in their answers instead of turning in sheets
-And masks are required while ordering beers inside

We will have a theme every other week! Trivia is subject to cancellation depending on the weather.

Friday, September 18, 2020
Leave it Better Sweepstake Eno + Explore Brevard
Sep 18 all-day
Online

LEAVE IT BETTER SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win an ENO Leave No Trace Double Nest hammock and suspension system today! ENO and Explore Brevard are excited to partner in the effort to promote our new Leave It Better campaign. Entering is easy. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be automatically entered into the sweepstakes:

 

STEP 1
Follow ENO Hammocks and Explore Brevard on Instagram or Facebook.

 

Step 2
Post an example of how you Leave No Trace and go the extra step to Leave It Better on your own social media account with the hashtag #ILeaveItBetter

 

Step 3
Watch our social media accounts for winner announcements at the end of August, September and October!

 

Each month will have multiple winners so stay tuned.

See below for official contest rules and alternate form of entry.

Saturday, September 19, 2020
Grant Opportunities for the Crafts
Sep 19 all-day
online
The Craft Futures Fund will fund up to $30,000 each month from May 2020 – October 2020 to support craft-based education projects. These one-time, unrestricted grants of $5,000 will be disbursed to craft-based education projects that envision and build new futures for craft.
Guided Hikes: Grandfather Mountain
Sep 19 all-day
Grandfather Mountain

Interpretive Rangers are available to lead guided hikes, bird walks and wildflower walks for families and groups that visit Grandfather Mountain. To see the mountain in this whole new way, you can schedule an appointment by calling the interpretive ranger office at (828) 737-0833 or emailing [email protected].

Please note that walks and hikes are available for all ability levels, but hikes that take you into Grandfather Mountain’s backcountry require careful footwork, proper footwear and the ability to handle heights. All backcountry hikes require participants to traverse ladders and use cables to navigate steep sections of the trail.

Interpretive Rangers are available year-round (weather permitting) to lead guided hikes to:

MacRae Peak ($15 + park admission)
Attic Window ($25 + park admission)
Calloway Peak ($35 + park admission)

Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance, and a minimum of two participants per hike are required. For more information, please call (828) 737-0833.

Leave it Better Sweepstake Eno + Explore Brevard
Sep 19 all-day
Online

LEAVE IT BETTER SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win an ENO Leave No Trace Double Nest hammock and suspension system today! ENO and Explore Brevard are excited to partner in the effort to promote our new Leave It Better campaign. Entering is easy. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be automatically entered into the sweepstakes:

 

STEP 1
Follow ENO Hammocks and Explore Brevard on Instagram or Facebook.

 

Step 2
Post an example of how you Leave No Trace and go the extra step to Leave It Better on your own social media account with the hashtag #ILeaveItBetter

 

Step 3
Watch our social media accounts for winner announcements at the end of August, September and October!

 

Each month will have multiple winners so stay tuned.

See below for official contest rules and alternate form of entry.

Sunday, September 20, 2020
Leave it Better Sweepstake Eno + Explore Brevard
Sep 20 all-day
Online

LEAVE IT BETTER SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win an ENO Leave No Trace Double Nest hammock and suspension system today! ENO and Explore Brevard are excited to partner in the effort to promote our new Leave It Better campaign. Entering is easy. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be automatically entered into the sweepstakes:

 

STEP 1
Follow ENO Hammocks and Explore Brevard on Instagram or Facebook.

 

Step 2
Post an example of how you Leave No Trace and go the extra step to Leave It Better on your own social media account with the hashtag #ILeaveItBetter

 

Step 3
Watch our social media accounts for winner announcements at the end of August, September and October!

 

Each month will have multiple winners so stay tuned.

See below for official contest rules and alternate form of entry.

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Outdoor Trivia Night with Bingeable!
Sep 23 @ 7:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company - South

Image may contain: one or more people, tree, drink, plant, sky, table, outdoor and nature, text that says 'CATAWBA brewing'

Join us and Bingeable Trivia every Wednesday at 7pm for outdoor trivia night!!
-All trivia players must have a seat outside to play. There are a limited amount of tables outside so get here early to claim your seat
-Tables are spread out 6 feet apart for social distancing
-Players will text in their answers instead of turning in sheets
-And masks are required while ordering beers inside

We will have a theme every other week! Trivia is subject to cancellation depending on the weather.

Friday, September 25, 2020
Leave it Better Sweepstake Eno + Explore Brevard
Sep 25 all-day
Online

LEAVE IT BETTER SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win an ENO Leave No Trace Double Nest hammock and suspension system today! ENO and Explore Brevard are excited to partner in the effort to promote our new Leave It Better campaign. Entering is easy. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be automatically entered into the sweepstakes:

 

STEP 1
Follow ENO Hammocks and Explore Brevard on Instagram or Facebook.

 

Step 2
Post an example of how you Leave No Trace and go the extra step to Leave It Better on your own social media account with the hashtag #ILeaveItBetter

 

Step 3
Watch our social media accounts for winner announcements at the end of August, September and October!

 

Each month will have multiple winners so stay tuned.

See below for official contest rules and alternate form of entry.

Saturday, September 26, 2020
Grant Opportunities for the Crafts
Sep 26 all-day
online
The Craft Futures Fund will fund up to $30,000 each month from May 2020 – October 2020 to support craft-based education projects. These one-time, unrestricted grants of $5,000 will be disbursed to craft-based education projects that envision and build new futures for craft.
Guided Hikes: Grandfather Mountain
Sep 26 all-day
Grandfather Mountain

Interpretive Rangers are available to lead guided hikes, bird walks and wildflower walks for families and groups that visit Grandfather Mountain. To see the mountain in this whole new way, you can schedule an appointment by calling the interpretive ranger office at (828) 737-0833 or emailing [email protected].

Please note that walks and hikes are available for all ability levels, but hikes that take you into Grandfather Mountain’s backcountry require careful footwork, proper footwear and the ability to handle heights. All backcountry hikes require participants to traverse ladders and use cables to navigate steep sections of the trail.

Interpretive Rangers are available year-round (weather permitting) to lead guided hikes to:

MacRae Peak ($15 + park admission)
Attic Window ($25 + park admission)
Calloway Peak ($35 + park admission)

Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance, and a minimum of two participants per hike are required. For more information, please call (828) 737-0833.

Leave it Better Sweepstake Eno + Explore Brevard
Sep 26 all-day
Online

LEAVE IT BETTER SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win an ENO Leave No Trace Double Nest hammock and suspension system today! ENO and Explore Brevard are excited to partner in the effort to promote our new Leave It Better campaign. Entering is easy. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be automatically entered into the sweepstakes:

 

STEP 1
Follow ENO Hammocks and Explore Brevard on Instagram or Facebook.

 

Step 2
Post an example of how you Leave No Trace and go the extra step to Leave It Better on your own social media account with the hashtag #ILeaveItBetter

 

Step 3
Watch our social media accounts for winner announcements at the end of August, September and October!

 

Each month will have multiple winners so stay tuned.

See below for official contest rules and alternate form of entry.

Sunday, September 27, 2020
Leave it Better Sweepstake Eno + Explore Brevard
Sep 27 all-day
Online

LEAVE IT BETTER SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win an ENO Leave No Trace Double Nest hammock and suspension system today! ENO and Explore Brevard are excited to partner in the effort to promote our new Leave It Better campaign. Entering is easy. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be automatically entered into the sweepstakes:

 

STEP 1
Follow ENO Hammocks and Explore Brevard on Instagram or Facebook.

 

Step 2
Post an example of how you Leave No Trace and go the extra step to Leave It Better on your own social media account with the hashtag #ILeaveItBetter

 

Step 3
Watch our social media accounts for winner announcements at the end of August, September and October!

 

Each month will have multiple winners so stay tuned.

See below for official contest rules and alternate form of entry.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Outdoor Trivia Night with Bingeable!
Sep 30 @ 7:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company - South

Image may contain: one or more people, tree, drink, plant, sky, table, outdoor and nature, text that says 'CATAWBA brewing'

Join us and Bingeable Trivia every Wednesday at 7pm for outdoor trivia night!!
-All trivia players must have a seat outside to play. There are a limited amount of tables outside so get here early to claim your seat
-Tables are spread out 6 feet apart for social distancing
-Players will text in their answers instead of turning in sheets
-And masks are required while ordering beers inside

We will have a theme every other week! Trivia is subject to cancellation depending on the weather.

Thursday, October 1, 2020
Virtual Meeting – Discord Server
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online

Join us virtually on Discord. This week we will meet online in the meetup group’s Discord Server. Most of you have access to the server already but if you need an invite send me (Johnathan Pardue) a message and I can get you added to the server.

Friday, October 2, 2020
Leave it Better Sweepstake Eno + Explore Brevard
Oct 2 all-day
Online

LEAVE IT BETTER SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win an ENO Leave No Trace Double Nest hammock and suspension system today! ENO and Explore Brevard are excited to partner in the effort to promote our new Leave It Better campaign. Entering is easy. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be automatically entered into the sweepstakes:

 

STEP 1
Follow ENO Hammocks and Explore Brevard on Instagram or Facebook.

 

Step 2
Post an example of how you Leave No Trace and go the extra step to Leave It Better on your own social media account with the hashtag #ILeaveItBetter

 

Step 3
Watch our social media accounts for winner announcements at the end of August, September and October!

 

Each month will have multiple winners so stay tuned.

See below for official contest rules and alternate form of entry.

Saturday, October 3, 2020
Guided Hikes: Grandfather Mountain
Oct 3 all-day
Grandfather Mountain

Interpretive Rangers are available to lead guided hikes, bird walks and wildflower walks for families and groups that visit Grandfather Mountain. To see the mountain in this whole new way, you can schedule an appointment by calling the interpretive ranger office at (828) 737-0833 or emailing [email protected].

Please note that walks and hikes are available for all ability levels, but hikes that take you into Grandfather Mountain’s backcountry require careful footwork, proper footwear and the ability to handle heights. All backcountry hikes require participants to traverse ladders and use cables to navigate steep sections of the trail.

Interpretive Rangers are available year-round (weather permitting) to lead guided hikes to:

MacRae Peak ($15 + park admission)
Attic Window ($25 + park admission)
Calloway Peak ($35 + park admission)

Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance, and a minimum of two participants per hike are required. For more information, please call (828) 737-0833.

Leave it Better Sweepstake Eno + Explore Brevard
Oct 3 all-day
Online

LEAVE IT BETTER SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win an ENO Leave No Trace Double Nest hammock and suspension system today! ENO and Explore Brevard are excited to partner in the effort to promote our new Leave It Better campaign. Entering is easy. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be automatically entered into the sweepstakes:

 

STEP 1
Follow ENO Hammocks and Explore Brevard on Instagram or Facebook.

 

Step 2
Post an example of how you Leave No Trace and go the extra step to Leave It Better on your own social media account with the hashtag #ILeaveItBetter

 

Step 3
Watch our social media accounts for winner announcements at the end of August, September and October!

 

Each month will have multiple winners so stay tuned.

See below for official contest rules and alternate form of entry.