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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Monday, September 11, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 11 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 12 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 13 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Thursday, September 14, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 14 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Friday, September 15, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 15 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Saturday, September 16, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 16 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Sunday, September 17, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 17 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Magical Market + Black Cat Adoption Event
Sep 17 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
House of Black Cat Magic

Join us at Asheville’s newest cat cafe and metaphysical supplies shop , for a day of fun with local artists and makers, vendors, black cats and kittens, magic, delicious vegan dishes from Pasta Prana, and other hijinks!

We’ll have a dozen MAGICAL local vendors ready to sling their wares plus multiple tarot and intuitive readers! Oddities, tarot, local art, cat toys and trinkets, and much more will be available!

Binx’s Home for Black Cats will be having a “Find Your Familiar” black cat adoption event on site in our push to clear the shelters!!!

Pre-approved adopters will get access to the cat lounge for FREE!

Adoption applications can be submitted here —> https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BHBC/Cat

Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating the most magical of animals: the black cat!

Monday, September 18, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 18 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 19 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Community Workshop: Save a life and eat a slice!
Sep 20 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Veterans Healing Farm

This life-saving, two-hour
workshop is open to everyone in
our WNC community, free of
charge. Wednesday, September
20, 11am – 1pm (over lunch).
We’ll provide the pizza to all
participants.
If you are an employer please talk to your employees
about attending. If you are and employee, please talk to
your supervisor about attending. Suicide, while
disproportionately affects our Veteran population, the
entire country is in crisis.

Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in
crisis
TRAINING WILL COVER
• How to Question, Persuade, and Refer someone who
may be suicidal
• How to get help for yourself or learn more about
preventing suicide
• The common causes of suicidal behavior
• The warning signs of suicide
• How to get help for someone in crisis
QPR is the most widely taught Gatekeeper training in the
world.

Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 20 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Thursday, September 21, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 21 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Friday, September 22, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 22 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Saturday, September 23, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 23 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Sunday, September 24, 2023
Asheville Cat Weirdos food drive
Sep 24 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
PetSupermarket

NEEDED ITEMS:
wet food

dry food

treats

toys

litter

donations

Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 24 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Monday, September 25, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 25 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 26 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 27 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Thursday, September 28, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 28 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Friday, September 29, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 29 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Saturday, September 30, 2023
Field of Honor in Black Mountain
Sep 30 @ 11:00 am
Field of Honor

The Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa is presenting its first Field of Honor®. A field of American flags dedicated to military and first responders will be flying from September 11 – September 30th at the lot between the Black Mountain United Methodist Church and Harwood Home for Funerals (200 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711). An opening ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11 at 1:00 at the field location and a closing ceremony will take place at 11:00 on September 30 to retire the flags. All funds raised by this event will be distributed to non-profit organizations and used for scholarships in the Black Mountain/Swannanoa area. Donations can be made at: https://www.healingfield.org/blackmountainnc23

Friday, October 13, 2023
Stand Up For Veterans Healing Farm Fundraiser
Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Point Lookout Vineyards

A fundraising event for the Veterans Healing Farm. A fun filled evening to include Music, Comedy and More!

Stand Up for Veterans Fundraiser
Oct 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Point Lookout Vineyards
Saturday, October 14, 2023
The Blue Ridge Honor Flight: Captain Frederick M. Hall, USAF
Oct 14 all-day
WNC Agriculture Center at Gate 7

This year’s flight is dedicated to Captain Frederick M. Hall, USAF who was missing in action for over 54 years. His remains came home to Haywood County earlier this week where they were interned with full military honors. WNCSource partners with Blue Ridge Honor Flight to transport veterans, their travel companions and the public who attend the huge Welcome Home celebration at the airport on Saturday night.

Pups + Pints
Oct 14 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Pack Square Parking Garage Rooftop

Join Pack Square Collection for a free rooftop paw-ty on October 14th from 11am-2pm on the top of the Pack Square Parking Garage at 26 Biltmore Avenue, through the stairs by White Duck Taco. Attendees can bring their four-legged friends for a paw-some good time with complimentary pet portraits, pet caricatures, live music, dog-friendly vendors and more!

Canine Trick or Treat
Oct 14 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Burton Street Community Center

 

 

FREE | All ages, advance registration requested

Dress up those pups and bring them to a treat scavenger hunt with giveaways for canines and their human companions. Dogs must be on a leash. For more info, call 828-507-9003.

Thursday, October 19, 2023
Your Dog Here at the Whale
Oct 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Whale: A Craft Beer Collective

‘Your Dog Here’ Returns – Be Part of the Legacy! 🐾

Your furry friend’s chance at stardom is here! ‘Your Dog Here’ is back for its third year, and it’s your golden opportunity to have your beloved pup featured on a limited-edition DSSOLVR beer label – all while supporting the incredible work of Asheville Humane Society.

For just $25, your furry companion will strike a pose and earn their spot on our ‘Your Dog Here’ beer can label. But that’s not all – every participating pup enters our raffle for a chance to be front and center on the label!

📅 Event Dates & Locations: 📅

1️⃣ The Whale Edition:

🗓️ Thursday, October 19th

⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

🏢 The Whale

2️⃣ DSSOLVR Edition:

🗓️ Sunday, October 22nd

⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🏢 DSSOLVR Taproom

💙 Supporting Asheville Humane Society: 💙

Every dollar raised goes directly to Asheville Humane Society, a dedicated organization working tirelessly to promote the compassionate treatment of animals in our community through education, sheltering, and adoption. Last year, ‘Your Dog Here’ raised a remarkable $5,750 and showcased the love for 115 dogs on our label.

Don’t miss your chance to make your dog a star and support a great cause! Join us at ‘Your Dog Here’ and let’s make it a bark-tastic day to remember. See you there! 🐶👽🐶”

Sunday, October 22, 2023
Your Dog Here at DSSOLVR
Oct 22 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
DSSOLVR

‘Your Dog Here’ Returns – Be Part of the Legacy! 🐾

Your furry friend’s chance at stardom is here! ‘Your Dog Here’ is back for its third year, and it’s your golden opportunity to have your beloved pup featured on a limited-edition DSSOLVR beer label – all while supporting the incredible work of Asheville Humane Society.

For just $25, your furry companion will strike a pose and earn their spot on our ‘Your Dog Here’ beer can label. But that’s not all – every participating pup enters our raffle for a chance to be front and center on the label!

📅 Event Dates & Locations: 📅

1️⃣ The Whale Edition:

🗓️ Thursday, October 19th

⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

🏢 The Whale

2️⃣ DSSOLVR Edition:

🗓️ Sunday, October 22nd

⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🏢 DSSOLVR Taproom

💙 Supporting Asheville Humane Society: 💙

Every dollar raised goes directly to Asheville Humane Society, a dedicated organization working tirelessly to promote the compassionate treatment of animals in our community through education, sheltering, and adoption. Last year, ‘Your Dog Here’ raised a remarkable $5,750 and showcased the love for 115 dogs on our label.

Don’t miss your chance to make your dog a star and support a great cause! Join us at ‘Your Dog Here’ and let’s make it a bark-tastic day to remember. See you there! 🐶👽🐶”