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, December 3, 2023
Blue Ridge Roller Derby Presents: Home for the Brawl-idays Double Header
Dec 3 all-day
Smoky Mountain Event Center

Come celebrate the BRAWL-idays with some action-packed ROLLER DERBY! This will be a DOUBLE HEADER: two games for the price of one! First, there will be a newer-skater game: Blue Ridge Roller Derby vs. The World. Then, THE SWARM will go up against the COPPERHEAD OUTLAWS in a fight for the 2023 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE. You don’t want to miss this!

Tickets available for purchase at:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fbe8a7a3-3928-4fd3-abb3-969b9233465d

Sign up to skate against BRRD in the scrimmage:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd46ci78wi8_MO5keo0zNF9k4kwvOG091 fIVAmk2QTsF9ZTxA/viewform

Doors open at 1:00 PM for an afternoon full of LIVE ROLLER DERBY at SMEC! Online or At-The-Door Tickets: $10.00

All ages welcome, kids 11 and under are FREE. We will have a great menu of concessions, including plant-based options!

Proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the inclusive and fun space that Blue Ridge Roller Derby continually creates while playing a competitive sport on 8 wheels. BRRD is a non-profit organization that relies on the support of our community to provide action-packed, family-friendly athleticism.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Meditative Morning
Dec 5 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
The North Carolina Arboretum

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.

Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

RESET Breathwork Workshop
Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
The Restoration Asheville

Join The Breath Nurse for a full body reset that will leave you feeling lighter, energized (and likely blissed out!). In this breathwork class, you’ll learn how to regulate your nervous system, release stored emotions, and transform into your most authentic self.

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Registration Open for Cooper River Bridge Run
Dec 14 all-day
online

Weekly 30 Minute Meditation for Moms (online)
Dec 14 @ 9:00 am – 9:30 am
online

Hosted by Sahaja Yoga Meditation DFW
Join this FREE evening session for Meditation, specifically for Moms.

About this Event
We are creating this Meditation space for moms 💟 that can help
🤲 create a supportive community of moms who can come together and meditate
🤲 build a meditation routine
🤲 implement self-care, and take pause in hectic lives
🤲 bring calmness and balance that can reflect on kids and household
🤲 share experiences and learn to grow in this journey together

Join this FREE evening session for Meditation, specifically for Moms. Meditation is a simple way to de-stress, and it can help bring peace and balance, especially in these hectic times.

Led by experienced instructors, this 30 min guided meditation session will help you feel the much needed calmness.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meditation-for-moms-tickets-126660441791?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

Daily Meditation + Support (online)
Dec 14 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
online

Hosted by: The Buddhist Studies Institute
IMPORTANT: register here to get zoom link https://buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/daily-meditation/

FREE – ONLINE – 30 MINUTES – DAILY
🌺Guided meditation support and community🌺

🌸Stabilization and Liberation:
In order to liberate our minds– we need stable calm.

🌸Consistency & Commitment:
Stabilizing in calm clear presence takes consistent training.

🌸Support & Community:
Daily Meditation is a container and support for your meditation focus.

Expand your meditation circle- join us online any day or every day!

Formerly known as 100 Days of practice to support a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter, this has now been expanded to continue daily. To learn more and register: https://buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/daily-meditation/

Friday, December 15, 2023
Registration Open for Cooper River Bridge Run
Dec 15 all-day
online

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Nashville Predators
Dec 15 @ 7:30 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Nashville Predators

Saturday, December 16, 2023
Registration Open for Cooper River Bridge Run
Dec 16 all-day
online

Krampus Ball
Dec 16 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Asheville Sports Club

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Come join our Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament from 11am-4pm
Sign up ashevillesportsclub.com
We will have a gran prize for the winning team. And of course don’t forget about our half court shot!
Courts open at 11 am for warming up and tournament starts at 12!
Please arrive by 11:30 am for check in!
We will be having an Ugly Sweater Dance Party from 7-10pm at the sports club!
Make sure you have the best ugly sweater for our contest!

Sunday, December 17, 2023
Registration Open for Cooper River Bridge Run
Dec 17 all-day
online

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals
Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals

Monday, December 18, 2023
Registration Open for Cooper River Bridge Run
Dec 18 all-day
online

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Registration Open for Cooper River Bridge Run
Dec 19 all-day
online

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vegas Golden Knights

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Registration Open for Cooper River Bridge Run
Dec 20 all-day
online

Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Atlanta Gladiators
Dec 20 @ 7:05 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Atlanta Gladiators
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Atlanta Gladiators @ Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Registration Open for Cooper River Bridge Run
Dec 21 all-day
online

Friday, December 22, 2023
Registration Open for Cooper River Bridge Run
Dec 22 all-day
online

Orlando Solar Bears vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Dec 22 @ 7:05 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Orlando Solar Bears @ Greenville Swamp Rabbits

 

Saturday, December 23, 2023
Registration Open for Cooper River Bridge Run
Dec 23 all-day
online

Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates
Dec 23 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Savannah Ghost Pirates
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Savannah Ghost Pirates @ Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders
Dec 23 @ 7:30 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders

Sunday, December 24, 2023
Registration Open for Cooper River Bridge Run
Dec 24 all-day
online

Carolina Panthers vs. Green Bay Packers
Dec 24 @ 1:00 pm
Bank of America Stadium

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Monday, December 25, 2023
Registration Open for Cooper River Bridge Run
Dec 25 all-day
online

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Registration Open for Cooper River Bridge Run
Dec 26 all-day
online

Full Moon Forest Bathing
Dec 26 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Immerse yourself in the magic of twilight and experience the wonders of nighttime in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy a gentle, mindful stroll along the French Broad River as the sun sets and the full moon rises. This is a unique opportunity to unplug in a peaceful setting with a series of invitations led by a certified forest therapy guide that invite you to connect more deeply to the environment around you. Quiet your mind and awaken your senses as we sink into the heightened awareness of this special evening experience. Together, we’ll deepen our relationship with nature, community and Self. We’ll end with a tea ceremony featuring a foraged infusion of local plants. The best part: there’s no right or wrong way to forest bathe; just bring an open heart, adventurous spirit and be yourself. All is welcome in nature.

$45/person (includes special community access)

Limited to 15 participants for a more intimate experience.

  • Advance registration required
  • Detailed meeting instructions shared after registration.
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Registration Open for Cooper River Bridge Run
Dec 27 all-day
online

Christmas Break season Adult tennis camps
Dec 27 @ 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Hendersonville Racquet Club

HRC is proud to announce both youth tennis camps and an adult tennis camp this Christmas Break season. Kids Camp will be held December 27 and will be 2-5 pm. Campers get tennis training and match play. Tournament junior players camp will be December 28-29 from 2-5 pm.  Adult camp is 11:30-4 on Tuesday December 26th and includes tennis training, match play and lunch!

“We are very excited to be able to continue offering camps during the Christmas break.  We can handle all abilities on our tennis courts and safely have fun off and on the court with all the things available to us at HRC,” stated Director of Winter Camps Cre Still.

Sign up for the kids camp by downloading the form at http://tinyurl.com/HRCHolidayTennisCamp2023.   Sign up for the adults camp by contacting [email protected].  For more info go to www.hvillerc.com or contact 693-0040 or [email protected].

Hendersonville Racquet Club is a six acre complex that includes 6 outdoor tennis courts, 3 indoor tennis courts, five pickleball courts, four racquetball courts, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, group fitness classes, and outdoor leisure area by Shaw’s Creek and pond. More information can be found at www.hendersonvilleracquetclub.com, calling 828-693-0040 or emailing [email protected].