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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Thursday, June 19, 2025
Summer Conference: Loving Our Neighbors as Ourselves
Jun 19 @ 12:00 am – 10:00 am
Kanuga

Nourish your body, mind, and soul by experiencing a variety of offerings to bring balance and peace to your life during these times. Ample free time allows participants to nap, hike around the lake, journal, or explore Kanuga. Led by Chantal McKinney, a life-long seeker of the Divine. She is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, consultant, practitioner of community development, and former church planter who walks among the two worlds of faith and spirituality.

Saturday, June 21, 2025
2025 MountainTrue BioBlitz at Hickory Nut Gap Farm
Jun 21 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Each year, MountainTrue hosts a BioBlitz to record all the species we can find in a given area. We identify and catalog organisms using the online app iNaturalist. The BioBiltz this year will be on June 21st at Hickory Nut Gap Farm near Asheville, NC. Volunteers will hike with experts in reptiles/amphibians, mammals, birds, plants, and mushrooms. *Group sign-ups are taken at the event and are first come, first serve. Group availability is subject to change.

We will meet at 12:30 pm to complete waivers and sign-up for groups. The BioBlitz will kick off at 1 pm and end at 5 pm. But the fun doesn’t stop there. We hope our volunteers will stick around for the barn dance at Hickory Nut Gap from 6 to 9 pm. All BioBlitz volunteers will receive free admission to the barn dance.

There will be a food truck on site where you can purchase dinner. MountainTrue will provide snacks.

Please bring: water, sunscreen, bug spray, notebook (if desired), sturdy close-toed shoes and any snacks, etc. that you may need.

**Kids aged 6 and up are welcome to join if they are accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of the trip.

Saturday, August 9, 2025
Mountaintop Yoga & Meditation Hike in Asheville
Aug 9 all-day
Bearwallow Mountain Trail

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Revitalize your soul with Asheville Wellness Tours! Embark on a 2-mile hike that climaxes with breathtaking mountaintop views, followed by a rejuvenating hour of yoga suitable for every level. We’ve got the mats – just bring your zest for adventure! Now offering magical sunset yoga hikes for groups of four or more. And if you’re craving more, why not mix in a massage, cooking class, or tarot reading for the ultimate Asheville day out? Check our website to spice up your adventure. Get your tickets for Mountaintop Yoga & Meditation Hike in Asheville!

Highlights
Stunning mountaintop views on a 2-mile hike.
Hour of all-levels yoga at the summit – mats provided.
NEW! Sunset yoga hikes for private groups.

What’s included?
1hr All-Levels Yoga (weather permitting)
Yoga Mat
Guide

Additional Information
Service animals are welcome.
Not suitable for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
A moderate level of physical fitness is required for travelers.

 

Friday, November 28, 2025
Friendsgiving Potluck
Nov 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Energetic Experiences

Join Levi & Marian for a Friendsgiving Potluck, a free community event where we come together to celebrate connection, gratitude, and delicious food!

Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy an evening of laughter, friendship, and unity.

We kindly ask that you bring a note listing the ingredients of your dish to help those with food sensitivities, allergies, or preferences.

Whether you’re bringing a homemade recipe or just coming to enjoy the company, all are welcome. Let’s create beautiful memories and give thanks as a community!

 

Saturday, December 6, 2025
Jingle Jamboree
Dec 6 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Blue Ridge Mall

Blue Ridge Mall is thrilled to bring back Jingle Jamboree; a festive day filled with holiday cheer and community spirit! This December, we’re inviting local choirs, musicians, dance teams, karate groups, and community organizations to take the stage and help make this celebration one to remember.
Get ready to shine at the Jingle Jamboree ! Enjoy a day of live entertainment, festive performances, and plenty of holiday magic for the whole family. Come be part of the joy as we kick off the most wonderful time of the year together!

Children’s Entrepreneur Market
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Adventure Center

🎉 Calling All Young Entrepreneurs! 🍅
We’re thrilled to join with the Winter Wonder Walk for a one-of-a-kind Children’s Entrepreneur Market!
🌟 Got a kid with a big idea? Whether it’s homemade crafts, baked goods, lemonade stands, or creative services—this is their chance to shine!

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Support young local entrepreneurs 💼

Join us at the Winter Wonder Walk where the season is brought to life like never before. Wander an outdoor trail and literally step inside the pages of a magical winter story. It’s a one-of-a-kind winter adventure you won’t want to miss being a part of.

Saturday, December 13, 2025
Yule Tide Pride
Dec 13 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
AB Tech Mission Conference Center

So excited for Asheville Phoenix Fire Nonprofit’s 1st Annual – YULE TIDE PRIDE – Holiday Market Convention! We are bringing Pride into the festive season! Come get your holiday gifts, enjoy some local live music, coffee shop treats, connect with resources, take a holiday photo, sink in with community and more!

Sunday, December 14, 2025
Jim Brickman: The Gift Of Christmas
Dec 14 @ 4:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Jim Brickman’s distinctive piano style and captivating live performances have revolutionized the popularity of instrumental music, making him a driving force behind modern American music. The hit-making songwriter is the best-selling solo pianist of our time, earning 22 Number One albums and 32 Top 20 Radio Singles. He’s garnered two Grammy nominations, Gospel Music’s Dove Award, two SESAC Songwriter of the Year Awards, a Canadian Country Music Award, and is a member of Pandora’s “2 Billion Streams” Club.