Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Asheville. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Dance & fitness
Asheville, NC
LEAF Global Arts puts on a multi-day music and arts festival each fall at Lake Eden near Black Mountain, just outside Asheville. There is world music, dance, workshops, and storytelling by the lake. It draws a wide, all-ages crowd.
Music & concerts
Deerfields Retreat, Mills River · Asheville, NC
Deerfields Retreat, Mills River
You can experience world music, dance, and immersive arts at a brand-new location for this beloved fall festival near Asheville.
Markets
Asheville area · Asheville, NC
Asheville area
You can hunt vintage-inspired home decor, antiques, and handmade goods across a three-day upscale market weekend.
Lifelong learning
A-B Tech, Asheville and Enka campuses · Asheville, NC
A-B Tech, Asheville and Enka campuses
You can enroll in low-cost recreation and relaxation classes for adults through the community college's continuing education program.
Markets
5 Points, Asheville · Asheville, NC
5 Points, Asheville
You can browse handmade arts, crafts, and vintage finds from rotating vendors at this free seasonal Saturday flea.
Music & concerts
Grey Eagle Music Hall · Asheville, NC
Grey Eagle Music Hall
You can hear an intimate evening with the Drive-By Truckers songwriter in the River Arts District.
Senior programs
Grove Street Community Center · Asheville, NC
Grove Street Community Center
You can enjoy a daily hot lunch and wellness programming alongside other eligible older adults.
Pickleball & rec
10 a.m.
Asheville Sports Club · Asheville, NC
Asheville Sports Club
You can sign up for a friendly community pickleball tournament on a Saturday morning.
Lifelong learning
East Asheville Library · Asheville, NC
East Asheville Library
You can join a free monthly evening book discussion at the East Asheville branch.
Theater & film
2 to 4 p.m.
Asheville Art Museum · Asheville, NC
Asheville Art Museum
You can watch a richly filmed documentary on Frida Kahlo's life and work on the museum's big screen for 12 to 15 dollars.
Tastings
6 p.m.
SIP Whiskey & Wine Bar · Asheville, NC
SIP Whiskey & Wine Bar
You can taste a curated flight of wines at this recurring monthly tasting downtown.
Pickleball & rec
Linwood Crump Shiloh and Stephens-Lee Community Centers · Asheville, NC
Linwood Crump Shiloh and Stephens-Lee Community Centers
You can play indoor pickleball year-round for 5 dollars a visit or 20 dollars for a five-visit pass at two city community centers.
Dance & fitness
evenings
Asheville, NC
Shindig on the Green is a free summer Saturday night gathering of bluegrass and Appalachian music and dance at Pack Square Park downtown. People bring lawn chairs and blankets and stay until well after dark. It runs most Saturdays from July into early September.
Markets
718 Haywood Rd · Asheville, NC
718 Haywood Rd
You can pick up local farm goods at the top weekday market in Western North Carolina every Tuesday afternoon.
Classes & arts
Black Mountain Center for the Arts · Asheville, NC
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
You can join a small-studio pottery class on a rolling 2026 schedule just east of Asheville, though a waitlist often applies.
Community & civic
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Asheville, NC
Downtown After 5 is a free monthly street party in Pack Square Park with live bands, food trucks, local drinks, and an artisan market. It runs on Friday evenings in the warmer months. The Asheville Downtown Association puts it on.
Theater & film
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts · Asheville, NC
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
You can catch a night of stand-up from touring comedian Steve Hofstetter downtown.
Music & concerts
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
The Orange Peel
You can catch the prog-rock band live at Asheville's landmark downtown music hall.
Classes & arts
Asheville Art Museum · Asheville, NC
Asheville Art Museum
You can join a volunteer educator for an interactive walk through the museum's collection on select Sunday afternoons.
Outdoors & nature
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Botanical Gardens at Asheville · Asheville, NC
The Botanical Gardens at Asheville
You can join horticulturalist Roots Marshall for a guided stroll through the native-plant garden near UNC Asheville.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
You can read and discuss titles centered on Western North Carolina at this free recurring library book club.
Music & concerts
Asheville Art Museum · Asheville, NC
Asheville Art Museum
You can enjoy a live music set in the museum galleries as part of the recurring Sunday Live series.
Markets
Asheville, NC
The Western North Carolina Farmers Market on Brevard Road is a large year-round market run by the state, with produce, plants, shops, and restaurants. It is open nearly every day, not just weekends. Apple season in fall is a big draw.
Dance & fitness
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts · Asheville, NC
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
You can join a relaxed evening of tap dancing for all levels at this recurring downtown social.
Markets
UNC Asheville Lot P34 · Asheville, NC
UNC Asheville Lot P34
You can shop farm-fresh produce and handmade goods every Saturday at this market running since 1980.
Lifelong learning
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
East Asheville Library · Asheville, NC
East Asheville Library
You can kick off the summer reading season with free activities and programming at the East Asheville branch.
Markets
WNC Farmers Market, Brevard Rd · Asheville, NC
WNC Farmers Market, Brevard Rd
You can browse produce, plants, and mountain crafts daily at this large year-round market with free admission and parking.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
White Horse Black Mountain · Asheville, NC
White Horse Black Mountain
You can enjoy an evening of Celtic music with sliding-scale pay-what-you-can pricing in nearby Black Mountain.
Community & civic
mornings
Asheville, NC
The North Asheville Tailgate Market is a weekly Saturday morning market with more than 70 farmers, bakers, and craftspeople. It runs through the growing season near the UNC Asheville area. This is where locals fill the week's produce basket.
Pickleball & rec
Asheville Parks & Recreation courts · Asheville, NC
Asheville Parks & Recreation courts
You can play pickleball for free on the city's dual-lined outdoor courts during posted pickleball hours, with rollaway nets at several parks.
Dance & fitness
Asheville · Asheville, NC
Asheville
You can dance waltz and contra to live piano and fiddle every Monday night, no partner or experience needed.
Markets
Downtown Asheville · Asheville, NC
Downtown Asheville
You can shop locally grown food and crafts at this year-round downtown farmers market on Saturday mornings.
Classes & arts
The Village Potters Clay Center, Westgate · Asheville, NC
The Village Potters Clay Center, Westgate
You can sign up for an eight-week wheel or handbuilding course built for beginners and clay veterans alike.
Music & concerts
7:30 p.m.
White Horse Black Mountain · Asheville, NC
White Horse Black Mountain
You can hear fingerstyle guitarist Rod Abernethy in an intimate listening-room setting near Asheville.
Senior programs
Senior Opportunity Center, Asheville · Asheville, NC
Senior Opportunity Center, Asheville
You can drop in for exercise programs, trivia, and arts and crafts at this Buncombe County center built for seniors.
Theater & film
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts · Asheville, NC
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
You can take in a cheeky showcase of regional and touring burlesque performers in a single-night festival.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Romance Book Club meets the third Monday of each month at 5:30 PM at the Pack Library. We will read and discuss a variety of books in the romance genre. The book for October 2026 is Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez. Newcomers are always welcome!
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Why are we humans attracted to horror stories? And why do these stories often come through the lens of religion? The new folk horror historical novel Less the Horror than the Grace tells an updated version of the Medusa myth. A young seminary graduate is sent to investigate strange goings-on in a snake-handling church in the mountains of Tennessee in the summer of 1920, while in Nashville, Woman’s Suffrage comes to a final vote. In this program, we’ll have fun exploring why wrestling with wha...
Classes & arts
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
This monthly workshop, led by writer Ben Fluet, alternates between classes on specific poetic forms and generative freewriting sessions. This month we'll learn how to write villanelles. We'll spend the first part of this 90 minute class learning about the history and form of villanelles, then we’ll have some time to practice writing them. We’ll finish the class by sharing our work and giving feedback and praise. We'll move into more complex forms as the workshop progresses. About Ben Fluet Be...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with beginning and intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice and sharpen their skills. We use discussion prompts, and ice breaker games to help enhance everyone's comprehension and comfort level. Come give it a try!
Classes & arts
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Would you like to make or participate in the making of a 1 minute short-film? This is a hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of filmmaking, designed for beginners, actors, curious creatives, and filmmakers. We’ll explore the core building blocks of cinema: story, camera, performance, sound, and collaboration. No prior experience required, just curiosity and a willingness to create!
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Tar Heel Terrors is a spine-tingling storytelling experience by Liz Z Pardue that explores North Carolina’s most chilling ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales. Through captivating storytelling, Liz takes audiences on a journey across the state, uncovering the spirits, supernatural encounters, and dark history that have shaped the Tar Heel State’s most unforgettable mysteries. Perfect for fans of folklore, local history, and the paranormal, this entertainin...
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Pilates can strengthen core muscles to alleviate back pain. Looking for a free class? The library has your back. To register for these classes, please go to: www.ciscopilates.com… this is especially important if you are planning on attending online or if you would like to receive a recording of the class afterwards. We will have some yoga mats on hand for the in-person participants, but feel free to bring your own equipment and water bottle! If you have any questions, please call 828-250-4700.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Wow...another year has gone by and it's time again to be a hero for Halloween. You don't have to fight villians or even wear a cape...just settle back and donate blood. Your blood can save up to three lives. So much easier than being an Avenger!My grandmother had leukemia and her experience convinced me to begin donating. Candy...door prizes...Halloween t-shirts...Amazon gift cards...all possibilities! The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
During your Tech Time appointment you can recieve one-on-one help from library staff. To the best of our ability we will help you solve a tech related problem or accomplish a specific task. We can work together on the library's computers or your device. Appointments will last for half an hour and must be made in advance. Call 828-250-4718 to schedule a tech time appointment.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with beginning and intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice and sharpen their skills. We use discussion prompts, and ice breaker games to help enhance everyone's comprehension and comfort level. Come give it a try!
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
During your Tech Time appointment you can recieve one-on-one help from library staff. To the best of our ability we will help you solve a tech related problem or accomplish a specific task. We can work together on the library's computers or your device. Appointments will last for half an hour and must be made in advance. Call 828-250-4718 to schedule a tech time appointment.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Pack Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30AM at the library. We read a variety of genres. The book for November 2026 is After the Good Gay Times by Tony Buttitta. Newcomers are always welcome!
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Romance Book Club meets the third Monday of each month at 5:30 PM at the Pack Library. We will read and discuss a variety of books in the romance genre. The book for November 2026 is Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday. Newcomers are always welcome!
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Pilates can strengthen core muscles to alleviate back pain. Looking for a free class? The library has your back. To register for these classes, please go to: www.ciscopilates.com… this is especially important if you are planning on attending online or if you would like to receive a recording of the class afterwards. We will have some yoga mats on hand for the in-person participants, but feel free to bring your own equipment and water bottle! If you have any questions, please call 828-250-4700.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with beginning and intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice and sharpen their skills. We use discussion prompts, and ice breaker games to help enhance everyone's comprehension and comfort level. Come give it a try!
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
During your Tech Time appointment you can recieve one-on-one help from library staff. To the best of our ability we will help you solve a tech related problem or accomplish a specific task. We can work together on the library's computers or your device. Appointments will last for half an hour and must be made in advance. Call 828-250-4718 to schedule a tech time appointment.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Land of the Sky 101 is a community learning circle for those who are interested in the history of Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina. A four-part series of readings and discussions is modeled after the themes of the exhibit “An Incomplete History of Buncombe County” mounted in the BCSC reading room. Sessions will be held the first Tuesday of March, June, September, and December during which participants will explore the history of our region. Read Readers can choose from tw...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
During your Tech Time appointment you can recieve one-on-one help from library staff. To the best of our ability we will help you solve a tech related problem or accomplish a specific task. We can work together on the library's computers or your device. Appointments will last for half an hour and must be made in advance. Call 828-250-4718 to schedule a tech time appointment.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Pack Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30AM at the library. We read a variety of genres. The book for December 2026 is Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. Newcomers are always welcome!
Theater & film
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Come play Magic the Gathering at Pack Library. Magic the Gathering is a collectible card game with hundreds of millions of players all over the world. All players aged 9-15 are welcome. No experience necessary. Free cards will be given to all attendees! Test your skills and trade cards with your friends.
Theater & film
7 PM
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville · Brevard, NC
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
Theater & film
7 PM
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville · Asheville, NC
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
Theater & film
7 PM
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville · Brevard, NC
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
Theater & film
7 PM
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville · Asheville, NC
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
