Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Asheville. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
Worth a look
Food festivals
Downtown Black Mountain · Asheville, NC
Downtown Black Mountain
You can taste prized sourwood honey, hear live music, and browse craft vendors at this free small-town celebration just east of Asheville.
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Theater & film
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts · Asheville, NC
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
You can see this Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective production during a downtown weekend run.
Dance & fitness
evenings
Asheville, NC
The Mountain Dance and Folk Festival is one of the country's oldest, with its 99th run set for July 30 through August 1, 2026. Each night brings a different stage show of mountain music and clogging. It is the bigger, ticketed cousin of Shindig.
Music & concerts
Asheville High School · Asheville, NC
Asheville High School
You can hear ballad singers, banjo players, and flatfoot dancers preserve Southern Appalachian traditions at the nation's longest-running folk festival.
Music & concerts
Hellbender riverside venue, Asheville · Asheville, NC
Hellbender riverside venue, Asheville
You can be among the first crowds at this new riverside venue with Rhiannon Giddens, Mavis Staples, and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Theater & film
Multiple venues across Asheville · Asheville, NC
Multiple venues across Asheville
You can see more than 30 of the nation's fastest-rising stand-up comics over three nights of showcases at one of the country's longest-running comedy events.
Food festivals
Downtown Black Mountain · Asheville, NC
Downtown Black Mountain
You can taste prized sourwood honey, hear live music, and browse craft vendors at this free small-town celebration just east of Asheville.
Classes & arts
WNC Agricultural Center · Asheville, NC
WNC Agricultural Center
You can see hundreds of quilts from across the country, browse vendors, and watch live demonstrations, with children 12 and under admitted free.
Classes & arts
Leicester, NC · Asheville, NC
Leicester, NC
You can step inside working artists' studios along a scenic rural route on this free self-guided tour just outside Asheville.
Dance & fitness
Asheville, NC
Goombay is a free downtown festival celebrating African and Caribbean heritage with food, art, music, and dance, anchored by the YMI Cultural Center. It usually lands in late summer. The block fills with drumming and street food.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lifelong learning
East Asheville Library · Asheville, NC
East Asheville Library
You can join a free monthly evening book discussion at the East Asheville branch.
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
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
The Orange Peel
You can catch the prog-rock band live at Asheville's landmark downtown music hall.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 July 2026 is People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. Newcomers are always welcome!
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Come to Pack Library on the first or third Tuesday of the month between 3:30 and 6:00 to receive help solving a tech-related problem. We are available to assist both Spanish and English speakers. We can work together on the library's computers or your device.
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
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
Come to Pack Library on the first or third Tuesday of the month between 3:30 and 6:00 to receive help solving a tech-related problem. We are available to assist both Spanish and English speakers. We can work together on the library's computers or your device.
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!
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.
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 August 2026 is American Nations by Collin Woodward. Newcomers are always welcome!
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Summer Sewing Series is a partnership with Pack Library and local fashion house, House of Sconiers. Over the course of this series participants will learn how to use a sewing machine and begin to sew simple garments of their own. In this class we will go over sewing machine basics, essential tools, fabric terminology, seam allowances, and beginner stitching techniques. All supplies will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own sewing machine or fabric that is perfectly OK too. If...
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
Come to Pack Library on the first or third Tuesday of the month between 3:30 and 6:00 to receive help solving a tech-related problem. We are available to assist both Spanish and English speakers. We can work together on the library's computers or your device.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Summer Sewing Series is a partnership with Pack Library and local fashion house, House of Sconiers. Over the course of this series participants will learn how to use a sewing machine and begin to sew simple garments of their own. This is an open sewing lab where you can practice your sewing skills and work on any project you'd like to with the help of an instructor. All supplies will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own sewing machine or fabric that is perfectly OK too. If you...
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!
