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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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Try Tennis
Mar 4 @ 4:00 pm – Apr 15 @ 6:00 pm
Hendersonville Racquet Club

Try Tennis for Kids at Hendersonville Racquet Club: A Fun, Affordable Way to Get Into the Game!
Looking for a fun, active way to introduce your child to tennis? Try Tennis for Kids is the perfect program
for children ages 5–14 who are new to the sport or have had minimal experience. Over the course of six
weeks, your child will learn the fundamentals of tennis, including basic strokes, how to rally, and most
importantly, have fun learning a new sport!
For $40, each child will receive a free racquet and instruction from our coaches. This is a fantastic
opportunity to develop important skills in a supportive, welcoming environment.
Program Highlights:
● Ages: 5–14
● Dates: March 4th – April 15th (No class on March 18th for Spring Break)
● Sessions: 4–5 PM and 5–6 PM
● Duration: 6 weeks
● Cost: $40 (includes racquet)
● Location: Hendersonville Racquet Club indoor courts
Spaces are limited! Grab a friend and sign up today at https://www.trytennis.net to secure your spot.
Come join us on the court and watch your child develop new skills, confidence, and a love for tennis. We
can’t wait to see you there!
For more information, call 828-693-0040 or email Kaitlyn at [email protected].

Thursday, March 6, 2025
Ingles Socon Basketball Championship
Mar 6 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

The road to the NCAA Final Four starts in Asheville. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the nation’s best conference tournament action as the Ingles Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will take place March 6-10, 2025 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville in downtown. SoCon Tournament week has become an annual rite of spring in the Asheville community. Enjoy spending time in a city you’ve heard so much about. With excellent restaurants, breweries, shopping and activities, Asheville is a city with something for everyone.

In partnership with Explore Asheville, the Southern Conference is directing a portion of premium level ticket sales to the Always Asheville Fund, an emergency grant program supporting small, independent travel and hospitality businesses as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Additionally, there will be numerous onsite giving opportunities for fans.

 

Friday, March 7, 2025
Asheville Museum of Basketball Science – Part of SoCon Week
Mar 7 – Mar 9 all-day
Asheville Museum of Science

Join AMOS Educators in the STEAM Lab March 7th-9th as we explore the science of basketball. What does it take to make the perfect shot? How can investigating material science make us better players? Can dissecting a basketball improve our dribble?

Find out more in this month’s STEAM Lab theme- Fun and Games!

Ingles Socon Basketball Championship
Mar 7 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

The road to the NCAA Final Four starts in Asheville. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the nation’s best conference tournament action as the Ingles Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will take place March 6-10, 2025 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville in downtown. SoCon Tournament week has become an annual rite of spring in the Asheville community. Enjoy spending time in a city you’ve heard so much about. With excellent restaurants, breweries, shopping and activities, Asheville is a city with something for everyone.

In partnership with Explore Asheville, the Southern Conference is directing a portion of premium level ticket sales to the Always Asheville Fund, an emergency grant program supporting small, independent travel and hospitality businesses as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Additionally, there will be numerous onsite giving opportunities for fans.

 

Saturday, March 8, 2025
Ingles Socon Basketball Championship
Mar 8 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

The road to the NCAA Final Four starts in Asheville. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the nation’s best conference tournament action as the Ingles Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will take place March 6-10, 2025 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville in downtown. SoCon Tournament week has become an annual rite of spring in the Asheville community. Enjoy spending time in a city you’ve heard so much about. With excellent restaurants, breweries, shopping and activities, Asheville is a city with something for everyone.

In partnership with Explore Asheville, the Southern Conference is directing a portion of premium level ticket sales to the Always Asheville Fund, an emergency grant program supporting small, independent travel and hospitality businesses as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Additionally, there will be numerous onsite giving opportunities for fans.

 

Olivette Farm 5K and Fun Run
Mar 8 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Olivette Farm

The Olivette Farm 5K & Fun Run, hosted by Asheville Cryotherapy and Recovery, will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 9:30 AM. This unique race offers an early spring challenge for both competitive and novice runners with an on-and-off-road course through the beautiful Olivette Community and Farm. After the race, attendees can enjoy an after-party featuring local vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. All proceeds will support the sustainable farming mission of Olivette Farm.

Mardi Gras Party
Mar 8 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing Biltmore Village

Hi Wire Biltmore Village is throwing a Mardi Gras bash you won’t want to miss! Join us on Saturday, March 8th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, for a festive celebration filled with live music, themed cocktails, and plenty of good vibes.
Get ready to groove to the sounds of Commander Voodoo, serving up live jams that’ll have you dancing all afternoon. Sip on our brand-new Hurricane Sour—a party in a glass—and other themed cocktails, or enjoy your favorite Hi Wire beers.
Costumes are highly encouraged, so break out your beads, masks, and most colorful attire to get into the spirit of Mardi Gras! Whether you come with your krewe or fly solo, this is the place to be for a day of fun, flavor, and festivities

Sunday, March 9, 2025
Ingles Socon Basketball Championship
Mar 9 – Mar 10 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

The road to the NCAA Final Four starts in Asheville. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the nation’s best conference tournament action as the Ingles Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will take place March 6-10, 2025 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville in downtown. SoCon Tournament week has become an annual rite of spring in the Asheville community. Enjoy spending time in a city you’ve heard so much about. With excellent restaurants, breweries, shopping and activities, Asheville is a city with something for everyone.

In partnership with Explore Asheville, the Southern Conference is directing a portion of premium level ticket sales to the Always Asheville Fund, an emergency grant program supporting small, independent travel and hospitality businesses as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Additionally, there will be numerous onsite giving opportunities for fans.

 

Monday, March 10, 2025
Ingles Socon Basketball Championship
Mar 10 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

The road to the NCAA Final Four starts in Asheville. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the nation’s best conference tournament action as the Ingles Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will take place March 6-10, 2025 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville in downtown. SoCon Tournament week has become an annual rite of spring in the Asheville community. Enjoy spending time in a city you’ve heard so much about. With excellent restaurants, breweries, shopping and activities, Asheville is a city with something for everyone.

In partnership with Explore Asheville, the Southern Conference is directing a portion of premium level ticket sales to the Always Asheville Fund, an emergency grant program supporting small, independent travel and hospitality businesses as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Additionally, there will be numerous onsite giving opportunities for fans.

 

Friday, March 14, 2025
Ignite Dance Competition
Mar 14 @ 8:00 am
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Ignite Dance Competition doors open at 7am. Event starts at 8am.

Saturday, March 15, 2025
Ignite Dance Competition
Mar 15 @ 8:00 am
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Ignite Dance Competition doors open at 7am. Event starts at 8am.

Sunday, March 16, 2025
Ignite Dance Competition
Mar 16 @ 8:00 am
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Ignite Dance Competition doors open at 7am. Event starts at 8am.

Celtic Angels Ireland
Mar 16 @ 3:00 pm
Wortham Center for Performing Arts

CMI Entertainment Presents Celtic Angels Ireland – A History of Ireland

Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

An evening of Craic (fun) Ceol (music) and Traidisiún (tradition). Get swept away in the enchanting harmonies of the Celtic Angels as they present an impassioned homage to their beloved Emerald Isle.

This gloriously evocative journey will captivate audiences and have them clapping their hands, wiping their tears and stamping their feet. Escape to Verdant Valleys and Heathery Highlands. Step back in time to the Land of Saints and Scholars. Lose yourself in the alluring Angels’ magical melodies.

With over 30 Irish traditional and contemporary tunes masterfully intertwined and
performed fully live by the Trinity Ensemble, the Heavenly Celtic Angels and the
Dynamic Celtic Knights Dancers, the spectacular Celtic Angels Ireland is guaranteed to
entertain and delight.

Friday, March 21, 2025
Waves Dance Competition
Mar 21 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Learn more at https://www.wavesdancecompetition.com/ashevillenc

Masquerade
Mar 21 @ 10:00 am
Wortham Center for Performing Arts

Wortham Center Student Series Koresh Dance Company presents Masquerade

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Grades 6–12 • Show Length: 60 min.

Inspire your future generation of creative thinkers with a show unlike anything they’ve seen before: a truly unique, intra-active theatrical dance work where reality and fiction intertwine.

Reservations for individuals (9 people or less): $12 each. To reserve, call the box office at 828-257-4530 ext. 1, or email [email protected].

Reservations for groups (10 people or more): $11 each. To reserve, complete the Student Series Reservation Form. Please note that all group reservations require a deposit of $1 per ticket. Please contact the box office if you have questions.

Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour
Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour Presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs returns to the ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on March 21, 2025.

Masquerade 
Mar 21 @ 8:00 pm
Wortham Center for Performing Arts

Wortham Presents Koresh Dance Company presents Masquerade 

Friday & Saturday, March 21 & 22, 2025 at 8 p.m.

Immerse yourself in the space where reality and fiction intertwine in “Masquerade,” an intra-active, contemporary, operatic dance performance set to electronic symphonic music, sung live by soprano Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. A fan-favorite of seasons past, this internationally acclaimed, Philadelphia-based troupe artfully finds the line between beauty and innovation — then boldly dances on it — and this truly unique theatrical work is no exception, creating a world where truth belongs to the imagination of the beholder.

Connect with the art and artists in a dance master class and pre-show discussions.

Saturday, March 22, 2025
Waves Dance Competition
Mar 22 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Learn more at https://www.wavesdancecompetition.com/ashevillenc

Masquerade 
Mar 22 @ 8:00 pm
Wortham Center for Performing Arts

Wortham Presents Koresh Dance Company presents Masquerade 

Friday & Saturday, March 21 & 22, 2025 at 8 p.m.

Immerse yourself in the space where reality and fiction intertwine in “Masquerade,” an intra-active, contemporary, operatic dance performance set to electronic symphonic music, sung live by soprano Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. A fan-favorite of seasons past, this internationally acclaimed, Philadelphia-based troupe artfully finds the line between beauty and innovation — then boldly dances on it — and this truly unique theatrical work is no exception, creating a world where truth belongs to the imagination of the beholder.

Connect with the art and artists in a dance master class and pre-show discussions.

Sunday, March 23, 2025
Waves Dance Competition
Mar 23 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Learn more at https://www.wavesdancecompetition.com/ashevillenc

Thursday, March 27, 2025
City Dance
Mar 27 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Friday, April 4, 2025
Harlem Globetrotters 2025
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour Presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs. 

Monday, April 7, 2025
Spring Break Soccer Camp
Apr 7 @ 9:00 am – Apr 11 @ 12:00 pm
We have a Spring Break Soccer Camp coming up the week of April 7th-11th.
Time: 9am-12pm
5-12 years old
Held in Boiling Springs, SC
Camp Shirt included
Daily snack included
Professional Coaches
Players grouped by level and age.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Greenville
Apr 8 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greenville. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Greenville
Apr 9 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greenville. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Greenville
Apr 10 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greenville. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Friday, April 11, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Greenville
Apr 11 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greenville. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Saturday, April 12, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Greenville
Apr 12 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greenville. Game starts at 6:05pm.

Sunday, April 13, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Greenville
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greenville. Game starts at 1:05pm.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Hudson Valley
Apr 22 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Hudson Valley. Game starts at 6:35pm.