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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Saturday, April 26, 2025
Get in Gear Festival
Apr 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Adventure Center of Asheville

Celebrate the Outdoor Industry Hub of the East and connect with local outdoor companies, products, and experiences at the free 10th Annual Get In Gear Fest.

Spring Festival
Apr 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day and spring!  More details coming soon

Asheville Tourist vs. Hudson Valley
Apr 26 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

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

Sunday, April 27, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Hudson Valley
Apr 27 @ 1:00 pm
McCormick Field

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

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Greenville Drive vs. Asheville Tourist
Apr 29 @ 6:45 pm
Fluor Field

Head on out to the ballgame at Fluor Field. Greenville is taking on Asheville Tourist. Game starts at 6:45pm.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Greenville Drive vs. Asheville Tourist
Apr 30 @ 6:45 pm
Fluor Field

Head on out to the ballgame at Fluor Field. Greenville is taking on Asheville Tourist. Game starts at 6:45pm.

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Greenville Drive vs. Asheville Tourist
May 1 @ 6:45 pm
Fluor Field

Head on out to the ballgame at Fluor Field. Greenville is taking on Asheville Tourist. Game starts at 6:45pm.

Friday, May 2, 2025
2025 Chamber Challenge 5K
May 2 @ 4:00 pm
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce

Get ready to lace up and represent your business at the 2025 Chamber Challenge 5K! This fun, community-focused event encourages wellness and friendly competition among Asheville-area businesses. Whether you’re walking every step or racing to the finish, we know you’re up for the challenge!

Join us in person on May 2nd or participate virtually.

Important Deadlines & Details:

  • Register by April 13th at midnight to receive a short-sleeve shirt with your registration!
  • After April 13th, shirts will be available in limited quantities and sizes.
  • Registering a large group (25+ participants)? Contact Judi Willard at [email protected] for assistance.

To stay updated—text cc5k to 828-827-5332 to receive event notifications (you can opt out anytime).

Greenville Drive vs. Asheville Tourist
May 2 @ 6:45 pm
Fluor Field

Head on out to the ballgame at Fluor Field. Greenville is taking on Asheville Tourist. Game starts at 6:45pm.

Saturday, May 3, 2025
Greenville Drive vs. Asheville Tourist
May 3 @ 6:45 pm
Fluor Field

Head on out to the ballgame at Fluor Field. Greenville is taking on Asheville Tourist. Game starts at 6:45pm.

Sunday, May 4, 2025
Greenville Drive vs. Asheville Tourist
May 4 @ 3:00 pm
Fluor Field

Head on out to the ballgame at Fluor Field. Greenville is taking on Asheville Tourist. Game starts at 3:05pm.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Flowers for Mom
May 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

This class offers a creative, hands-on experience perfect for all skill levels!  Participants will decorate terracotta pots using vibrant paints to transform each one into a heartfelt gift just in time for Mother’s Day.  Feel free to get creative with your design!  Everyone will get seeds to take home with them to plant in the pot once the paint is dry, creating a thoughtful and lasting token of appreciation for Mother’s Day.

Tuesday May 6th, 2:00 – 4:00. $20/$15 for Friends of Bullington Gardens.

Asheville Tourists vs Brooklyn
May 6 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

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

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Brooklyn
May 7 @ 11:00 am
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Brooklyn. Game starts at 11:05am.

Thursday, May 8, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs Brooklyn
May 8 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

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

Friday, May 9, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs Brooklyn
May 9 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

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

Saturday, May 10, 2025
Jump Off Rock Half Marathon & 10K
May 10 @ 7:30 am – 11:00 am
Jump Off Rock

Discover the beauty of the 5th annual Jump off Rock Half Marathon & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru and UNC Health Pardee, an endurance running event unlike any other! Experience the thrill of one of the most scenic and fastest half marathon races in the south, running “downhill to downtown.” The Half has garnered a reputation as the most breathtaking and picturesque downhill half marathon in the Southeast, and it’s no wonder why!

Starting at Jump off Rock, a national landmark and the highest peak of the Town of Laurel Park, endurance runners will be captivated by the stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the colorful blooms and blossoms of spring. Then, continue on the gently downhill and picturesque 13.1 mile route that leads straight to the heart of downtown Hendersonville at Main Street.

The 10k race is fast and fun, commencing at the base of the Town of Laurel Park at the Hendersonville Family YMCA. Runners can join in with the half marathoners along the route and enjoy the beauty of the Town of Hendersonville that surrounds them. The 10k route is moderately flat and has a couple of gentle rollers throughout.

Finish line festivities await all participants at the same location in Historic Downtown Hendersonville on Main Street, creating a vibrant atmosphere of celebration and camaraderie!

Don’t miss your chance to experience the inspiring beauty of the Jump off Rock Half Marathon & 10k, an event that promises to inspire and captivate you like no other!

Both races are USATF Sanctioned AND Certified!

Asheville Tourists vs Brooklyn
May 10 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

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

Sunday, May 11, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Brooklyn
May 11 @ 1:00 pm
McCormick Field

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

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Kids’ Fishing Tournament
May 17 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Lake Julian Park

This event is open to all youth 15 and under. Competitors will be divided into age groups (0-5, 6-10, and 11-15) with prizes in each for Biggest Fish (GRAND PRIZE), Smallest Fish, and Most Fish Caught.
This is a catch and release tournament. Each fish that is caught must be brought one at a time to the measuring station. After each fish has been measured, they will be released back into the lake. Your $10 registration fee includes a bucket, bait, plus snacks and drinks. You must be in the measuring station line before the horn goes off at 11:00 am to have your fish measured. Competitors must bring their own fishing poles and tackle.

Tackle The Tar, a 5K obstacle course
May 17 @ 8:45 am
Rocky Mount Sports Complex

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Rotary Club of Rocky Mount is hosting the annual TACKLE THE TAR 5K Obstacle Course Race & Family Fun Day at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex.  Our first heat begins with our Kid’s 1-mile fun run at 8:45 A.M. and festivities will continue until noon.

All proceeds from this event go directly to the funding of college scholarships for deserving students in the Rocky Mount Area.  Since 2016, thanks to you, we have raised and awarded over $600,000 in scholarships to youth in our community. Thank you for making such a difference in the lives of so many!

Tackle the Tar is a 5K Obstacle Course Race that begins at the Rocky Mount Sports complex and courses through historic Battle Park and the E.B. Grain Company property.  It comes complete with a MUD PIT and 15+ OBSTACLES to overcome.  All racers will receive: T-shirt, medal, one free beer (if over 21), and goodie bag

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
May 20 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

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

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
May 21 @ 11:00 am
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greensboro. Game starts at 11:05am.

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Healthy Trees, Thriving Landscapes
May 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

In this series of classes learn about tree health care and maintenance.

By cultivating and protecting healthy diverse habitats for pollinators, for wildlife, for healthy flora and fauna, we benefit the individuals who live in and enjoy these spaces and for our community, as a whole. By creating natural areas in your yard and leaving the leaves each fall you can benefit many kinds of insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals which depend on the native plants and their fallen leaves and seeds for shelter, food and habitat.

Join Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast to learn how we can do things better!

May 22, 2025, 1:00-3:00pm.

Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
May 22 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

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

Friday, May 23, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
May 23 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

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

Saturday, May 24, 2025
Rhododendron Ramble
May 24 @ 1:00 pm
Grandfather Mountain

Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair and stroller accessible. Meet outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Staff naturalists will also have a display inside Wilson Center.

Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
May 24 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

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

Sunday, May 25, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
May 25 @ 1:00 pm
McCormick Field

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

Rhododendron Ramble
May 25 @ 1:00 pm
Grandfather Mountain

Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair and stroller accessible. Meet outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Staff naturalists will also have a display inside Wilson Center.