Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
Join us at the Reuter Family YMCA for a few rounds of Bingo! There will be much fun to be had and prizes will be given out to the winners.
This event is free, open to everyone, and presented by Hopscotch Primary Care.
The Reuter Family YMCA is hosting our one day Pickleball Tournament on August 3, 2024 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This will be a double elimination tournament. You are guaranteed to play at least two games! Find a partner or we can assign you one.
Celebrate National Bowling Day at The Draftsman Bar & Lounge! Strike up a game at our two-lane bowling alley for $10 per person on a first-come, first-served basis while enjoying bar bites and a rotating selection of local beer on draft. Let the good times roll!
The Great Wagon Road Game is an interactive role-playing version of the “Oregon Trail” game of Mom and Dad’s youth. The Cradle of Forestry has brought the game to life along our Biltmore Campus Trail (1 mile). This interactive walking game takes you around the trail to learn more about the trials and tribulations the first European settlers faced as they traveled the Great Wagon Road and settled our beautiful mountains. This is a great game for families to work together and have fun! Families will travel in “wagon groups”, “purchase” supplies (no real money involved in the game) for the journey and stop to roll the dice of destiny that will choose their cards of fate.
This is open to all ages and will have a family-friendly atmosphere. Children under 4 are free to come along as long as they don’t distract the other players from having fun. Please dress appropriately for the outdoors, as we will be walking our 1-mile paved, Biltmore Campus Trail.
TICKET INFORMATION
Register by emailing [email protected] with your name, number of people in your group, number of children in the group and their age.
SCHEDULE
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
WHAT TO BRING
Water bottle
Closed toed shoes
For its first big community event, Phoenix Fire Coffee is hosting Phoenix Festival – a fundraising event and small business expo showcasing local artists, food trucks, and live music. The event will be at The Outpost near Carrier Park on August 2liv4th. Food and vendors open from 4pm to 9pm. Music goes until 11pm. We hope to use this event to raise money for our grand opening while simultaneously uplifting small businesses and fostering a sense of community.
Admission is free, but a donation of $5 or more would be greatly appreciated.
Join us for an evening of bingo fun and prizes at the Reuter Family YMCA. This event is free and open to everyone.
SPECIAL ALL NERD NITE BOSS SHOW! When someone asks if you want to hear a fun fact, is your response “Heck yeah”? Congratulations, nerd! There’s an event just for you! Join us at The River Arts District Brewing Company for a night of outrageously fun facts and tasty beverages.
Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in 100+ cities around the world featuring fun-yet-informative presentations across a variety of subjects. Asheville was chosen to be the destination of the 2024 Nerd Nite Boss retreat, and so we will be hosting 20 bosses* from other Nerd Nite cities! Our September show will be a Boss-stravaganza on a Saturday night, instead of our usual Thursday show.
Featuring:
– Farming without a Farm (Von Barnes, urban farmer and boss of Nerd Nites in Kentucky)
– The Rabble Rousing Mary Dyer (Cat Aboudara, descendent of Mary Dyer and former boss of Nerd Nite DC)
– Weird and Potentially Breakable World Records (Matt Wasowski, Nerd Nite co-founder and host of Nerd Nite NYC)
– Plus very special guest EXTRA LIVES: a fully narrated, musical choose-your-own-adventure game where you are the main character.
Read full descriptions of this month’s presentations on our website, asheville.nerdnite.com
Doors 6pm, show 7pm sharp. Early arrival strongly recommended. Pre-sale tickets $10, door $15. 18+. RAD Brewing Co. 13 Mystery St, Asheville, NC 28801
Food truck, freshly brewed drinks, and free popcorn! Be there and be square!
* “Boss” is the term for the nerd who runs a Nerd Nite show. A group of Nerd Nite Bosses is called a “Well, Actually” of bosses.
Race against the best in Burton Street’s 4th Puzzle Palooza! Find a friend as teams of 2 will compete to be the first to complete a 300 piece puzzle. Winners receive a prize! All participants get to take home their puzzle. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR JUST ONE TEAM MEMBER. Space is limited to 8 teams. Ages 10+. Arrive between 1-1:30pm. Competition starts promptly at 1:30pm! $5/team. Light refreshments provided. Contact information: Mere Heil (828) 507-9003
Asheville, are you ready to heat things up? Blind Date Live is back on February 7th—and this time, we’re moving to a new home, The Orange Peel! Get ready for a night where love is unscripted, unfiltered, and more than a little unpredictable.
Whether you’re single and ready to mingle or just there to see sparks fly, this is your chance to witness true love unfold in real time. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and we’re kicking things off with a sultry mixer from 7-8 PM to set the mood. Slip into the crowd, grab a drink, and who knows—you might just lock eyes with someone special. Or… maybe they’re just looking for the bathroom. How about that one? Oh, nope, they’re waving to their friend behind you. Awkward.
Then, at 8 PM, the real fun begins. Hosted by Donnie Rex Bishop and Cayla Clark, watch as real Asheville singles dive headfirst into live first dates onstage. Meanwhile, the fabulous Toni Brown will be our maître d’, making sure everything runs smoothly, and DJ Lil Meow Meow will be spinning tunes to keep the energy going all night long.
This isn’t just another night out. It’s steamy, unpredictable, and full of moments you’ll never forget (and a few you might wish you could). Whether you’re here to watch romance bloom, relish in the awkward moments, or just soak up the perversion, Blind Date Live has you covered.
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!
Introduction to Appalachian Ecology with Dan Lazar
ON-SITE | Wednesday, March 26 | 1 – 4 pm
From the flood plain of the French Broad River to the summit of Mount Mitchel, we will explore the diverse ecological communities that make up the Blue Ridge Bioregion. We will learn why spruce trees are found only on the summits of our highest mountains: why the Southern Appalachians are the lungless salamander capital of the world; and how deer and ants determine where trilliums grow. Part illustrated lecture and part on-site field trip, this class serves as an introduction to all Special Topics in Ecology classes offered through the Blue Ridge Naturalist Program.
This program takes place in the classroom and outdoors. Please come prepared to walk on gentle, yet uneven terrain, and dress appropriately for the weather.
Have fun playing your favorite video games with new friends! A fun camp focused on community building and game play. Join your friends, make new friends, learn and improve basic skills, professional coaches, organized and monitored game play. Come build your new gaming community! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Jun 16, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 17, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 18, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 19, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 20, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Have fun playing your favorite video games with new friends! A fun camp focused on community building and game play. Join your friends, make new friends, learn and improve basic skills, professional coaches, organized and monitored game play. Come build your new gaming community! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Jun 16, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 17, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 18, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 19, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 20, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Have fun playing your favorite video games with new friends! A fun camp focused on community building and game play. Join your friends, make new friends, learn and improve basic skills, professional coaches, organized and monitored game play. Come build your new gaming community! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Jun 16, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 17, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 18, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 19, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 20, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Have fun playing your favorite video games with new friends! A fun camp focused on community building and game play. Join your friends, make new friends, learn and improve basic skills, professional coaches, organized and monitored game play. Come build your new gaming community! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Jun 16, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 17, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 18, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 19, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 20, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Have fun playing your favorite video games with new friends! A fun camp focused on community building and game play. Join your friends, make new friends, learn and improve basic skills, professional coaches, organized and monitored game play. Come build your new gaming community! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Jun 16, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 17, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 18, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 19, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 20, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Explore the fascinating world of redstone engineering in our Minecraft summer camp, where you’ll unravel the mysteries of redstone mechanics and discover their real-life applications in electrical engineering. Dive into hands-on projects, from crafting intricate contraptions to mastering circuitry, and unleash your creativity in an immersive journey through the realm of Redstone engineering! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Jul 7, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 8, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 9, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 10, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 11, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Explore the fascinating world of redstone engineering in our Minecraft summer camp, where you’ll unravel the mysteries of redstone mechanics and discover their real-life applications in electrical engineering. Dive into hands-on projects, from crafting intricate contraptions to mastering circuitry, and unleash your creativity in an immersive journey through the realm of Redstone engineering! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Jul 7, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 8, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 9, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 10, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 11, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Explore the fascinating world of redstone engineering in our Minecraft summer camp, where you’ll unravel the mysteries of redstone mechanics and discover their real-life applications in electrical engineering. Dive into hands-on projects, from crafting intricate contraptions to mastering circuitry, and unleash your creativity in an immersive journey through the realm of Redstone engineering! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Jul 7, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 8, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 9, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 10, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 11, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Explore the fascinating world of redstone engineering in our Minecraft summer camp, where you’ll unravel the mysteries of redstone mechanics and discover their real-life applications in electrical engineering. Dive into hands-on projects, from crafting intricate contraptions to mastering circuitry, and unleash your creativity in an immersive journey through the realm of Redstone engineering! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Jul 7, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 8, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 9, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 10, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 11, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Explore the fascinating world of redstone engineering in our Minecraft summer camp, where you’ll unravel the mysteries of redstone mechanics and discover their real-life applications in electrical engineering. Dive into hands-on projects, from crafting intricate contraptions to mastering circuitry, and unleash your creativity in an immersive journey through the realm of Redstone engineering! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Jul 7, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 8, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 9, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 10, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 11, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Explore the fascinating world of redstone engineering in our Minecraft summer camp, where you’ll unravel the mysteries of redstone mechanics and discover their real-life applications in electrical engineering. Dive into hands-on projects, from crafting intricate contraptions to mastering circuitry, and unleash your creativity in an immersive journey through the realm of Redstone engineering! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 4, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 5, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 6, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 7, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 8, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Explore the fascinating world of redstone engineering in our Minecraft summer camp, where you’ll unravel the mysteries of redstone mechanics and discover their real-life applications in electrical engineering. Dive into hands-on projects, from crafting intricate contraptions to mastering circuitry, and unleash your creativity in an immersive journey through the realm of Redstone engineering! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 4, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 5, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 6, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 7, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 8, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Explore the fascinating world of redstone engineering in our Minecraft summer camp, where you’ll unravel the mysteries of redstone mechanics and discover their real-life applications in electrical engineering. Dive into hands-on projects, from crafting intricate contraptions to mastering circuitry, and unleash your creativity in an immersive journey through the realm of Redstone engineering! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 4, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 5, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 6, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 7, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 8, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Explore the fascinating world of redstone engineering in our Minecraft summer camp, where you’ll unravel the mysteries of redstone mechanics and discover their real-life applications in electrical engineering. Dive into hands-on projects, from crafting intricate contraptions to mastering circuitry, and unleash your creativity in an immersive journey through the realm of Redstone engineering! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 4, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 5, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 6, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 7, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 8, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Explore the fascinating world of redstone engineering in our Minecraft summer camp, where you’ll unravel the mysteries of redstone mechanics and discover their real-life applications in electrical engineering. Dive into hands-on projects, from crafting intricate contraptions to mastering circuitry, and unleash your creativity in an immersive journey through the realm of Redstone engineering! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 4, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 5, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 6, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 7, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 8, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Join our exciting coding and game design summer camp where aspiring young developers will master the art of game creation through hands-on lessons. From crafting intricate puzzle games with conditional statements to designing thrilling tower escape challenges using functions, participants will unleash their creativity while learning fundamental programming concepts. Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 11, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 12, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 13, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 14, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 15, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Join our exciting coding and game design summer camp where aspiring young developers will master the art of game creation through hands-on lessons. From crafting intricate puzzle games with conditional statements to designing thrilling tower escape challenges using functions, participants will unleash their creativity while learning fundamental programming concepts. Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 11, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 12, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 13, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 14, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 15, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Join our exciting coding and game design summer camp where aspiring young developers will master the art of game creation through hands-on lessons. From crafting intricate puzzle games with conditional statements to designing thrilling tower escape challenges using functions, participants will unleash their creativity while learning fundamental programming concepts. Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 11, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 12, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 13, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 14, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 15, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Join our exciting coding and game design summer camp where aspiring young developers will master the art of game creation through hands-on lessons. From crafting intricate puzzle games with conditional statements to designing thrilling tower escape challenges using functions, participants will unleash their creativity while learning fundamental programming concepts. Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 11, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 12, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 13, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 14, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 15, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT