Join us for a night of great music, craft beer, food and fun at Southern Appalachian Brewery! This year, Eric Congdon is donating his birthday party to St. Gerard House! We will be jamming for Autism with Eric Congdon’s band, Raph from Strange Avenues, Howie Johnson, Crystal Bray and more! Enjoy dinner at the Haus Heidelberg German Restaurant food truck.
Suggested donation at the door $10
Brought to you our awesome sponsors ENTEGRA BANK, LAUREL INSURANCE PARTNERS & the FLOWER MARKET
Come enjoy some Dinosaur fun at the Craggy Mountain Line RR. Ride down to Woodfin Riverside park for beautiful river side views and a Dino themed scavenger hunt. Trolley ride last about 20 minutes down to park with some fun activities planned during our 30 minute layover, then 20 minute ride back to our depot area where you can explore our historic railroad equipment. We will also give each child their own dinosaur egg they can crack open to find a surprise inside.
What: This FREE event hosts trick-or-treating in a safe and friendly environment for kids of all ages!
When: October 24 from 5-7 pm
Where: Mayland Community College Mitchell Campus, Spruce Pine
Free Activities
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.Event will be held rain or shine.
Visit MCC’s Event Calendar at www.mayland.edu or MCC’s Facebook page for updates and details.
Watch the world transform from dusk to night while climbing in the trees at our Asheville Treetops Adventure Park. Trails will be illuminated to give climbing the obstacles a new perspective. Over 15,000 colored lights, plus colorful lasers sparkling on thousands of leaves, cables, rope, and platforms throughout the park will create a mystical tree climbing experience like you can’t imagine. For ages 4 and over. Reservations are suggested: www.adventureavl.com or 877.547.5539
Every Saturday this Summer from June 6-August 29 at 7:30
Halloween in the Treetops Oct 24 at 5:30
Thanksgiving in the Treetops Nov 28 at 4:30
Holidays in the Treetops Dec 27 at 4:30
Rates: $49/person
We’ve partnered with the City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department to present an outdoor movie. We’ll be showing “UP,” by PIXAR Animation. The movie is FREE and open to the public. Showtime begins at 8:30 p.m.
Camp Out Sept 8th 5pm-Sept 9th 9am … https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/parks/facilities/parks/BCSports.aspx#/?i=1
📸 GIVEAWAY TIME! 📸
Family Friendly Asheville has been gifted 1 Mini Session to give away to 1 LUCKY WINNER, with Daniela Guerrero Photography! The winner will receive a 40 minute session at the Asheville Botanical Gardens and 5 high resolution images. You will have up to one year to book your session, so that you can choose the seasonal experience you prefer.
Deadline to enter is NOON on September 12th. Good luck! 📸
Winner will be chosen at random, and will be announced September 12th after noon on the Family Friendly Asheville Facebook page.
Learn more HERE: http://bit.ly/MiniSessionGiveawayFBContest
LORD OF THE RINGS ON THE BIG SCREEN!
August 31-September 6 – Lord of the Rings Marathon in RPX at Regal Cinemas Biltmore Grande 15 & RPX in Biltmore Park Town Square. “Featuring all 3 Lord of the Rings (Extended Editions) movies only in RPX. Tickets are $5 per showing at participating Regal theatres.”
Learn more HERE: https://www.regmovies.com/promot…/lord-of-the-rings-marathon
We’re celebrating the fun of summer the same way we welcomed it! This Sunday is the last day of our extended summer hours and the last day our community grills will be out until next year. Come help us say goodbye to long summer nights and welcome fall’s cooler temperatures and vibrant colors. We’ll have the grills out and coals lit and ready for you to grill your own tasty items at 5pm. Pack a picnic for you and friends or bring a dish to share. We’ll take care of plates, napkins, and utensils.
Grilling will be weather permitting.
Come by Carolina Ace Hardware for lunch! Get a hotdog and soda with any donation to Bounty of Bethlehem. Your assistance will allow us joyfully prepare and serve a delicious homemade meal to over 2,500 local residents. Bounty of Bethlehem is the ‘Power of Community’. Individuals, businesses, organizations, and religious denominations unite and open their hearts by providing donations.
Bid the summer season farewell with a proper Labor Day party on Sunday, Sept. 2nd at The Monte Vista Hotel and Milton’s! Join us for a BBQ cookout complete with a live band, full cash bar featuring $4 canned beers from local microbrewery Pisgah Brewing, and games & activities for all ages!
BBQ buffet items include pulled pork, barbecue chicken, Foothills hot dogs, sliders, mac ‘n’ cheese, baked beans, corn on the cob, coleslaw, salad, potato salad, macaroni salad, chips. Guests also will recieve an ice cream serving from Sweet on Cherry Street!
Advance tickets can be purchased online and are $25 for adults and $12 for children under 12. Tickets are also available at the door for $32 for adults and $16 for children.