Asheville Market is thrilled to announce yet another community event and gathering! On July 15th from Noon to 4pm, stop by the Market for family activities, games, delicious foods, live music, community engagement, and philanthropic ventures. The market is excited to unite our merchants, our community members, and local non-profits to celebrate the beautiful summer in Asheville and contribute to our community. We will have a variety of activities, including craft creation areas, games, face painting, music lessons, animal education, henna tattoos, massage on wheels and much more!
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Back to School Bash
Pisgah Pest Control is excited to announce our upcoming Back to School Bash! We have purchased 120 backpacks to fill with supplies and we will pass out those filled backpacks at the event to assist the children in our community with the opportunity to have the tools they need to thrive in the classroom.
Ingles, Sav-Mor, and Food Lion in Brevard have committed to donations towards our hot dog lunch for the Back to School Bash event.
Our next door neighbor, Saint Patrick’s Anglican Church, will be present and offering desserts for the event. They have also made contributions to our School Supplies Drive for this event.
Grand Opening Celebration of Three New Turf Fields
In addition to a ribbon-cutting, the event will offer sports clinics for all ages, including soccer, ultimate frisbee, and lacrosse.
Kona Ice of Asheville will also be serving some shaved ice, a perfect treat to beat the summer heat.
After the event, explore all that Buncombe County Sports Park has to offer, including soccer fields, picnic areas, disc golf, walking trails, bocce courts, sand volleyball courts, a playground, community garden, edible urban orchard, covered recreation shelter rentals, and more!
Back-to-School Bash
Summer Bash – Backpack Giveaway
Join us for the event of the summer!! There will be live entertainment, clothing boutique, food, haircuts, bounce houses, foam party, water slides, and many more vendors! Bring the whole family out for the fun! Location: Martin Luther King Park, Asheville!
Family Camp Out
Sept 30th – Family Camp Out at Mills River Park with The Town of Mills River Parks & Rec Department. Enjoy camping under the stars after the Free movie night in the park! $12 residents (per family), $15 non residents (per family).
Showing Guardians of the Galaxy Rated PG-13
Bring your tent and camping supplies.
No portable grills or pets allowed at this event.
Registration required
Smores and breakfast included
Leicester Farmers Market
Every Wednesday, May 1st 2024 through
Urban Garden Tour and Tasting 2023
The second annual Urban Garden Tour and Tasting with Bountiful Cities is FREE and open to everyone!
Local food producing gardens will open their gates for visitors!
Guest can take part in educational activities, and tours.
There is no cost to visit the gardens and everyone is welcome – please leave your furry friends at home though!
Local chefs will be preparing small bites for sampling for visitors with a tasting ticket.
For questions contact Cathy@bountifulcities.org
Local (nonalcoholic) drinks will be available.
Proceeds will support urban food security and the gardens on the tour.
Movie Night in the Park
FREE Event!
The Town of Mills River Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting an outdoor movie in the park event at Mills River Park.
- June 22nd featuring Barbie (PG-13)
- Aug 10th featuring Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (PG-13)
- Sept 28th featuring Wonka (PG)
Start time will be dusk. The event will take place at the multi-purpose fields in the park. This event is free to attend. No pre-registration is required. Concessions will be available (cash only). Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Please leave all pets at home for this event.
Summer Family Night
WHAT’S IN STORE FOR YOU
Story Time with Enka-Candler Branch Library at 4:30 and 5:30
Puppy Party Adoption Event with Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville
Tie Dye Crafts (bring your own t-shirt or they will have some donated spares to use!)
Sno-Cones from Kona Ice of Asheville
Dance Parties, Games, and more!
This is a FREE and open to the public event!