Join us on Saturday October 4, 2025 for our new Carolina’s Horror-Fest Show here in Asheville, North Carolina at the Haywood Park Hotel from 10am to 5pm. It’s fun for everyone and kids free. Come see Actors, Guests, Vendors, Panels, Ghost Stories and Cosplay. For more info please visit www.carolinashorrorfest.com
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Palm Sunday, Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic (walking to 8-year-old)
Celebrate Palm Sunday at the Lutheran Church of the Nativity, where joy awaits with an Easter egg hunt for the little ones. Bring your own picnic and connect with fellow families in a spirit of community and togetherness. For ages, walking to 8-year-olds.
Easter Hop Drop
Join us for a free, family fun event for all ages! Egg Hunt will start at 11 a.m. with eggs being dropped from the sky! Bring a picnic lunch or food will be available for purchase from a local food truck.
Appalachia Day
Appalachia Day is a full day event this year with three parts:
- A morning guided hike on the Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures (please register for the hike in advance)
- A free family-friendly festival and local market at Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview, NC
- An evening, ticketed concert with the Darren Nicholson Band, benefiting SAHC – at Hickory Nut Gap Farm.
Come out and celebrate what you love about our mountain home – the views, hiking, local arts, food, live music and quality time with friends and family.
During the day, there will be food trucks on site, live music all day, a craft village market until 6 pm, a raffle and more farm fun for the whole family!
RAD Renaissance
The River Arts District (RAD) is rising!! On Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Asheville’s iconic arts district will host RAD Renaissance, a powerful celebration of art, resilience, and renewal. As spring breathes new life into the city, this event will showcase the strength of the RAD community and mark a major milestone in its ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding.
RAD Renaissance is more than an event; it’s a movement. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or visiting for the first time, now is the time to be part of the RAD comeback.
Event Highlights & Experiences
- Tour the Upper RAD & the RAD Art Market – Explore artist studios, collectives, and galleries, and shop for locally made artwork.
- Support displaced RAD artists, who will have outdoor booths set up throughout the Upper RAD.
- Savor the flavors of spring – Enjoy a variety of pop-up food trucks, plus local restaurants, cafés, breweries, and bars here. (Be sure to make dinner reservations!)
- Immerse yourself in live music & storytelling – Experience performances throughout the district, celebrating the theme “The Sounds of Place.”
- Restore the beauty of RAD – Get hands-on with flower-planting stations throughout the community.
2nd Saturday Market
Join us for our 2nd Saturday Market! Featuring:
- U Pick Flower Field and Bouquets
- Local Honey
- Locally Grown Meats and Produce
- Locally Owned Pop Up Boutiques
- Local Artisans
- Food Truck
FREE Family Bootcamp (ages 5+)
Make the most of your workout time while showing your children the benefits of staying active! Parents and kids are invited to a free Family Bootcamp at the Reuter Family Y on Saturday, April 26 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. This fun, energetic event is a great way to build healthy habits as a family in a safe and supportive environment. Children ages 5 and up are welcome. Open to the public.
Questions? Contact Emily at esevier@ymcawnc.org
Autism Acceptance Month Celebration
Join Us for One Giant Hug! Arms Around ASD is celebrating Autism Acceptance Month and 10 incredible years with an Open House & Fashion Show!
Meet Moonpie (mini donkey) & Pepper (pony)
Enjoy a fabulous Fashion Sho
Celebrate with cake & special guest speaker Ray Hemachandra
Everyone is welcome—all abilities, all ages! Don’t miss this day of fun, connection, and celebration!
Sky Top in Bloom
Sky Top in the spring is a magical time and we can’t WAIT to welcome you April 5th & 6th and April 12th & 13th from 10-4!
What we have in store for you:
Pink Lady and Arkansas Black apples (harvested in the fall)
Hayrides through the blooms 
Bee Train rides- Fresh apple cider
The Bloom Experience is $10 per person (3 and under free) and includes the hayride through the blooms and admission to the orchard. NOTE: You are still welcome to visit our store for free to get apples, cider, and doughnuts.
Bring a friend and enjoy the wonder of Sky Top in bloom!
K-8 All County Art Show
View selected works from our talented students across Buncombe County Schools!
April 8th 5:00pm-7:00pm is Family Night! Join us for light refreshments.
The art will be on display daily, April 7th-26th, 2025 during mall hours.