TurnUp Truk
https://www.facebook.com/TurnUp-Truk-1855909701365562/
Jake Burns (acoustic sets)
What to know:
– This is a free outdoor festival
– We ask that you bring your own lawn chairs
– Beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase
– No outside alcoholic beverages allowed
Fridays, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Kids ages 8 and up are invited to learn how to play chess with champion chess player Bruce Goodwin. For more information, call (828) 648-2924.
A local blacksmith will be sharing his expertise. This is for ages 11+ for safety concerns.
Come create a catapult and practice your aim launching different objects at targets. This program is for ages 6-12. Please call (828) 648-2924 for more information.
Award winning local singer/songwriter. He’s known for delivering a fun mix of original songs and songs from some of his favorite performers accompanied by stories and laughter.
Kids are invited to play with Legos supplied by the library. For more information, call (828) 648-2924.
Building with recycled materials. See what you can make using recyclables. Bring your imagination and we’ll provide the rest.
Combining several storytelling with theater, Newly Grown Tales tells folktales the audience has a hand in writing. The content is improvised from audience suggestions. A fun interactive show for all ages.
Open Streets Asheville organizes FREE public events (like Shape Your City 2017 on Sunday, Sept 17 from 1-5 PM) that inspire thousands of Asheville residents to bike, walk, shop and play on car-free downtown streets. Over 50 local businesses and organizations offer free entertainment and education tucked inside street activities that inspire all ages & all lifestyles to enjoy physical activity; build community; and build a better Asheville.
Shape Your City 2017 boasts 5 themed stations on downtown streets (between Pack Square Park and Pritchard Park) filled with FREE fun like dancing; martial arts; life-size painting; playground games; massage; gymnastics; yoga & acro-yoga; health screenings; improv performances, live music; caricatures; advocacy opportunities; selfie station; pop-up playground; oh, and lots more. All free. Add your own spontaneous, family-friendly fun!
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING? Bring helmets if you have them because it’s the smart thing to do. Add to that your bikes & skates; skateboards & unicycles; walkers & wheelchairs; Big Wheels and Stryders; tricycles too! Pack some pocket change for shopping and snacks at downtown’s wonderful Local shops & cafes. Tell ’em Open Streets sent you (we’re all about Local Ashevile: no outside vendors, merchandise sales, or tent canyons in the streets at Open Streets).
Learn more at openstreetsasheville.com or call Danise Hauser, Event Coordinator, at (828) 337-5174 to get involved as a sponsor, street activity partner or volunteer!
Come Shop over 30 vendors in one place.
FIRST 35 SHOPPERS GET FREE GIFTS!!!
Get all your Christmas shopping done early and avoid the crowds. Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop Handmade!!!!