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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 Tailgate Farmers Market
Every Wednesday, May 7th 2025 through October 29th
May & October: 3:00pm-6:30pm
June, July, August, & September: 3:00pm-7:00pm
The Leicester Tailgate Farmers Market is located in the rural mountains off New Leicester Highway. Our vendors bring out their best locally sourced meats, cheeses, vegetables, crafts, plants, flowers, soaps, lotions, eggs, and much more.
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. 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 for purchase.
- June 14th featuring The Wild Robot (PG)
- July 12th featuring Captain America Brave New World (PG-13)
- Sept 27th featuring Wicked (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!
Summer Splash Water Day
Join us for a day of refreshing excitement at one of our Summer Splash Water Days! Dive into a world of water-themed activities and beat the heat with an array of aquatic adventures! We recommend wearing clothes and shoes that can get wet. All ages welcome!
This is a free community program, please send any questions to Calvin Owens at cowens@ashevillenc.gov or (828) 747-1347.
- June 16 – Malvern Hills Park
- June 21 – Murphy-Oakley Park
- July 2 – Jake Rusher Park
- July 14 – Carrier Park
- July 18 – Malvern Hills Park
- August 6 – Malvern Hills Park
Imagination Mondays (Ages 1-5yrs)
FREE | 10am-12pm
Giant building blocks, tunnels, and fun games await on special days of open play geared for ages 1-5 years-old. No advance registration or sign up required, adults must accompany children the entire time.
- June 10 – Jake Rusher Park
- June 17 – Weaver Park
- June 24 – West Asheville Park
- July 1 – Hummingbird Park
- July 8 – Kenilworth Park
- July 15 – Jake Rusher Park
- July 22 – Weaver Park
- July 29 – West Asheville Park
- August 5 – Hummingbird Park
- August 12 – Kenilworth Park
Big Barn Market and Barn Yoga Sunday
SUNDAYS IN THE BIG BARN!
Last Sunday of every month, June-October
From 11:00am-3:00pm the Big Barn Market showcases a wonderful selection of local farmers, food makers, crafters, and artists, offering their finest creations.
At 9:00am for the early birds out there, is Big Barn Yoga, presented by Breeze Yoga Asheville. This invigorating yoga session will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to explore the Big Barn Market. $18. LEARN MORE HERE