Winter Hours
Open Friday – Sunday 10AM to 5PM each week EXCEPT FOR:
1 Hour of jump time for both the parent and child, unlimited pictures from the photo booth and a VAN’S chocolate rose for your special date! Join us for an unforgettable & special day with your little one.
Fun Day Out: Youth & Teen Program, 8:30am-6pm
Enjoy a day of games, crafts, special events and field trips when youth are out of school for teacher workdays. Youth must bring lunch and drink.
Fee: $5/child/day + field trip fees.
YOUTH Location: Tempie Avery Montford Center, 34 Pearson Drive, 828-253-3714
TEEN Location: Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave, 828-350-2058
Therapeutic Recreation: West Asheville Recreation Center, 970 Haywood Rd., 828-232-4529
Wednesday, October 10: City Schools
Monday, November 12:
Mondays, October 1-29, 10-10:45am (Free play until 11:30am)
For ages 2-5 with an adult. Bilingual Baby is a terrific way to introduce your little one to Spanish while having fun! This class uses storybooks, games, music, and more to help guide little ones through basic Spanish. Maximum 12 children. Pre-registration is required.
Tuesdays, 10-10:45am with free play until 11:30pm, November 5-December 10 (no class November 26)
A mix of fun activities for your little adventurer who loves to climb. We’ll focus on building toddler motor skills & balance while climbing and playing both on and off the Tempie Avery Montford Climbing Wall. Registration is recommended. This is a progressive class building new skills weekly. Drop-ins accepted based on availability.
For more information call 828-350-2058 or register online at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks
Major League Baseball star and Asheville native Cameron Maybin will play host to his inaugural community baseball program at UNC Asheville on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, from 9:45 a.m.-12 p.m. (story)
The complimentary youth baseball clinic hosted by the Los Angeles Angels outfielder will feature a baseball clinic, including five interactive stations for participants ages 8-13 (ONLY) including: base running, hitting, throwing/pitching, infield and outfield. Boxed lunch will be served post-event. Visit www.maybinmission.com/youth-
Please join us for this free community event! We will start at the former Berry Temple United Methodist Church and make our way to City-County Plaza to listen to speakers on peace and justice.
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the Month 8:30am-9:30am
Little Explorers Club is back at Asheville Museum of Science, and, GOOD NEWS … these events are now FREE to all visitors! Every meeting includes storytime, a hands on activity, and exclusive age appropriate access to the museum.
Ages 0-36 months
Registration is recommended, but not required.
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the Month 8:30am-9:30am
Little Explorers Club is back at Asheville Museum of Science, and, GOOD NEWS … these events are now FREE to all visitors! Every meeting includes storytime, a hands on activity, and exclusive age appropriate access to the museum.
Ages 0-36 months
Registration is recommended, but not required.
Saturday Science occurs on the first and third Saturdays of the month
From 2pm-4pm visitors are encouraged to drop into our classroom and STEAM lab for planned hands-on activities. See their event calendar for todays topic.