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Story Time (all ages)

Mondays

A story is read to young children, followed by an appropriate craft activity.

Kids Crafts

Join us on the third Tuesday of each month at MCPL–Marshall for stories and crafts at 3:30 pm

Seasonal crafts are made and fun is had by all.  Come join us.

Valentine 5K Kids Half-Mile Fun Run & Wellness Expo

The 19th Annual Valentine Run 5K begins at beautiful Lake Tomahawk Park and visits 3 of Black Mountain’s Greenways. The 5K course offers several challenging hills and ample flats. The final 1/2 mile follows the gravel path around the lake and finishes at the Lakeview Center. Enter as a two person team or go solo. All participants are included in the Overall and Age Group awards. The 5K is a 2018 Asheville Track Club GP event. Kick off Valentine’s Day with a run with your sweetheart. Husband/Wife teams compete in one of three categories. Not married? Run with your Mom, Dad, friend, or neighbor. Any two people can be a team. Awards go to the top 5K team in the following divisions: Husband/Wife (three categories) , Mother/Daughter, Mother/Son, Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Sister/Sister, Brother/Brother, Sister/Brother, & Open (any couple) – M/F, M/M, & F/F. Always a favorite the Kids ½ mile Fun Run is one lap around the lake. The path is free of traffic and monitored by race volunteers allowing kids to run freely with or without an adult support crew. We encourage all kids and adults to wear Valentine costumes, as the “Spirit Award” will be given to the most outrageous outfits. The Free Kids Fun Run Starts at 9:30AM and is Free. The 5K Starts at 10:00. Check out http://runsignup.com/Valentine5K for details. Race day Packet Pick Up is onsite from 7:30 – 9:00am.

Circle of Lights

Join Black Mountain Recreation and Parks on Saturday, December 7 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for this year’s Circle of Lights event at Lake Tomahawk Park. Once again, Circle of Lights will take place directly after the Christmas parade in downtown Black Mountain. Attendees of all ages are encouraged to attend this free event that highlights the beginning of the holiday season at one of Black Mountain’s most popular and scenic parks.

This year’s Circle of Lights will feature a luminary walk around the lake, live holiday music, a meet and greet with Santa and lots of free homemade sweets! Black Mountain Recreation and Parks is thrilled to be working with Four Sisters Bakery to provide a wide array of free sweets and refreshments for attendees at this year’s event. Participants will also be able to once again meet the Newfoundland dogs who participate in the parade and assist Santa at Circle of Lights. All attendees are encouraged to dress warm since this event will take place outside underneath the picnic pavilion.

Lake Tomahawk is located at 401 Laurel Circle Drive in Black Mountain. For more information about this year’s Circle of Lights, contact Black Mountain Recreation and Parks at 828-669-2052.

 

Mini Monster Mash Trunk or Treat (0-12yrs)

The Mini Monster Mash is back and this year’s event will feature a Trunk or Treat for you gather up even more candy and goodies from local businesses and organizations. In addition to more candy, this year’s Monster Mash will once again feature plenty of games, prizes, and hayrides. All participants are encouraged to wear their best costume in order to get in the Halloween spirit!

This year’s Monster Mash will take place from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on October 26 in the public parking lot next to the Black Mountain Recreation & Parks offices located at 304 Black Mountain Ave. Admission is free and all ages are welcome to attend.

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