Asheville Celtic Festival

A Winter Indoor Celtic Festival with Live Celtic Music and Sword Fighting at The Castle. Features also include Celtic Crafters and Artisans, Celtic Dog Breed Clubs, Celtic Food, Genealogy Research, Scottish Heavy Athletics, Whiskey Tasting, and more
Get Tickets at: www.ashevillecelticfest.com

January, 22
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Special Valentine’s Day Tea Party Storytime

Our very first PM Storytime in February is going to be a Valentine’s Day Tea Party!! We will be reading from The Tea Dragon Society and having a tea party picnic in the store, with cookies and tea from our cafe!

The Tea Dragon Society is the two-time Eisner Award-winning gentle fantasy that follows the story of a blacksmith apprentice, and the people she meets as she becomes entwined in the enchanting world of Tea Dragons!

Join us Friday, the 14th of February, at 7pm! Costumes or PJs are welcome. See you there, lords and ladies of the Tea Dragon Society!

January, 22
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Holidays in the Treetops – Night Climb

Watch the world transform from dusk to night while climbing in the trees at our Asheville Treetops Adventure Park. Trails will be illuminated to give climbing the obstacles a new perspective. Over 15,000 colored lights, plus colorful lasers sparkling on thousands of leaves, cables, rope, and platforms throughout the park will create a mystical tree climbing experience like you can’t imagine. For ages 4 and over. Reservations are suggested: www.adventureavl.com or 877.547.5539

Every Saturday this Summer from June 6-August 29 at 7:30
Halloween in the Treetops Oct 24 at 5:30
Thanksgiving in the Treetops Nov 28 at 4:30
Holidays in the Treetops Dec 27 at 4:30
Rates: $49/person

January, 19
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Thanksgiving in the Treetops – Night Climb

Every Saturday this Summer from June 6-August 29 at 7:30
Halloween in the Treetops Oct 24 at 5:30
Thanksgiving in the Treetops Nov 28 at 4:30
Holidays in the Treetops Dec 27 at 4:30
Rates: $49/person

January, 19
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Smart Start BOOK SALE for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

You are invited to Smart Start’s Annual Children’s Book Sale!

We accept donations of new and gently used books for children ages 0-18 all year long and sort and organize them for your shopping pleasure! Books organized by READING LEVEL and/or subject for ease of shopping.

Thousands of books at unbeatable prices. Most are $1 or less!

We accept CASH and CREDIT CARDS.

NEW THIS YEAR: Shop on Friday from 3-5!

Be sure to stop by the RAFFLE table to enter for a chance to win some great prizes, as well!

Proceeds provide books in the mail every month for children younger than 5 in Henderson County through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Have a child younger than five? Register them today at smartstartpfc.org.

Thank you to WNC Bridge Foundation, FIRST BANK, and Mail Box & Pack for their sponsorship and support.

January, 19
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Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

ASHEVILLE FRINGE FEST!
IT’S NOT JUST FOR GROWNUPS THIS YEAR!
It’s the 18th annual Asheville Fringe Arts Festival and they’ve got the biggest, most diverse line up yet, including 3 different shows for families!
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JAN 23RD 7:00PM
JAN 24TH 5:00PM
JAN 25TH 5:00PM
La Gaviota Teatro brings their multidisciplinary theatre work “URIKUBU: Language without Frontiers” from Mexico City to The Magnetic Theatre. “Have you ever seen a dragon being born or met the God of Time? Through puppetry, live music, dance and a language made up just for this show, experience the magic.” $14/Tickets. Learn more HERE: http://www.ashevillefringe.org/tickets/la-gaviota-thu
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JAN 25TH 7:00PM
JAN 26TH 6:00PM
“The Miraculously Inventive Machine of Charlie Mean” created by puppeteer and toy maker TOYBOX THEATRE, AKA Keith Shubert, is coming to the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. “Poor Charlie. He is getting bullied everywhere. At school, at home, on the streets, everywhere! It is time for him to plot his revenge! He’s going to invent a new machine to make them rue the day they even messed with Charlie Mean! Funny and full of whimsy for all ages.” $14/Tickets. Learn more HERE: http://www.ashevillefringe.org/tickets/toybox-sat
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JAN 24TH 7:00PM
JAN 25TH 5:00PM
It’s the “Flying Catastrophe Circus”! “Aerial arts! Juggling! Cats on roller skates! Tap dancing contortion! Nine circus artists bring you a show overflowing with laughter, thrill and imagination.” 25-minutes of non-stop fun and child-like wonder at Empyrean Arts. FREE

👉 Learn more at AshevilleFringe.org

January, 19
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Camplify Pinball Extravaganza

Join Camplify and Reid & Reid Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics for Hendersonville’s first Pinball Extravaganza. This charity pinball tournament will raise funds for local leaders in training who attend Henderson County Public Schools. Tickets include include pinball and pizza, drinks, and snacks all night. Come realize your pinball prowess and possibly kick start your career as a pinball wizard master.

January, 19
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Volunteer Workday

Looking to get involved, stay active, and meet some new friends? Public workdays at Sandhill Native Tree Nursery and Edible Orchard take place on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until noon at Buncombe County Sports Park (58 Apac Circle in West Asheville/Candler). 2020 dates include:

Feb. 1
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
July 11 (the second Saturday due to July 4)
Aug. 1
Sept. 5
Oct. 3
Nov. 7

Join other volunteers in mulching, pruning, and weeding along with special projects. Please wear work clothes to get dirty and close-toed shoes. Sunscreen, water, and hat are also handy items to have on hand. All other tools and gear will be provided. Contact Gabby Fitts with any questions at (828) 232-7144 or gabby@ashevillegreenworks.org.

The Sandhill tree nursey is supported with a Buncombe County Community Recreation Grant. Specific native trees are grown at the site and planted in public places throughout the county as a larger plan to plant no less than 500 trees annually. The project allows for a greater variety of fruit and shade trees to support a more diverse ecology.

Follow Buncombe County Recreation on Facebook and Instagram.

January, 19
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Pisgah Nights: Space, Spies and Secrets

Join us for a presentation and discussion on the history of our unique site that has been home to NASA, Department of Defense, N.C. Forest Service, Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute and and presently The Learning Center at PARI!

Brad McCall who has a deep family history with the site will lead the evening with his deep insights into the campus and its history. Other staff and volunteers will also be included with their personal stories and past relationships with the site.

• Lite snacks will be served.
• Pre-registration is required.
• We welcome people of all ages and interest to this unique event.