“A full service Paint your own Pottery studio that is adult and kid friendly, and offers a HUGE selection of fun and unique pottery pieces, ranging in price from $2 to $70. Reserve a pottery wheel lesson on one of their pottery wheels, paint pottery, handbuild with clay, make a mosaic, glass fusing, or create a beautiful 99.9% silver charm with their totally easy silver clay.”
Asheville’s Wildlife Park!
“42 acres of animals in their native Southern Appalachian Mountain habitats. The center provides an opportunity to learn, to touch and to know our rich natural heritage through educational and interactive exhibits.”
No admittance after 4:30pm.
Explore the Nature Center in a whole new way with our Nature Play Packs, available in the gift shop. With the help of an adult, children can check out a backpack to bring throughout the park and discover new adventures! With themes like Junior Veterinarian, Explore Outdoors, and Fairy Houses, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! These packs are free to rent and are designed for children of all ages!
“Stop by and chat with our educators about WNC’s incredible natural history, peruse our many exhibits, learn about the wonders of the earth, and check out the low prices on gifts and jewelry in the Crystal Pocket Gift Shop!”
Open Tuesdays through Sundays
First Wednesday of every month is FREE admission between 3pm-5pm
“Grab your buddy(ies) and come on over to play some games, We’ve got a pretty good selection of board games, most old school with a few new school…. but feel free to bring your’s too!
We’ll be hosting BGB every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. This is a family friendly event so, bring the kiddos.”
“Grab your buddy(ies) and come on over to play some games, We’ve got a pretty good selection of board games, most old school with a few new school…. but feel free to bring your’s too!
We’ll be hosting BGB every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. This is a family friendly event so, bring the kiddos.”
Saturdays 12:00pm-9:00pm
Sun & Mon 1:00pm-6:00pm
Tues, Thurs, & Fri 2:00pm-9:00pm
CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS
Come play a wide array of pinball machines spanning from the 1940’s to the 21st Century! All of our machines are set to “free” play, so once you pay the admission, you can play as much as you like!
“Come play a wide array of pinball machines spanning from the 1940’s to the 21st Century!”
“All of our machines are set to “free” play, so once you pay the admission, you can play as much as you like!”
“The Western North Carolina Air Museum is a private tax-exempt 501-(c)-3 organization. We’re home to a unique collection of airplanes celebrating the Golden Age of General Aviation; the decades surrounding the Second World War, when flying commanded the worlds attention.”
Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays
Closed: Christmas, Easter, 4th July, Memorial Day and New Years Day
Group tours welcomed!
“MARCH 25 & 26 (10am – 5pm)
To celebrate spring, Grovewood Gallery will be offering 2 days of artist demonstrations, complimentary wine and 10% off storewide discounts on handcrafted jewelry, pottery, studio furniture and more. Metro Wines Asheville sommelier Andy Hale will also be on location Saturday, March 26 from 3 – 5pm.
DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE:
Helen Purdum Demonstrates Surface Design
Friday, March 25 (12 – 4pm)
Grovewood studio artist Helen Purdum will be sharing her inspired techniques of surface design on bisque fired bowls and cups, focusing on the delightful, colorful caricatures of her “Girlfriends Series.”
Krista Skrede Demonstrates the Art of Paper Cutting
Saturday, March 26 (12 – 4pm)
Art instructor Krista Skrede, who currently teaches at The Franklin School of Innovation in Asheville, will be demonstrating the intricate art of paper cutting, revealing delicate and dramatic 2D and 3D compositions.
PLEASE NOTE: 10% discount applies to in-stock items only. Phone orders are welcome. Demonstrators’ merchandise will not be discounted.”
Spruce Pine Visitor’s Center on Locust Street (lower Main Streeet).
Once a month, on the 1st Saturday of the month, November through April.
Wednesdays, May through October, and once a month on Saturdays, November through April