Available Monday through Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm
Some classes currently have a waitlist; register now and you will receive an update email regarding the enrollment status.
Apr
3
Thu
Apr 3 all-day
In addition to story times for the little ones (see our calendar for those), our local libraries have several clubs, classes, and other fun programs on their calendars for families with kids of all ages. And, unless they specify that you must register in advance for an event, you won’t likely need a library account with that county to attend them! Visit the events calendars for the numerous library systems we have in our area, below …
.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY LIBRARIES … EVENT CALENDAR HERE
- Black Mountain Library @ 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain, NC 28711 | (828) 250-4756
- East Asheville Library @ 3 Avon Rd., Asheville | (828) 250-4738
- Enka-Candler Library @ 1404 Sand Hill Road, Candler, NC 28715 | (828) 250-4758
- Fairview Library @ 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC 28730 | (828) 250-6484
- Leicester Library @ 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester, NC 28748 | (828) 250-6480
- North Asheville Library @ 1030 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804 | (828) 250-4752
- Oakley/South Asheville Library @ 749 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803 | (828) 250-4754
- Pack Memorial Library @ 67 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801 | (828) 250-4700
- Skyland/South Buncombe Library @ 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC 28803 | (828) 250-6488
- Swannanoa Library @ 101 W. Charleston Ave. Swannanoa, NC 28778 | (828) 250-6486
- Weaverville Library @ 41 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787 | (828) 250-6482
- West Asheville Library @ 942 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806 | (828) 250-4750
HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES … EVENT CALENDAR HERE
- Main Library @ 301 N Washington St., Hendersonville, NC 28739 | (828) 697-4725
- Fletcher Library @ 120 Library Road, Fletcher, NC 28732 | (828) 687-1218
- Edneyville Library @ 2 Firehouse Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792 | (828) 685-0110
- Etowah Library @ 101 Brickyard Rd, Etowah, NC 28729 | (828) 891-6577
- Green River Library @ 50 Green River Rd, Zirconia, NC 28790 | (828) 697-4969
- Mills River Library @ 124 Town Center Dr., Suite 1, Mills River, NC 28759 | (828) 890-1850
HAYWOOD COUNTY LIBRARIES … EVENT CALENDAR HERE
- Canton Branch @ 11 Pennsylvania Avenue Canton, NC 28716 | (828) 648-2924
- Fines Creek Branch @ 190 Fines Creek Road Clyde, NC 28721 | (828) 356-2551
- Maggie Valley Branch @ 3987 Soco Road Town Hall Maggie Valley, NC 28751 | (828) 356-2541
- Waynesville Branch @ 678 S Haywood Street Waynesville, NC 28786 | (828) 452-5169
MCDOWELL COUNTY LIBRARIES … EVENT CALENDAR HERE
- Marion Library @ 90 W Court St, Marion, NC 28752 | (828) 652-3858
- Old Fort Library @ 65 E Mitchell St, Old Fort, NC 28762 | (828) 668-7111
Apr 3 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
The City of Hendersonville’s Skate Park is located in Patton Park across from Patton Pool. The skate park is open to the public and is an unattended facility, the hours are 7am-11pm.
NO BIKES ALLOWED ON THE SKATE PARK
The Skate Park features include:
- Bowl – 8-ft deep with waterfall
- 4-ft ramp
- 4-ft quarter pipe with a 2-ft seat extention
- 8 sets of stairs with handrails
- Rainbow ledge – 4-ft wide x 20-ft long
- 3 – Flat ledges
- Grind rail
- 2 hubba ledges
- 5-ft quarter pipe
- Designed & constructed by GRINDLINE SKATEPARKS INC.
Apr 3 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
If you haven’t heard of Kids in Parks or TRACK Trails yet, you’ve been missing out! TRACK Trails is a trail program that was started here in Asheville (but has since spread across the country!) by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, a network of local Pediatricians, and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, to “promote children’s health and the health of our parks”, and we have several in our area. Kids in Parks is an ever expanding network of family-friendly, self-guided outdoor adventures, and “include hiking trails, biking trails, geocaching trails, paddling trails, nature trail disc golf courses, and even adventures you can do in your own back yard”. Register your child online, and as they complete the trail, they earn prizes for tracking their adventures! Best of all, it’s all FREE!
Apr 3 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Our comprehensive guide to Asheville Area Playgrounds is your ultimate resource for recreation in Asheville with kids! Indoor playgrounds, as well as outdoor playgrounds are included, with everything you need to know in advance to plan your family friendly outing in Asheville and the surrounding area!
This guide is a continuous work in progress, and we will keep adding to it, so keep checking back!
Apr 3 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Asheville is an amazing city with so much to see and do, and while we have some amazing group tour companies, sometimes we want to venture out on our own to learn about the culture and history of our area … with just our family, on our schedule and timetable, to explore our interests, on our own path. A great way to do that, and a great way to save some money (THESE ARE ALL FREE), is to take one of the many self-guided tours that have been created by our local experts at our tourism centers, and historic sites. We’ve compiled the list attached of some of our favorites for you, with links to them all, that we hope you will enjoy and learn as much from as we did and still do. If we’re missing any of your favorites, let us know, so that we can share them, too!
Check them all out at the link above
Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Come check out the new and improved Camping World in Hendersonville during our Grand Reopening!
Join us at the dealership April 3rd – 6th to shop special prices on new and used RVs!
See The Latest 2025 RVs Free Food (Saturday Only) Fun Onsite Activities
…and more!
Thu, April 3rd: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fri, April 4th: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat, April 5th: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun, April 6th: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Apr 3 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Explore our brewery nestled in the Appalachians.
When we brewed our first batch of beer in 1980 in Chico, California, the lush forests of North Carolina were far from our mind. Over the last four decades, our thirst to brew quality, flavorful beer led us across the country and around the globe. In 2012, we broke ground on our second production location in order to send the freshest beer possible to our friends and fans all over the world. Come visit our sprawling East Coast home in Mills River, North Carolina and see first-hand how determination and a pioneering spirit can lead to incredible adventures. Our tours fill up quickly. You must make reservations online for all tours except the Guided Tastings and the self-guided Visitor Corridor.
SUNDAY–THURSDAY
11:00am–9:00pm
FRIDAY–SATURDAY
11:00am–10:00pm
GUIDED:
- Brewery Tour – Mills River, NC … Duration: 45 minutes | Ages 12+ only | $9/Person | Reservation required
Whether you’re just getting into craft beer or we’re on your brewery bucket list, a Mills River tour is for you — so we recommend you reserve a spot! Our interactive tours offer everything from hop handling to nature hikes to — what you really came for — beer sampling.
- Beyond the Pale Tour – Mills River, NC … Duration: 90 minutes | Ages 12+ only | $25/Person | Reservation required
Join us for a taste of our iconic Sierra Nevada Pale Ale as we dive into our roots: from humble beginnings in Chico, California to our LEED Platinum certified facility in Mills River, North Carolina. We will walk through our production facility, exploring the brewing process and ingredients, and highlight how our sustainability commitment fits into it all. We will end with guided tasting of eight beers in our Grand Tasting Room and Bar. Wheelchair accessible. No one under 12 years old permitted.
- Trip in the Woods Hiking Tour … Duration: 2 to 2 1/2 hours | Ages 12+ only | $30/Person | Reservation required
Our Mills River brewery is nestled within over 200 acres of lush, forested land just waiting to be explored, so join us on a Trip in the Woods! On this 1.5-mile guided nature hike, you will explore our beautiful, forested property, visit our resident chickens, donkeys, and sheep who graze freely across nearly 4 acres of pasture, and wrap up with a sampling of a few of our award-winning brews in our Back Porch Beer Garden. Grab your hiking shoes and get ready for a beer adventure! *The loop trail features moderate elevation change. Those with allergies should note that the group will hike near our beehives.
.
SELF GUIDED:
- Visitor Corridor … Duration: At your leisure | All ages | No reservation required | Sunday-Thursday: 11am-8pm, Friday-Saturday: 11am-9pm
Groups not your thing? We get it. For those who prefer to wander solo, our Brewery has been designed with guests in mind! Our upstairs Visitor Corridor includes a raised mezzanine for bird’s-eye views of our copper-clad brewhouse, a real-time look at fermenting beer and a visit to our warehouse and packaging hall. Self-guided tour areas do not require a reservation, and are open to the public during normal business hours.
Apr 3 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursdays, 4:00pm-11:00pm
Apr 3 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us every Thursday evenings from March 20th on the equinox through October at our vibrant farmers market from 4-7 PM!
Experience fresh, local produce and handcrafted goods from passionate growers and farmers — the backbone of our community. Enjoy live music, locally roasted coffee, ice cream, a dedicated kids area, and ice-cold beer. Our current vendor list is fire, and we’re still accepting applications.
Come for the goods, stay for the vibe! See you there, friends and neighbors!
Apr 3 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The East Asheville Welcome Table, an outstanding partner of ours, is run by a group of volunteers who love interacting with their community.
If you or anyone you know lives near East Asheville and could benefit from a free dinner, be sure to stop by the East Asheville Welcome Table from 5-6:30 PM on Thursdays.
Apr 3 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
At 5:30 pm on Fridays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (A new weekly featured movie begins each Friday)
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. will be showing a different kids movie each week so you can bring your little’s for something fun to watch on the big screen while enjoying food and beverages.
Apr
4
Fri
Apr 4 all-day
In addition to story times for the little ones (see our calendar for those), our local libraries have several clubs, classes, and other fun programs on their calendars for families with kids of all ages. And, unless they specify that you must register in advance for an event, you won’t likely need a library account with that county to attend them! Visit the events calendars for the numerous library systems we have in our area, below …
.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY LIBRARIES … EVENT CALENDAR HERE
- Black Mountain Library @ 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain, NC 28711 | (828) 250-4756
- East Asheville Library @ 3 Avon Rd., Asheville | (828) 250-4738
- Enka-Candler Library @ 1404 Sand Hill Road, Candler, NC 28715 | (828) 250-4758
- Fairview Library @ 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC 28730 | (828) 250-6484
- Leicester Library @ 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester, NC 28748 | (828) 250-6480
- North Asheville Library @ 1030 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804 | (828) 250-4752
- Oakley/South Asheville Library @ 749 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803 | (828) 250-4754
- Pack Memorial Library @ 67 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801 | (828) 250-4700
- Skyland/South Buncombe Library @ 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC 28803 | (828) 250-6488
- Swannanoa Library @ 101 W. Charleston Ave. Swannanoa, NC 28778 | (828) 250-6486
- Weaverville Library @ 41 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787 | (828) 250-6482
- West Asheville Library @ 942 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806 | (828) 250-4750
HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES … EVENT CALENDAR HERE
- Main Library @ 301 N Washington St., Hendersonville, NC 28739 | (828) 697-4725
- Fletcher Library @ 120 Library Road, Fletcher, NC 28732 | (828) 687-1218
- Edneyville Library @ 2 Firehouse Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792 | (828) 685-0110
- Etowah Library @ 101 Brickyard Rd, Etowah, NC 28729 | (828) 891-6577
- Green River Library @ 50 Green River Rd, Zirconia, NC 28790 | (828) 697-4969
- Mills River Library @ 124 Town Center Dr., Suite 1, Mills River, NC 28759 | (828) 890-1850
HAYWOOD COUNTY LIBRARIES … EVENT CALENDAR HERE
- Canton Branch @ 11 Pennsylvania Avenue Canton, NC 28716 | (828) 648-2924
- Fines Creek Branch @ 190 Fines Creek Road Clyde, NC 28721 | (828) 356-2551
- Maggie Valley Branch @ 3987 Soco Road Town Hall Maggie Valley, NC 28751 | (828) 356-2541
- Waynesville Branch @ 678 S Haywood Street Waynesville, NC 28786 | (828) 452-5169
MCDOWELL COUNTY LIBRARIES … EVENT CALENDAR HERE
- Marion Library @ 90 W Court St, Marion, NC 28752 | (828) 652-3858
- Old Fort Library @ 65 E Mitchell St, Old Fort, NC 28762 | (828) 668-7111
Apr 4 @ 12:46 am – 1:46 am
The Asheville Art Museum is proud to present Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene, a poignant and inspiring exhibition on view from February 13–May 5, 2025. This non-juried exhibition showcases works by artists from the Helene-affected Appalachia region. The Museum wanted to provide an opportunity and venue for impacted artists to showcase their work, connect, and join together in a collective act of resilience.
Asheville Strong will showcase a range of works including painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, and photography—reflecting the profound experiences of a community rebuilding through art.
Apr 4 @ 6:00 am – 1:00 pm
6:00am-8:00am and 11:00am-1:00pm, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
The YMCA of Western North Carolina partners with Buncombe County Schools to manage the new Buncombe County Schools Aquatics Center. The 17,380 square foot building features a 10-lane, 400,000 gallon climate-controlled pool. The center also includes 420 spectator seats, a state-of-the-art timing and scoreboard system, UV water filtration, and numerous energy efficient design features.
At this time, we only offer lap swimming. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult and pass a swim test to be in the pool.
Apr 4 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
The City of Hendersonville’s Skate Park is located in Patton Park across from Patton Pool. The skate park is open to the public and is an unattended facility, the hours are 7am-11pm.
NO BIKES ALLOWED ON THE SKATE PARK
The Skate Park features include:
- Bowl – 8-ft deep with waterfall
- 4-ft ramp
- 4-ft quarter pipe with a 2-ft seat extention
- 8 sets of stairs with handrails
- Rainbow ledge – 4-ft wide x 20-ft long
- 3 – Flat ledges
- Grind rail
- 2 hubba ledges
- 5-ft quarter pipe
- Designed & constructed by GRINDLINE SKATEPARKS INC.
Apr 4 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
If you haven’t heard of Kids in Parks or TRACK Trails yet, you’ve been missing out! TRACK Trails is a trail program that was started here in Asheville (but has since spread across the country!) by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, a network of local Pediatricians, and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, to “promote children’s health and the health of our parks”, and we have several in our area. Kids in Parks is an ever expanding network of family-friendly, self-guided outdoor adventures, and “include hiking trails, biking trails, geocaching trails, paddling trails, nature trail disc golf courses, and even adventures you can do in your own back yard”. Register your child online, and as they complete the trail, they earn prizes for tracking their adventures! Best of all, it’s all FREE!
Apr 4 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Our comprehensive guide to Asheville Area Playgrounds is your ultimate resource for recreation in Asheville with kids! Indoor playgrounds, as well as outdoor playgrounds are included, with everything you need to know in advance to plan your family friendly outing in Asheville and the surrounding area!
This guide is a continuous work in progress, and we will keep adding to it, so keep checking back!
Apr 4 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Spreadsheet of MANNA FoodBank – Public Food Pantries and Meal Sites Sorted by County, Zip Code, then Agency Name at the link listed.
Apr 4 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Apr 4 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Asheville is an amazing city with so much to see and do, and while we have some amazing group tour companies, sometimes we want to venture out on our own to learn about the culture and history of our area … with just our family, on our schedule and timetable, to explore our interests, on our own path. A great way to do that, and a great way to save some money (THESE ARE ALL FREE), is to take one of the many self-guided tours that have been created by our local experts at our tourism centers, and historic sites. We’ve compiled the list attached of some of our favorites for you, with links to them all, that we hope you will enjoy and learn as much from as we did and still do. If we’re missing any of your favorites, let us know, so that we can share them, too!
Check them all out at the link above
Apr 4 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
FREE ADMISSION TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS! Buncombe County Public Libraries have teamed up with local attractions and museums to offer FREE ADMISSION for library card holders through their ZOOM pass program! All you’ll need is a Buncombe County library card in good standing to reserve one. You can make 1 reservation at a time per library card, up to 30 days in advance, and you may visit each attraction once every 30 days. The process is simple! Reserve your pass on the Buncombe County Libraries website, pick up the pass at the library of your choosing, and go have fun! They’ll even send you an email confirmation of your reservation and a reminder email the day before your visit, so you don’t forget!
All reservations are made online, so you won’t be able to call or email to make a reservation.
WHAT’S CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED:
ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM … Pass admits 2 adults and 4 children under age 18. For general admission only and doesn’t include special exhibits or events that have an additional charge.
ASHEVILLE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE … Pass admits four people (Children under 2 are admitted free and don’t need a pass). For admission only and doesn’t include additional programming fees.
HANDS ON! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM … Family Pass admits 4 people. You can get $10 off a membership to Hands On! on the day of your ZOOM pass visit.
NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM … One pass per car for personal vehicles. Doesn’t include special exhibits or events that have an additional charge (like Winter Lights).
PADDLEBOATS AT LAKE JULIAN … One ZOOM pass = one 30 minute Paddleboat ride. Minimum passenger age is 2 years old. Minimum age to rent a paddleboat is 16 years old and the paddleboat must have at least one person 16 years of age or older on board.
TEAM ECCO AQUARIUM AND SHARK LAB … The ZOOM Family Pass for the Team Ecco Aquarium and Shark Lab admits 4 people. This pass is available Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
WATERCRAFT LAUNCH PASS AT LAKE JULIAN … One ZOOM Pass = one personal watercraft daily launch pass (no gas powered engines on the lake).
WNC NATURE CENTER … Family Pass admits 2 adults and 4 children under age 18 (Children under 2 are admitted free and don’t need a pass).
WELL PLAYES BOARD GAME CAFE … There are two passes available Monday through Thursday starting July 1st. Each pass admits two adults and four kids.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY OUTDOOR POOLS … Seasonally, Beginning May 27th in 2023! Family Pass admits 4 people, and can be used at Cane Creek Pool, Erwin Pool, Hominy Valley Pool, North Buncombe Pool, Owen Pool.
Buncombe County Libraries also partners often with Asheville Community Theatre and NC Stage Company for passes to performances
Seasonally, you may even see passes to Buncombe County pools in the summer, and passes to Winter Lights at Lake Julian in the Winter!
Live in neighboring counties? Several other counties have their own version of ZOOM! We know Henderson County, Transylvania County, Madison County, and Polk County all do! You can also apply for an out of county library card with Buncombe County for a small $20 yearly fee, in which case you’ll qualify to participate in their ZOOM Pass program! Apply in person at any Buncombe County Library branch to become an out of county cardholder. Our guide to Buncombe County Library branches HERE
GET YOUR PIN NUMBER READY AND RESERVE YOUR ZOOM PASS HERE
Apr 4 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Henderson County Public Library has teamed up with local attractions and museums to offer FREE ADMISSION for library card holders with a ZOOM pass! Reservations can be made between 5 and 30 days in advance. Your household may visit one attraction every 30 days. Check the pass details to see how many adults and children gain entry with each pass.
👉 Have your library card ready and book yours at the link above
Apr 4 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Transylvania County Public Library has teamed up with local attractions and museums to offer FREE ADMISSION for library card holders with a ZOOM pass! Reservations can be made between 5 and 30 days in advance. Your household may visit one attraction every 30 days. Check the pass details to see how many adults and children gain entry with each pass.
👉 Have your library card ready and book yours at the link above
Apr 4 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Come check out the new and improved Camping World in Hendersonville during our Grand Reopening!
Join us at the dealership April 3rd – 6th to shop special prices on new and used RVs!
See The Latest 2025 RVs Free Food (Saturday Only) Fun Onsite Activities
…and more!
Thu, April 3rd: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fri, April 4th: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat, April 5th: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun, April 6th: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Apr 4 @ 9:30 am – 7:30 pm
Waterpark operating hours: *subject to change at anytime due to staffing shortages*
- Fridays 9:30am-11:30am (Tot time, ages 6 & under only)
- Fridays 3:30pm-7:30pm (normal operation)
- Saturdays 11:30am-3:30pm
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Fridays, January 31-May 9 (no program February 14, March 7 & April 18)
Safe toddler play dates with age appropriate toys and equipment provided.This open gym time allows toddlers and care givers to make memories and new friends through structures and unstructured activities. FREE
Register at the link provided under contact info.
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mobile Food Markets visit dozens of locations each month, pairing free healthy food with tasty recipes, practical cooking demonstrations, and valuable nutrition information that’s easy to understand. Spanish-speaking community staff are also on hand to connect attendees with local resources. Distributions are FREE and open to the public, no questions asked.
FIND THE SCHEDULE AT THE LINK HERE
Apr 4 @ 10:30 am – 4:15 pm
Story Times for Kids at the library focuses on early literacy as it helps children develop a joy for learning language and enjoying books. Story times are subject to cancellation or rearrangement on the schedule without notice. Please check to be sure that the story time is still scheduled to occur, at the link we’ve provided.
DESCRIPTIONS:
Baby Story Time is a lively language enrichment story time serving our youngest folks—the 4 month-old to 18 month-old set.
Toddler Times are interactive story times for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
Preschool story times are geared towards 3-5 year-olds and include singing, stretchers, and creative activities.
Hora Del Cuento is a bilingual story time for all ages, where you’ll share books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and in English
TUESDAYS:
- 10:30am-11:15am – Preschool Story Time @ Fairview Library (1 Taylor Rd., Fairview)
- 10:30am-11:15am – Hora Del Cuento @ Oakley/South Asheville Library (749 Fairview Rd., Asheville)
- 3:30pm-4:15pm – Baby Story Time @ Weaverville Library (41 N. Main St., Weaverville)
WEDNESDAYS:
- 10:30am-11:15am – Preschool Story Time @ Black Mountain Library (105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain)
- 10:30am-11:15am – Toddler Story Time @ Enka-Candler Library (1404 Sandhill Rd., Candler)
- 10:30am-11:15am – Preschool Story Time @ Weaverville Library (41 N. Main St., Weaverville)
- 3:30pm-4:15pm – Preschool Story Time @ Pack Memorial Library (67 Haywood St., Asheville)
THURSDAYS:
- 10:30am-11:15am – Preschool Story Time @ Swannanoa Library (101 W. Charleston Ave., Swannanoa)
- 10:30am-11:15am – Toddler Story Time @ Fairview Library (1 Taylor Rd., Fairview)
- 10:30am-11:15am – Toddler Story Time @ Leicester Library (1561 Alexander Rd., Leicester)
FRIDAYS:
- 10:30am-11:15am – Toddler Story Time @ North Asheville Library (1030 Merrimon Ave., Asheville)
- 10:30am-11:15am – Baby Story Time @ Oakley/South Asheville Library (749 Fairview Rd., Asheville)
- 10:30am-11:15am – Hora Del Cuento @ Skyland/South Buncombe Library (260 Overlook Rd., Asheville)
SATURDAYS:
- 10:30am-11:15am – Preschool Story Time @ East Asheville Library (3 Avon Rd., Asheville)
- 10:30am-11:15am – Preschool Story Time @ West Asheville Library (942 Haywood Rd., Asheville)
- 10:30am-11:15am – Baby Story Time @ Leicester Library (1561 Alexander Rd., Leicester)
Apr 4 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wed-Sat 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Mon & Tues 11:00am & 1:00pm
Dive into the magical world of bean-to-bar chocolate right here in Asheville by taking a Bean to Bar Chocolate Factory Tour with French Broad Chocolates. Their Bean to Bar Chocolate Factory Tour includes a classroom session about the history of French Broad Chocolate, an overview of cacao farming, a chocolate tasting experience, and a guided viewing of their chocolate factory where guests explore each step of their chocolate-making process, from the roasting of the cacao bean to their tempering of their chocolate bars. During the tour, guests will taste cacao in several forms – roasted bean, bar, and bonbon, and compare and contrast flavor notes in samples of three different chocolate bars.
Tours are approximately 45-55 minutes.
They ask that guests arrive 5-10 minutes before your tour start time to check in at the cafe counter.
Tours are NOT at French Broad Chocolate Lounge in Pack Square. All tours take place at French Broad Chocolate Factory & Cafe, 821 Riverside Drive, Asheville NC 28801.
Apr 4 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Explore our brewery nestled in the Appalachians.
When we brewed our first batch of beer in 1980 in Chico, California, the lush forests of North Carolina were far from our mind. Over the last four decades, our thirst to brew quality, flavorful beer led us across the country and around the globe. In 2012, we broke ground on our second production location in order to send the freshest beer possible to our friends and fans all over the world. Come visit our sprawling East Coast home in Mills River, North Carolina and see first-hand how determination and a pioneering spirit can lead to incredible adventures. Our tours fill up quickly. You must make reservations online for all tours except the Guided Tastings and the self-guided Visitor Corridor.
SUNDAY–THURSDAY
11:00am–9:00pm
FRIDAY–SATURDAY
11:00am–10:00pm
GUIDED:
- Brewery Tour – Mills River, NC … Duration: 45 minutes | Ages 12+ only | $9/Person | Reservation required
Whether you’re just getting into craft beer or we’re on your brewery bucket list, a Mills River tour is for you — so we recommend you reserve a spot! Our interactive tours offer everything from hop handling to nature hikes to — what you really came for — beer sampling.
- Beyond the Pale Tour – Mills River, NC … Duration: 90 minutes | Ages 12+ only | $25/Person | Reservation required
Join us for a taste of our iconic Sierra Nevada Pale Ale as we dive into our roots: from humble beginnings in Chico, California to our LEED Platinum certified facility in Mills River, North Carolina. We will walk through our production facility, exploring the brewing process and ingredients, and highlight how our sustainability commitment fits into it all. We will end with guided tasting of eight beers in our Grand Tasting Room and Bar. Wheelchair accessible. No one under 12 years old permitted.
- Trip in the Woods Hiking Tour … Duration: 2 to 2 1/2 hours | Ages 12+ only | $30/Person | Reservation required
Our Mills River brewery is nestled within over 200 acres of lush, forested land just waiting to be explored, so join us on a Trip in the Woods! On this 1.5-mile guided nature hike, you will explore our beautiful, forested property, visit our resident chickens, donkeys, and sheep who graze freely across nearly 4 acres of pasture, and wrap up with a sampling of a few of our award-winning brews in our Back Porch Beer Garden. Grab your hiking shoes and get ready for a beer adventure! *The loop trail features moderate elevation change. Those with allergies should note that the group will hike near our beehives.
.
SELF GUIDED:
- Visitor Corridor … Duration: At your leisure | All ages | No reservation required | Sunday-Thursday: 11am-8pm, Friday-Saturday: 11am-9pm
Groups not your thing? We get it. For those who prefer to wander solo, our Brewery has been designed with guests in mind! Our upstairs Visitor Corridor includes a raised mezzanine for bird’s-eye views of our copper-clad brewhouse, a real-time look at fermenting beer and a visit to our warehouse and packaging hall. Self-guided tour areas do not require a reservation, and are open to the public during normal business hours.
Apr 4 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Citizen Vinyl is a communal space housing a record press facility, cafe, bar, recording studio & analog art & record store – located in the historic Citizen Times building in downtown Asheville – an incredible specimen of the Art Moderne style whose grand civic space serves to celebrate the history of manufacturing & craft alongside the current state of music, food & beverage within our local community.
A very few walk-up spots are available for most public tours, but reservations are strongly recommended — first come first served! Gather at the Coda Shop Counter for your guide at the scheduled time, Tours will last ~45 minutes. Punctuality is appreciated: Late-comers may join in at any point before the group heads up to the recording studio, about 20 minutes in.
Be advised that there is limited access [ stairs / elevator to the 3rd floor ] due to the nature of the historically preserved 1930’s construction. Please email tours@CitizenVinyl.com ahead of time with any questions or concerns!
“You can watch blobs of vinyl smooshed into discs, then trimmed into perfect circles, while listening to the Daily Sides—curated playlists available in printed form on clipboards. On one molasses-slow Asheville afternoon, as light streamed through some of the twenty-thousand glass bricks, Lauryn Hill’s voice filled the air. “ – Esquire
Tours Offered by Appointment Only, Wed-Sun
Apr 4 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fridays, April 4th, 2024 through November 2025, 3:00pm-6:00pm
Fresh vegetables, plant starts, meats, cheese, eggs, chocolates, cut flowers, honey, candles, breads, sweet treats, jams, berries, hand-crafted wooden ware!
EBT/SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
SNAP Incentives
Apr 4 @ 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
March 31st – April 7th 3:30pm-4:45pm
March 31st-April 3rd ages 6-9 years
April 7th-10th ages 9-12 years
- MON March 31st & April 4: Collage and Mixed Media w/ Corona Fine Art
- TUE April 1st & April 8th: Graffiti Stickers w/ Destro
- WEDS April 2nd & April 9th: Storytelling w/ Olympia
- THURS April 3rd & April 10th: Physical Theater w/ Ayla Claypool
Sliding Scale $5-$20/class, BUT NOTAFLOF
SIGN UP FOR ALL OR PICK YOUR FAVORITES!
Apr 4 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
A special after-school workshop just for our youngest cat-lovers. Families with children age 7 & under are invited to relax in the cat lounge and listen to a cat-centric book surrounded by our resident panthers! Foster a love of reading in your kiddos while also socializing the cats in the lounge.
Tickets are $15 and include entry for 1 (one) child + 1 (one) adult. Additional children can be added for $10 at checkout. MAX: TWO children per ONE adult.
Black Cat Tales Story Time workshop is held Wednesday-Friday at House of Black Cat Magic in West Asheville from 4-4:30PM.
Apr 4 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Let us help you relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect! The YMCA’s Parents Night Out program provide a safe, nurturing environment for children to participate in a variety of organized activities, while giving parents a break.
Parents Night Out programs are a fun and affordable alternative to babysitting. You don’t have to be a Y member to sign up, although members get the best rate.
- YMCA member: $30 per child, per program
- Non-member: $50 per child, per program
ASHEVILLE YMCA @ 30 Woodfin St, Asheville
- March 21st 5:15pm-9:00pm
- April 4th 5:15pm-9:00pm
- April 18th 5:15pm-9:00pm
- May 2nd 5:15pm-9:00pm
- May 16th 5:15pm-9:00pm
- June 6th 5:15pm-9:00pm
- June 20th 5:15pm-9:00pm
REUTER FAMILY YMCA @ 3 Town Square Blvd, Asheville
- March 14th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- March 28th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- April 11th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- April 25th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- May 9th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- May 23rd 5:00pm-8:45pm
- June 13th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- June 27th 5:00pm-8:45pm
FERGUSON FAMILY YMCA @ 31 Westridge Market Pl, Candler
- March 14th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- March 28th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- April 11th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- April 25th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- May 9th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- May 23rd 5:00pm-8:45pm
- June 13th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- June 27th 5:00pm-8:45pm
CORPENING MEMORIAL YMCA @ 348 Grace Corpening Dr, Marion NC
- March 21st 5:00pm-8:45pm
- April 4th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- April 18th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- May 2nd 5:00pm-8:45pm
- May 16th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- June 6th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- June 20th 5:00pm-8:45pm
BLACK MOUNTAIN YMCA @ 25 Jane Jacobs Rd, Black Mountain
- March 22nd 4:00pm-7:45pm
- April 12th 4:00pm-7:45pm
- April 26th 4:00pm-7:45pm
- May 10th 4:00pm-7:45pm
- May 24th 4:00pm-7:45pm
- June 14th 4:00pm-7:45pm
- June 28th 4:00pm-7:45pm
HENDERSONVILLE FAMILY YMCA @ 810 West 6th Ave, Hendersonville, NC
- March 14th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- March 28th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- April 25th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- June 13th 5:00pm-8:45pm
- June 27th 5:00pm-8:45pm
WOODFIN YMCA @ 40 North Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC
- No dates currently scheduled
Apr 4 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fridays 4pm drop in, or buy a series. *Schedule subject to change.
An hour-long yoga class designed for girls – emphasizing mindful movement, stretching, confidence, and breath work. Playful, non-intimidating, and set to fun music.
Apr 4 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
At 5:30 pm on Fridays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (A new weekly featured movie begins each Friday)
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. will be showing a different kids movie each week so you can bring your little’s for something fun to watch on the big screen while enjoying food and beverages.
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Drum Circle in downtown Asheville. “We drum outside year round, weather permitting, but generally not in the winter. We drum from about 6:00 until 9:45 every Friday night in Pritchard Park. Bring your own instrument. Seating available. Come dance, drum, be a freak or just stare.
Yes there will be drumming this Friday at Pritchard park, weather permitting, all through Spring, Summer and Fall until it gets too cold. There are often extra Drums. But no Guarantees. We all appreciate if you listen to the other drummers and play along with, rather than just at the same time. All are welcomed. Per the city we end at 9:45. Please respect that, or it causes problems for all of us. Also per the city, no dogs, smoking or commerce. Enjoy! Thanks!”
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fridays 6:00pm-8:00pm
Kids Game Night at Asheville Math. Kids will be playing chess, othello, battleship, Dominion, Pandemic, Wingspan…and tons more! They can play the games they know and love, and learn new ones too! Asheville Math instructors can also give advice and instruction on games like chess, too.
These are drop off events, so parents can get a couple hours to themselves!
Kids are welcome to bring their own snacks if they like
Pre-registration is preferred for planning purposes
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Family owned, independent, and delicious. Specializing in scrumptious Middle Eastern & Mediterranean cuisine in a gorgeous setting with attentive, caring service. Vegan options and gluten-free friendly, with something for everyone. Renowned for the best hummus in town, possibly the world! Come dine with us all week or schedule your private party.
LIVE Music & Bellydancing Fridays & Saturdays @ 7pm-9/9:30pm!
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
1st Friday of every month
Fun,games and ninja competitions, and we will feed them pizza and a snack. Call us to reserve your spot for space is limited.
Apr 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bring flashlights to experience the magic of a nighttime egg hunt!
Join friends at the Avery Montford Center ballfield for a unique twist on a classic tradition. Instead of a traditional free-for-all egg hunt, you’ll use a clue sheet to find eggs hidden throughout the park. Some eggs contain special raffle tickets with chances to win egg-citing prizes!
The APR Rec n Roll Play Zone opens at 7:30pm with the first hunt starting at 8:15pm. The final clue sheets are handed out at 9pm.
Apr 4 @ 11:00 pm – Apr 5 @ 2:00 am
Fridays & Saturdays, 11:00pm-2:00am
10pm-1am. Up to 6 people per lane for just $50 + shoes!
Come glow in the dark with all your friends at Sky Lanes.
Apr
5
Sat
Apr 5 all-day
In addition to story times for the little ones (see our calendar for those), our local libraries have several clubs, classes, and other fun programs on their calendars for families with kids of all ages. And, unless they specify that you must register in advance for an event, you won’t likely need a library account with that county to attend them! Visit the events calendars for the numerous library systems we have in our area, below …
.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY LIBRARIES … EVENT CALENDAR HERE
- Black Mountain Library @ 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain, NC 28711 | (828) 250-4756
- East Asheville Library @ 3 Avon Rd., Asheville | (828) 250-4738
- Enka-Candler Library @ 1404 Sand Hill Road, Candler, NC 28715 | (828) 250-4758
- Fairview Library @ 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC 28730 | (828) 250-6484
- Leicester Library @ 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester, NC 28748 | (828) 250-6480
- North Asheville Library @ 1030 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804 | (828) 250-4752
- Oakley/South Asheville Library @ 749 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803 | (828) 250-4754
- Pack Memorial Library @ 67 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801 | (828) 250-4700
- Skyland/South Buncombe Library @ 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC 28803 | (828) 250-6488
- Swannanoa Library @ 101 W. Charleston Ave. Swannanoa, NC 28778 | (828) 250-6486
- Weaverville Library @ 41 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787 | (828) 250-6482
- West Asheville Library @ 942 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806 | (828) 250-4750
HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES … EVENT CALENDAR HERE
- Main Library @ 301 N Washington St., Hendersonville, NC 28739 | (828) 697-4725
- Fletcher Library @ 120 Library Road, Fletcher, NC 28732 | (828) 687-1218
- Edneyville Library @ 2 Firehouse Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792 | (828) 685-0110
- Etowah Library @ 101 Brickyard Rd, Etowah, NC 28729 | (828) 891-6577
- Green River Library @ 50 Green River Rd, Zirconia, NC 28790 | (828) 697-4969
- Mills River Library @ 124 Town Center Dr., Suite 1, Mills River, NC 28759 | (828) 890-1850
HAYWOOD COUNTY LIBRARIES … EVENT CALENDAR HERE
- Canton Branch @ 11 Pennsylvania Avenue Canton, NC 28716 | (828) 648-2924
- Fines Creek Branch @ 190 Fines Creek Road Clyde, NC 28721 | (828) 356-2551
- Maggie Valley Branch @ 3987 Soco Road Town Hall Maggie Valley, NC 28751 | (828) 356-2541
- Waynesville Branch @ 678 S Haywood Street Waynesville, NC 28786 | (828) 452-5169
MCDOWELL COUNTY LIBRARIES … EVENT CALENDAR HERE
- Marion Library @ 90 W Court St, Marion, NC 28752 | (828) 652-3858
- Old Fort Library @ 65 E Mitchell St, Old Fort, NC 28762 | (828) 668-7111
Apr 5 @ 12:46 am – 1:46 am
The Asheville Art Museum is proud to present Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene, a poignant and inspiring exhibition on view from February 13–May 5, 2025. This non-juried exhibition showcases works by artists from the Helene-affected Appalachia region. The Museum wanted to provide an opportunity and venue for impacted artists to showcase their work, connect, and join together in a collective act of resilience.
Asheville Strong will showcase a range of works including painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, and photography—reflecting the profound experiences of a community rebuilding through art.
Apr 5 @ 3:31 am – 4:31 am
“Fran” our food truck is for y’all!
Join us for delicious heat and serve meals to go!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
No questions asked.
This complimentary Drive-Thru happens every Saturday.
Apr 5 @ 5:00 am – 5:00 pm
You will find Anything and Everything under the Sun. From Peanuts to Bulldozers, it all can be found at Smiley’s!
Great Restaurants and Concessions serving Authentic Mexican, Hamburgers, Sandwiches, Ice Cream, Snowcones, and so much more. Everyone in the family will be happy.
From the Best Produce in the South, to Clothes, Barber Shop, Hair Salon, Electronics, Appliances, Books, Plants, Antiques and Collectibles, New and Used Items, and even a full serve Bakery, are just a few of the things you can find.
Ride Smiley’s Carousel and Bumper Cars every weekend. $1 per ride or $5 for unlimited rides. Family Fun for all.
Come explore Smiley’s to find that long lost treasure or your everyday needs. It’s family fun for everyone!
Apr 5 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
The City of Hendersonville’s Skate Park is located in Patton Park across from Patton Pool. The skate park is open to the public and is an unattended facility, the hours are 7am-11pm.
NO BIKES ALLOWED ON THE SKATE PARK
The Skate Park features include:
- Bowl – 8-ft deep with waterfall
- 4-ft ramp
- 4-ft quarter pipe with a 2-ft seat extention
- 8 sets of stairs with handrails
- Rainbow ledge – 4-ft wide x 20-ft long
- 3 – Flat ledges
- Grind rail
- 2 hubba ledges
- 5-ft quarter pipe
- Designed & constructed by GRINDLINE SKATEPARKS INC.
Apr 5 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Every 1st Saturday of the Month, 7:00am-1:00pm
120 indoor booths to find something you weren’t looking for!! 2 buildings full plus enjoy breakfast and lunch at the Apple Cafe!! Come out and see what you can find!
Location: Apple Orchard & Dogwood Event Centers
Apr 5 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
If you haven’t heard of Kids in Parks or TRACK Trails yet, you’ve been missing out! TRACK Trails is a trail program that was started here in Asheville (but has since spread across the country!) by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, a network of local Pediatricians, and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, to “promote children’s health and the health of our parks”, and we have several in our area. Kids in Parks is an ever expanding network of family-friendly, self-guided outdoor adventures, and “include hiking trails, biking trails, geocaching trails, paddling trails, nature trail disc golf courses, and even adventures you can do in your own back yard”. Register your child online, and as they complete the trail, they earn prizes for tracking their adventures! Best of all, it’s all FREE!
Subscribe to filtered calendar