Come celebrate Earth Day with us at Hendo Earth Fest!
Hendersonville’s Environmental Sustainability Board is hosting the third annual Hendo Earth Fest on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, from 10 AM – 3 PM, to promote community education on environmental and sustainable practices, inspire action, and renew and expand commitments to protect our planet.
Highlights will include educational exhibitors, food vendors, live music, bicycle valet to ride to the festival, and demonstrations for all ages to enjoy. This festival is sure to be a hit which saw 2,000+ participants in the first year!
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Running of the Goats 5k & Nature Walk
With 2024 being an election year, we thought we’d do our civic duty and Get Out and GOAT! Join the Friends of the WNC Nature Center for its 4th Annual Running of the Goats 5k & Nature Walk on Sunday morning, April 21, 2024!
Run WILD while supporting the animals you love! Nature Center goats Roddy, Bryan, Swiss and Alpine, and Bill and Ted can’t wait to cheer you on as you race to be the Greatest Of All Time!
Packet pickup at Highland Brewing the Friday before the race!
USATF Course Certification NC23007DF
Learn more and register at wildwnc.org/runwild!
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Earth Tone Craft Fair
Earth Tone Craft Fair is back for our 2023 Spring Series!
Come check us out from March to June on the last Sunday of the month. We’ll have around 30 vendors at every event with new artists each month. There will be live music, a full bar with food, raffle prizes, yard games, and riverfront views.
The Craft Fairs run from 11 until 4 on March 26th, April 30th, May 28th, and June 25th.
Vendors will be selling work of all types! We’ll have ceramics, jewelry, textile crafts, woodworking, soaps and tinctures, vintage clothing, home decor, paintings, and more!
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Native Azalea Day
Visit the gardens this spring for Native Azalea Day, an invitation to celebrate and experience azaleas through the eyes of plant enthusiasts, botanists, and artists. In partnership with the Mountain Science Exposition, Native Azalea Day plans to bring even more excitement in its third year! For one day only, visitors can observe as plein air artists capture the scene in paint and pen, learn about the garden and its collection on a walking tour, and participate in hands-on activities for children and adults.
A shuttle to the Collection will be available between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., departing to and from the Baker Visitor Center throughout the event. Visitors are also welcome to walk to the Native Azalea Collection from the Gatehouse Parking Lot using Old Mill Road to Bent Creek Road, or can park at the Baker Visitor Center and walk down Running Cedar Road to Bent Creek Road. Walkers should be prepared to travel one mile over unpaved roads and paths.
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Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Bunny Photos
FREE hot dog lunch before the egg hunt. All ages welcome.
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Summer Skate Night SK8 Jam
Bring Your Family and Friends and Let’s Skate! Summer skate series will be held every 1st and 4th Friday of the Month at Carrier Park. Come show off your skating skills and jam to the music. Rental Skates are available for $3.00. There is no fee and no registration required to participate.
2024 DATES:
- May 3rd
- May 24th
- June 7th
- June 28th
- July 5th
- July 26th
- Aug 2nd
- Aug 23rd
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Memorial Day Train Ride
Enjoy a 7-mile round trip open-air trolley ride while experiencing amazing mountain and river views!
We’ll stop at Woodfin’s Silverline park. The ride lasts approximately one hour and 25 minutes. There have been many changes to our right of way since September 27, when Hurricane Helene hit Western NC. In spite of all the devastation , there are still beautiful views going over the mountain and by the French Broad river. You can also tour our historic railroad equipment before or after the trip. Spend a couple of hours with your friends and family making memories to last a lifetime!
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Easter Trolley Ride 2025
Come and enjoy an old-fashioned 7 mile round-trip trolley ride which lasts approximately one hour and 25 minutes. The ride includes our Easter egg hunt at the Silverline Park where the children can hunt Easter eggs. Plus, each child will receive their very own Easter basket with treats!
You can also tour our historic railroad equipment before or after the trip. Spend a couple of hours with your little ones making memories to last a lifetime!
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Stroller Revolution Walk at Night
Remaining active or restarting activity are often a struggle in late pregnancy and the early postpartum period. Parent-to-Par
This event is intended for the whole family unit to come.
We meet at 4:30pm at New Belgium and walk from New Belgium to the French broad river dog park and back, which is about an hour total walking. For those who want to stay for beverages or food, we will meet on the grass of New Belgium afterwards for more socializing. If you don’t want to do the whole walk, hold down space on the grass where we’ll meet up when we’re done with the walk. The starting point for the walk is outside and in front of the tap room’s main entrance. Be on the lookout for strollers!
Be sure to check the Homegrown Families Community Facebook Group page on Wednesday morning to confirm location and potential weather updates.
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Stroller Revolution Walk
Every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month @ 10:30am
Get your body moving while making connections with other parents! Meet at French Broad River Park in front of the bathrooms before heading out on our hour-long stroll.
Interested in leading this group, either consistently or occasionally? Become one of their Community Ambassadors by sending them a DM!
Be sure to check the Homegrown families community page for cancellations due to weather or changes in dates AT THIS LINK each Monday morning to confirm location.
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