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Ride $5 after 5pm Thursdays

Kolo Bike Park $5 after 5 Thursdays!

APRIL 6- SEPTEMBER 28

Ride Kolo Bike Park on Thursdays for $5 after 5 pm. Please call our office to see if the trails at Kolo are open: 828.225.2921

Kolo Bike Park is a mountain bike sampler pack designed for all rider levels. All the trails and features are designed to be progressive sessions. So there are multiple ways to ride them. This encourages developing riders to advance their skills in a controlled environment. Kolo has miles of single-track mountain bike trails that range from beginner-friendly to expert-only black diamond trails. There is something for everyone from tourists just passing through to truly skilled riders.

Kolo features:
• Hand-built single track in a wooded space with a 180-degree wood berm
• Machine-built flow trail with dirt berms, rollers, wooden features, step downs, tabletops, road gaps
• Multi-lane dirt jump line on rolling terrain
• Beginner and advanced pump tracks
• Skills area with wooden balance features and bridges
• Multi-level dirt jumps with small and big tables, gaps & transfers
• Littleville is for our youngest shredders on balance/mountain bikes. It is a true bike playground.
** Rentals are also available for an extra cost.

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Mini Monday

Take advantage of Buncombe County’s no school day and start your morning off making memories with your mini. Add some MOO to your Monday and get a family photo with the Chick-fil-A cow. We will be providing arts and crafts for the kids and have special edition plush cows in pajamas available for purchase. Every family that scans their Chick-fil-A Mobile One App will be entered to win a prize.

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Rockin Ranger Day

This fun-filled day begins at the City of Brevard Sports Complex at 8:30am with our Rockin Ranger 5K. Following the 5K will be our Rockin Ranger Jamboree from 11-2 at the Pisgah Forest Elementary outdoor classroom where we will have music, food, inflatables, carnival-style games, cake walk and SO MUCH MORE!

  • March, 6
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Film Premiere: The Library That Dolly Built

One night nationwide event in 325+ theaters on April 2, 2020. Pre-book your tickets now!

Dollywood and Abramorama in association with The Dollywood Foundation have partnered to release THE LIBRARY THAT DOLLY BUILT, a behind-the-scenes look at Dolly Parton’s literacy-focused non-profit, Imagination Library. The one-night event will be integrated with Imagination Library affiliate partners in multiple communities around the country and is set for screenings in over 325+ locations on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Dolly Parton created the Imagination Library to inspire a love for books and reading amongst the nation’s preschool children. Since inception in 1995, the Imagination Library has gifted more than 135 million books to children and is currently gifting books to 1.45 million children around the world each month. The Imagination Library affiliates screening the film will receive 50% of box office proceeds to further their year-round efforts.

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Baby & Me: Discovering Art

Parents and caregivers with little ones in tow are always welcome in our galleries, but Baby & Me was created specifically with the drool crowd in mind. Each first Saturday, these 30–45-minute guided tours offer a way for adults to engage with art and each other while baby naps or coos; no reservations required. Bring your own strollers and baby carriers, or use ones provided by the Museum (available on a first-come, first-served basis). For more information, call Kelly Baisley at 828.253.3227 x133.
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Free for Members or included with Museum admission.

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BOGO 1/2 OFF Cake Decorating Kits

Until Mar 31st – BOGO 1/2 Off Cake Decorating Kits at the_cake_studio_asheville_ at Asheville Outlets. Skip the baking and go straight to the fun … the decorating! The Cake Studio is a do-it-yourself cake, cupcake, and cookie decorating studio, where they provide everything you need to bring your cake, cupcake, and cookie designs to life. No appointment needed. They welcome walk-ins daily.

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Kids’ Program> Worms!

Cost: $5

In this class Johnny (from Johnny’s Got Worms), will talk to the kids about worms and what they do, how our food is grown and what happens to it after it leaves our plates. There will be worms for the kids to play with and interactive demonstrations. He will have worms and “worm farms” available for purchase after the class.

About the Instructor

Johnny is the owner of the vermicomposting company, Johnny’s Got Worms. He has been composting for over 10 years, and loves sharing his enthusiasm and excitement about worms and composting. He teaches classes for children encouraging them to get their hands dirty to find ways to reduce food waste and take care of our soil. He has a farm in Marshall, NC where he operates his worm composting business. www.johnnysgotworms.com

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St Joseph Day Celebration!

Come celebrate and learn about this spectacular tradition!

With Easel Rider Crafts 1-4

Eboo King of Asheville Mardi Gras- Zydeco music 2-4

Chief Shaka Zula Exhibit on the Mardi Gras Indian

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Britten Strong 5K and Kid’s Fun Run

The 4th annual Britten Strong 5K and Kid’s Fun Run is once again coming to the Black Mountain campus of Montreat College on April 19, 2020. This student-organized race is an effort of the Montreat College Exercise Science program to give back to the community through fundraising to assist with necessary expenses for Coach Britten Olinger and his family after a life-changing auto accident in 2017. Come on out and enjoy a fun-filled family day with a 5K Race, Kid’s Fun Run, and children’s fun zone. Sign-ups will begin soon!

Check-in / On-site Registration: 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Kid’s Fun Run: 1:00 p.m.
5K Race: 1:30 p.m.

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Spring Break Camp

Camps will be held daily from 9 AM – 1 PM and 1 PM to 5 PM. Reservations are encouraged. If you’d like to request specific days and times, you can do so by filling out the form below.

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