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Haunts & Hollers (10+yrs)

In this Halloween-themed program, ballad singer Saro Lynch-Thomason shares Appalachian songs and folklore of ghosts, death, magic, and mystery. Appalachians have long enjoyed tales and songs about the return of the dead, enchanted animals, and magic-wielding women. In this presentation, Ms. Lynch-Thomason will sing songs on these themes and explore their folkloric origins in European mythology and lore. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. Some scary stories.

If weather permits, Saro will perform in the pavilion at Grovemont Park. Please bring a camp chair or blanket. Rain or extreme cold? We will be in the library. Space there is limited, so come early.

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Twilight in the Treetops Saturday Night Climb

This mystical climbing experience is offered Saturday Nights this Summer, June 1st through Aug 31st

Celebrate the Summer with family and friends at our Treetops Adventure Park! Imagine climbing 40 feet in the air and zipping along a hang glider or a sky kayak in the largest adventure park in Western North Carolina. Then as the sun starts to set, the aerial challenges become illuminated with over 15,000 colored twinkle and laser lights. Five of the Adventure Park’s aerial trails become illuminated with all of their leaves, cables, ropes and platforms. (The black trail is not available for Night Climbs.)

. To book, call 828.225.2921 or book online. Reservations are suggested as this night climb has limited availability.

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Olivette’s Fall Colors Run

Olivette’s Fall Color Run celebrates the peak of fall with explosions of colors, scenic trails, and elevation changes. This untimed 5K run showers runners in color dust as they make their way through the trails of nature’s own color show.

The race concludes at the Finish Line Fest at Olivette’s riverside park complete with music, family activities, and light refreshments

Runners should expect wooded trails, farm trails, and elevation changes. Please wear white to capture the colors.
Registration included personal color bag, color and water station, light refreshments at the Finish Line Fest. (additional food and beverage available for purchase).

50% of profit will go to benefit the noble efforts of Homebound of WNC. Homeward Bound of WNC is a nonprofit organization ending homelessness in Asheville and Buncombe County, North Carolina. For more information: https://homewardboundwnc.org

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Asheville City Schools Craft Fair

Formerly called the Claxton Crafty, this event at the Salvage Station celebrates art and craft from local makers. Several other Asheville City Schools are joining in this year to make this a great community event that supports our city’s public schools.

Come enjoy live music, food and beverages – and you can buy locally made, beautiful handcrafts from vendors that include community members as well as staff, students and ACS families!

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Festival of Holidays

Join the LHC Women’s Ministry at this year’s Festival of Holidays! Don’t miss this opportunity to fellowship with amazing women from all walks of life, great music from talented women, and a chance to help WNC Rescue Ministries Women’s Overnight Shelter.

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The Appalachian Santa Experience

We are so excited to announce Asheville’s boutique Santa experience! Throughout November and December, we will be joining Santa at some awesome spots across western NC – Come hang out with Santa while we take care of capturing your perfect holiday photos.
Book your date before they run out!

See graphic for dates and locations

Times are 12:00, 12:25, 12:50, 1:15, 1:40, 2:05, 2:30, 2:55, 3:20, 3:45, 4:10, 4:35.

$200 includes 20 minutes with Santa and a private online gallery with all edited images downloadable in high resolution

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Free Kids Insect Hike-Registration Required

Come explore the many habitats of The North Carolina Arboretum while searching for a variety of insect species.

This event is open to kids ages 5-13. Space is limited and registration is required. Top priority will be give to our registered ecoEXPLORE participants. To register email ecoexplore@ncarboretum.org

Find more information here: ecoexplore.net

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Get Out: Haunted House (see times in description)

The YMI CC Presents their first ever Get Out Haunted House! Starting Thursday October 24 at 5pm, Bring your family & friends to join you as you make your way in…and hopefully out of the scariest experience you’ve ever had. Think you can get out? Get your tickets and find out!

There is no minimum age; it would be up to parents discretion. They suggest going in with your young children who are easily scared. 

• All tickets are valid for the duration of the event (Oct 24 – Nov 3)

Oct 24th 5:00pm-10:00pm

Oct 25th 5:00pm-12:00am

Oct 26th 12:00pm-12:00am

Oct 27th 2:00pm-9:00pm

Oct 28th 5:00pm-10:00pm

Oct 29th 5:00pm-10:00pm

Oct 30th 5:00pm-10:00pm

Oct 31st 2:00pm-12:00am

Nov 1st 2:00pm-12:00am

Nov 2nd 12:00pm-12:00am

Nov 3rd 4:00pm-10:00pm

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October Howl In

Come and join the fun at our Howl In events at Full Moon Farm!

This month’s treat theme is PUMPKINS! If you would like to bring a special treat to share with the wolfdogs you can do so by bringing small, un-cut, ripe pumpkins. Please do not pre-slice or carve them – part of the fun for the wolfdogs is getting into them! Anything between the size of a baseball to a basketball is fair game for them!

Gates open at 3:00 p.m.
Farm tour begins 3:15 p.m.

Meet our most famous wolfdogs, hear their stories and learn about the breed and find out why they’ve stolen our hearts.

Stay for our pot luck at 4:30 p.m. ($5 donation requested to help with cost of food and drinks). Please bring a covered dish to share.
*We provide drinks, grilled hot dogs and burgers.*

Enjoy shopping in Gwenny’s Gift Den! We have many wonderful gift items featuring wolves and our wolfdogs.

** WE HAVE OUR HOWL IN RAIN OR SHINE!! **
If the weather is bad, we still play! We have a shelter to get out of the rain, and still give a small tour. Bring an umbrella and some snacks, and we’ll try and keep you dry! =)
When you visit, please consider bringing something from our wishlist for the wolfdogs! We have needs big and small. The wishlist can be found here:
fullmoonfarm.org

Call or email for directions:
828-664-9818
info@fullmoonfarm.org

Happy HOOOLOWEEN and hope to see you soon!

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All Hallow’s Eve Circus and Benefit Showcase

Cancer is a jerk… Come out see a great show and help a great lady!! We will have face painting the little ones will enjoy! Plus photo op’s with some world-traveled circus artists.

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6:00 am Community Open Swim (SEE DESCRIP... @ Buncombe County Schools Aquatic Center
Community Open Swim (SEE DESCRIP... @ Buncombe County Schools Aquatic Center
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Community Open Swim (SEE DESCRIPTION FOR TIME) @ Buncombe County Schools Aquatic Center
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7:00 am Discover a 10-acre Sanctuary Ded... @ The Botanical Gardens at Asheville
Discover a 10-acre Sanctuary Ded... @ The Botanical Gardens at Asheville
May 21 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 pm
Discover a 10-acre Sanctuary Dedicated to Native Plants of the Region @ The Botanical Gardens at Asheville | Asheville | North Carolina | United States
Open Daily, 7:00pm-7:30pm, year round The Asheville Botanical Gardens are an independent non-profit organization housing a collection of plants native...
7:00 am Hendersonville Outdoor Skate Park @ Patton Park across from Patton Pool
Hendersonville Outdoor Skate Park @ Patton Park across from Patton Pool
May 21 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Hendersonville Outdoor Skate Park @ Patton Park across from Patton Pool
The City of Hendersonville’s Skate Park is located in Patton Park across from Patton Pool. The skate park is open...
7:00 am SET OUT ON A KID FRIENDLY TRAIL ... @ on a Kids in Parks TRACK Trail
SET OUT ON A KID FRIENDLY TRAIL ... @ on a Kids in Parks TRACK Trail
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YOUR GUIDE TO ASHEVILLE AREA PLA... @ All around Asheville and the surrounding area
May 21 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
YOUR GUIDE TO ASHEVILLE AREA PLAYGROUNDS (Indoors & Outdoors!) @ All around Asheville and the surrounding area
Our comprehensive guide to Asheville Area Playgrounds is your ultimate resource for recreation in Asheville with kids! Indoor playgrounds, as well...
7:30 am Visit the Historical Home of an ... @ Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Visit the Historical Home of an ... @ Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
May 21 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Visit the Historical Home of an American Poet, Writer, Historian, Biographer of Abraham Lincoln, and Social Activist @ Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site | Flat Rock | North Carolina | United States
Visitors may only tour the Sandburg Home on a guided tour. Sandburg Home Tours (As of April 2022, tours of the...
8:00 am Cultivate Connections with Nature @ The North Carolina Arboretum
Cultivate Connections with Nature @ The North Carolina Arboretum
May 21 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Cultivate Connections with Nature @ The North Carolina Arboretum | Asheville | North Carolina | United States
Nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum offers acres of cultivated gardens and...
8:00 am Honor a Farming Legacy @ Historic Johnson Farm
Honor a Farming Legacy @ Historic Johnson Farm
May 21 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Honor a Farming Legacy @ Historic Johnson Farm | Hendersonville | North Carolina | United States
Summer Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm TOURS: 10:30am We offer personalized tours of the 1876 farm house and a number of buildings...
8:00 am MANNA FoodBank – Public Food Pan... @ all across the region
MANNA FoodBank – Public Food Pan... @ all across the region
May 21 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
MANNA FoodBank - Public Food Pantries and Meal Sites @ all across the region
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