Bring your toddler out to some of our local parks on Thursday mornings in April and May as we host fun, themed-days as warm weather returns. FREE
Send little ones in white tees to turn ordinary water play into a vibrant, sensory experience with safe, kid-friendly colored water. FREE
Enjoy sandcastles, water play, and endless fun in the sun.
Advance Registration Required
This drop-in program combines the joy of water play with a social and sensory-rich environment, fostering early development and creating lasting memories. FREE
June 26, July 24, and August 28
Experience local community with coffee, mushrooms, microgreens, produce, art, and more! The Cane Creek Farmer’s Market takes place every/other week at from 5-7PM.
2025 Farmer’s Market Spring/Summer Dates:
The Cane Creek Community Art Market is held the 2nd Sunday of every month
Enjoy Western North Carolina-based artisans, including ceramics, painters, plant starts, and more!
Horse-drawn carriage rides down to our giant forest swing
Meet & greet with our friendly farmyard friends Pony rides for young children under 75 lbs
A take-home basket of fresh, local strawberries
Plus, bring your own picnic and soak up the spring sunshine!Spots are very limited – message them now to claim your time and purchase your ticket!
Join us at NC Clear Creek Adventures for a joyful, outdoor afternoon of free family fun. This event is a gift especially for families who’ve been through a tough year following Hurricane Helene — but everyone is welcome to come out, connect, and enjoy the day. Whether you were deeply impacted or just want to be part of a supportive and uplifting community moment — we’d love to see you there!
Pony Rides
Campfire & S’mores
Live Music by Jimmy Clifton
Gaga Ball & Yard Games
Local Artisan Vendors
Food Trucks & Treats
Bring a lawn chair and make yourself at home! Local Vendors Include:
Tart and Tonics – Fresh mocktails & lemonades
Baked by Mia
Bubbly Bead Creations
Farm Fresh Eggs & Products La Jarochita Romero – Authentic Mexican eats
Murdock Studios
Mountain Bead
Washtub Scrubs
It’s O-Kaye Cotton Candy Enjoy live music around the fire, play games with friends new and old, let the kids explore, and take a breath with your loved ones. It’s all about connection, laughter, and togetherness.
This event is 100% free, and if you feel moved and are able, we will have a donation area to help us offset recovery costs from the storm, particularly for restoring our pastures and caring for our farmyard animals. Every bit of support helps keep this place thriving.
Cinema on the Square, Swannanoa’s outdoor movie series, will return to Grovemont Square with a screening of ‘The Wild Robot’ (rated PG) on Friday evening, May 16. Bring a blanket or chair and kick back for a night of free family-friendly entertainment under the stars!
The Wild Robot follows the epic adventures of a robot that’s shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, while gradually building relationships with the island’s animals. With a 98% audience approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this crowd-pleasing movie is not-to-be-missed!
Grovemont Square, located adjacent to the Swannanoa Library at 101 West Charleston Avenue, boasts beautiful mountain views, an adjacent playground, and a large grassy area for playing games and hanging out. Popcorn and light refreshments will be available for purchase.
The show will begin as soon as it’s dark enough; arrive around 7:45 p.m. to secure your spot and enjoy pre-movie festivities. Cinema on the Square is sponsored by Friends and Neighbors of Swannanoa (FANS), the Swannanoa Community Council, and Friends of the Swannanoa Library. For more info, call the library at 828-250-6486.
Join us for fun at our family-friendly event!