FREE CHICKEN SALAD!
Jan 24th 10:30am-8:00pm – Guest Appreciation Day at Chicken Salad Chick. While supplies last, guests will receive a FREE scoop of Classic Carol. No purchase necessary. Valid only on 1/24/19.
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Luck o’ the Irish at the WNC Farmers Market
We will be cookin’ up some traditional St. Patrick’s Day treats at the WNC Farmers Market. Come and join your friends at the Market and try foods using ingredients from our Market stores. Wear green!
- January, 23
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Valentine happiness at the WNC Farmers Market
We love Valentine’s Day! We love the colors, the foods, and especially the sentiments of spreading love! Catch the spirit of Valentine’s Day with us by wearing Valentine colors — best-dressed in a Valentine theme wins a prize! Construct a Valentine for your love and sample Valentine-themed foods using Market ingredients.
- January, 23
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OptOutside at the WNC Nature Center
Avoid the Black Friday crowd, and enjoy some fresh air at the WNC Nature Center! Featuring 60 species of wildlife native to the Appalachian ecosystem, several engaging children’s play areas, a gem mining sluice, domestic livestock petting area, conservation gift shop, and much more!
We will be presenting three live animal education programs (11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm). And we will host two free family-friendly wildlife walks (12:30pm & 2:30pm) on the Center’s grounds: pre-registration required at the Front Desk upon arrival.
Standard admission rates apply and, as always, admission is free for members of the Friends of the Nature Center!
- January, 23
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Asheville Maker Faire 2026
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments, projects.
We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth – a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Glimpse the future and get inspired!
The Maker Faire is free to attend, but pre-registration helps us keep track of how many people are planning on coming.
- January, 19
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Waynesville 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off Stroll
The Galleries of Haywood County, in partnership with the Haywood County Arts Council, present the 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off Stroll hosted by The Jeweler’s Workbench taking place Saturday, January 18th from 12-4pm. The districts of Main Street, Hazelwood and Frog Level restaurants and merchants will compete in the Chili competition while guests, tourists and strollers will have the opportunity to sample chilis in each shop’s location and cast their votes.
Most shops open at 10am so check out the great specials and activities planned around the cook-off.
Wrist bands can be purchased the day of the event for $5 at The Jeweler’s Workbench, Blue Ridge Beer Hub or Cedar Hill Studio or any of the 3 shuttle stops. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Manna Backpack Program – Food for Children in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Haywood County.
Park and Ride! A complimentary shuttle, provided by Pigeon River Outfitters will pick up guests about every 15 minutes from one of the three “Chili Recovery Stations” (shuttle stops) .
Main Street: Main Street/Miller
Frog Level: Parking lot in front of Frog Level Brewing
Hazelwood Village: Hazelwood Ave Parking Lot in front of Pink Regalia.
Chance to win a prize (to be announced) if you ride the shuttle to all 3 districts!
Official Lodging of the 2020 Cook-Off Stroll – Check out each of these amazing Bed and Breakfast partners for Chili Cook-Off Stroll lodging packages: Brookside Mountain Mist Inn & Cottages, Red Leaf River Inn, Oak Hill on Love Lane, & The Yellow House. Or check out the Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn.
Merchants and Restaurants who are interested in participating should contact Colleen Davis to secure a spot in the competition: cdavis@thejwbench.com. For more information and to stay up to date with the latest participants and sponsors like our page or look for us on Instagram: @HayChili
- January, 19
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MLK Day Camp (3-12yrs)
MLK Day Camp 2019 (AGES 3-12)
$35 per day
$25 for additional siblings (enter FamilyCamp promo code at check-out)
$60 for both days (enter Camp2day promo code at check-out)
January 21 & 22, 2019
9am-2pm
Looking for a great place for your child to spend their day while school is out for for Martin Luther King Jr Day? Look no further. We are excited to offer two days of dance, games, crafts and fun in a safe, playful environment. Sign up for one day, or both.
Our professional instructors will guide the kids in alternating activities suited to the various age groups, leaving time for free play. Activities that promote an understanding of King’s guiding principles will be included throughout the day. Older students are welcome to bring their homework, and quiet space will be reserved for them to get it done.
- January, 19
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The Gathering of the Clans- Hawkwoods Baronial Birthday XIV
It is the year of our Lord, 1298. King Edward ( Longshanks) has begun his invasion of Scotland to challenge the ” Guardian of Scotland”, Robert the Bruce. The Clans have been called, the fires have been lit and the pipes sing the song of Scotland. Please join the Incipient Canton of Stormwall as they host the Hawkwood Baronial Birthday XIV, in a Scottish Highland gathering where warriors will show their skill and strength in Heavy Weapons, Rapier, Archery, Thrown Weapons and a complete Equestrian competition in a lighted and covered arena to include Joust, Cabor Toss, the might of the Stones Throw and the Scottish Tug of War to determine the final champion as there can be ” Only One”. So gather those tartans and wear your plaid with pride. The Highlanders have arrived.
The Event website :
https://sites.google.com/view/gathering-of-the-clans/home
- January, 19
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The Rock and Roll Playhouse presents …
The Rock and Roll Playhouse family concerts are a unique and interactive shows set in remarkable venues. Our 60-minute family-concerts focus on specific eras, artists, and genres of music. During each fun-filled show, children explore live music, movement, and collaborative creativity. Young talents gain knowledge and develop their musical skills through laughter and imagination. We invite the whole family to join us and play as we aim to build creativity in children through the beat of rock ‘n’ roll.
THIS EVENT IS ALL AGES
Children under 1 are FREE
Doors open at 12:00pm, Show starts at 12:30pm
Apr 28th: The Music of Prince
May 5th: The Music of Bob Marley
June 16th: The Music of Grateful Dead Father’s Day Celebration
- January, 18
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Visit Local 2019
Join us at the Visitor Center on Valentine’s Day to celebrate all things local! Live music, door prizes, and tons of information for our locals to take advantage of!
- January, 18
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