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WNC Together We Rise Easter Egg hunt and Basket Assistance
Join us for a HUGE Easter Egg Hunt, FREE Lunch and service!
Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 2-11yrs)
On Saturday, April 5th @ North Canton Baptist we are hosting our Annual GIANT Easter Egg Hunt. A fun, safe day of family fun. This event is 100% FREE and open to the public!
1,000+ Easter Eggs!- 1,000+ Pieces of Candy
- Free Pictures with the Easter Bunny
- Free Games
- Free Prizes
- Fun Scavenger Hunt
RSVP to their Facebook event page so that they can save a spot for your kids, hide eggs for them, and give them a free welcome gift!
Grovemont Park Spring Gathering
Join us as we welcome spring with a joyful afternoon in Grovemont Park! Let’s celebrate the blooming bulbs, soak in the beauty of nature, and connect with friends and neighbors in a relaxed and uplifting atmosphere.
Enjoy live music, fresh air, and a chance to admire and learn about the newly planted tulips that are bringing color to our park!
Event Schedule:
1:00 PM – Opening of the Tulip Garden
1:15 PM – Live Music
2:00 PM – Grab a coffee from Bridge and Tunnel coffee truck
Bring your family, a picnic blanket, invite a friend, and let’s embrace the season together!
Art-Pow Arts in Action Youth Arts Workshops
March 31st – April 7th 3:30pm-4:45pm
March 31st-April 3rd ages 6-9 years
April 7th-10th ages 9-12 years
- MON March 31st & April 4: Collage and Mixed Media w/ Corona Fine Art
- TUE April 1st & April 8th: Graffiti Stickers w/ Destro
- WEDS April 2nd & April 9th: Storytelling w/ Olympia
- THURS April 3rd & April 10th: Physical Theater w/ Ayla Claypool
Sliding Scale $5-$20/class, BUT NOTAFLOF
SIGN UP FOR ALL OR PICK YOUR FAVORITES!
Easter Basket Eggstravaganza
- Friday, April 18 | 10 AM – 2 PM
- Saturday, April 19 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Join us at The Blessing Barn for a fun-filled Easter Basket Eggstravaganza! Hosted by Ohio Riding The Storm Chasers, this FREE event is perfect for families, kids, and the entire community. Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate Easter with us at The Blessing Barn, 2498 US-70, Swannanoa, NC. Let’s spread joy, community spirit, and plenty of Easter cheer!
No registration required – just show up and enjoy!
What to Expect:
- Free Easter Baskets & Eggs
- Special Easter Bunny Photo Opportunity (April 19, 12 PM – 2 PM) – Bring your own phone or camera for free photos!
Annual Pipes on the Parkway
Join us for the 3rd annual Pipes on the Parkway on June 7th, from noon to 4 PM, at The Orchard at Altapass, where the rich Scots-Irish heritage of our region comes alive through the soulful sounds of traditional music. Set amidst a stunning heirloom apple orchard perched along the Blue Ridge Parkway, this event offers a unique blend of history and harmony, with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop.
Celebrate the enduring legacy of the Scots-Irish settlers who shaped these hills, as pipers and musicians fill the air with timeless melodies that echo their stories of resilience and culture. Whether you’re tapping your feet to the tunes or soaking in the scenic beauty of this historic orchard, Pipes on the Parkway promises an afternoon of connection to the past and enjoyment of the present—perfect for families, history buffs, and music lovers alike.
Book Signing with Asheville Artist, Singer, Swim Instructor and Author: Shalene Hill
Join Swimming Expert Shalene Hill for a Special Storytime & Book Signing!
Bring your little ones to The Hop Ice Cream (Merrimon Ave) on Saturday, March 22nd from 2-4pm for a delightful afternoon with swim instructor and author Shalene Hill! Shalene will share her beautiful children’s book “The Caterpillar’s Song of Courage,” teach parents simple techniques for water safety, and demonstrate how storytelling and music can transform swim lessons from tears to cheers.
Kids will love learning the caterpillar song, while parents gain valuable insights into making water time fun and safe. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Sweet treats and water safety tips—what could be better?
Roller n Holler: a benefit bout to help the hollers
Blue Ridge Roller Derby is excited to announce our first bout of 2025, Roller n Holler. This is a fundraiser triple header in which proceeds will benefit families in the Haywood County area affected by Hurricane Helene.
This is a family friendly event. Tickets are $10 for adults and kids 12+. Admission is free for kids 11 and under. There will be fun halftime games and prizes for winners from local Buncombe and Haywood Co businesses. And the concession stand will be open with food and drink, including veg and gf options, as well as treats sold by Budgie’s Bakery.
Doors will open at 1:00.
At 2pm Blue Ridge Junior Roller Derby will hold a half-hour exhibition bout.
At 3:00pm the Retrogrades (our B team) will take on the Gainesville Roller Rebels from Florida.
Finally, at 5:00pm, we will have our Roller n Holler mixup bout featuring our own Y’all Star skaters along with skaters from other leagues across the Southeast/East Coast (rosters are full and skater signups are now closed).
Links for tickets 
are below through Zeffy or in our bio, through our Linktree, where you can also sign up to volunteer. We hope to see you there!!!
Bingo Night
2nd & 4th Tuesday
Fun, Food, Door Prizes, Cash prizes!