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Jam Session for Kids
Join us for a jam session for kids with Teso Ellis, our May #SparktheArtsNC artist in residence. FREE (!!) and open to the public.
Spring Plant Sale & Market
Friday, May 31st 10:00am- 3pm
Saturday, June 1st 10:00am- 3pm
Calling all garden lovers! Join us on Friday and Saturday, May 31 – June 1 for our annual Spring Plant Sale and Market. The Market features unique plants grown in The North Carolina Arboretum’s Production Greenhouse and includes over 30 local growers and businesses. Shop an outstanding collection of annuals, perennials and crafts to the sounds of live music. On Saturday, June 1st, children can participate in crafts at the Kids Corner. Rain or shine.
On Friday and Saturday, join us from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. for a free adult education class From the Ground Up: Soil Health Basics. Learn more about what promotes healthy soils that grow sustainable landscapes and ultimately make for growing healthy communities! Pick up some tips from award-winning soil scientist Laura Lengnick on simple DIY soil tests that will help you determine the quality of your soil.
The Arboretum’s standard $20 parking fee applies for all non-members.
Participating vendors include:
- Appalachian DiviniTEA
- B.B. Barns
- Bear Necessities Farm
- Bellyfull Plants Nursery
- Blazing Star Flowers
- Blue Ridge Exotics
- Botanical Tortoise Co
- Bridge and Tunnel Coffee
- Buggy Pops
- Camilla Calnan Photography **
- Conjure Craft Chocolate
- Connections Gallery Gift Shop
- Couple of Bees **
- Finally Farm
- Fjallraven
- Flower Moon Nursery
- Full Moon Tea Co
- Half Light Honey
- High Country Nursery
- Homegrown Tropicals
- Imladris Farm
- Jen Toledo Painting & Drawing **
- Matcha Nude
- Milkweed Meadows Farm
- Red Root Native Nursery *
- Sandy Mush Herb Nursery
- Saturnia Farm
- Superbloom Natives
- Sustainabillies
- Tanager Plants
- The Artful Plant
- The Farm Connection
- The Turquoise Tortuga
- Well Seasoned Table *
- Werhloom Honey*
- Very Sad Lab
*Friday only
**Saturday only
Community Baby Shower (Expectant Parents)
Expecting parents! AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina invites you and a guest to a community baby shower.
We’ll be there with the breastfeeding resources and AmeriHealth will provide food, fun, games, prizes, and TONS of community resources.
Browse vendor tables and chat with professionals from the prenatal and postnatal health community!
Bright Start Pregnancy Program
Buncombe County Health & Human Services– WIC, CMARC, and CMHRP Programs
Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe
Well Roots Counseling, PLLC
Caring for Children – A program of Eckerd Connects
Babies Need Bottoms
MAHEC Ob/Gyn Specialists
MotherLove – YWCA of Asheville
Buncombe County Nurse-Family Partnership
The Sanity Nanny
Stella Stellar Network, LLC
Unete NC
Christine W. Avery Learning Center
Mission Health‘s Family Support Network
Harmonious Birth Co. (Doula)
SistasCaring4Sistas
Triple P of Western North Carolina
NCEB – North Carolina Enrollment Broker
Parent Education with Jamilah Dixon
Change Your Palate Cooking Demo
Catholic Charities
Carrie Myers Yoga/Breathwork
Steve Reisch Photography
ASAP – Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project Connections
Register for The Salvation Army Kicks for Kids (Henderson County Kids)
Our 2024 Kicks for Kids offers our LOCAL school aged children a NEW pair of shoes for the 2024/2025 school year.
Parents/Guardians will need to CALL OUR OFFICE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT to register all school aged children in the home K-12. Application dates are June 24-July 12 with only 1 evening registration on July 11th 5-7p. Shoe Tags will be available to our community donors on Monday July 15. If you have any questions please call our office 828-693-4181, speak with Emily, our caseworker.
Lake Lure Spring Classic Boat & Auto Show
Gear up for a weekend of vintage vibes at the Lake Lure Spring Classic Boat & Auto Show!
Join us lakeside on Friday and Saturday, May 17th – 18th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Lake Lure Beach and Town Center. Best part? It’s FREE for all to attend!
Enjoy public boat rides, marvel at classic boats on display, and take scenic tours of the lake every hour. Plus, feast on delicious food, shop from local vendors, and groove to live music. Don’t miss this fun-filled weekend by the water!
Mills River Park Pollinator Garden Grand Opening
Come celebrate the grand opening of the Pollinator Garden!
Forest Fest 2024
We will have so many fun activities (flower crowns! Henna! Seed bombs! Nature scavenger hunt! Tea blending! Bubbles!) a raffle just for the kids (bring your allowance!) @yalla.asheville and @popbubbleteanc to keep our bellies happy, a silent auction, and just general good vibes! Can’t wait to party with y’all!
Family Yoga (5+yrs)
April 27th, May 11th, and May 25th, 2025
Stretch, Breathe & Bond – A Yoga Experience for All Ages! Bring the whole family for a fun and relaxing outdoor yoga session! This class is designed for all ages and includes breathing exercises, simple yoga poses, and playful activities to help families connect, move, and unwind together.
Cost: Donation-Based with a recommended donation of $15-$20 per family.
What’s Included:
- Yoga mats provided (or bring your own!)
- A peaceful, scenic farm setting
- Fun, engaging activities for kids, teens, and parents alike!
Why Join?
- Strengthen family bonds
- Improve flexibility & mindfulness
- Enjoy a healthy, outdoor activity
No registration needed – just show up & flow with us!Second Gear 20th Anniversary Block Party
20 YEARS STRONG & ALL THANKS TO YOU!
You don’t want to miss out on…
- RAFFLES
- FREE KIDS ACTIVITIES
- MUSIC + LOCAL MAKERS
- GEAR + OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EXPERTS
- GREAT FOOD
- OUR BIGGEST IN STORE SALE EVER!
Follow along for more details to come but mark those calendars ASAP — you don’t want to miss the deals and this big bash! Here’s to 20 more years, Asheville!!