Join us for this once in a lifetime event to welcome special guest speaker Joan Higginbotham- NASA Astronaut on the STS-116 Discovery Mission and NASA Space NASA Exceptional Service Medal Winner!
Tickets include museum admission, a space in Joan Higginbotham’s limited seating presentation and Q&A, and a photo op with our very special guest!
Purchase your ticket today!
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9:00am-8:00pm
Ready for Fall? Come enjoy some chilly weather and changing leaves with Buncombe County Recreation Services with its Buncombe Outdoors series of entry level community hikes. These hikes will offer some beautiful scenery along the Blue Ridge Parkway and breathtaking views of all Buncombe County mountains have to offer. The Buncombe Outdoor hikes are a continuing effort to offer first-time experiences for residents who are new to outdoors in conjunction with our initiative to make outdoor recreation accessible to all residents regardless of experience.
We picked hike locations with moderate difficulty so that everyone can get out and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Western North Carolina. Participants will be led by an experienced guide and the pace will be set by the participants. Participants don’t have to fear being left in the dust and the hikes are family friendly (but keep in mind that children will be hiking 2-3 miles over varied terrain). Snowball Trail on October 14 is a 6 mile hike out and back that is strenuous.
The hikes are all Saturdays and all will begin at 10 am with the exception of Snowball Trail on October 14 which will be held on Sunday. Snowball Trail on October 14, Forest Falls on November 10, and Alexander MTB Park on December 8. Information about specific locations for meeting up with the group will be sent to those that register at hike.buncombeoutdoors.org.
These hikes are free to all but we would like for you to let us know you are joining us. Please go to hike.buncombeoutdoors.org to sign-up. Please email mac.stanley@buncombecounty.org or call 828.250.4269 for more information on any of these hikes.
SEPT 22nd: Craven Gap (2.5 miles)
OCTOBER 14th: Snowball Trail (6 miles)
NOVEMBER 10th: Forest Falls Hike (2.5 miles)
DECEMBER 8th: Alexander MTB Park (4 Miles)
Safari Edventure is a non-profit organization that is committed to our goal to provide quality hands-on encounters with wildlife, plants & the environment.
We are now officially open for your hands-on wildlife encounter where you can hang with a sloth, jump with a kangaroo, feed a fox or even run with the wolves!
HOURS:
M-F: By appointment only (305)255-9453 (If no answer, please send a text. We are located in the mountains and sometimes service is not the best).
Sat & Sun: Open to the public 11:00am-5:00pm
ADMISSION:
Adult – $15
4-11yo – $12
3 & under – FREE
Join us for a fun-filled night of food, games and a free movie (Epic) for the entire family/community! There will be a dunk tank, bounce house, face painting and much much more to help raise funds for our new playground this fall at the primary school.
The 87th Asheville City Open Tennis Tournament
Adults: July 11-16
Juniors: July 20-22
The Asheville City Open is an USTA North Carolina sanctioned tournament and is the oldest sanctioned tournament in North Carolina.
The Junior Tournament offers divisions from 10 and under to 18 and under. The 10 and under division format is a 60 foot court using low compression tennis balls. The Adult Tournament offers play to all ages from the Open Division to the 90s Division. Prize money is offered in the Open Division.
Come play Yoga!
Our fun Saturday morning classes for Ages 3-8 include 45 minutes of Yoga, as well as time for craft and free play.
Children will be encouraged to imagine “traveling to the farm”, “going on nature walks” and participate in other themed classes. They will enjoy individual and group poses for connection, a sense of purpose, balance, self-love and FUN.
This is a drop-off class. Parents may stay at the studio in our small Quiet Room, or go play in town! Polly (and the studio) are licensed and insured.
TOURS ARE AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT WEDNESDAY- SATURDAY
ADMISSION: $8.00 PER INDIVIDUAL
Our walking tours give an in depth look at how our farm operates. With a knowledgeable guide you will be able to view our milking and pasteurization facilities and learn the ins and outs of how we produce our milk and cheeses. Afterwards you will be led on a short stroll to see our grounds and meet our goats. Tours end back at our Farm Store where you will be able to sample our delicious cheeses.
Pack your trunks and come on down to Platform 9 3/4! Hogwarts Open House is this Saturday from 12-1 at our Asheville location. Costumes encouraged!