Explore Cruso Farmer’s Market every Tuesday and Friday from 8AM-2PM beginning May 28th through Nov 29th, 2024.
Fresh from the field to your fork! Support local farmers, savor homemade produce, and scoop up other homemade goods. Stop by for a dose of delicious, wholesome goodness!
Get set to RUN, ROCK and REFUEL! 
Registration for the AVL Runway 5K is opening on May 11! Glide down the airfield beside the active runway, enjoy fresh tunes, delicious bites and drinks from food trucks, and one-of-a-kind photo ops! 
Secure your spot today because this race will sell out.
We are proud that all proceeds from this event will support local aviation education and local nonprofits: A-B Tech Aviation Scholarship Fund, WNC Pilots Association Foundation Scholarship Fund, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC.
In honor of Memorial Day, come join us to write letters to veterans. Once you’ve written your letter come trade it in for a FREE medium drink.
In honor of Mothers Day, join us for a breakfast tea party and spend some fun time with family!
If you are looking for something to do with the kids once the school year ends and summer break kicks off, AMC Theatres has you covered. Between June and August 2024, AMC Summer Movie Camp, this fan-favorite program will bring back some of the best animated movies of the past few years including MIGRATION, and the ever-popular SING musicals.
But that’s not all, as you’ll also be able to catch up with Gru and the Minions before the upcoming release of DESPICABLE ME 4, as multiple titles from the beloved franchise will be returning to the silver screen with family-friendly pricing — tickets are $3 plus tax — throughout the summer. Here are the cool movies that’ll help you beat the heat this summer…
THE 2024 LINEUP:
Come celebrate music, diversity, and three languages in our trademark interactive dance and music sing-a-long classes! Which puppet birdie will come visit? Come see!
Ticketed entry. Pick up a ticket at Pack Youth Services beginning at 10am the day of the event.
Join us for an evening full of family-friendly fun at the Asheville Y! Bring your swimsuit for a family swim, try exciting activities, watch a movie and eat popcorn, and enjoy treats from a food truck.
See a staff member at the Asheville membership desk to get registered!
River snorkeling is a fast-growing hobby to see a world just under the surface of the mountain rivers. Participants receive wetsuits, wetsuit socks, snorkels, and masks. Participants provide shoes that can get wet and securely attach to feet. Meets at the Outdoor Recreation Building with transportation provided from Recreation park.
Registration required
More daylight, fresh growth, and just 10 days until spring officially blooms! We are gearing up for Grove Arcade In Bloom, where one of Asheville’s most iconic landmarks will transform into an immersive floral wonderland this Spring 2025. Come celebrate with us.
This event will feature:
Live Symphony Quartet from Asheville Symphony 
Immersive Floral Installations by Studio Flora Diva, Inc., including a flower wall!
Botanical Market by B.B. Barns The Garden Company and other local vendors with plants and garden treasures
Performances from Stewart/Owen Dance 
Aperol Spritz Pop-Up BarWith support from B.B. Barns, Aperol Spritz, Stewart Owen Dance, Asheville Symphony, Studio Flora Diva, and more, Grove Arcade In Bloom is set to be a must-visit celebration of springtime, growth, and community.
Join us for “In Bloom: A Beltane Celebration & Maker’s Market” at our RAD Beer Garden on Saturday, May 4th!
Discover unique treasures at our Maker’s Market featuring 20+ local vendors. Get creative at our crafting station, dance around the Maypole, and gather around the bonfire as we celebrate the arrival of summer.
At 3pm, join Family Music Class for a music party featuring original and popular music, instruments for everyone to play, and fun dances for all ages! Bring the kids and get dancing together!
We’ll have food trucks on sight and the cold brews will be pouring, don’t forget your flower crowns! See you there!