It’s our annual Safety Saturday event! We will have safety booths set up from various agencies, emergency services vehicles on display, child safety seat checking station and much, much more!
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Eco-Friendly Drop-in Play Care (1yr(and walking)-12yrs)
Asheville’s creative arts learning center. Drop your children off to learn and play in a natural and creative way. The Asheville, NC location is the first Eco-Healthy rated Drop-In Play Care of its kind in the growing city. Since opening, parents have been raving about the convenience of Kids Garden. With large bright windows, whimsical wall paintings, a custom wood mural, living plant wall, big wooden playset, and a tree made from mixed materials, children are drawn inside. One- way security doors, cameras and qualified employees guarantee a safe stay.
Centrally located on Tunnel Road, in the Asheville Market Place, families will love dropping children off to enjoy everything this mountain town has to offer.
Make sure not to miss the popular Parents Night Out on the second Saturday of every month from 5-9. Head out for a night on the town knowing that your child is having a fun evening of creativity and play at Kids Garden.
Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm
Sun: Parties & Special Events Only
Register on-line at kidsplaygarden.com
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Eco-Friendly Drop-in Play Care (1yr(and walking)-12yrs)
Asheville’s creative arts learning center. Drop your children off to learn and play in a natural and creative way.
Mon-Fri 9am -6 pm
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm
Sunday available for Birthday Parties and Special Events.
Register on-line at kidsplaygarden.com
- April, 23
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The Cirque presented by Garden Bros Circus
May 2 at 4:30pm and 7:30pm.
THE CIRQUE presented by GARDEN BROS CIRCUS brings you an ALL NEW show bursting with excitement, laughs and memories. One and a half hours of real quality family entertainment. Circque Performers from 20 countries featuring the Chinese Acrobats, Aerial Daredevils, World Famous Comedy Juggling, Motorcycles in the Sphere of Fear, Wheel of Doom and the funniest Clowns. Moon bounces, food and face painting in the Kids Fun Zone!
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Historic Tour of Asheville Watershed
Apr 28th: East
Join us on this exclusive historic driving tour of the east side of the Burnett Reservoir to explore part of the once thriving North Fork Valley community. The trip stops at Sunalee Lodge, then to the home place of Champ Burnett. From there, we will drive to Colonel John Connally’s home site which has extensive ruins including two standing chimneys. The caravan will make a stop to include a short 5 -10 minute walk from the vehicles to the home sites of Will and Bart Burnett and the slave cemetery. A final stop will be made at the Right Hand Fork Intake.
Meet: Swannanoa Valley Museum, 223 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Time: 9:00am
Cost: $50 members/$75 non-members/$25 children under 12
Nov 10th: West
Join us on this exclusive historic driving tour of the west side of the Burnett Reservoir to explore part of the once thriving North Fork Valley community. We will begin with a talk overlooking the valley from the old clubhouse and then cross the main dam. From here, the caravan will stop for participants to view the entrance to Gombroon as well as the Gombroon wall. Following that, we will pass the Left Hand Fork Intake and head to the Dan Burnett Place. The tour will end with the ruins of Gombroon – to include the foundation, heart-shaped pool, the spring house, and the McGinnis Cabin.
Meet: Swannanoa Valley Museum, 223 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Meet Time: 9:00 AM
Estimated Return Time: 2:00 PM
Difficulty: Moderate; There will be some walking on rough terrain. Wear sturdy hiking boots and dress for the weather. This is a rain or shine event.
Cost: $50 for members, $75 for nonmembers, $25 for children under 12
Note: This tour takes place inside the City of Asheville watershed and is limited to only 30 participants for each tour to protect this special place.
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FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP WITH LADY LUCK (8-12yrs)
PLEASE NOTE! This item includes the prices of admission for children ages 8-12 and a handmade Small Egg Vase in the color of their choice.
Wanna spend Mother’s Day arranging flowers with your favorite kid? Bring them along! Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join the workshop for snacks, flowers, and quality hang time. If your favorite kid is over 12, they’ll need their own adult ticket. Please send an e-mail to erin@eastforkpottery.com if you have any questions or concerns!
This $30 bitty bouquet ticket includes a Small Egg Vase in one of our spring-y new glaze colors Taro or Utah.
As a mama of a 3 year old, I hate to put an age limit on this, but ALSO as a mama of a 3 year old I can tell you that scissors and thorns and high tables in a shop full of breakable stuff doesn’t make for a relaxing afternoon for mamas with toddlers. The Bitty Bouquet ticket is reserved for kids 8-12. If your child is over 12, they’ll have a LOT more fun making an arrangement in a real vase – please purchase a full-size ticket.
This ticket must be purchased with an adult workshop ticket – here.
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Sensory Story Time – Marion
First Saturdays of every month, Registration required
Sensory Story Time is an all-ages program created for the families of children with special needs. Our goal each story time is to engage the senses through interactive books, songs encouraging movement, and other exciting sensory activities.
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Stage Production: ‘Avenue Q: School Edition!’
performed by the teenagers of McDowell Children’s Theatre
April 26, 27, 28 at 7 pm + 29 at 2 pm
In the Greenlee Theater at McDowell Arts Council Association
tickets available at mcdowellarts.org
AVENUE Q is the laugh-out-loud puppet Broadway Musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college graduate named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie Monster (the creep upstairs), Gary Coleman (yes, that Gary Coleman), and other colorful types who might help Princeton finally discover his purpose in life!
- April, 23
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Stage Production: ‘Avenue Q: School Edition!’
performed by the teenagers of McDowell Children’s Theatre
April 26, 27, 28 at 7 pm + 29 at 2 pm
In the Greenlee Theater at McDowell Arts Council Association
tickets available at mcdowellarts.org
AVENUE Q is the laugh-out-loud puppet Broadway Musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college graduate named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie Monster (the creep upstairs), Gary Coleman (yes, that Gary Coleman), and other colorful types who might help Princeton finally discover his purpose in life!
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Professional Bull Riding & Barrel Racing
Coming up April 27th & 28th the last weekend of the month. Professional Bull Riding and Barrel Racing 7pm nightly gates open at 5:30pm. concession on grounds. Come on out for fun family excitement! put on by the Roughstock Rodeo Company.
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