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Shiloh Fun Day
Find music, activities, and something for the whole family to enjoy at this annual celebration of the Shiloh community open to everyone.
For more information, please contact Shiloh Community Center at (828) 274-7739.
Friday Night Youth Night (6-12 year olds)
Youth Ages 6-12 years old
Be sure to RSVP by emailing HendersonvilleNC@uss.salvationarmy.org with your name & age of children.
April 11th: Easter Themed: crafts, games, food & fun, the story of Easter, egg dying, and a glow in the dark Easter egg hunt
Annual Downtown Asheville Memorial Day Weekend Festival of the Arts
May 24th & 25th, 10:00am-5:00pm
Known for its unified support of visual arts, Asheville is welcoming back the Downtown Asheville Festival of the Arts this Memorial Day Weekend. Residents and visitors will see some of the finest locally made art alongside national artists’ works during this free, outdoor event. A scenic stroll amongst sparkling jewels, one of a kind paintings, exquisitely crafted glasswork, stunning sculpture and every medium of hand-made art, all in the artist’s mecca that is downtown Asheville, rounds out the perfect Memorial Day Weekend for art appreciators around the county. The show is set up on the streets of North and South Pack Square.
Free Admission
Happy Fall Y’All Art & Farmers Market
- Sept 27th 10:00am-5:00pm
- Sept 28th 11:00am-4:00pm
Celebrate the autumn spirit at the Asheville, A-B Tech Conference Center on Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th, 2025, with a vibrant fall market featuring cheerful shoppers, lively vendors, pumpkins, gourds, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and fantastic arts and crafts, all set against the backdrop of fabulous fall weather. Additionally, shoppers will have the chance to join our pumpkin painting contest, featuring a first prize of $50, second prize of $35, and third prize of $20. Winners will be awarded vendor bucks, valid for purchases at any vendor booth throughout the event. Following the market, vendors can redeem these vendor bucks for cash at the check-in desk!
Kiddie Kitty Time (ages 3-10yrs)
Cats at Play Cafe Asheville is a gathering space for cat lovers. Enjoy drinks, snacks and your time with adoptable cats. While the cafe is typically for ages 10+, this special Kiddie Kitty Time is for guests ages 3+.
Please review their Cat Lounge Guidelines and FAQs before making your reservation. By making this reservation, you agree to comply with all Cat Lounge Guidelines.
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Every Saturday from 10AM to 11AM.
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One adult per two children under 13 years old.
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Ages 13+ do not need adult supervision.
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Drinks and snacks can be taken into the cat lounge.
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Book all 12 seats during checkout for a private party
FREE KONA ICE FOR TAX DAY!
FREE Kona ice with Kona Ice of Asheville at Roy Pope Memorial Park in Woodfin! No purchase necessary. National Tax Day can be a stressful day. No one wants to worry about deadlines and payments. So Kona Ice is going to make your day as relaxing as possible by turning Tax Day into Chill Out Day! Swing by the Kona Ice truck and receive a FREE Kona Ice! Save your hard-earned money, eat some delicious shaved ice, and take the tropical escape you deserve.
Spider Mondays
Join them for ALL 8 live action movies, with one show every Monday. Times may vary by location, but our local Cinemark showings are at 7:00pm. Regular ticket prices apply.
THE LINEUP:
- Apr 15th: Spider-Man
- Apr 22nd: Spider-Man 2
- Apr 29th: Spider-Man 3
- May 6th: The Amazing Spider-Man
- May 13th: The Amazing Spider-Man 2
- May 20th: Spider-Man: Homecoming
- May 27th: Spider-Man: Far From Home
- June 3rd: Spider-Man: No Way Home
Marion Tailgate Market Opening Block Party
The Marion Tailgate Season kicks off on Saturday May 4th from 10am – 2pm at 67 West Henderson St. Marion NC. Come stock up on local eggs, meats, seasonal produce, breads, pastries, plants, natural products, honey, artisan jewelry, crafts, and more! Enjoy Jump Around bounce houses, balloon animals, fairy hair, kids corner crafts, food demos, live music from band Contagious, a Kona Ice Truck and SO MUCH MORE!
Earth Day Celebration w/ Billy Jonas and Free Planet Radio
11:00 AM – Arrival and Lunch … Kanuga Lunch will be picnic/ food truck style with classic cookout offerings – burgers, hotdogs, chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, and a vegetarian option. Combinations include an entree, chips, cookie, and nonalcoholic drink. Cash bars will be available with wine and beer.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Billy Jonas Family Show … Billy Jonas’ musical mission is to honor and empower the creativity, inherent intelligence, and desire to learn in young folks, as well as their elders; to inspire them, apart and together, to question and play—and to see these two things as inseparable pathways to joy. It’s a musical conversation, a sonic celebration, a splendiferous gathering of old and young because the ensemble is … EVERYONE. From beginning to end, participation is the name of the game.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Activities … Canoeing, hiking, nature crafts, a guided Native Plant Walk, lawn games, and programming are offered by our instructors from Mountain Trail Outdoor School to get you exploring and learning about the natural world! No sign up required for activities.
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Free Planet Radio … Free Planet Radio is a dynamic and genre-defying band that blends elements of jazz, world music, and improvisation into a gorgeous and exciting musical experience. With rich and textured soundscapes, intricate rhythms, and virtuosic instrumentation, the band takes listeners on a captivating journey across cultural boundaries. Comprising renowned musicians River Guerguerian on percussion and Chris Rosser on piano and multi-instruments, Free Planet Radio’s performances are a fusion of musical exploration and improvisational brilliance that will wow you!