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Hendersonville Splash Day

The City of Hendersonville invites you to Splash Day, a free community event designed to help you cool off and celebrate summer fun! Come splash, play, and celebrate summer at this rain or shine event with your friends, family, and the City of Hendersonville.

⛲ SPLASH ZONE | 10:00am– 1:00pm
  • They’re closing down a portion of Locust Street (from N. Main to Laurel) and turning it into a water wonderland! Join Hendersonville Fire and Water Departments for a splash zone filled with spraying fire trucks and cool water fun.
⛳ FREE MINI GOLF | 10:00am– 9:00pm
  • Head over to the Laura E. Corn Mini Golf Course at Edwards Park and enjoy free rounds of mini golf throughout the day.
🍧 FREE REFRESHMENTS FOR KIDS
  • Enjoy free tasty treats and hot dogs, while supplies last, to keep kids fueled up for playing. Additional snacks for purchase at the concession stand.
🌞 WHAT TO BRING
  • Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet, bring a towel, and don’t forget your sunscreen!

🚗 PARKING

  • On-street parking is available with additional parking options at the Hedrick Rhodes Veterans Center, Bruce Drysdale Elementary School, and St. James Episcopal Church.

FREE Hot Dogs

Every Saturday & Sunday in July 11:00am-6:00pm – Did somebody say free hot dogs?! That’s right – Hickory Nut Gap Farm of Fairview just did! Every Saturday and Sunday in July, stop by their Farm Store between 11am and 6pm for a free 100% grassfed beef hot dog, served warm off the roller on a freshly steamed bun.

  • 📍 Available while supplies last.
  • 📍 Limit one hot dog per customer.

Ribbon Cutting Community Event-Playground Expansion

Come join us in the ribbon cutting of our new Adaptive Playground at Mills River Park on Tuesday, July 22 from 11am-12pm. Thanks to the Accecssibilites for Parks Grant, children of all abilities will now be able to play on the playground!

Back to School Bash

School’s almost in session — but first, let’s party! Join us for our Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 9 from 12–3 PM — a fun-filled afternoon packed with shopping, games, giveaways, music and family fun! Get ready to head back to the classroom in style with amazing deals from top brands like Nike Factory Store, Vineyard Vines, J.Crew Factory, Under Armour, The Children’s Place, and Old Navy Outlet.

Baby & Me Pop Up

Join us for a fun morning filled with love, laughter, and tiny toes!

This Baby & Me pop-up event is a chance for parents and caregivers to connect with local programs, get helpful baby resources, and take home some great giveaways. You’ll also have a chance to win a brand-new car seat that grows with your baby!

Stop by to learn, connect, and prepare for the arrival of your little one. Everyone is welcome!

Summer Strolls Community Walks

Join Land of Sky for the Summer Stroll Community Walk Series — a fun, 30-minute neighborhood walk hosted by the Land of Sky Safe Routes to School team! We’ll meet at a local coffee shop each Wednesday at 8:30 AM for a short, inclusive walk designed to build connections, encourage healthy habits, and support local businesses. Open to all ages – families, retirees, professionals, and kids (bingo cards and prizes included!) Come walk, chat, sip, and support your neighborhood!

📍 Upcoming Stops
  • July 16 – City Bakery, Asheville
  • July 23 – High Five Riverside, Woodfin
  • July 30 – Well Bred Bakery, Weaverville
  • August 6 – Dripolator, Black Mountain
  • August 13 – Panacea Coffeehouse, Waynesville

All Ages Open Play Time

We offer Open Play daily, which is when children are welcome to enjoy full use of our sensory-safe gym with parent supervision. Our gym features therapy equipment, an arts & crafts area, a calming room, and more.

All Ages Open Play Time

We offer Open Play daily, which is when children are welcome to enjoy full use of our sensory-safe gym with parent supervision. Our gym features therapy equipment, an arts & crafts area, a calming room, and more.

 

 

Family Moth Night

We’re staying up late for community science!

Join us in celebrating the start of National Moth Week (July 19-27th) with free outdoor science demonstrations at Asheville Municipal Golf Course. We’ll be using UV lights to attract moths and other nighttime insects to document species and study our environment. Bring a flashlight and your camera to learn how you can be a community scientist and earn the NC Moth Count Badge.

All ages welcome for this family-friendly event!

REGISTER AT THE LINK ABOVE

This program is a collaboration between The North Carolina Arboretum, ecoEXPLORE, the Asheville Municipal Golf Course, and Friends of Asheville Muni.

Grand Opening of the Riverbend Dog Park

Join HCA Healthcare’s Mission Health and Asheville Parks & Recreation for the grand opening of the Riverbend Dog Park, a temporary dog park space created in partnership to serve our community post-Hurricane Helene. HCA Healthcare’s Mission Health and Asheville Parks & Recreation are committed to rebuilding and strengthening our community—join us for an evening of fun, connection, and purpose.

Free to the public!

This family-friendly event will include:

  • ▪️Photo Booth
  • ▪️Caricature Portraits
  • ▪️Meet Mission Health Therapy Dogs
  • ▪️Adoption Event with Mountain Pet Rescue
  • ▪️Partners Animal Hospital onsite
  • ▪️Giveaways and more!
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