BBQ
Hayrides
Dancing
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Cakewalk
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Colonial Demonstration
Face Painting
Silent Auction
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Thursday Trolley Ride
Come and enjoy an old-fashioned 7 mile round-trip trolley ride which lasts approximately one hour and 25 minutes. The ride includes a stop at the Silverline Park where the children can run and play before heading back to the train yard. Spend some time riding the trolley before heading out to see the fireworks! You can also tour their historic railroad equipment before or after the trip.
Their track, first travelled back in 1889 is great fun for all ages, and Craggy Mountain Line Railroad is a Non-Profit Organization which owns and operates the last three miles of the historic Craggy Mountain Line in Woodfin, North Carolina, working to make the rails open for the public to ride. There have been many changes to their right of way since September 27, when Hurricane Helene hit Western NC, but in spite of all the devastation, there are still beautiful views going over the mountain and by the French Broad river.
Labor Day Harvest Festival
Aug 29th-Sept 1st, 9:00am-6:00pm
Join us for four full days of fall fun at our Labor Day Harvest Festival—a family-friendly celebration to kick off the harvest season in the heart of the mountains! Whether you’re here for the apples, the atmosphere, or the artisan shopping, there’s something for everyone. Bring your family, bring your friends, and celebrate the season with us!
Free Admission | Parking Available On Site
Stroll through our orchard and enjoy:
Local Vendors & Artisans showcasing handmade crafts, farm goods, and unique gifts- Fresh-Baked Treats from our bakery, featuring apple pies, cider donuts, and seasonal favorites
- Kids’ Activities including cow train rides, apple picking, games, and more
- Food Trucks with local flair
100th Anniversary Community Celebration
100th Anniversary Community Celebration at Harry’s On The Hill Asheville, NC. There will be bbq, ice cream, raffle prizes and more! Asheville Fire Department fire trucks, Mountaineer Motor Tours, and Harry’s 1926 Cadillac (typically on display at the Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum in Grovewood Village that he founded to house his amazing car collection) will also be on-site for photo opportunities.
FREE EVENT!
East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival
Looking for a family-friendly event that celebrates the rich heritage of Asheville’s oldest African-American neighborhood? Then you won’t want to miss the 2023 East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival!
The East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday, August 26th, from 10am to 10pm at right here in East End/Valley Street in MLK Park, located at 50 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The festival promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring live music, vendors, food trucks, and a children’s area that will be open from 10am to 7pm.
The East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival Parade will kick off the festivities at 10am on Saturday, August 26 from the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Alexander Drive, and end at MLK Park. This spectacular parade is a celebration of the community’s rich history and culture, and sets the stage for a day filled with fun.
This year’s theme is Heritage: Past, Present, Future. We invite everyone to join us in honoring the past, embracing the present, and looking forward to a bright and exciting future. This is an alcohol-free, family-friendly festival, so bring your loved ones and enjoy a day filled with laughter, learning, and fun. Please note that animals are not permitted at the festival.
Symphony in the Park
Join the Asheville Symphony for our third annual Symphony in the Park pops concert featuring selections from classic movie scores by Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota, Hans Zimmer, John Williams, James Horner and more!
The Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra’s Percussion Ensemble will kick things off, before the Asheville Symphony Orchestra plays classic movie hits!
You won’t want to miss this free concert in downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park.
— FREE GENERAL ADMISSION — (Reserved seating is now available for purchase at $75 per person.)
Touch-A-Truck: A Summer THRIVE Event
Join us in the WELLS FARGO parking lot for hands-on family fun for kids of all ages! Fire trucks, police cars, dump trucks, and much more!
Also featuring, Pelican’s SnoBalls… come get your FREE sweet treat!
Duck Duck Jeep
Free duck with purchase for Jeeps! Drive thru only from 5pm-7pm while supplies last. **one duck per Jeep, only at Chick-fil-A South Asheville**
Parents Night Out (6-12yrs)
Aug 18th: Nerf Wars. Bring your favorite Nerf gun and report to battle stations. Pizza, darts, and safety glasses provided.
TOYBOX THEATRE presents The Miraculously Inventive Machine of Charlie Mean
TOYBOX THEATRE presents The Miraculously Inventive Machine of Charlie Mean at The Magnetic Theatre in Asheville. An award-winning fan favorite all-ages puppet play!
Poor Charlie! He is met by bullying and opposition everywhere he goes. At school, at home, on the streets, EVERYWHERE! It is time for him to plot his REVENGE! Charlie will invent a NEW MACHINE! The show is about bullies and how one small child deals with them. This interactive piece is intended to be creative and inspirational for ALL ages. Fun, funny, full of whimsy, and bursting with quirk.
If you missed this at Asheville Fringe Arts Festival a couple years ago, here’s your chance to finally catch this whimsical, interactive show!