Aug 14th 9:00am-5:00pm
Aug 15th 9:00am-5:00pm
Aug 16th 9:00am-4:30pm
We expect over 300 Quilts
Special exhibits, Demonstrations, Vendors, Gift Shop, Silent auction, Opportunity Quilt, Kids Sewing Station,
Group and Multi-day tickets available
Admission $10
Students (13-18) $5
Children 12 and under free
Credit Cards accepted – Free parking, Handicap accessible
Join us for a Howlin’ good time at the Nature Center’s annual Howl-O-Ween event! This Halloween-themed family festival offers fun arts & crafts, games and face painting, a hay maze, and educational animal encounters throughout the day. Don’t forget to dress in your best costume for the costume contests at 12:30pm and 4pm!
Regular Nature Center admission rates apply. As always, Friends members get in free! Membership info + purchases: wildwnc.org/membership.
1st Friday of Each Month, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Social event designed for teens ages 13-19 with or without disabilities. Enjoy the sights of the Asheville area while having fun with new and old friends. RSVP by 4pm the day of the event by emailing llong@ashevillenc.gov
Social event designed for teens and adults ages 13+ with or without disabilities. Dance the night away dressed in your best costume! Refreshments will be served.
Fee: $2/participant. Family members and support staff are FREE.
We’ll spend the morning playing games and then splash away the af- ternoon at the pool and water park. Drop off and pick up at the Oakley Center.
There are so many fun playgrounds around WNC it’s hard to choose the best. We will spend the day sliding, climbing and exploring at several area playgrounds. Drop off and pick up at the Oakley Center.
Wednesdays, September-December, 3-4pm
LEAF brings a magnificent artist to help us explore the world through movement, song, and creativity! FREE
Thursdays, 5:30-7pm
Session I: September 29 – October 27
Session II: November 3 – December 15 (no class Nov 24)
Males in grades 3rd-5th work with adults to develop leadership skills through guest speakers, volunteering, training activities and community service projects. Themes guide the program plans.
Capacity: 20 youth Pre-registration is required. Fee:
Therapeutic Recreation
Spring Break Biking on the Swamp Rabbit Trail
Monday, April 15, 9am-5pm
We’ll head south near Greenville, SC and catch the Swamp Rabbit Greenway. We’ll bike along the trail & enjoy some outdoor adventures & a picnic in the park. We have a trailer to haul bikes and gear. Riders should bring their own bike/helmet in good condition. A limited number of bikes may be available with advance notice.
Fee: $12.
Lori Long: 828-232-4529
trprogram@ashevillenc.gov
For youth in grades K through 5. Join us and make three holiday gifts for family and friends. Pre-registration required.
Fee: $10/child