Begun in 1955 by Henderson County Cooperative Extension and Kiwanis International, Farm City Day takes place on about 50 acres of Jackson Park in Hendersonville and features urban, rural and educational displays, antiques and modern farm equipment and crafters from many generations. The event focuses on agricultural awareness, teaching children and adults where their food comes from and who produces it. A special youth area features hands-on activities including a farm animal petting zoo, old-timey demonstrations, a fishing pond and other children’s games and activities. Entertainment includes local bands performing throughout the day. Food trucks also are available. Farm City Day is free. However, there are cash fees for some of the activities, as well as for vendors selling food and more.
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The Eblen Charities Walk, Run, or Roll
A fun individual, family or team event to benefit Buncombe county students and their families. Your support of this event will enable Eblen Charities to continue to assist more than 125,000 families annually through medical care & supplies, prescription assistance, travel assistance, dental & physician care, and funding assistance for food, rent, heat, & other emergency aid.
Participants on bikes, strollers and skates are all welcome to participate in this easy walk through the main campus of AB Tech.
100% of the proceeds from Eblen’s 5K/10K Walk, Run, Roll go directly to help local families.
Sign up for the Walk today! Join a team, walk with your family, friends and co-workers! The funds raised at the Walk help families who are struggling with to pay for basic necessities, heat, power, gas, water, rent, eyeglasses, medical and so much more! Thank you!
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Montford Hot August Night 5K
Hot August Night 5K winds throughout the beautiful historic Montford Community. Register online at www.active.com, or register in person at the Tempie Avery Montford Center. Register by August 10 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt. Race day registration will be held 5-6:30pm. For more info, call 828-253-3714.
Fee: $15/ages 12 and under; $20 /ages 13+. Earlyregistrations before August 12 receive a $5 discount
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‘Butterflies: Winged Wonders of our World’ (7-12yrs)
Sign up at any branch of the library. Lunch is provided. For kids ages 7-12.
Learn about butterflies and metamorphosis.
Complete a craft project to take home!
Visit a beautiful butterfly garden and see butterflies in action!
Afterwards, stay for a FREE lunch!
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Chimney Rock State Park Presents: Build a Great Horned Owl
August 1st 10:00am: Mills River Library
August 8th 10:00am: Edneyville Library
Join us for this special program for all ages presented by a ranger from the Chimney Rock State Park.
The ranger will read the book ‘Woodsy Owl and the Trail Biker’ and together we will try to solve the mystery of what kind of raptor bird Woodsy really is.
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FREE Family Movie
It is going to be a zoo at the Canton Library for the family movie on Monday, August 1st at 2:00 p.m. Bring your own snacks and enjoy the free movie! Please call (828) 648-2924 for movie title.
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Celebrate Annual World Ranger Day
Join a North Carolina State Park Ranger for a guided hike along the Hickory Nut Falls trail, as they discuss the Park and the diverse ways that they protect it.
“Around the globe, park rangers are on the front line in the fight to protect our natural heritage. World Ranger Day offers a chance to support their vital work, which ranges from environmental campaigning to education.”
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Back to School Bash!
Rock in the new school year at Asheville City Schools Foundation’s Back to School Bash! This totally rad event is open to the community and will be full of music & fun for all. Teachers and ACS staff–bring your ACS badge and get free food/drink on us!
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Live Animal Program
Following Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party that’s from 11am-1pm, a live animal program by Carolina Mountain Naturalists will be held at the amphitheater behind the Forest Discovery Center.
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Annual Catawba RiverFest Celebration
Attendees will be able to demo kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards free of charge. An all-day raffle will be held with prizes including t-shirts, a 9’ kayak package and more. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the Lake James concession stand prior to the event and on site the day of the event. Visitors will also be able to participate in free educational programs throughout the day. Events will include eco-tours led by park rangers,craft tables set up for take-home kid’s crafts, live music will be provided by Slight Departure.
There will be a wide variety of organizations on site sharing fun activities and informational booths. Exhibitors include Lake James Area Wildlife and Nature Society, Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, Lake James Environmental Association, The Mountain Gateway Museum, and many more. There will be several food options on site throughout the event.
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