Skyland Fire Safety Day

2nd Annual Skyland Fire and Rescue Safety Day, presented by Hunter Subaru at the Biltmore Church Arden Campus. The event will focus on safety around the home, fire safety tips, health and wellness, CPR and first aid training, demonstrations of the fire department apparatus, and firefighting and rescue techniques. Activities include live music (City Limits and Red Clay Revival), food trucks (including vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and frozen dessert options), fire truck rides, apparatus tours, a junior firefighter combat challenge, inflatables and more. There will be something for the entire family to enjoy as they learn new skills and every day safety practices and techniques.

Participating agencies will host educational booths and displays focused on promoting public safety. Confirmed participants for the day include Hunter Subaru, the American Red Cross, Blood Connection Blood Drive, Buncombe County Fire Marshal and Fire Safety House, Buncombe County Sheriff Department, Buncombe County EMS, MAMA medical helicopter, Mission Hospital Stroke, Sepsis, and Trauma Teams, National Weather Service, NC Forest Service, WNC SAFE KIDS, Civic Credit Union, and various other public safety organizations and vendors.

The event will be held rain or shine.

There is no cost to attend.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the live music. A covered tent and seating area will be available near the music stage.

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Centennial Anniversary Party

Centennial Anniversary Party at The North Carolina Arboretum with Carolina Mountain Club. Headquartered in Asheville and founded in 1923, Carolina Mountain Club is the oldest hiking and trail maintenance organization in the South, fostering the enjoyment of the mountains of Western North Carolina and adjoining regions. Admission to the Arboretum will be FREE on this day for anyone attending the celebration.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

20+ booths featuring local nonprofit partners

Guided hikes

Kids Activities

Live music

Food truck, ice cream, and more!

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Interactive Presentation of the Explorer Program (Teens 14-18yrs)

Interactive Presentation of the Explorer Program with Asheville Fire Department. If you or someone you know is between 14-18 years of age and is interested in the fire service, please join them to learn more about their Explorer’s Program!

July, 12
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FREE Engaging Recreational Activities

Buncombe County Recreation Services has a whole summer of fun planned for your little ones with their Community Outreach and Recreation Experiences (CORE) program that aims at providing FREE, engaging, and recreational activities to our community! Their dedicated CORE van will be on-site at select Buncombe County Parks & Recreation locations (pools, parks, and recreation centers), bringing you an array of engaging games, pool activities, balls, and more. It’s the perfect opportunity for youth to be active, have fun, and meet new friends, creating lasting memories.

All events are 10:00am-1:00pm.

UPCOMING CORE EVENTS:

June 11th – Leicester Community Center
June 12th – Bunc Co Sports Park
June 13th – Bent Creek Community Center
June 24th – Sandy Mush Community Center
June 26th – Big Ivy Community Center

July 9th – Bent Creek Community Center
July 11th – Charles D Owen Park
July 18th – Leicester Community Center
July 31st – Big Ivy Community Center

Aug 6th – Bent Creek Community Center
Aug 8th – Karpen Soccer Field
Aug 21st – Big Ivy Community Center
Aug 22nd – Leicester Community Center

Sept 10th – Big Ivy Community Center
Sept 12th – Leicester Community Center
Sept 24th – Bent Creek Community Center

Oct 15th – Bent Creek Community Center
Oct 17th – Leicester Community Center
Oct 23rd – Big Ivy Community Center
Oct 24th – Charles D Owen Park

The programming is aimed at those 1 to 15 years of age.

ADDRESSES:

Bent Creek Community Park @ 125 Idlewood Dr, Asheville NC
Big Ivy Community Center @ 540 Dillingham Rd, Barnardsville NC
Buncombe County Sports Park @ 58 Apac Circle, Asheville NC
Charles D Owen Park @ 875 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa NC
Karpen Soccer Field @ 207 Reems Creek Rd, Weaverville NC
Leicester Community Center @ 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester NC
Sandy Mush Community Center @ 19 School Rd, Leicester NC

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Movin’ & Groovin’ Back-to-School Event

A groovy event filled with entertainment, activities and local organizations to help you get ready for the first day of school.

July, 10
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Annual Groovin’ on Grovemont Outdoor Summer Concert Series

July 8th, 22nd & Aug 5th, 2025 6:00pm

Groovin’ is a free-admission outdoor concert series benefiting two Swannanoa nonprofit organizations: The Friends of the Swannanoa Library and the Swannanoa Community Council.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and come enjoy these free family-friendly evenings of great music and food! All proceeds go to the Swannanoa Community Council and Friends of The Swannanoa Library for the benefit of all those who use and enjoy Grovemont Park & Playground and the Swannanoa Library.

Grovemont Park is located adjacent to the Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston Avenue.

As always, A large selection of tasty and freshly prepared foods will be available for concert goers to enjoy. While the offerings are always changing, in past years attendees have chosen from such dishes as BBQ pork, smoked chicken, fried tempeh, various cold salad options, hamburgers, hot dogs, and more! Of course, Vegan and Gluten Free will be available, as well as smaller portions for the little ones. All proceeds go to the Swannanoa Community Council and Friends of The Swannanoa Library.

THE 2025 MUSICAL LINEUP:

July 8th: Hearts Gone South
July 22nd: Las Montanitas
Aug 5th: Breakfast for Dinner

July, 10
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Summer Block Party

Asheville Market is thrilled to announce yet another community event and gathering! On July 15th from Noon to 4pm, stop by the Market for family activities, games, delicious foods, live music, community engagement, and philanthropic ventures. The market is excited to unite our merchants, our community members, and local non-profits to celebrate the beautiful summer in Asheville and contribute to our community. We will have a variety of activities, including craft creation areas, games, face painting, music lessons, animal education, henna tattoos, massage on wheels and much more!

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Back to School Bash

Pisgah Pest Control is excited to announce our upcoming Back to School Bash! We have purchased 120 backpacks to fill with supplies and we will pass out those filled backpacks at the event to assist the children in our community with the opportunity to have the tools they need to thrive in the classroom.

Ingles, Sav-Mor, and Food Lion in Brevard have committed to donations towards our hot dog lunch for the Back to School Bash event.

Our next door neighbor, Saint Patrick’s Anglican Church, will be present and offering desserts for the event. They have also made contributions to our School Supplies Drive for this event.

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Grand Opening Celebration of Three New Turf Fields

In addition to a ribbon-cutting, the event will offer sports clinics for all ages, including soccer, ultimate frisbee, and lacrosse.

Kona Ice of Asheville will also be serving some shaved ice, a perfect treat to beat the summer heat.

After the event, explore all that Buncombe County Sports Park has to offer, including soccer fields, picnic areas, disc golf, walking trails, bocce courts, sand volleyball courts, a playground, community garden, edible urban orchard, covered recreation shelter rentals, and more!