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Rotary Bark in the Park – Dog Walk Event

Rotary Bark in the Park – Dog Walk Event

Join your friends and neighbors for a great day of fun, exercise, and fellowship with man’s best friend. The walk begins at 11:00 am at the Rotary Pavilion, Carrier Park, Amboy Road, Asheville. Enjoy a 1.0-mile hike along the French Broad River, returning to the Pavilion for music, food, vendors, and dog contests. All proceeds for the event will go to Rotary charities and animal rescue organizations.

Early online registration for $10 is available until Friday, June 9. After this date, you may register on-site for $15.00 for each pet.

Each registrant will receive a Bark Goodie Bag!

Chaperoned walks leave at 11:00 am and 11:30 am

Contest Judging is at 12:30 pm

By registering to walk, I agree to hold harmless the Rotary Club of Asheville, the City of Asheville, or any sponsors and volunteers from the Bark in the Park event and all liability or claims as a result of my participation in the Eent, including but not limited to theft, personal injury, strike, public enemies or an Act of God.

Rock Crawlers Outdoor Educational Program (Ages 4-7)

Beginning on May 2nd through August 29 from 10:30 till 12:00.

Rock Crawlers is an outdoor educational program offered through the Pisgah Visitor Center for ages 4-7. Programs are 1.5 hours long and begin with the reading of a forest-themed story and include fun activities, games, and a craft. These programs will be offered on the first Tuesday and last Tuesday of each month. Perfect for families looking to expand their children’s knowledge of the forest and all the treasures that are hidden within.

There is no cost for this event but to help us know who to expect, please click on the ticket information below to reserve your space!
WHAT TO BRING (This program will utilize both indoor and outdoor spaces. Assure that your child is wearing the proper clothing for getting dirty)
  • Camera
  • Water Bottle
  • Comfortable Shoes for walking and getting wet!

 

DATES

These programs will be offered on the first Tuesday and last Tuesday of each month (with the exception of July).

  • Tuesday, May 2, 2023
  • Tuesday, May 30, 2023
  • Tuesday, June 6, 2023
  • Tuesday, June 27, 2023
  • Tuesday, July 11, 2023
  • Tuesday, July 25, 2023
  • Tuesday, August 1, 2023
  • Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Community Day

  • Paxe Axe Throwing
  • Hot Air Balloon Tethered Flights (all children must be over 36 inches tall to see out of the basket) $20. Pre-registration required)
  • Clothing Swap
  • and more!

Kiwanis Movie in the Park

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for a night under the stars! Kiwanis Movie in the Park is the perfect way to spend a summer evening with your family after a visit to Lake Lure Beach, the Flowering Bridge, and Chimney Rock during the day. Enjoy a family-friendly movie in a beautiful outdoor setting with plenty of snacks and fun for everyone. FREE!

  • June 9th: Top Gun Maverick (PG-13)
  • July 14th: Turning Red (PG)
  • Aug 18th: Encanto (PG)
  • Sept 15th: Wakanda Forever (PG-13)

Ferguson Summer Family Night

Join us for our Summer Family Night! We will have a Storytime with the Enka Candler Library, a Puppy Party Adoption event with Mountain Pet Rescue, Sno-Cones served up by Kona Ice, tie-dye crafts, and more! RSVP to this event on Facebook to stay up to date on all activities we will offer! This event is open to the public and FREE to attend.

Celebrate Flat Rock! Ice Cream Social

Flat Rock Ice Cream Social Saturday, June 7, from noon to 4:00pm! Face painting, baby goats, music, Mammo on the Go bus, Sheriff’s Office K-9 demo, firetrucks, ice cream and more! See you there!

(There is no rain date for this event. In case of inclement weather, any cancellation notice will be posted on the Village website (villageofflatrock.org) and their Facebook page by 10:00 the morning of June 7.) #flatrocknc

Hendersonville Honeycrisps Home Game (SEE DESCRIPTION FOR TIME)

The Honeycrisps are a summer collegiate baseball team playing in The Old North State League. Their mission is to be the most exciting and family friendly entertainment option in the greater Hendersonville, NC community and to aid in the personal and athletic development of college baseball players.

  • May 24th 2:30pm vs AL
  • May 27th 7:00pm vs QC
  • May 29th 7:00pm vs BS
  • May 31st 7:00pm vs BS
  • June 2nd 7:00pm vs BS
  • June 4th 7:00pm vs ST
  • June 5th 7:00pm vs WCM
  • June 6th 7:00pm vs ST
  • June 8th 4:00pm vs LKN
  • June 11th 7:00pm vs ST
  • June 13th 7:00pm vs PP
  • June 14th 7:00pm vs LKN
  • June 18th 7:00pm vs WCM
  • June 20th 7:00pm vs PP
  • June 25th 4:00pm vs HH
  • June 25th 7:00pm vs RR
  • June 26th 7:00pm vs BS
  • July 2nd 7:00pm vs BS
  • July 4th 2:00pm vs BS
  • July 5th 4:00pm vs RR
  • July 5th 7:00pm vs RR
  • July 10th 7:00pm vs BS
  • July 12th 7:00pm vs BS
  • July 13th 4:00pm vs LKN
  • July 17th 7:00pm vs PP
  • July 18th 7:00pm vs WCM

Fairview Kids’ Makers Market

We are back again after Helene canceled our fall event and our local kids are excited to share their creations again! The Fairview Kids Maker’s Market was created to give our kids, specifically aged 12 and under, an opportunity to showcase their creative talents and an outlet to learn entrepreneurship through public speaking, marketing, and product creation. Skills that aren’t readily taught to this age group.

Our spring event will be back at the non-profit Root Cause Farm and will have live music, a scavenger hunt, vendor prizes, and a food truck.

Thank you for coming to support these kids after such a stressful fall and winter season!

Kids Safety Party

Let’s come together to #Educate, # Empower, & #Elevate local children in a time when they need our support the most!
We will be encouraging kids with ideas pertaining to:

– The Super Power of “NO!”
– Trusted Adults
– Surprises vs. Secrets
– Personal Boundaries
– Body Safety
– How to respond when exposed to “Bad Pictures”

This Safety Party will feature:

– A bounce house for little kids.
– Games
– Crafts
– Stories
– & More

Join local non-profits:

– Legacy of Hope International
– Life 107
– Third Talk.

Juneteenth Freedom Festival

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will host its first Juneteenth Freedom Festival on Sunday, June 11, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., in cooperation with the Black History Collective of Henderson County. The event will be held at the amphitheater and feature poetry, music, and art demonstrations. A shuttle will transport people from the Main parking lot to the amphitheater, which has bench seating. Visitors are also welcome to bring lawn chairs.

Juneteenth marks the June 19, 1865, date when enslaved people in Texas learned of their emancipation. Recognized by Texas as a state holiday since 1980, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. To learn more, visit https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/juneteenth.htm.

Presenters include Antoine Fletcher from the African American Experiences in the Smokies Project; Christopher D. Sims, a poet, activist and spoken word performer; and Crystal Cauley, a creative writer, spoken word poet and African American advocate.

In addition, visitors can view new outdoor exhibits throughout the park which feature pre-Sandburg history. Many of the site’s historic structures were built in the 1800s, partially through the labor of enslaved Africans. After emancipation, many continued working at the site and nearby. The new outdoor exhibits, online information, and the site’s first community Juneteenth festival help recognize this history.

“Telling the stories of African American residents and workers honors their lives and promotes Sandburg’s legacy as the poet of the people, as a Civil War historian, and as a civil rights champion,” said Superintendent Polly Angelakis.

Shuttle and Parking

There are three parking options available: the Main parking lot, located on Little River Road 1/10 mile from Greenville Highway; the Village of Flat Rock Parking lot on Greenville Hwy; and the Hikers’ parking lot, located approximately 1 mile down Little River Road. Visitors with accessibility needs should pull into the Main parking lot and stop by the accessible parking spaces where a ranger will provide assistance. Other non-accessible parking lots are available in Flat Rock. For all festival, accessibility, shuttle, and parking information visit https://www.nps.gov/carl/planyourvisit/juneteenth.htm.

June 11 Sandburg Home Tours

During the festival free, first come, first served tours of the Sandburg Home will be available at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are available in the Visitor Center/Park Store in the ground floor of the Sandburg Home. The Visitor Center/Park Store will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For information on non-festival house tour reservations, please visit www.recreation.gov.

Front Lake Dam Failure

The failure of Front Lake dam blocked normal visitor access routes. Visitors can either walk the .7 mile steep uphill detour into the park or take the park shuttle, which runs from the Main parking lot into the park on Thursdays thru Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors with mobility concerns are strongly encouraged to visit when the shuttle is running. For limited accessibility options on other days, visit https://www.nps.gov/carl/planyourvisit/parking.htm.

The Sandburg Home and Park Store/Visitor Center are open Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Access to the goat farm is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Access to grounds, trails, and the farm is free. Leashed pets are allowed on trails and grounds. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. For park updates and all parking options visit www.nps.gov/carl or follow the park on Facebook.

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