May and June are peak strawberry picking season in Western North Carolina. The Farmers Markets are a great place to pick up a pint or gallon or two, but picking your own is a fun and family friendly activity, sure to delight the kids! We have a few options for You Pick (U-Pick) strawberries in the Asheville area at the link above.
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Flea Market Day
You will find Anything and Everything under the Sun. From Peanuts to Bulldozers, it all can be found at Smiley’s!
Great Restaurants and Concessions serving Authentic Mexican, Hamburgers, Sandwiches, Ice Cream, Snowcones, and so much more. Everyone in the family will be happy.
From the Best Produce in the South, to Clothes, Barber Shop, Hair Salon, Electronics, Appliances, Books, Plants, Antiques and Collectibles, New and Used Items, and even a full serve Bakery, are just a few of the things you can find.
Ride Smiley’s Carousel and Bumper Cars every weekend. $1 per ride or $5 for unlimited rides. Family Fun for all.
Come explore Smiley’s to find that long lost treasure or your everyday needs. It’s family fun for everyone!
Kids costume Parade at ACW Summer Party
We hope your little ones will join us in our parade at 2. Cat costumes, super heroes, or just their awesome self can join the parade. Goodie bags for the first 100 inline.
Makerspace: Second Saturday
Each second Saturday of the month
Drop into our studio to experiment freely and collaborate using different materials, tools, and techniques, for a themed art-making activity! Visit a chosen artwork in the galleries for inspiration, then head to the studio to create. All ages and abilities are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult); no reservations are required.
Please note: to ensure all participants have time and space to create, we may ask you to limit your time.
Drop in in the studio. For more information, email the Learning and Engagement team, or call 828.253.3227 x133.
Dog Day Afternoon Presented by SAVES & Hunter Hyundai
SPRING: May 3rd, 2025 … Food from Woof Street Bistro. Entertainment from Canines in the Clouds! Local Pet Rescue groups with adoptable dogs. Bring your own dog and pick up lots of treats from our vendors!
FALL: Sept 13th, 2025 … Food and Drinks from Woof Street Bistro and Sweet Squeeze Lemonade! Entertainment from Canines in the Clouds! Local Pet Rescue groups with adoptable dogs. Bring your dog and pick up treats from our vendors!
Live Music Lineup
Join us for an exciting month of music at Highland Brewery’s downtown taproom. Check out the lineup below!
Here’s our music schedule for the month:
Sat, May 6th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Live Music with Chris Norred and Friends
Fri, May 12th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Live Music with David Reynolds
Sat, May 13th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Live Music with Big Dawg Slingshots
Sun, May 14th, 1:00 – 4:00 PM: Live Jazz & Blues with Mr. Jimmy
Sat, May 20th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Live Music with The Dan Clare Duo
Fri, May 26th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Live Music with Hazel
Sat, May 27th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Live Music with The Letter Show
Sun, May 28th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Live Jazz & Blues with Mr. Jimmy
In addition to the music, don’t miss out on our weekly events: Not Rocket Science Trivia every Thursday from 6:00 – 7:30 PM and Drag Music Bingo with Divine the Bearded Lady every other Friday from 7:00 – 9:00 PM.
Fire in Her Soul : A Mother’s Day Concert
Moms Skate FREE Today
Mothers Day Skate Day at Smoky Mountain Sk8way & FUN ZONE in Waynesville. Mom is FREE with child’s purchase. She can pick Skating, Mini Golf, Arcade, Inflatables or all of them with the Ultimate Fun Package Wristband!
Mom’s Play FREE Today
MOMS PLAY FREE AT WELL PLAYED ON MOTHER’S DAY!
Who runs the world? Moms do, and to celebrate all the fantastic moms out there, Well Played Board Game Café is hosting the ultimate game day experience. Come to Well Played on Mother’s Day and treat Mom to play for free.
Mother’s Day Gift Event
Kids can make their mom a special gift for Mother’s Day by planting a flowering plant in a container of their own choosing. They will provide the supplies needed for this event, such as plants from a greenhouse, empty pots, pebbles, and potting mix, all FREE of charge.
The table will be arranged with the supplies and set up in front of Bohemian Baby, inside the Grove Arcade. They will also provide gloves and aprons for kids to wear, so they don’t get too dirty while planting.
Each child can choose one plant to plant, and they will be on hand to give guidance on the correct planting techniques.