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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Fire in Her Soul : A Mother’s Day Concert

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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!

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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.

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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.

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“Circle ‘Round the Music for Kids” Live String Quartet for Kids

LIVE STRING QUARTET CONCERT FOR KIDS!
Circle ‘Round the Music for Kids, a music and movement tour with Kindermusik with Yvette, sponsored by Asheville Symphony Orchestra, as part of the Asheville Amadeus Festival. “Miss Yvette” — as she is known to many young children in the Asheville area — will introduce a live string quartet at each informal event, a special opportunity for very young children to get an up-close experience with music-making. Miss Yvette believes that music is a baby’s native language. It’s magic to them. She will lead families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers in singing, dancing and conducting along with the string quartet featuring local musicians.

♥️ FREE TO ATTEND ♥️

📍 May 12th 10:30am: Skyland/South Buncombe Library @ 260 Overlook Rd.

📍 May 12th 2:00pm: Pack Memorial Library @ 67 Haywood St.

📍 May 15th 11:30am: Asheville Art Museum (in the entryway atrium of the museum) @ 2 S Pack Square

📍 May 16th 10:00am: West Asheville Branch Library @ 942 Haywood Rd.

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7:00 am Hendersonville Outdoor Skate Park @ Patton Park across from Patton Pool
Hendersonville Outdoor Skate Park @ Patton Park across from Patton Pool
Jun 9 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Hendersonville Outdoor Skate Park @ Patton Park across from Patton Pool
The City of Hendersonville’s Skate Park is located in Patton Park across from Patton Pool. The skate park is open...
8:00 am 🚜 ASHEVILLE AREA FARMERS MARKETS 🚜 @ all across the Asheville and surrounding area
🚜 ASHEVILLE AREA FARMERS MARKETS 🚜 @ all across the Asheville and surrounding area
Jun 9 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
🚜 ASHEVILLE AREA FARMERS MARKETS 🚜 @ all across the Asheville and surrounding area
We are so lucky to have a bounty of Farmers Markets to choose from in beautiful Asheville and the surrounding...
9:00 am Explore the Whimsical and Magica... @ Bullington Gardens
Explore the Whimsical and Magica... @ Bullington Gardens
Jun 9 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Explore the Whimsical and Magical Fairy Trail @ Bullington Gardens
Open Mondays through Saturdays, 9:00am-4:00pm, June 1st-Aug 31st, 2026 The Fairy Trail at Bullington Gardens in Hendersonville is open for...
9:00 am The GLO Mobile Outreach Bus is r... @ in the Henderson County area
The GLO Mobile Outreach Bus is r... @ in the Henderson County area
Jun 9 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The GLO Mobile Outreach Bus is rolling to a neighborhood near you! (Check the schedule in the comments) @ in the Henderson County area
The Children & Family Resource Center of Henderson County GLO (Grow Learn Outreach) Mobile supports and enhances kindergarten readiness and transition activities...
10:00 am Discover the beauty of the world... @ Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County
Discover the beauty of the world... @ Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Discover the beauty of the world at Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County @ Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County | Hendersonville | North Carolina | United States
Mondays-Fridays, 1:00pm-5:00pm Saturdays, 11:00am-5:00pm   The Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson County was founded with the goal of providing...
10:00 am Learn How an Arts and Crafts Ent... @ Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum & Historic Dye House at Historic Grovewood Village
Learn How an Arts and Crafts Ent... @ Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum & Historic Dye House at Historic Grovewood Village
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Learn How an Arts and Crafts Enterprise Grew to Become one of the Largest Producers of Handwoven Wool in the World @ Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum &  Historic Dye House at Historic Grovewood Village | Asheville | North Carolina | United States
Open Daily April through December: 10am – 5pm Closed January through March, Thanksgiving and Christmas Located in the heart of...
10:00 am Toddler Tuesdays (6 and under) @ Ms. Arty Pants Creation Station
Toddler Tuesdays (6 and under) @ Ms. Arty Pants Creation Station
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Toddler Tuesdays (6 and under) @ Ms. Arty Pants Creation Station  | Waynesville | North Carolina | United States
Watch your toddlers create a masterpiece or paint along side them on this special day reserved for them! Toddler Tuesday is...
10:00 am Visit the Prized Collection of H... @ at the Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum at Grovewood Village
Visit the Prized Collection of H... @ at the Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum at Grovewood Village
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Visit the Prized Collection of Harry D. Blomberg's Antique and Vintage Automobiles @ at the Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum at Grovewood Village  | Asheville | North Carolina | United States
Open April through December, Monday-Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm (The museum is closed January – March, Thanksgiving & Christmas) The Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum...
11:00 am $6 Tuesdays @ Smoky Mountain Cinema
$6 Tuesdays @ Smoky Mountain Cinema
Jun 9 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
$6 Tuesdays @ Smoky Mountain Cinema
Tuesday special: Enjoy $6 tickets and $6 popcorn/drink combos all day, any showtime! “Imagine with me: It’s Tuesday, you’ve just...
11:00 am 2026 Regal Summer Movie Express ... @ Regal Cinemas Biltmore Grande 15 & RPX
2026 Regal Summer Movie Express ... @ Regal Cinemas Biltmore Grande 15 & RPX
Jun 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
2026 Regal Summer Movie Express series (Rated G or PG) @ Regal Cinemas Biltmore Grande 15 & RPX | Asheville | North Carolina | United States
Every Monday through Thursday, June 1st-Aug 13th: Summer Movie Express at Regal Biltmore Grande in Biltmore Park Town Square. Summer...
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