Free Comic Book Day After Party

FREE Costume Party!

Craft Beer, Food Truck, and Outdoor Games

First 50 people in costume get ANOTHER FREE Comic Book!

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ASHEVILLE PARKS & REC MAY EVENTS AT A GLANCE

As community members trade hoodies for short sleeves, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has a May full of opportunities to prepare Asheville for summer days and nights on the horizon. From outdoor thrills and sports leagues to festivals and weekly meetups, Asheville’s recreation experts have something for everyone. Check out this list of events they have planned for this month!

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FREE Saturday Morning Family Movie

Aug 5th: SING
ALL AGES
Food and beverages for sale on site.
Seating available but outside chairs welcome.

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Kid Hop Hooray! Family Dance Party

Open Floor Dance Party for Kids with Live DJ: DJ Oso Rey!

Drop in anytime.

Playing family-friendly dance music for family fun.

There will be FREE Glow accessories for your little dancers, plenty of room to run, dance, and get their sillies out while it’s cold outside, and snacks for purchase the Hop Ice Creamery! And of course, The Orange Peel bar will be open for mom and dad’s refreshments (and/or kids‘ juice boxes)

Padded area available for crawlers and new walkers to play and explore.

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What’s Shaking? Music presents: Spring Fling

Join us for an afternoon of music and fun — for kids and their adults — on Saturday, April 5! FREE EVENT!! The full What’s Shaking Band will be onstage from 3-4pm with poems, songs, and dances for pre-K (and cool kids of all ages). We’ll also have lots of drums and percussion instruments to play along with the band.

Chef Bailey will be cooking up delicious meals (including kid-friendly options) and of course Devil’s Foot has tasty drinks for the whole family.

Bring your friends, brings your neighbors, and don’t miss this joyful celebration of SPRING!

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YOUR GUIDE TO ASHEVILLE AREA PLAYGROUNDS (Indoors & Outdoors!)

Our comprehensive guide to Asheville Area Playgrounds is your ultimate resource for recreation in Asheville with kids! Indoor playgrounds, as well as outdoor playgrounds are included, with everything you need to know in advance to plan your family friendly outing in Asheville and the surrounding area!

This guide is a continuous work in progress, and we will keep adding to it, so keep checking back!

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SATURDAY NIGHT SOCIAL SKATE

AVLsk8 sponsors a somewhat weekly Social Skate @ the rink in Carrier Park here in Asheville NC! They provide a sound system and a live DJ (most of the time, a playlist the other times) and welcome anyone who loves to smile and have a great time skating with folks!

Skates not provided.

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Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Bring your family for a tres de mayo fiesta with traditional Mexican food, music, games, and more to celebrate culture and the importance of community.

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Toddler Water Days (2-5yrs)

May 6th (CANCELLED), June 3rd, July 1st, and Aug 5th

Join for a free opportunity for little ones to enjoy cooling water activities on hot summer days. We’ll have fun options such as kiddie pools, water blasters, sprinklers, and much more to keep everyone excited and active.

Space is limited, so advance registration is recommended at AVLREC.com. Walk-ups are only allowed if spaces aren’t reserved.

Staff will be on site to supervise, play, and ensure that everyone has a safe fun time, but parents must remain at the community center (and play in the water if they want, too).