Join us for a day of sunshine & fun! 
Come check out our performing cheer teams or stop by one of our many activity booths! We’ll have games, crafts, glitter tattoos, fairy hair, face painting, open gym and SO much more! 
Free admission! 12-4pm
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Upcycled T-Shirt Art in Honor of Earth Day (Ages 8+)
Join us on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22 from 2-4 pm, to upcycle old t-shirts into bags and mug rugs!
Tweens and teens welcome. Shirts provided.
Online registration REQUIRED.
🍓 ROAD TRIP TO STRAWBERRY PICKING! 🍓
ROAD TRIP TO STRAWBERRY PICKING!
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While strawberry picking in the Asheville area doesn’t typically get started until closer to Mother’s Day, thankfully for us, the strawberries in neighboring South Carolina ripen sooner, and make for a great little road trip to go pick your own! We’ve put together a list of the best, just a short distance away (in order of distance from Asheville). See them all at the link above
Open Gym Time (Ages 3-17yrs)
Join us every Tuesday, 3:00-4:30pm for open gym! $10/child, $5 siblings. Drop in only.
*An adult must be present at all times for participants ages 3-6.
Catch a First Run Movie
We love going to the movies, and we have a lot of theaters in our area to see them!
REGAL BILTMORE GRANDE | 292 Thetford Street Asheville, NC | 828-684-4380 | NOW PLAYING/SHOWTIMES | DISCOUNTS/DEALS | Open Mondays through Sundays, 11:00am-11:30pm
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CAROLINA CINEMARK | 1640 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC | 828-274-9500 | NOW PLAYING/SHOWTIMES | DISCOUNTS/DEALS
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AMC RIVER HILLS 10 | 121 River Hills Rd Asheville, NC | 828-298-4885 | NOW PLAYING/SHOWTIMES | DISCOUNTS/DEALS
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ASHEVILLE PIZZA & BREWING | 675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC | 828-254-1281 | NOW PLAYING/SHOWTIMES | Tuesdays are discount days!
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FINE ARTS THEATER | 36 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC | 828-232-1536 | NOW PLAYING/SHOWTIMES | Asheville’s last remaining downtown cinema. They recommend parking in the Biltmore Avenue Garage (city parking deck) under the Aloft hotel – The first hour is free, then $1.00 per hour for each additional hour.
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GRAIL MOVIEHOUSE | 17 Foundy Street, Asheville, NC | 828-239-9392 | NOW PLAYING/SHOWTIMES | Located in the River Arts District, Grail Moviehouse is a locally owned, indie cinema showing first run, art and independent, foreign, classic, and documentary titles.
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EPIC THEATERS OF HENDERSONVILLE | 200 Thompson St, Hendersonville, NC | 828-693-1146 | NOW PLAYING/SHOWTIMES
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FLAT ROCK CINEMA | 2700 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC | 828-697-2463 | NOW PLAYING/SHOWTIMES | A clean and friendly bistro-style setting. They don’t always know which movies they’ll be showing too far in advance, so check in often.
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SMOKY MOUNTAIN CINEMA | 235 Waynesville Plaza, Waynesville, NC | 828-246-0588 | NOW PLAYING/SHOWTIMES | Tuesdays are discount days!
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CO ED CINEMA | 79 W Main St, Brevard, NC | 828-883-2200 | NOW PLAYING/SHOWTIMES | Co Ed Cinema is a single screen theater, established in 1936, and shows are daily (except Mondays & Tuesdays) at 1, 4 & 7 PM. They begin selling tickets in person thirty (30) minutes before each show.
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HOMETOWN CINEMAS OF MARION | 1212 B North Main St, Marion, NC | 828-559-2776 | NOW PLAYING/SHOWTIMES
Knock Down Some Pins
There’s something very satisfying about seeing pins get knocked down from a perfectly aimed ball, and getting a group together in a friendly game of bowling is a great way to spend a day or evening!
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SKY LANES | 1477 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC | 828-252-7566 | WEBSITE HERE | Sky Lanes Asheville is a family-friendly bowling center with 24 lanes, pool, air hockey, video games and more. Sky Lanes Bar & Grill is a full service restaurant and bar. Other fun includes karaoke on Thursday nights and cosmic bowling on Friday and Saturday at 11pm!
- Mon: 12:00pm-9:00pm
- Tues: 1:00pm-9:00pm
- Wed: 12:00pm-9:00pm
- Thurs: 1:00pm-9:00pm
- Fri: 1:00pm-1:00am
- Sat: 1:00pm-1:00am
- Sun: 1:00pm-9:00pm
AMF STAR LANES ASHEVILLE | 491 Kenilworth Rd Asheville, NC | 828-254-6161 | WEBSITE HERE | Sky Lanes Asheville is a family-friendly bowling center with 24 lanes, billiards/pool, arcade, video games, sports bar and more.
- Mon: 5:00pm-1:00pm
- Tues: 12:00pm-12:00am
- Wed: 5:00pm-12:00am
- Thurs: 12:00pm-12:00am
- Fri: 4:00pm-1:00am
- Sat: 12:00pm-1:00am
- Sun: 2:00pm-11:00pm
TARHEEL LANES | 3275 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC | 828-692-5039 | WEBSITE HERE | Tarheel Lanes is the largest bowling center in Western North Carolina, and can accommodate groups to 192.
- Mon: 3:00pm-10:00pm
- Tues: 12:00pm-6:00pm
- Wed: 12:00pm-10:00pm
- Thurs: 12:00pm-10:00pm
- Fri: 3:00pm-11:00pm
- Sat: 12:00pm-11:00pm
- Sun: 12:00pm-10:00pm
ROCKIN’ BOWL | 271 Rosman Hwy, Brevard, NC | 828-884-2695 | FACEBOOK PAGE HERE | Rockin’ Bowl is a family entertainment and recreation facility offering bowling, billiards, and arcade games.
- Mon: 3:00pm-11:00pm
- Tues: 12:00pm-11:00pm
- Wed: 3:00pm-11:00pm
- Thurs: 3:00pm-11:00pm
- Fri: 3:00pm-11:00pm
- Sat: 12:00pm-11:00pm
- Sun: CLOSED
LIGHTNING LANES | 80 Finley Rd, Marion, NC | 828-652-2626 | Rockin’ Bowl is a family entertainment and recreation facility offering 16 Lanes and a Pro Shop.
- Mon: CLOSED
- Tues: CLOSED
- Wed: 2:00pm-9:00pm
- Thurs: 5:00pm-10:00pm
- Fri: 6:00pm-11:00pm
- Sat: 2:00pm-11:00pm
- Sun: 2:00pm-9:00pm
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CHECK IT OUT!
Select bowling centers and schools around the country participate each spring/summer in the super popular Kids Bowl Free program! This program was designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend their time. Children whose age does not exceed the limit set by their participating bowling center are eligible to register for 2 free games each day of the KBF program, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations. Learn more HERE: https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/
Most require bowling shoes (not included, but available for rent).
Family passes are also available for a fee.
PARTICIPATING BOWLING CENTERS IN OUR AREA (for available hours and other restrictions, visit the link to their specific location): 
SKY LANES ASHEVILLE: May through Oct … Ages 2 to 15yrs … Register HERE: https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/center.php?alley_id=6762
TARHEEL LANES HENDERSONVILLE: May through August … Ages 2 to 18yrs … Register HERE: https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/center.php?alley_id=6476
FINDING NEMO Stage Production
3 shows (possibly 4):
Saturday, May 27: 2:00pm and 6:00pm
Sunday, May 28: 2:00pm
Saturday, May 27: 2:00pm and 6:00pm
Sunday, May 28: 2:00pm
Come see these incredible kids perform FINDING NEMO at the Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. Explore the “big blue world” with this lively new stage musical based on the beloved Pixar film! Join AJT as the first junior theater company in Asheville, and one of the first nationwide, to perform this heartwarming musical!
Fun for children and adults of all ages!
The sets and costumes will knock your socks off!
Visit the Primary Museum of General Local History in Buncombe County
March – December: Wed-Sat, 10:00am-5:00pm
January – February: Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE (Donations Appreciated)
Founded in 1989, the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center is the primary museum of general local history in Buncombe County. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization governed by an 18-member board of directors and funded primarily by generous donations from our members and our extensive special event program. We are located in the Town of Black Mountain’s 1921 fire house, which was designed by Richard Sharp Smith, supervising architect on the Biltmore Estate.
We mount at least one major temporary exhibition annually in our first floor gallery and continually enhance our second floor permanent exhibit exploring the general history of the Swannanoa Valley. We also maintain an active archive of original primary source materials – including photographs, oral histories, ledgers, and ephemera – as well as vertical files of research materials and a local history library.
Every month we organize hikes to historic locations throughout the valley as well as events that take place inside and outside the museum.
Climb, Zip, or Flow
Thursdays: 9:00am-5:00pm
Fridays: 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturdays: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sundays: 10:00am-5:00pm
Enjoy expansive views of the Asheville skyline from Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures or hop on one of our top-end mountain bikes and learn the meaning of “flow” on our on-site trail system created and groomed for the KOLO Bike Park. Looking for a unique and exciting challenge? Then head up into the trees at Asheville Treetops Adventure Park, an elevated obstacle course with five levels of difficulty. Bringing the kids? Check out KidZip, America’s first zipline adventure designed for kids under 10.
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE:
- ASHEVILLE TREETOPS ADVENTURE PARK … Asheville Treetops Adventure Park is an exciting Asheville Attraction comprised of over 77 unique climbing, rolling, walking, jumping, swinging, and rappelling challenges on 7 aerial trails anchored to over 30 trees and towering poles tucked into a wooded park just minutes from downtown Asheville. Reservations are suggested!
- ZIPLINE CANOPY TOUR … Take flight on a zipline canopy tour just minutes from downtown Asheville, yet surprisingly set amongst 150+ year old majestic white and red oaks. Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures offers the best of many worlds. It is convenient and exciting, it is urban with views of downtown Asheville, and it is set on a 124 acre resort and designated tree preserve perched in and amongst some of the oldest and largest oak trees in Asheville. Reservations are suggested!
- KID ZIP … Kid Zip is America’s first zipline adventure designed for kids 4-10 years old. It includes 9 Ziplines and 4 fun climbing elements. It is a self-guided tour with the exception of an adult escort. The ziplines range from 50 feet to 250 feet long. They range from 25 feet high to ground level. Reservations are suggested!
- KOLO BIKE PARK … Did you say Kolo? Yes, it rhymes with flow. Here you’ll find about 4 miles of purpose -built mountain bike trail on rolling terrain designed for all levels of rider to experience flow. The park is designed for all rider levels. Whether you’re just learning, taking it easy, or looking to push your edge a bit – you can find a taste of it at Kolo Bike Park.
Get a Behind the Scenes Look at a Record Pressing Operation & the Original WWNC Radio Station
Citizen Vinyl is a communal space housing a record press facility, cafe, bar, recording studio & analog art & record store – located in the historic Citizen Times building in downtown Asheville – an incredible specimen of the Art Moderne style whose grand civic space serves to celebrate the history of manufacturing & craft alongside the current state of music, food & beverage within our local community.
A very few walk-up spots are available for most public tours, but reservations are strongly recommended — first come first served! Gather at the Coda Shop Counter for your guide at the scheduled time, Tours will last ~45 minutes. Punctuality is appreciated: Late-comers may join in at any point before the group heads up to the recording studio, about 20 minutes in.
Be advised that there is limited access [ stairs / elevator to the 3rd floor ] due to the nature of the historically preserved 1930’s construction. Please email tours@CitizenVinyl.com ahead of time with any questions or concerns!
“You can watch blobs of vinyl smooshed into discs, then trimmed into perfect circles, while listening to the Daily Sides—curated playlists available in printed form on clipboards. On one molasses-slow Asheville afternoon, as light streamed through some of the twenty-thousand glass bricks, Lauryn Hill’s voice filled the air. “ – Esquire
Tours Offered by Appointment Only, Wed-Sun