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Kids Crafts

Join us on the third Tuesday of each month at MCPL–Marshall for stories and crafts at 3:30 pm

Seasonal crafts are made and fun is had by all.  Come join us.

Valentine 5K Kids Half-Mile Fun Run & Wellness Expo

The 19th Annual Valentine Run 5K begins at beautiful Lake Tomahawk Park and visits 3 of Black Mountain’s Greenways. The 5K course offers several challenging hills and ample flats. The final 1/2 mile follows the gravel path around the lake and finishes at the Lakeview Center. Enter as a two person team or go solo. All participants are included in the Overall and Age Group awards. The 5K is a 2018 Asheville Track Club GP event. Kick off Valentine’s Day with a run with your sweetheart. Husband/Wife teams compete in one of three categories. Not married? Run with your Mom, Dad, friend, or neighbor. Any two people can be a team. Awards go to the top 5K team in the following divisions: Husband/Wife (three categories) , Mother/Daughter, Mother/Son, Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Sister/Sister, Brother/Brother, Sister/Brother, & Open (any couple) – M/F, M/M, & F/F. Always a favorite the Kids ½ mile Fun Run is one lap around the lake. The path is free of traffic and monitored by race volunteers allowing kids to run freely with or without an adult support crew. We encourage all kids and adults to wear Valentine costumes, as the “Spirit Award” will be given to the most outrageous outfits. The Free Kids Fun Run Starts at 9:30AM and is Free. The 5K Starts at 10:00. Check out http://runsignup.com/Valentine5K for details. Race day Packet Pick Up is onsite from 7:30 – 9:00am.

Circle of Lights

Join Black Mountain Recreation and Parks on Saturday, December 7 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for this year’s Circle of Lights event at Lake Tomahawk Park. Once again, Circle of Lights will take place directly after the Christmas parade in downtown Black Mountain. Attendees of all ages are encouraged to attend this free event that highlights the beginning of the holiday season at one of Black Mountain’s most popular and scenic parks.

This year’s Circle of Lights will feature a luminary walk around the lake, live holiday music, a meet and greet with Santa and lots of free homemade sweets! Black Mountain Recreation and Parks is thrilled to be working with Four Sisters Bakery to provide a wide array of free sweets and refreshments for attendees at this year’s event. Participants will also be able to once again meet the Newfoundland dogs who participate in the parade and assist Santa at Circle of Lights. All attendees are encouraged to dress warm since this event will take place outside underneath the picnic pavilion.

Lake Tomahawk is located at 401 Laurel Circle Drive in Black Mountain. For more information about this year’s Circle of Lights, contact Black Mountain Recreation and Parks at 828-669-2052.

 

Mini Monster Mash Trunk or Treat (0-12yrs)

The Mini Monster Mash is back and this year’s event will feature a Trunk or Treat for you gather up even more candy and goodies from local businesses and organizations. In addition to more candy, this year’s Monster Mash will once again feature plenty of games, prizes, and hayrides. All participants are encouraged to wear their best costume in order to get in the Halloween spirit!

This year’s Monster Mash will take place from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on October 26 in the public parking lot next to the Black Mountain Recreation & Parks offices located at 304 Black Mountain Ave. Admission is free and all ages are welcome to attend.

July 4th Street Dance

July 4th Street Dance

Come to downtown Black Mountain on Sutton Ave for our annual July 4th celebration. This event will be on Thursday, July 4th from 5:30-9:30 PM. On the outdoor stage we will have Ryan Perry Band performing! There will be activities for kids, food vendors, and dancing before the fireworks begin.

Annual Park Rhythms Concert Series

Join us this summer at Town Square in downtown Black Mountain for our 2025 Park Rhythms Concert Series!

This year’s series will consist of four free concerts throughout June – July. We’re super excited to welcome the following artists to this year’s lineup: Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers, Sluice, Fust, Lorg, and Tyler Ramsey!

We’re also excited to be partnering with White Horse Black Mountain for this year’s series. In the event of rain, shows will be moved inside to the White Horse’s beautiful listening room.

Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to each show. Attendees can also bring their own picnics or enjoy one of the many local restaurants nearby.

The 2025 series is made possible by the following sponsors: Harvest Records, Pisgah AVL, Mark Kleive DDS, LEAF Global Arts, Acoustic Corner, 88.7 WNCW, White Horse Black Mountain, and Judi Melton Mortgage Advisor.

 THE LINEUP:

 

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