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30+ kid-friendly activities in and around Asheville
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Asheville has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
December 29, 2025 01:17 PM
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Culture
Learn something new at these 10+ museums in Asheville
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or music lover, these 12 museums in Asheville have it all.
August 8, 2023
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Arts
The Asheville Art Museum unveils the “Romare Bearden: Ways of Working” exhibit
Explore the work of the influential modern artist at the Asheville Art Museum’s newest display.
August 8, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Honor Appalachian heritage at the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
Celebrate the culture of the mountains with the help of the Folk Heritage Committee.
July 18, 2023
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Education
ArtsAVL Arts for Schools Grant is now open for applications
This year’s grants will go directly to nonprofit arts organizations and teaching artists.
July 18, 2023
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Molly Wilson
A purple mural with multiple faces and the words "Eres un orgulo latino" in the center.
City
Take a look at the first installment of the Buncombe County Creative Equity Mural Project
Eres un Orgullo Latino is referred to as “the first Latin Pride mural in Asheville” and is also the first installment of a new mural initiative.
July 12, 2023
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Arts
“Memory Quilt” takes up summer residency at Story Parlor
The summer 2023 Story/Arts Residency will feature Shunyu Huang weaving the senses through Asheville’s shared stories and art.
July 11, 2023
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Molly Wilson
Slideshow of Biltmore grounds during spring and summer.
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The Magruder Glass Booth at the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands.
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Asheville’s craft tradition returns for its 76th year
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A display of ceramic letters spelling out "Hello Big Crafty."
Festivals
Celebrate local artists at The Big Crafty
Peruse pottery, paintings, and glassworks galore at The Big Crafty, showcasing Asheville’s creative spirit.
June 30, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Arts
Asheville is the main site of feature film “Malcolm’s Mountain”
“Malcolm’s Mountain” highlights the Asheville area with a story of grief and friendship.
June 16, 2023
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Food
Sugar & Snow Gelato is coming back to the RAD
The shop announced it will reopen this November inside The Wyre in the upper RAD. Did we mention there will be dessert pizza?
August 28, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
‘Tis the apple-picking season in Asheville
Whether you love them sliced or only baked in a pie, local apples taste better when they’re picked fresh.
August 26, 2025
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Sports
Where to watch sports in Asheville
Hit up these bars + restaurants to see the upsets on the big screen.
August 26, 2025
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History
Two local restaurants earn grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Corner Kitchen in Biltmore Village and Zadie’s Market in Marshall received $50,000 grants through the trust’s Backing Historical Small Restaurants program.
August 25, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Arts
Welcome Marquee back to the RAD during its grand opening celebration
The art market is throwing “Take II,” a bash celebrating its return to the River Arts District nearly a year after Helene.
August 21, 2025
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RAD Rendezvous
Arts
Explore 30+ artist spaces at RAD Rendezvous
The warehouse next to The Radical Hotel has been transformed into a gallery and workspace.
August 21, 2025
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Culture
Commemorating the 1925 Asheville Sessions with a four-day music and history showcase
In early November, the historic and influential Asheville Sessions are getting a citywide centennial celebration, with panels and performances from artists including River Whyless, Tyler Ramsey, and Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show.
August 19, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Asheville hosts US Open Family Day
The whole fam can explore a love for the game with the brand new event from the US Open.
August 18, 2025
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History
Local toponymy: The origins of WNC place names
We’re exploring the history behind the names of some local landmarks.
August 18, 2025
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