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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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“Hamilton” star performs with Asheville Symphony
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State of the Arts Brunch
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ArtsAVL gives an update on Asheville’s creative economy at the State of the Arts Brunch
The organization checked in on our city’s creative health by the numbers.
October 31, 2023
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Locally-made: 76th annual craft fair happens this weekend
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“The River Runs On” is now available for streaming
Settle in for a documentary following the plight of conservationists as they work to manage the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests.
September 27, 2023
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Exterior of The Center for Craft in downtown Asheville, NC.
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Experience an imagined post-major event Appalachia
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Celebrate Monarch Butterfly Day at The North Carolina Arboretum
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Three of the UNC Asheville STEAM Studio’s coolest creations
Plus, find out where some of these works are located throughout Asheville.
September 13, 2023
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Check out Mountain Heritage Day’s jam-packed day of Appalachian activities
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Experience the magic of Star Wars with the Asheville Symphony
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Kick off Asheville Symphony’s 2023-24 season with a (free) Symphony in the Park Concert
Round out summer with scores from your favorite classic movies — plus see where Asheville Symphony will be playing in the upcoming season.
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