Hi, Asheville. Brook here, and I’m so excited to share with you a weekend full of thrilling events in advance of All Hallow’s Eve on Mon., Oct. 31. As for me? You’ll find me taking in some scary good hip-hop Friday with Atlanta rapper Big Boi at The Orange Peel. And if more conventional seasonal thrills are more your speed, there’s plenty of them to choose from, too.
Here are 10 more events happening this weekend, Fri., Oct. 28-Sun., Oct. 30:
Friday, October 28
Spooky Halloween Charcuterie Workshop | Fri., Oct. 28 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Oak and Grist Distilling Co., 1556 Grovestone Rd., Black Mountain| $60 | Learn to create an Instagram-worthy charcuterie board at Halloween-themed class. 🧀
Grogtober | Fri., Oct. 28 | 7-11 p.m. | Sly Grog Lounge, 271 Haywood St. | $15 requested donation | This fundraiser to help the fire-ravaged dive bar recover features live music, a costume contest, a photo booth, and bites from Chef Matt Grush of Grush’s Cajun Dino Grill.
Big Boi | Fri., Oct. 28 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel | $55+ | Enjoy Sir Lucious Left Foot’s energetic Southern-fried hip hop. 🎤
Saturday, October 29
The 5th Annual Halloween Bar Craw | Sat., Oct. 29 | 2-10 p.m. | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope, 32 Banks Ave. | $20+ | Get decked out in your best Halloween costume for the chance to win $1000 while samping food + drink specials at multiple venues. 🍺
CAMP SLASHER: Costume Party & Show | Sat., Oct. 29 | 8 p.m.- 2 a.m. | The Getaway River Bar, 790 Riverside Dr. | $10 | Dress to slay at this event, where the winner of the “Scream Queen” contest will win a $200 bar tab. 🔪
Catawba White Zombie 5K | Sat., Oct. 29 | 9-10 a.m. | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope, 32 Banks Ave. | $45 | Dodge zombies at this third annual event benefiting local nonprofit BeLoved Asheville. 👟
Art & Craft Workshop: Creepy Curiosity Cabinet | Sat., Oct. 29 | 1-4 p.m. | Purple Crayon, 50 N. Merrimon Ave, Ste. 111 | $74 for members, $80 for non-members | Live out your eerie artistic fantasies by creating a creepy curiosity cabinet — all materials are included.
Sunday, October 30
Sunday Morning Trivia Brunch /w Bloody Mary Bar | Sun., Oct. 30 |10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Well Played Board Game Cafe, 162 Coxe Ave.| Free entry| Wear your costume for extra trivia points at this Halloween-inspired event. 🧠
Howl-O-Ween | Sun., Oct. 30 | 1-5 p.m. | Aloft Asheville, 51 Biltmore Ave. | $5 | This fundraiser for Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue includes costume contests, raffles, dog portraits, vendors, cocktails, and a DJ. 🐾
Halloween Pop-Up! Market | Sun., Oct. 30 | 12-6 p.m. | Hi-Wire Biltmore Village, 2A Huntsman Pl. | Free entry | Get a head start on your holiday shopping at this indoor/outdoor market featuring 20+ vendors. 🛍️
Still in need of a Halloween costume? Don’t fret: check out our suggestions for costumes only locals would find scary. Pro tip: there’s even a couples option.
Trending
Chef J Chong will appear on HBO Max’s The Big Brunch, which debuts on Thurs., Nov. 10. In the meantime, load up on their tasty Cantonese eats at the East Asheville Market on Fri., Oct. 28 from 3-6 p.m. + the North Asheville Tailgate Market on Sat., Oct. 29 from 8 a.m-12 p.m. 🥟
Eat
Temps are dropping, and your stomach is rumbling. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of local restaurants, cafes, and watering holes with outdoor heaters so you can stay warm while you get your grub on.
GREAT ESCAPES
Our guide to Cassadaga, FL
Great Escapes: Our guide to Cassadaga, FL
Stay in this four-bed, two-bath dream house on the water. | Photo by Vrbo
If you love tarot cards and convening with the paranormal, we’re raising you a trip to Cassadaga, FL — from the town’s roots in Victorian-era spiritualism to its haunted “Devil’s Chair” structure where locals claim to have seen the red guy with horns himself, you won’t want to miss exploring this quiet Floridian town.
Why go?
The Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp community is comprised of psychics, mediums, and healers + it welcomes the curious for classes on metaphysics, spirit-seeking nighttime tours, and regular church services. Founded by spiritualist George Colby in 1875, the 57-acre camp is home to 55 households and is a location on the National Register of Historic Places.
Learn: Cassadaga Camp Bookstore. Deepen your understanding of mystical topics by perusing the largest collection of metaphysical books in the southeast.
Vrbo: Stay in this recently renovated, four-bed, two-bath home with a screened-in patio, pool, and hot tub. (~$289/night)*
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SHOP
Seasonal
Here’s a friendly reminder that Halloween is almost here. Have you bought your costume yet? What about the candy? And if you want to be thecoolest parent or grandparent on the block — while increasing your trick-or-treater’s nighttime visibility — grab this affordable100-pack of glow sticks.*
Outdoors
Don’t let chilly temperatures keep you from visiting the pumpkin patch or going to outdoor sporting events. Stock up on HotHands Hand Warmers + keep the feeling in your fingers all season long. Or try this rechargeable electric hand warmer with three different heat levels.*
Travel
The coastal village of Mystic, CT might just be the perfect getaway, especially if you stay in this secluded mid-century modern home near historic downtown. Enjoy the fall foliage on Mystic’s hiking trails, nearby beaches and coves, plus pop into the pizzeria that inspired “Mystic Pizza.”*
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