• Skate Night | Friday, Sept. 15 | 6-10 p.m. | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd., Asheville | Free | Bounce, rock, skate, and roll at this free event — some skates available to borrow, but bringing your own is recommended.
• Superhero Movie Trivia | Friday, Sept. 15 | 7-9 p.m. | The Mule, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | Free | Show off your knowledge of the superhero universes with a chance to win tickets to Beer City Comic Con (and other prizes).
• Hamlet: The Requiem | Friday, Sept. 15 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Ella Asheville, 81 Broadway St., Asheville | $25-$30 | Take a seat for this immersive, modern take on a tragic classic.

• Heritage Day | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Folk Art Center, 382 Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville | Free | The old-time festival celebrates the traditions of yesteryear — quilting, sheering, blacksmithing, and lots more.
• Clawtoberfest 2023 | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 12-10 p.m. | The Meadow, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Asheville | Free | Celebrate fall Oktoberfest style with music, food, games, and German-inspired small-batch beers.
• Modelface Comedy Presents: Brendan Gay | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 8-10 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge Tasting Room, 829 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $15 | A finalist for comedy competitions all over the nation and creator of Send It Show Podcast, this midwesterner will offer a keen (and hilarious) perspective.

• Cajun Cookoff | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 12-5 p.m. | The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | $30-$40 | Live music, tasting, and a dance party are on the schedule for this Asheville Mardi Gras parade fundraiser.
• Magical Market | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 12-6 p.m. | House of Black Cat Magic, 841 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Check out the market for all things magical, feline, and magically feline.
• Harvest Wine Dinner | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 4:30 p.m. | The Aventine, 25 Page Ave., Asheville | $99 | Celebrate the harvest season with five wines, four courses, and a talk from a winemaker.

• The mid-September apple harvest is here for the harvesting. So grab your basket, and spend your day in a local orchard with the help of our guide to pick-your-own apples in the Asheville area. Bonus: You can also find a list of when common local varieties are ready to pick.

• Calling seasoned yogis and beginning practitioners alike — it’s time to get in the flow, and start stretching. Whether you’re searching for hot yoga or a gentle flow, classes with a view or community connection, our city has plenty of studios on offer. Check them out.

• On Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., more than 100 juried artists and craftspeople will gather on Weaverville’s main street for the 16th Annual Art in Autumn. The festival will feature live music, and Cynthia Bringle, a potter who has taught at several arts schools, will be the judge for 2023.

Why go?

• Offering beaches, surfing, local food + wine, stunning stays, and outdoor activities Half Moon Bay’s small town charm makes for a great destination year-round.

Act like a local:

• Drink: A margarita from The Cantina at San Benito House. The Cantina features craft beer, tequila + Mexican fare in one of the oldest buildings in Half Moon Bay.
• Surf: HMB is known for its big wave surfing. Depending on how swell your surf skills are, try your hand at surfing Montara Beach, Miramar Beach, or Maverick’s.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: Seaside Haven: Modern Retreat with Breathtaking Views and Beachside Charm (~$425/night)*

• Apple just announced the Apple Watch 9 — which means you can get a great deal on the Apple Watch 8. Snag it for Amazon’s lowest price in 30 days.

• The internet’s favorite tumbler — the 40-oz. Stanley Quencher — is back in stock in cute colors like pool, jade, and orchid.

• Your fall drink: A Negroni cocktail made with Ritual Zero Proof’s award-winning non-alcoholic spirits. You’ll skip the hangover and still get all the classic taste.