Intimate gatherings

• Rate: Pricing available upon request
• Accommodates 15-125
• Key features: Antique furniture, Persian rugs, shelves of books

• Rate: $7,700+
• Accommodates 20 for treehouse weddings and 150 in the Walnut Cove Ceremony Area
• Key features: Tree canopies, mountain views, vintage campers

Multiple options

• Rate: Pricing available upon request
• Accommodates 250 standing in the Events Center, 64 in the Barrel Room, and 120 in the Downtown Taproom Mezzanine
• Key features: Industrial-chic style, hanging planters in the Barrel Room, rooftop views at the Event Center

• Rate: $750+
• Accommodates 15-150
• Key features: Lush greenery, one-year Arboretum household membership with rental package

Larger venues

• Rate: Pricing available upon request
• Accommodates 400
• Key features: Historic venue built in 1913, access to four floors, 52 backdrop variations for theater weddings

• Rate: Pricing available upon request
• Accommodates 350 on the market and mezzanine level and 175 on the second level for cocktail-style receptions
• Key features: Downtown location, industrial-chic atmosphere, handicap accessible

• FEED ME FOAM Styrofoam Recycling Drop | Monday, Oct. 16 | 2-4 p.m. | AmeriHealth Caritas, 216 Asheland Ave., Asheville | Free | Bring your foam to be recycled in the processing truck during this open house — read up on what can and can’t be processed before bringing your haul.
• DIIV | Monday, Oct. 16 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $28 | Join the crowd to hear the band’s blend of indie rock and dream pop with support from Sword II.

• Free Grocery Store Day | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | 12 Baskets Cafe, 610 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Folks from all walks of life are welcome to pick up free groceries and connect with community over coffee during this twice weekly gathering.

• Hocus Pocus Fall Social | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Haiku, 26 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | $30 | Arrive in style in your favorite witchy ‘fit for local shopping, workshops, and experiences from astrology readings to nail art.

• Asheville Symphony Presents Masterworks 2: The Great Gate | Saturday, Oct. 21 | Times vary | First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak St., Asheville | $25-$75 | Experience Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, inspired by Viktor Hartmann’s work + orchestrated by Ravel, who performs his first piano concerto. Silvestrov’s Evening Serenade wraps the program.*

• After three years of service, The Trashy Vegan announced through an Instagram post that it will be closing its doors at the end of this year. Savor a plant-based burger while you can, Thursdays through Sundays from 3 to 8 p.m. at 697 Haywood Rd.

• 35. That’s how many activities are on Southern Living’s list of the “35 Best Things To Do In Asheville, North Carolina,” which features businesses like Well Played Board Game Café and Double Crown. See how many experiences you’ve checked off on the magazine’s list.

• “Palimpsest,” a Black Mountain-based podcast exploring “the things that haunt us” is returning for its fifth season on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Creators Jamieson Ridenhour and Hayley Heninger are hosting a launch party at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on Thursday, Oct. 26. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• PUSH Skate Shop is hosting a series of events to support Asheville’s community skatepark. On Friday, Oct. 20, see an art show from Dennis McNett. On Saturday, Oct. 21, stop by the Foundation DIY Fundraiser, then head to The Orange Peel at 8 p.m. for HalloWolfBat.

• Tune in for Friends of Residents’ Virtual Fall Gala on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. The nonprofit works to help advance the quality of life for NC residents in long-term care facilities. Lori O. Smetanka, J.D., Executive Director of National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care will speak at the event.

• Got Asheville pride? We want to hear about it. On Monday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m., we’re hosting the AVLtoday Storytelling Open Mic at Highland Brewing’s Barrel Room. The theme is “Pride in Place” — share a ~5 min. story about anything that makes you proud to be here. You can register online now.

• Global Cat Day. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to adopt a cat, this is your sign. Check out our list of places to adopt your next furry friend.

• Ready to fall in love with this immaculately maintained creekfront home? Situated on Flat Creek, the 4 BD, 3 BA home sits steps away from the Greenway and a mere two minutes to downtown Black Mountain. Boasting wood floors throughout, open-concept living + a spacious primary suite, there’s room for everyone.*

• What would you do with $1 million? Retire early? Buy a vacation home? All of the above? ICYMI, here’s your chance: The Two Million Dollar Puzzle awards each buyer with a cash reward — and two people will snag that lucky $1 million. Use code 6AMCITY for an extra 10% off.*