Festivals

Orchards, pumpkin patches + mazes

Haunted happenings

• Fringe Summer Nights Vol. 2 | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 6-8 p.m. | One World Brewing - West Asheville | Free | Asheville Fringe Arts Festival favorites Anam Cara Theatre Company, Michael Figueroa, and Bryant Perez are back for a night of pop-up performances.
• Latin Night | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 8 p.m. | One World Brewing - West Asheville | $5 | Get dance lessons in styles like salsa, bachata, merengue, and cumbia before the open dance starts at 9 p.m.

• ArborEvenings | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The North Carolina Arboretum | Free with admission | Savor the summer air and stroll through the gardens while you listen to live music from local artists.
• Celestial Ceremony | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 6-9 p.m. | The Restoration Asheville | $22 | Relax and restore with movement, meditation, and breathwork at this Beauty Boost Asheville event.

• Factory Fridays | Friday, Aug. 23 | 1-4 p.m.| Diamond Brand Gear | Free | Tour the outdoor gear company’s factory to see how the products are made and shop deals on factory seconds + overstock items.
• Summer Skate Jam | Friday, Aug. 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Carrier Park | $0-$3 | Show off your skating skills and jam to the music — skates are available for rent if you don’t have your own.
• Juniper Bends Summer Reading | Friday, Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. | Story Parlor | $15-$18 | Hear music and readings from five local creatives centered on the theme “animal instincts.”

• This announcement made our day. From 1 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, DayTrip (219 Amboy Rd.) is serving up cocktails for its grand opening, with restaurant partner Boy Howdy flipping burgers from 4 to 10 p.m. DayTrip’s coffee shop and bodega will open soon.

• This Saturday, Aug. 24, Asheville on Bikes is hosting its Summer Cycle at New Belgium Brewing. There are three routes to ride, ranging from 4.5 to 14.5 miles, as well as a pop-up bike park and kids bike demos. Plus, you can snag a volunteer spot to support in two-hour shifts.

• Wildwood Still Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, a spot for Asian fusion bites and whiskey-based cocktails, is set to open atop Moxy Asheville on Monday, Sept. 9. The hotel, boasting NC’s tallest mural, will open days before on Thursday, Sept. 5. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• plēb urban winery is popping bottles at a four-day anniversary extravaganza beginning Friday, Aug. 30. You can cheers to six years with beer pong, a grape stomp, a mini ironman competition, trivia, and a donut + wine pairing on the schedule.

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