Educational fun awaits. | Photo via Asheville Museum of Science
We’re not kiddin’ around. From major attractions like the Asheville Museum of Science to hidden gems like the KOLO Bike Park, there’s something in Asheville for children of all ages. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 23 kid-friendly activities around the 828.
🎨 All about the arts
La Zoom Tours, 76 Biltmore Ave. Hop aboard the purple bus for the Li’l Boogers: Kids Comedy Tour where kiddos can laugh along to sketches and learn unique facts about Asheville. Kids will remember the Candy Pirate.
🎢 Thrill-seeking fun
Adventure Center of Asheville, 85 Expo Dr. Zoom down zip lines and conquer the ropes courses. Kids will remember the view from 25 ft in the air.
🎳 Indoor adventures
Asheville’s Best Gem Mine, 26 Sardis Rd. Sift through your bucket to reveal glistening, gleaming gems. Kids will remember learning about the rocks they found.
Thursday, Dec. 19 Asheville StorySLAM: “Silver Lining” | 6:30 p.m. | The Grey Eagle | $19 | Prepare a five-minute story about finding the good in the bad, or simply sit back and take in the experiences of others.
“The Sound of Music” | Thursday, Dec. 19-Sunday, Dec. 22 | Times vary | Asheville Community Theatre | $18+ | Watch as Maria brings music and joy to the Von Trapp household.
Friday, Dec. 20 Cookies for a Cause | 5-8 p.m. | Lexington Glassworks | $50 | Twelve local bakers will work together to create unique holiday cookie boxes with proceeds benefiting the WNC Long Haul fund — enjoy live music, refreshments, and raffles when you pick up your box.
Saturday, Dec. 21 Last Chance Holiday Market & Solstice Party | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl | Donation-based | Officially welcome winter with live music and local vendors.
Sunday, Dec. 22 Christmas-themed Trivia | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Well Played Board Game Cafe | Free | Gather friends and family to test your knowledge of the season over brunch and cocktails.
“Have Yourself A Swingin’ Little Christmas!” | 6-9:30 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company | $30 | For the 12th year running, Russ Wilson and His Famous Orchestra will present an epic, family-friendly, holiday music spectacular.
Monday, Dec. 23 Golden Folk Holiday Special | 7 p.m. | The Grey Eagle | $12+ | Be a part of the silent audience as eight hand-picked artists perform a holiday-inspired original song and a classic tune.
Tuesday, Dec. 24 Rise + SHINE: Pre-Holiday Vinyasa Flow | 10-11:15 a.m. | West Asheville Yoga | $22 | Take some time to find peace and calm amidst the hustle and bustle.
Hatley Pointe — formerly known as Wolf Ridge Ski Resort — is ready to open. The boutique resort rebranded under new ownership last year, and now folks can start skiing this Saturday, Dec. 21. While you’re at it, check out more slopes to shred.
Traffic
All lanes on the US 70 bridge connecting Asheville and Swannanoa are now open. NCDOT crews worked for nearly three months to rehabilitate the substructure, build a reinforced retaining wall, and pave the road.
Eat
Sweet news. French Broad Chocolate’s factory location on Riverside Drive is back open after sustaining flooding damage from Helene. Visit to snack on bonbons and sip on hot cocoa in the lounge — tours of the factory will resume on Thursday, Dec. 26.
Civic
Buncombe County Commissioners approved an amendment to accept more than $189,000 in disaster rental assistance funding from the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Funding will be distributed as a one-time payment to eligible residents at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
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At 10 a.m., tickets go on sale for the Stars Servin’ Up Love celebrity tennis benefit for WNC at Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Sure, there will be tennis royalty like Andre Agassi and Jessica Pegula. But I’m on the edge of my seat to see if Jeff Probst hits the court in his signature fishing shirt, cargo shorts, and pendant necklace combo. Guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
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