The Bunker also offers yoga classes. | Photo by Carol Spags Photography
Cultivate Climbing announced that it will open a new rope climbing facility on the Highland Brewing campus in 2026. The 20,000-sqft spot will have walls up to 45 ft, a dedicated kids area, a bouldering area, and two training boards — i.e., this spot is going to be big.
And that’s not the only piece of good news from Cultivate. This fall, the team is opening a 13,000-sqft bouldering gym on Foundy Street — the gym was nearly ready to open before Helene arrived, but after plenty of hard work, it’s almost ready for the public.
Plus, back in January, Cultivate opened The Bunker at Hatchworks Coworking, complete with a sauna, cardio equipment, and yoga classes. Check out the deets for all three locations.
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Originality: Who wants to be caught in the same costume as everyone else? Whether you’re assembling a classic witch wardrobe or putting together a niche zombie Sabrina Carpenter look, your vibe will be one-of-a-kind based on your finds.
Decorations: Don’t forget to browse eerie decor, antiques, and craft supplies to DIY your home into a haunted haven.
AVL love: Every purchase here supports free job training and community programs in Asheville. It’s a treat that keeps giving.
Cheap thrills: Shopping at Goodwill is like a haunted treasure hunt. Consider the journey across WNC’s 50+ stores part of your Halloween destination.
Game day just got better. Easy Tiger, a new sports bar from the team behind Flour, is now open in the former Storm Rhum Bar space. Not a sports fan? The food is the MVP anyway with burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, chopped salads, and fried shrooms + onion rings on the menu.
Opening
Posana’s new Biltmore Park Town Square location will open this Thursday, Oct. 9 with a menu of gluten-free contemporary American fare, like the popular kale salad and homemade gnocchi. Starting tomorrow, Oct. 7, you can make reservations for dinner. Lunch and weekend brunch service will come soon.
Sports
The Asheville Tourists have begun giving weekly previews of the renovated McCormick Field. Check out the renderings for the Champions Credit Union Club on third base — and look out for another sneak peek on Friday.
Today Is
National Noodles Day — and we’ll use any excuse to go grab a cozy, saucy bowl of pasta. Luckily, you can consult this list of reader-favorite pasta spots to guide your dinner decision.
Award
Cue the bugles. Asheville’s Kaye Bentley brought home some hardware from the 2025 North Carolina Senior Games State Finals in Raleigh. She earned a gold medal for the Football Throw — with a perfect score, might we add — and a bronze medal in the Discus Throw. Congrats, Kaye.
Plan Ahead
Talk about a sausage fest. Hickory Nut Gap Farms is hosting its 7th Annual Sausage Fest on Saturday, Nov. 8, celebrating Oktoberfest with a polka party, fermentation demo, local vendors, and adult-only musical chairs. Get tickets.
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Come in and cozy up. According to new data from Google Trends, search interest in “cozy romance” and “cozy books” are at an all-time high, and searches for “fall romance books” have increased by more than 400%. Find your next cozy, fall-themed read at one of Asheville’s local bookstores.
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