Community Events in Asheville, NC
Hi there! Are you looking for fun things to do with kids in Asheville, NC this weekend? Or family-friendly activities? Or affordable kids art classes? This page is for you!
On this page you will find all the local events I will be participating in here in Asheville, NC and surrounding areas such as festivals, markets, and community origami workshops.
Each event includes relevant details and a handy link to add the event directly to your calendar!
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If you’re interested in private or small group kids art classes in Asheville, NC, you can find more information about my offerings here.
Origami in Bloom! at Fairview Library
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Join me at the Fairview Library for this FREE event!
Come celebrate the return of spring with us by learning how to fold an origami tulip and stem!
This class is welcome to everyone (best for ages 6+). No experience necessary and all materials provided!
Origami for Kids at Turgua!
Join me at Turgua Brewing for a fun origami class on the first Sunday of each month!
Origami in Bloom! at Pack Memorial Library
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Join me at the Fairview Library for this FREE event!
Come celebrate the return of spring with us by learning how to fold an origami tulip and stem!
This class is welcome to everyone (best for ages 6+). No experience necessary and all materials provided!
Rusty Dog Arts & Crafts Show
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Join me at this adorable art market nestled between Signs for Hope and Daymoon Coffeebar in Fairview, NC!
Now featuring free kids’ activities!
Black Mountain Tailgate Market
Come shop local at the beautiful Black Mountain Tailgate Market!
Greening Up the Mountain Festival
Come on out to the 28th year of the Greening Up the Mountain Festival in Sylva!
This beloved Appalachian heritage festival celebrating the arrival of spring and the spirit of Earth Day. Now in its 28th year, the event brings together traditional and modern Appalachian art, music, food, and craft beverages while highlighting the incredible talent of local makers and artisans.
Hosted in Historic Downtown Sylva, North Carolina, the festival draws crowds of more than 12,000 visitors and features around 150 vendor booths. Throughout the day, attendees can explore a wide range of handmade goods, enjoy delicious local food, listen to live music, and sample beverages from regional craft breweries. The festival also includes community events like a 5K run.
The celebration takes place along Main Street and in Bridge Park, making the whole downtown area part of the experience. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and say hello!
Spruce Pine Alien Festival
I’m so excited to be a vendor at the 4th annual Spruce Pine Alien Festival!
Join over 50 thousand avid Alien and UFO lovers in Spruce Pine to look for Alien life forms!
WNC Bigfoot Festival
I’m so excited to be a vendor this year at the 7th annual WNC Bigfoot Festival!
There will be speakers, evidence, vendors, live music, calling contest, food trucks, jeep show and shine and so much more!
Black Mountain Tailgate Market
Come celebrate pi day at the amazing Black Mountain Tailgate Market!
Origami Fun for Kids! at Cultivated Cocktails
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Join me at Cultivated Cocktails in Fairview, NC to learn how to fold origami!
Parents, grab a drink and relax while your kids engage in hands-on, creative fun!
If you’re looking for something fun and affordable to do with your kids in Asheville, NC — this is it!
$10 per participant, stay for both and the second class is only $5!
Festival of the Flying Stone
The skies will tremble and the ‘stones’ shall fly at Fae Nectar in Lake Lure NC!! Learn more on Fae Nectar’s website.
The Festival of the Flying Stone is a full-day celebration of trebuchets, catapults, and flinging things with flair! It will also feature a medieval artisan market, epic war band, and sword fighting demonstrations by Krys Earles & the Mithril Mercenaries!
Elsewhere at the festival, explore an delightful artisan village, a kids table featuring miniature catapult construction, and other surprises scattered across the lawn including a Big Catch Competition for those looking to test their skills and hand-eye coordination for cash prizes!
Come compete, cheer, build, and revel in a day of flying stones and clashing blades. Bring your crew, and we’ll see you at the Medieval Tavern of Fae Nectar!
Origami for Kids at Turgua!
Join me at Turgua Brewing for a fun origami class on the first Sunday of each month!
Origami for Kids at Turgua!
Join me at Turgua Brewing for a fun origami class on the first Sunday of each month!
Origami for Kids at Turgua!
Join me at Turgua Brewing for a fun origami class on the first Sunday of each month!
12 Days of Christmas at Wilderness Muse
Join us at Wilderness Muse for this 12 days of Christmas event featuring local creators every day! Raffle ticket sales benefit Blue Ridge Humane Society. Purchase tickets at wildernessmuse.com
Origami at Turgua!
Join me at Turgua Brewing for a fun origami class on the first Sunday of each month!
Fairview Handmade Market
Ready to start your holiday shopping on local note? Don’t forget to shop at the Asheville holiday markets featuring local artists and makers! Join us at Turgua Brewing and shop over 25 local vendors!
Mars Hill First Fridays
Come out and enjoy an evening filled with Food, Music, Art, Vendors & Gifts, plus fun activities for the kids!
Stroll through Downtown Mars Hill—from Main Street down Mountain View Road to Library Street—and visit some of your favorite local spots and shop with local vendors!
There’s always fun things for kids to do — bouncy house, face painting and more! Always live music and a live performance.
Big Barn Holiday Market at HNG
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Brought to you by Appalachian Makers Collective — a collective of WNC makers and curated handmade pop-up market.
Enjoy live music, food trucks and fun activities for the kiddos on this beautiful farm in the big old barn! Looking for fun things to do with kids in Asheville? This market is fun for the whole family while supporting local artists of our beautiful community! Kids enjoy rustic bikes, culvert slides and farm animals. Parents enjoy local, live music and a variety of different vendors.
Small Business Saturday Art Market and Fundraiser
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Join us for a cozy, community-driven Small Business Saturday Art Market at Diatribe Brewing—a beloved West Asheville brewery known for uplifting local makers, small businesses, and the Asheville community. This family- and dog-friendly taproom was founded by Dave and Betty, longtime members of the Asheville beer community, and we’re honored to partner with them for this special event.
🎨 Shop Local Artists
Browse a curated selection of local artists and makers set up outdoors along Haywood Road. We’ll have 10×10 tent spaces as well as vendors under the covered awning—so there’s plenty to explore no matter the weather. (If the weather turns, we’ll cozy up inside!)
🐾 Supporting Local Rescue: Critter Collective
This market doubles as a fundraiser for Critter Collective, a local animal rescue doing incredible work for animals in need.
Every vendor contributes a $20 booth fee directly to the rescue
We’re building a raffle basket filled with goodies from each artist
All raffle proceeds go straight to Critter Collective
Come shop, sip, and support a great cause while discovering new artists you’ll love.
🍔 Food & Drinks
We’ll be grilling up free Impossible Burgers, and Diatribe Brewing will have drinks, chips, and snacks available for purchase. Bring your friends, bring your pups, enjoy a delicious brew, and make a day of it!
🎶 Live Music
Enjoy live local music from 12:30–3:30 PM, with hopes of a DJ joining us into the evening.
Bring the family, bring your dog, and come celebrate Asheville creativity—all while supporting local rescue animals and a small, community-minded brewery.
Black Friday Market at Highland Brewing!
Join us on Black Friday to celebrate and support local artists!
Paint-Your-Own-Mushroom Workshop!
Paint your own pottery — but with a unique, one-of-a-kind twist! Pick out a handmade mushroom and give it your own original twist! This is a fun thing to do with kids here in Asheville, NC.
Rusty Dog Arts & Crafts Market
This adorable art market is nestled between Daymoon Coffeebar and Signs for Hope in Fairview, NC.
Grab a coffee and peruse the local art!
Every second Saturday!
Mars Hill First Fridays
Come out and enjoy an evening filled with Food, Music, Art, Vendors & Gifts, plus fun activities for the kids!
Stroll through Downtown Mars Hill—from Main Street down Mountain View Road to Library Street—and visit some of your favorite local spots and shop with local vendors!
There’s always fun things for kids to do — bouncy house, face painting and more! Always live music and a live performance.
Origami at Turgua!
Join me at Turgua Brewing for a fun origami class on the first Sunday of each month!
Paint-Your-Own-Mushroom Workshop!
Paint your own pottery — but with a unique, one-of-a-kind twist! Pick out a handmade mushroom and give it your own original twist!
Big Barn Market at HNG
Brought to you by Appalachian Makers Collective — a collective of WNC makers and curated handmade pop-up market.
Enjoy live music, food trucks and fun activities for the kiddos on this beautiful farm in the big old barn! Looking for fun things to do with kids in Asheville? This market is fun for the whole family while supporting local artists of our beautiful community! Kids enjoy rustic bikes, culvert slides and farm animals. Parents enjoy local, live music and a variety of different vendors.
Ghoulfest by Blue Ridge Artisan Market
Blue Ridge Artisan Market is filling Lennox Station with 30+ local artisans, makers, and small businesses for a festive day of shopping and spooky fun. Each artist’s booth will be part of our Vendor Trail—collect halloween prizes as you shop!
Rusty Dog Arts & Crafts Market
This adorable art market is nestled between Daymoon Coffeebar and Signs for Hope in Fairview, NC.
Grab a coffee and peruse the local art!
Every second Saturday!
Origami at Turgua!
Join me at Turgua Brewing for a fun origami class on the first Sunday of each month!
Mars Hill First Fridays
Come out and enjoy an evening filled with Food, Music, Art, Vendors & Gifts, plus fun activities for the kids!
Stroll through Downtown Mars Hill—from Main Street down Mountain View Road to Library Street—and visit some of your favorite local spots and shop with local vendors!
Big Barn Market at HNG
Brought to you by Appalachian Makers Collective — a collective of WNC makers and curated handmade pop-up market.
Enjoy live music, food trucks and fun activities for the kiddos on this beautiful farm in the big old barn! Looking for fun things to do with kids in Asheville? This market is fun for the whole family while supporting local artists of our beautiful community! Kids enjoy rustic bikes, culvert slides and farm animals. Parents enjoy local, live music and a variety of different vendors.
Still Strong: Fairview United
A memorial and celebration of the strength, spirit, and unity that carried us through the storm.
Brought to you by FairviewStrong.org & the Garren Creek Foundation with support from local businesses.
Join us in a Community “Walk to Remember” at 9:27AM as we remember who and what was lost & honor those who held us together.
Afterward, celebrate our community together with a local business and vendor market in the Community Center from 10am-4pm, along with other special surprises!
Gather.
Remember.
Rise.
We are Fairview Strong.
Rusty Dog Arts & Crafts Market
This adorable market is nestled between Daymoon Coffeebar and Signs for Hope in Fairview.
Grab a coffee and peruse the local art!
Every second Saturday!
Origami at Turgua!
Join me at Turgua Brewing for a fun origami class on the first Sunday of each month!
Mars Hill First Fridays
Come out and enjoy an evening filled with Food, Music, Art, Vendors & Gifts, plus fun activities for the kids!
Stroll through Downtown Mars Hill—from Main Street down Mountain View Road to Library Street—and visit some of your favorite local spots and shop with local vendors!