
5th Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
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Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.

Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.

Colorful stalls of seasonal fruits, pastries, pasture raised meats, eggs, honey, artisan breads, and hand crafted goods create a neighborhood farmers market vibe every Wednesday afternoon; SNAP, Double SNAP, and market prescriptions accepted.

Colorful stalls of seasonal fruits, pastries, pasture raised meats, eggs, honey, artisan breads, and hand crafted goods create a neighborhood farmers market vibe every Wednesday afternoon; SNAP, Double SNAP, and market prescriptions accepted.
Colorful stalls of seasonal fruits, pastries, pasture raised meats, eggs, honey, artisan breads, and hand crafted goods create a neighborhood farmers market vibe every Wednesday afternoon; SNAP, Double SNAP, and market prescriptions accepted.

Over 30 small farmers, makers, and local businesses set up at New Belgium Brewing each week from 3–6pm, selling fresh produce and artisanal goods in a lively brewery patio community market.

Over 30 small farmers, makers, and local businesses set up at New Belgium Brewing each week from 3–6pm, selling fresh produce and artisanal goods in a lively brewery patio community market.
Over 30 small farmers, makers, and local businesses set up at New Belgium Brewing each week from 3–6pm, selling fresh produce and artisanal goods in a lively brewery patio community market.

Glide across a real outdoor ice rink beneath twinkling lights and festive music, with holiday cocktails, hot chocolate, themed nights, photo ops, and a winter market for family outings or date nights.

Glide across a real outdoor ice rink beneath twinkling lights and festive music, with holiday cocktails, hot chocolate, themed nights, photo ops, and a winter market for family outings or date nights.
Glide across a real outdoor ice rink beneath twinkling lights and festive music, with holiday cocktails, hot chocolate, themed nights, photo ops, and a winter market for family outings or date nights.

A citywide celebration of Asheville's delicious culinary creations with prix fixe specials across casual to fine dining venues. Explore multiple restaurant menus in downtown neighborhoods and beyond to support favorites or try somewhere new.

A citywide celebration of Asheville's delicious culinary creations with prix fixe specials across casual to fine dining venues. Explore multiple restaurant menus in downtown neighborhoods and beyond to support favorites or try somewhere new.
A citywide celebration of Asheville's delicious culinary creations with prix fixe specials across casual to fine dining venues. Explore multiple restaurant menus in downtown neighborhoods and beyond to support favorites or try somewhere new.

Weekly family friendly evening of community ice skating at Asheville Yards' Holiday Ice Rink with half-price admission for locals; open skate session ideal for beginners and families, encouraging casual laps and festive outdoor fun.

Weekly family friendly evening of community ice skating at Asheville Yards' Holiday Ice Rink with half-price admission for locals; open skate session ideal for beginners and families, encouraging casual laps and festive outdoor fun.
Weekly family friendly evening of community ice skating at Asheville Yards' Holiday Ice Rink with half-price admission for locals; open skate session ideal for beginners and families, encouraging casual laps and festive outdoor fun.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Handmade art and craft stalls from Asheville makers offering end-of-season discounts in a pop-up marketplace, featuring affordable prints, handmade jewelry, woven textiles and gift-ready finds for seasonal clearance bargains.
Handmade art and craft stalls from Asheville makers offering end-of-season discounts in a pop-up marketplace, featuring affordable prints, handmade jewelry, woven textiles and gift-ready finds for seasonal clearance bargains.
Handmade art and craft stalls from Asheville makers offering end-of-season discounts in a pop-up marketplace, featuring affordable prints, handmade jewelry, woven textiles and gift-ready finds for seasonal clearance bargains.

Holiday pop-up shop at Asheville Mall, 3 S Tunnel Rd, featuring over 120 local vendors in a transformed storefront offering art, craft, vintage goods such as jewelry, ceramics, apparel, spices, gourmet popcorn, candles, home decor and pet items. Family-friendly shoppers seeking handmade gifts are welcome.

Holiday pop-up shop at Asheville Mall, 3 S Tunnel Rd, featuring over 120 local vendors in a transformed storefront offering art, craft, vintage goods such as jewelry, ceramics, apparel, spices, gourmet popcorn, candles, home decor and pet items. Family-friendly shoppers seeking handmade gifts are welcome.
Holiday pop-up shop at Asheville Mall, 3 S Tunnel Rd, featuring over 120 local vendors in a transformed storefront offering art, craft, vintage goods such as jewelry, ceramics, apparel, spices, gourmet popcorn, candles, home decor and pet items. Family-friendly shoppers seeking handmade gifts are welcome.

Studio sale day with local artists pricing original paintings, ceramics, prints, and handmade goods for walk up shoppers; map guided studio hop, pop up vendor stalls, and casual browse of open studios.

Studio sale day with local artists pricing original paintings, ceramics, prints, and handmade goods for walk up shoppers; map guided studio hop, pop up vendor stalls, and casual browse of open studios.
Studio sale day with local artists pricing original paintings, ceramics, prints, and handmade goods for walk up shoppers; map guided studio hop, pop up vendor stalls, and casual browse of open studios.

Ceremonial ribbon cutting celebrates the reopening of Stephens Lee Playground with remarks from City of Asheville officials, family friendly activities, and first access to new play structures in this neighborhood park.

Ceremonial ribbon cutting celebrates the reopening of Stephens Lee Playground with remarks from City of Asheville officials, family friendly activities, and first access to new play structures in this neighborhood park.
Ceremonial ribbon cutting celebrates the reopening of Stephens Lee Playground with remarks from City of Asheville officials, family friendly activities, and first access to new play structures in this neighborhood park.

Rows of vendor tables stacked with Pokémon TCG boosters, rare holo promos, and graded singles for buying, selling, and trading; casual players and collectors mingle through a family friendly marketplace — kids under 5 free.

Rows of vendor tables stacked with Pokémon TCG boosters, rare holo promos, and graded singles for buying, selling, and trading; casual players and collectors mingle through a family friendly marketplace — kids under 5 free.
Rows of vendor tables stacked with Pokémon TCG boosters, rare holo promos, and graded singles for buying, selling, and trading; casual players and collectors mingle through a family friendly marketplace — kids under 5 free.
Costumed princess characters lead interactive storytime, sing-alongs, simple dances, crafts, photo-ops, and party games in a hotel ballroom, creating a playful, family-friendly afternoon for young children and caregivers.
Costumed princess characters lead interactive storytime, sing-alongs, simple dances, crafts, photo-ops, and party games in a hotel ballroom, creating a playful, family-friendly afternoon for young children and caregivers.
Costumed princess characters lead interactive storytime, sing-alongs, simple dances, crafts, photo-ops, and party games in a hotel ballroom, creating a playful, family-friendly afternoon for young children and caregivers.

Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.

Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.
Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.

Browse 130+ booths of vintage-inspired antiques, handmade home décor, boutique clothing, and original art across two indoor buildings and outdoor booths, with live music and roaming food trucks for spring shopping.

Browse 130+ booths of vintage-inspired antiques, handmade home décor, boutique clothing, and original art across two indoor buildings and outdoor booths, with live music and roaming food trucks for spring shopping.
Browse 130+ booths of vintage-inspired antiques, handmade home décor, boutique clothing, and original art across two indoor buildings and outdoor booths, with live music and roaming food trucks for spring shopping.

District-wide studio clearance across the River Arts District showcasing discounted original artwork, open studios, and live artist demos in warehouse galleries and breweries, with hot cocoa and cider stations for a cozy community shopping vibe.

District-wide studio clearance across the River Arts District showcasing discounted original artwork, open studios, and live artist demos in warehouse galleries and breweries, with hot cocoa and cider stations for a cozy community shopping vibe.
District-wide studio clearance across the River Arts District showcasing discounted original artwork, open studios, and live artist demos in warehouse galleries and breweries, with hot cocoa and cider stations for a cozy community shopping vibe.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.

Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.
Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.

Crisp evening ice skating on a real outdoor rink beneath festive lights and winter-wonderland decor, with a ticketed 6:30–7:45pm session on Jan 14. Asheville Social Club hosts a casual pre-skate mingle; all ages welcome.

Crisp evening ice skating on a real outdoor rink beneath festive lights and winter-wonderland decor, with a ticketed 6:30–7:45pm session on Jan 14. Asheville Social Club hosts a casual pre-skate mingle; all ages welcome.
Crisp evening ice skating on a real outdoor rink beneath festive lights and winter-wonderland decor, with a ticketed 6:30–7:45pm session on Jan 14. Asheville Social Club hosts a casual pre-skate mingle; all ages welcome.

Browse 10+ curated local vendors while a vinyl DJ spins lo fi grooves; sip hot chocolate or craft beer and enjoy plentiful non-alcoholic options for a low-key Dry January evening of shopping and community.

Browse 10+ curated local vendors while a vinyl DJ spins lo fi grooves; sip hot chocolate or craft beer and enjoy plentiful non-alcoholic options for a low-key Dry January evening of shopping and community.
Browse 10+ curated local vendors while a vinyl DJ spins lo fi grooves; sip hot chocolate or craft beer and enjoy plentiful non-alcoholic options for a low-key Dry January evening of shopping and community.