
Arbor Evenings
Cajun, zydeco, and old school country sets from rotating local and regional artists unfold in the Arboretum’s outdoor setting on Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 17, included with parking (members free).
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Cajun, zydeco, and old school country sets fill the Arboretum lawns on Wednesday and Thursday nights with rotating local and regional artists. Entry is covered by the $25 per vehicle parking fee (members free) through Sept. 17.

Cajun, zydeco, and old school country sets fill the Arboretum lawns on Wednesday and Thursday nights with rotating local and regional artists. Entry is covered by the $25 per vehicle parking fee (members free) through Sept. 17.
Cajun, zydeco, and old school country sets fill the Arboretum lawns on Wednesday and Thursday nights with rotating local and regional artists. Entry is covered by the $25 per vehicle parking fee (members free) through Sept. 17.

Cajun rock and bayou funk grooves roll through an open-air Arboretum setting, built for swaying and dancing under the trees. A late-summer evening concert vibe with high-energy rhythms and festival-style atmosphere.

Cajun rock and bayou funk grooves roll through an open-air Arboretum setting, built for swaying and dancing under the trees. A late-summer evening concert vibe with high-energy rhythms and festival-style atmosphere.
Cajun rock and bayou funk grooves roll through an open-air Arboretum setting, built for swaying and dancing under the trees. A late-summer evening concert vibe with high-energy rhythms and festival-style atmosphere.

Americana and folk songwriting from Momma Molasses fills the Arboretum’s outdoor Arbor Evenings stage with warm harmonies and rootsy acoustic textures. A laid-back summer night on the lawn geared for picnics, blankets, and sunset-to-starlight listening.

Americana and folk songwriting from Momma Molasses fills the Arboretum’s outdoor Arbor Evenings stage with warm harmonies and rootsy acoustic textures. A laid-back summer night on the lawn geared for picnics, blankets, and sunset-to-starlight listening.
Americana and folk songwriting from Momma Molasses fills the Arboretum’s outdoor Arbor Evenings stage with warm harmonies and rootsy acoustic textures. A laid-back summer night on the lawn geared for picnics, blankets, and sunset-to-starlight listening.

Morning tunes spill across an arboretum garden setting with a relaxed outdoor concert atmosphere. Expect a community-forward performance vibe ideal for strolling the grounds, picnicking, and enjoying live sets in the fresh air.

Morning tunes spill across an arboretum garden setting with a relaxed outdoor concert atmosphere. Expect a community-forward performance vibe ideal for strolling the grounds, picnicking, and enjoying live sets in the fresh air.
Morning tunes spill across an arboretum garden setting with a relaxed outdoor concert atmosphere. Expect a community-forward performance vibe ideal for strolling the grounds, picnicking, and enjoying live sets in the fresh air.

Smooth jazz standards and swing grooves from the Anne Coombs Jazz Trio in an open air arboretum setting. A late summer evening concert framed by landscaped gardens and a relaxed, scenic atmosphere.

Smooth jazz standards and swing grooves from the Anne Coombs Jazz Trio in an open air arboretum setting. A late summer evening concert framed by landscaped gardens and a relaxed, scenic atmosphere.
Smooth jazz standards and swing grooves from the Anne Coombs Jazz Trio in an open air arboretum setting. A late summer evening concert framed by landscaped gardens and a relaxed, scenic atmosphere.

An outdoor summer concert set in the Arboretum’s gardens, with Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles bringing groove-forward soul and funk under the evening sky. Expect a relaxed lawn vibe ideal for a late-night walk-and-listen show.

An outdoor summer concert set in the Arboretum’s gardens, with Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles bringing groove-forward soul and funk under the evening sky. Expect a relaxed lawn vibe ideal for a late-night walk-and-listen show.
An outdoor summer concert set in the Arboretum’s gardens, with Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles bringing groove-forward soul and funk under the evening sky. Expect a relaxed lawn vibe ideal for a late-night walk-and-listen show.

An intimate duo set unfolds under the trees during Arbor Evenings, pairing warm vocals and close harmonies with a relaxed, picnic-friendly outdoor concert atmosphere at The North Carolina Arboretum.

An intimate duo set unfolds under the trees during Arbor Evenings, pairing warm vocals and close harmonies with a relaxed, picnic-friendly outdoor concert atmosphere at The North Carolina Arboretum.
An intimate duo set unfolds under the trees during Arbor Evenings, pairing warm vocals and close harmonies with a relaxed, picnic-friendly outdoor concert atmosphere at The North Carolina Arboretum.

Lively Celtic folk tunes and upbeat pub-style melodies drift through the Arboretum’s outdoor setting for a relaxed daytime concert. Expect a community-friendly vibe with plenty of room to wander the gardens between sets.

Lively Celtic folk tunes and upbeat pub-style melodies drift through the Arboretum’s outdoor setting for a relaxed daytime concert. Expect a community-friendly vibe with plenty of room to wander the gardens between sets.
Lively Celtic folk tunes and upbeat pub-style melodies drift through the Arboretum’s outdoor setting for a relaxed daytime concert. Expect a community-friendly vibe with plenty of room to wander the gardens between sets.

An intimate duo set in the Arboretum’s outdoor “Arbor Evenings” setting, pairing warm night air with live performance in a garden venue. Expect a relaxed summer-concert vibe with room to wander and listen under the trees.

An intimate duo set in the Arboretum’s outdoor “Arbor Evenings” setting, pairing warm night air with live performance in a garden venue. Expect a relaxed summer-concert vibe with room to wander and listen under the trees.
An intimate duo set in the Arboretum’s outdoor “Arbor Evenings” setting, pairing warm night air with live performance in a garden venue. Expect a relaxed summer-concert vibe with room to wander and listen under the trees.

Americana songwriting and harmony-rich vocals set against the Arboretum’s evening garden ambiance. A relaxed outdoor concert night with rootsy guitar-driven tunes and a scenic, nature-forward vibe.

Americana songwriting and harmony-rich vocals set against the Arboretum’s evening garden ambiance. A relaxed outdoor concert night with rootsy guitar-driven tunes and a scenic, nature-forward vibe.
Americana songwriting and harmony-rich vocals set against the Arboretum’s evening garden ambiance. A relaxed outdoor concert night with rootsy guitar-driven tunes and a scenic, nature-forward vibe.

An outdoor Arbor Evenings concert set among landscaped gardens and forest trails, with 5J Barrow delivering folk rock and singer songwriter originals. Expect a relaxed bring a blanket vibe and easygoing community hang time under the evening sky.

An outdoor Arbor Evenings concert set among landscaped gardens and forest trails, with 5J Barrow delivering folk rock and singer songwriter originals. Expect a relaxed bring a blanket vibe and easygoing community hang time under the evening sky.
An outdoor Arbor Evenings concert set among landscaped gardens and forest trails, with 5J Barrow delivering folk rock and singer songwriter originals. Expect a relaxed bring a blanket vibe and easygoing community hang time under the evening sky.

Golden-hour garden strolling at the North Carolina Arboretum with Jackson Grimm’s acoustic indie bluegrass and folk songs, plus pop-leaning vocals. Bring a chair for a relaxed lawn-listening vibe amid landscaped trails and summer light.

Golden-hour garden strolling at the North Carolina Arboretum with Jackson Grimm’s acoustic indie bluegrass and folk songs, plus pop-leaning vocals. Bring a chair for a relaxed lawn-listening vibe amid landscaped trails and summer light.
Golden-hour garden strolling at the North Carolina Arboretum with Jackson Grimm’s acoustic indie bluegrass and folk songs, plus pop-leaning vocals. Bring a chair for a relaxed lawn-listening vibe amid landscaped trails and summer light.

High-energy, kid-friendly music on the Arboretum grounds with playful rhythms and interactive tunes that get families moving. An outdoor morning set designed for young listeners, dancing, and community hang time in the gardens.

High-energy, kid-friendly music on the Arboretum grounds with playful rhythms and interactive tunes that get families moving. An outdoor morning set designed for young listeners, dancing, and community hang time in the gardens.
High-energy, kid-friendly music on the Arboretum grounds with playful rhythms and interactive tunes that get families moving. An outdoor morning set designed for young listeners, dancing, and community hang time in the gardens.

Golden-hour garden strolls on the Baker Event Lawn paired with rotating local and regional sets for a laid-back summer evening. Sip campus-purchased beer while wandering the Arboretum grounds from 5:30–8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Golden-hour garden strolls on the Baker Event Lawn paired with rotating local and regional sets for a laid-back summer evening. Sip campus-purchased beer while wandering the Arboretum grounds from 5:30–8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Golden-hour garden strolls on the Baker Event Lawn paired with rotating local and regional sets for a laid-back summer evening. Sip campus-purchased beer while wandering the Arboretum grounds from 5:30–8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

An evening concert set among the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, pairing Elizabeth McCorvey and Lefty Carmean for an intimate outdoor performance. Expect a relaxed, nature-soaked vibe ideal for listening under the open sky.

An evening concert set among the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, pairing Elizabeth McCorvey and Lefty Carmean for an intimate outdoor performance. Expect a relaxed, nature-soaked vibe ideal for listening under the open sky.
An evening concert set among the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, pairing Elizabeth McCorvey and Lefty Carmean for an intimate outdoor performance. Expect a relaxed, nature-soaked vibe ideal for listening under the open sky.

Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.

Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.

Hands-on tree identification workshop using leaf shape, bark, and other seasonal clues alongside field guides to recognize common Western North Carolina species. Mid-summer leafed-out canopies make comparisons easier during this NC Arboretum class.

Hands-on tree identification workshop using leaf shape, bark, and other seasonal clues alongside field guides to recognize common Western North Carolina species. Mid-summer leafed-out canopies make comparisons easier during this NC Arboretum class.
Hands-on tree identification workshop using leaf shape, bark, and other seasonal clues alongside field guides to recognize common Western North Carolina species. Mid-summer leafed-out canopies make comparisons easier during this NC Arboretum class.

After-hours summer concert night at the Asheville Museum of History with good music, casual bites, and a laid-back warm-weather hang. Held every third Tuesday, it blends museum atmosphere with an easygoing social vibe.

After-hours summer concert night at the Asheville Museum of History with good music, casual bites, and a laid-back warm-weather hang. Held every third Tuesday, it blends museum atmosphere with an easygoing social vibe.
After-hours summer concert night at the Asheville Museum of History with good music, casual bites, and a laid-back warm-weather hang. Held every third Tuesday, it blends museum atmosphere with an easygoing social vibe.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.

A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.

A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.
A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.