
Arbor Evenings
Golden-hour garden strolls with rotating local and regional sets as you sip drinks on the Baker Event Lawn. A relaxed summer evening series at The North Carolina Arboretum with on-site alcohol only and sunset views.
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Immersive sound bath in a botanical garden setting, pairing resonant tones and gentle vibrations with fresh-air stillness. A guided relaxation experience designed for stress relief, grounding, and quiet reflection outdoors.

Immersive sound bath in a botanical garden setting, pairing resonant tones and gentle vibrations with fresh-air stillness. A guided relaxation experience designed for stress relief, grounding, and quiet reflection outdoors.
Immersive sound bath in a botanical garden setting, pairing resonant tones and gentle vibrations with fresh-air stillness. A guided relaxation experience designed for stress relief, grounding, and quiet reflection outdoors.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Resonant sound bath tones ripple through botanical gardens, inviting a nervous system reset amid rustling leaves and seasonal blooms. A nature-immersed, deeply calming wellness experience guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Resonant sound bath tones ripple through botanical gardens, inviting a nervous system reset amid rustling leaves and seasonal blooms. A nature-immersed, deeply calming wellness experience guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Resonant sound bath tones ripple through botanical gardens, inviting a nervous system reset amid rustling leaves and seasonal blooms. A nature-immersed, deeply calming wellness experience guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.

A mile long illuminated garden walk winds through the Arboretum with glowing light sculptures, colorful forests, and festive seasonal scenes. Self paced after dark strolling makes an easy family friendly holiday outing with plenty of photo spots.

A mile long illuminated garden walk winds through the Arboretum with glowing light sculptures, colorful forests, and festive seasonal scenes. Self paced after dark strolling makes an easy family friendly holiday outing with plenty of photo spots.
A mile long illuminated garden walk winds through the Arboretum with glowing light sculptures, colorful forests, and festive seasonal scenes. Self paced after dark strolling makes an easy family friendly holiday outing with plenty of photo spots.

Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.

Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.
Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.

A free small group walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, guided by trained volunteers. Expect seasonal deep dives into wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history across multiple forest types.

A free small group walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, guided by trained volunteers. Expect seasonal deep dives into wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history across multiple forest types.
A free small group walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, guided by trained volunteers. Expect seasonal deep dives into wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history across multiple forest types.

Songwriter-forward sets anchor an evening concert in Highland Brewing’s taproom setting, pairing original tunes with fresh pours of craft beer. A relaxed brewery crowd settles in for late-night listening and hangout vibes.

Songwriter-forward sets anchor an evening concert in Highland Brewing’s taproom setting, pairing original tunes with fresh pours of craft beer. A relaxed brewery crowd settles in for late-night listening and hangout vibes.
Songwriter-forward sets anchor an evening concert in Highland Brewing’s taproom setting, pairing original tunes with fresh pours of craft beer. A relaxed brewery crowd settles in for late-night listening and hangout vibes.

A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.

A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.

Early-morning quiet hours bring a low-noise pause to the gardens and trails, with maintenance equipment silenced for a calmer soundscape. Wander, sit, and breathe in a slow-paced nature immersion designed for mindful reflection.

Early-morning quiet hours bring a low-noise pause to the gardens and trails, with maintenance equipment silenced for a calmer soundscape. Wander, sit, and breathe in a slow-paced nature immersion designed for mindful reflection.
Early-morning quiet hours bring a low-noise pause to the gardens and trails, with maintenance equipment silenced for a calmer soundscape. Wander, sit, and breathe in a slow-paced nature immersion designed for mindful reflection.

Sunset-hour sets roll into a late-night hang with upbeat live tunes in a tropical Cuban cocktail bar atmosphere. Expect a lively Friday crowd, drinks flowing, and an easygoing patio-to-bar vibe in downtown Asheville.

Sunset-hour sets roll into a late-night hang with upbeat live tunes in a tropical Cuban cocktail bar atmosphere. Expect a lively Friday crowd, drinks flowing, and an easygoing patio-to-bar vibe in downtown Asheville.
Sunset-hour sets roll into a late-night hang with upbeat live tunes in a tropical Cuban cocktail bar atmosphere. Expect a lively Friday crowd, drinks flowing, and an easygoing patio-to-bar vibe in downtown Asheville.

An intimate hotel-lounge night of acoustic singer-songwriter tunes led by Jason Whitaker. Expect a relaxed, late-evening vibe suited for unwinding with drinks and mellow vocals.

An intimate hotel-lounge night of acoustic singer-songwriter tunes led by Jason Whitaker. Expect a relaxed, late-evening vibe suited for unwinding with drinks and mellow vocals.
An intimate hotel-lounge night of acoustic singer-songwriter tunes led by Jason Whitaker. Expect a relaxed, late-evening vibe suited for unwinding with drinks and mellow vocals.

A relaxed brewery open mic with local performers rotating through songs, comedy bits, and spoken word while craft beers pour in a downtown taproom. Take the stage or kick back and support Asheville talent late evening.

A relaxed brewery open mic with local performers rotating through songs, comedy bits, and spoken word while craft beers pour in a downtown taproom. Take the stage or kick back and support Asheville talent late evening.
A relaxed brewery open mic with local performers rotating through songs, comedy bits, and spoken word while craft beers pour in a downtown taproom. Take the stage or kick back and support Asheville talent late evening.

High-energy Balkan brass lines collide with New Orleans funk grooves in a brewery setting built for big choruses and dancing. Expect punchy horns, syncopated rhythms, and a lively late-night crowd with pints in hand.

High-energy Balkan brass lines collide with New Orleans funk grooves in a brewery setting built for big choruses and dancing. Expect punchy horns, syncopated rhythms, and a lively late-night crowd with pints in hand.
High-energy Balkan brass lines collide with New Orleans funk grooves in a brewery setting built for big choruses and dancing. Expect punchy horns, syncopated rhythms, and a lively late-night crowd with pints in hand.
A free late-night set from the Hunter Root Trio on an indoor taproom stage, paired with fresh pints and a lively brewery crowd. Casual hangout vibes for a relaxed weekend night out.
A free late-night set from the Hunter Root Trio on an indoor taproom stage, paired with fresh pints and a lively brewery crowd. Casual hangout vibes for a relaxed weekend night out.
A free late-night set from the Hunter Root Trio on an indoor taproom stage, paired with fresh pints and a lively brewery crowd. Casual hangout vibes for a relaxed weekend night out.

A high energy sing along beer choir night where the whole taproom becomes the chorus, trading harmonies over pints. Runs as a monthly first Thursday series with a lively late evening social vibe.

A high energy sing along beer choir night where the whole taproom becomes the chorus, trading harmonies over pints. Runs as a monthly first Thursday series with a lively late evening social vibe.
A high energy sing along beer choir night where the whole taproom becomes the chorus, trading harmonies over pints. Runs as a monthly first Thursday series with a lively late evening social vibe.

A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.

A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.

A relaxed downtown brewery night where locals rotate through short sets at the mic while the crowd sips house craft beer. Expect a supportive, low-pressure stage for music, poetry, and first-timers alongside seasoned performers.

A relaxed downtown brewery night where locals rotate through short sets at the mic while the crowd sips house craft beer. Expect a supportive, low-pressure stage for music, poetry, and first-timers alongside seasoned performers.
A relaxed downtown brewery night where locals rotate through short sets at the mic while the crowd sips house craft beer. Expect a supportive, low-pressure stage for music, poetry, and first-timers alongside seasoned performers.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

Two-session class on landscape design principles, site assessment, and planning with an emphasis on creating sustainable, visually appealing home landscapes. Expect practical frameworks for evaluating a site and building a cohesive planting and layout plan.

Two-session class on landscape design principles, site assessment, and planning with an emphasis on creating sustainable, visually appealing home landscapes. Expect practical frameworks for evaluating a site and building a cohesive planting and layout plan.
Two-session class on landscape design principles, site assessment, and planning with an emphasis on creating sustainable, visually appealing home landscapes. Expect practical frameworks for evaluating a site and building a cohesive planting and layout plan.

Midday jazz sets pair with a relaxed brunch vibe inside a riverside brewery taproom. Expect swing and smooth improvisation alongside house brews and classic brunch plates for an easygoing afternoon hang.

Midday jazz sets pair with a relaxed brunch vibe inside a riverside brewery taproom. Expect swing and smooth improvisation alongside house brews and classic brunch plates for an easygoing afternoon hang.
Midday jazz sets pair with a relaxed brunch vibe inside a riverside brewery taproom. Expect swing and smooth improvisation alongside house brews and classic brunch plates for an easygoing afternoon hang.