
Celebrate Spring with Family Fun at Tanger Outlets Asheville
Climb aboard fire engines, utility trucks, and excavators in a hands-on “touch a truck” afternoon with 40+ city vehicles to explore. A family-friendly community meetup built around big rigs, public works gear, and kid-curious play.
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Hands-on “touch a truck” vehicle exploration with utility trucks, rescue rigs, transit buses, and heavy construction machines parked for close-up climbing, questions, and photo ops. Free community outing for kids and adults at an outdoor outlet lot.

Hands-on “touch a truck” vehicle exploration with utility trucks, rescue rigs, transit buses, and heavy construction machines parked for close-up climbing, questions, and photo ops. Free community outing for kids and adults at an outdoor outlet lot.
Hands-on “touch a truck” vehicle exploration with utility trucks, rescue rigs, transit buses, and heavy construction machines parked for close-up climbing, questions, and photo ops. Free community outing for kids and adults at an outdoor outlet lot.

A springtime celebration among flowering garden paths and forest trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect seasonal nature activities and kid friendly exploration centered on plants, pollinators, and the outdoors.

A springtime celebration among flowering garden paths and forest trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect seasonal nature activities and kid friendly exploration centered on plants, pollinators, and the outdoors.
A springtime celebration among flowering garden paths and forest trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect seasonal nature activities and kid friendly exploration centered on plants, pollinators, and the outdoors.

A two day Mother’s Day shopping market packed with local craft vendors, thoughtful gift finds, and sweet treats. Browse and buy from small makers in a lively community setup at an outdoor outlet mall.

A two day Mother’s Day shopping market packed with local craft vendors, thoughtful gift finds, and sweet treats. Browse and buy from small makers in a lively community setup at an outdoor outlet mall.
A two day Mother’s Day shopping market packed with local craft vendors, thoughtful gift finds, and sweet treats. Browse and buy from small makers in a lively community setup at an outdoor outlet mall.

Spring outdoor apparel pop up with KÜHL reps, seasonal styles, and giveaway swag in a downtown outfitter. Get a close look at the KÜHL Mule—a refitted 1996 Stewart & Stevenson troop hauler with solar power and a 3000 watt battery setup.

Spring outdoor apparel pop up with KÜHL reps, seasonal styles, and giveaway swag in a downtown outfitter. Get a close look at the KÜHL Mule—a refitted 1996 Stewart & Stevenson troop hauler with solar power and a 3000 watt battery setup.
Spring outdoor apparel pop up with KÜHL reps, seasonal styles, and giveaway swag in a downtown outfitter. Get a close look at the KÜHL Mule—a refitted 1996 Stewart & Stevenson troop hauler with solar power and a 3000 watt battery setup.

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.

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.
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.

A high-energy maker expo blending science-fair experiments with county-fair curiosity, packed with interactive demos, inventions, and DIY builds. Hands-on exhibits from engineers, crafters, educators, and student clubs spark creativity for kids and adults alike.

A high-energy maker expo blending science-fair experiments with county-fair curiosity, packed with interactive demos, inventions, and DIY builds. Hands-on exhibits from engineers, crafters, educators, and student clubs spark creativity for kids and adults alike.
A high-energy maker expo blending science-fair experiments with county-fair curiosity, packed with interactive demos, inventions, and DIY builds. Hands-on exhibits from engineers, crafters, educators, and student clubs spark creativity for kids and adults alike.

Hands on exploration of sound through interactive science demos and sensory experiments that highlight vibration, pitch, and volume. A family friendly afternoon in a museum setting geared toward curious kids and caregivers.

Hands on exploration of sound through interactive science demos and sensory experiments that highlight vibration, pitch, and volume. A family friendly afternoon in a museum setting geared toward curious kids and caregivers.
Hands on exploration of sound through interactive science demos and sensory experiments that highlight vibration, pitch, and volume. A family friendly afternoon in a museum setting geared toward curious kids and caregivers.

Hundreds of gently used children's clothes, toys, strollers, and gear fill the WNC Agricultural Center's Expo Building for a spring consignment sale, offering affordable family shopping and seasonal essentials for infants through tweens.

Hundreds of gently used children's clothes, toys, strollers, and gear fill the WNC Agricultural Center's Expo Building for a spring consignment sale, offering affordable family shopping and seasonal essentials for infants through tweens.
Hundreds of gently used children's clothes, toys, strollers, and gear fill the WNC Agricultural Center's Expo Building for a spring consignment sale, offering affordable family shopping and seasonal essentials for infants through tweens.

A sprawling spring herb marketplace with 80+ vendors selling herb plants, seeds, garden supplies, and herbal home goods. A long-running WNC gathering focused on regional growers and herbal products for gardeners and homesteaders.

A sprawling spring herb marketplace with 80+ vendors selling herb plants, seeds, garden supplies, and herbal home goods. A long-running WNC gathering focused on regional growers and herbal products for gardeners and homesteaders.
A sprawling spring herb marketplace with 80+ vendors selling herb plants, seeds, garden supplies, and herbal home goods. A long-running WNC gathering focused on regional growers and herbal products for gardeners and homesteaders.

A community celebration on the new Ecusta Trail greenway with neighbors gathering to walk, bike, or roll together. Family friendly outdoor hangout centered on accessible movement and local trail pride.

A community celebration on the new Ecusta Trail greenway with neighbors gathering to walk, bike, or roll together. Family friendly outdoor hangout centered on accessible movement and local trail pride.
A community celebration on the new Ecusta Trail greenway with neighbors gathering to walk, bike, or roll together. Family friendly outdoor hangout centered on accessible movement and local trail pride.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.

A school spring fair blends local craft vendors, silent auction finds, raffles, and inflatable kids activities with sets from student and family bands. Competitive pickleball matches run alongside the festival for an all ages community hangout.

A school spring fair blends local craft vendors, silent auction finds, raffles, and inflatable kids activities with sets from student and family bands. Competitive pickleball matches run alongside the festival for an all ages community hangout.
A school spring fair blends local craft vendors, silent auction finds, raffles, and inflatable kids activities with sets from student and family bands. Competitive pickleball matches run alongside the festival for an all ages community hangout.

Dusk lit treetop ropes and zipline climbs send harnessed participants gliding over the forest canopy, mixing sunset views with headlamp lit after dark challenges; a family friendly, skill building adventure for kids and adults.

Dusk lit treetop ropes and zipline climbs send harnessed participants gliding over the forest canopy, mixing sunset views with headlamp lit after dark challenges; a family friendly, skill building adventure for kids and adults.
Dusk lit treetop ropes and zipline climbs send harnessed participants gliding over the forest canopy, mixing sunset views with headlamp lit after dark challenges; a family friendly, skill building adventure for kids and adults.

A five-hour drop-off “Easter Egg Ninja Night” packed with games, egg hunting, and taekwondo-style activities in a martial arts studio setting. Designed for kids ages 5+ to make new friends while parents get a full evening off.

A five-hour drop-off “Easter Egg Ninja Night” packed with games, egg hunting, and taekwondo-style activities in a martial arts studio setting. Designed for kids ages 5+ to make new friends while parents get a full evening off.
A five-hour drop-off “Easter Egg Ninja Night” packed with games, egg hunting, and taekwondo-style activities in a martial arts studio setting. Designed for kids ages 5+ to make new friends while parents get a full evening off.

Season-opening minor league baseball under the lights with first-pitch excitement, walk-up music, and hometown crowd energy at the Asheville Tourists ballpark. A classic spring night of ballpark vibes and local pride.

Season-opening minor league baseball under the lights with first-pitch excitement, walk-up music, and hometown crowd energy at the Asheville Tourists ballpark. A classic spring night of ballpark vibes and local pride.
Season-opening minor league baseball under the lights with first-pitch excitement, walk-up music, and hometown crowd energy at the Asheville Tourists ballpark. A classic spring night of ballpark vibes and local pride.

Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.

Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.
Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.

Antique and classic cars line the streets of Asheville’s South Slope, once known as the city’s first “Motor Mile.” A casual daytime neighborhood car show atmosphere for browsing vintage Chrysler 300s and other historic vehicles.

Antique and classic cars line the streets of Asheville’s South Slope, once known as the city’s first “Motor Mile.” A casual daytime neighborhood car show atmosphere for browsing vintage Chrysler 300s and other historic vehicles.
Antique and classic cars line the streets of Asheville’s South Slope, once known as the city’s first “Motor Mile.” A casual daytime neighborhood car show atmosphere for browsing vintage Chrysler 300s and other historic vehicles.

Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.

Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.

Prize-worthy rose varieties fill the arboretum with layered petals, fragrance, and colorful show blooms arranged for close viewing. Expect horticulture insights, flower photography moments, and garden lovers swapping growing tips.

Prize-worthy rose varieties fill the arboretum with layered petals, fragrance, and colorful show blooms arranged for close viewing. Expect horticulture insights, flower photography moments, and garden lovers swapping growing tips.
Prize-worthy rose varieties fill the arboretum with layered petals, fragrance, and colorful show blooms arranged for close viewing. Expect horticulture insights, flower photography moments, and garden lovers swapping growing tips.

Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.

Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.
Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.