
Downtown After 5 / June
A free downtown summer concert draws 5,000–6,000 people to Pack Square Park for an outdoor evening headlined by Kanika Moore. Big community-festival energy with sponsor-supported programming celebrating Asheville’s creativity.
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Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.

Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.
Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.

Vibrant outdoor vegan festival in Pack Square Park with plant-based food stalls and vendor shopping under blue skies. A lively, feel-good afternoon centered on community, eating well, and browsing local makers.

Vibrant outdoor vegan festival in Pack Square Park with plant-based food stalls and vendor shopping under blue skies. A lively, feel-good afternoon centered on community, eating well, and browsing local makers.
Vibrant outdoor vegan festival in Pack Square Park with plant-based food stalls and vendor shopping under blue skies. A lively, feel-good afternoon centered on community, eating well, and browsing local makers.

Concert band favorites and Memorial Day selections fill Pack Square Park with brassy marches, lyrical wind arrangements, and symphonic band tradition. An all volunteer, multigenerational ensemble plays in support of local music education.

Concert band favorites and Memorial Day selections fill Pack Square Park with brassy marches, lyrical wind arrangements, and symphonic band tradition. An all volunteer, multigenerational ensemble plays in support of local music education.
Concert band favorites and Memorial Day selections fill Pack Square Park with brassy marches, lyrical wind arrangements, and symphonic band tradition. An all volunteer, multigenerational ensemble plays in support of local music education.

A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.

A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.
A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.

An afternoon outdoor arts festival fills Pack Square with local artist booths, craft vendors, and food trucks, backed by live music in the middle of downtown. Meet at the park fountain, stroll the festival together, and grab lunch with fellow transplants over Memorial Day weekend.

An afternoon outdoor arts festival fills Pack Square with local artist booths, craft vendors, and food trucks, backed by live music in the middle of downtown. Meet at the park fountain, stroll the festival together, and grab lunch with fellow transplants over Memorial Day weekend.
An afternoon outdoor arts festival fills Pack Square with local artist booths, craft vendors, and food trucks, backed by live music in the middle of downtown. Meet at the park fountain, stroll the festival together, and grab lunch with fellow transplants over Memorial Day weekend.

A Fourth of July 5K road race running through downtown Asheville around Pack Square Park, blending fitness with festive holiday energy. Expect a lively community crowd, runners and walkers, and a classic Independence Day atmosphere.

A Fourth of July 5K road race running through downtown Asheville around Pack Square Park, blending fitness with festive holiday energy. Expect a lively community crowd, runners and walkers, and a classic Independence Day atmosphere.
A Fourth of July 5K road race running through downtown Asheville around Pack Square Park, blending fitness with festive holiday energy. Expect a lively community crowd, runners and walkers, and a classic Independence Day atmosphere.

A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.

A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.
A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.

An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.

An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.

A one day celebration in Pack Square Park centering Black entrepreneurship, culture, and community with a business summit, pitch competition, and Black business market. Expect music, founders and creatives networking, and a family friendly festival atmosphere.

A one day celebration in Pack Square Park centering Black entrepreneurship, culture, and community with a business summit, pitch competition, and Black business market. Expect music, founders and creatives networking, and a family friendly festival atmosphere.
A one day celebration in Pack Square Park centering Black entrepreneurship, culture, and community with a business summit, pitch competition, and Black business market. Expect music, founders and creatives networking, and a family friendly festival atmosphere.

Hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors form a participatory drum circle with spontaneous movement, clapping, and dancing. A casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering that welcomes first-timers and regulars alike.

Hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors form a participatory drum circle with spontaneous movement, clapping, and dancing. A casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering that welcomes first-timers and regulars alike.
Hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors form a participatory drum circle with spontaneous movement, clapping, and dancing. A casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering that welcomes first-timers and regulars alike.

Pride-forward festival energy fills an outdoor hub with music, pop-up vendors, and community celebration. Expect a lively evening gathering centered on LGBTQ+ visibility, connection, and local Asheville spirit.

Pride-forward festival energy fills an outdoor hub with music, pop-up vendors, and community celebration. Expect a lively evening gathering centered on LGBTQ+ visibility, connection, and local Asheville spirit.
Pride-forward festival energy fills an outdoor hub with music, pop-up vendors, and community celebration. Expect a lively evening gathering centered on LGBTQ+ visibility, connection, and local Asheville spirit.

Pack Square Park turns into an outdoor handmade market with regionally sourced professional artists selling original paint, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and metalwork. Browse at a leisurely pace while meeting makers and shopping locally crafted pieces.

Pack Square Park turns into an outdoor handmade market with regionally sourced professional artists selling original paint, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and metalwork. Browse at a leisurely pace while meeting makers and shopping locally crafted pieces.
Pack Square Park turns into an outdoor handmade market with regionally sourced professional artists selling original paint, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and metalwork. Browse at a leisurely pace while meeting makers and shopping locally crafted pieces.

Pack Square fills with handmade booths from nationally recognized regional artists selling paint, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and metalwork. A leisurely outdoor stroll-and-shop market with a relaxed community vibe.

Pack Square fills with handmade booths from nationally recognized regional artists selling paint, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and metalwork. A leisurely outdoor stroll-and-shop market with a relaxed community vibe.
Pack Square fills with handmade booths from nationally recognized regional artists selling paint, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and metalwork. A leisurely outdoor stroll-and-shop market with a relaxed community vibe.
A playful downtown scavenger hunt in Pack Square Park built to spark authentic conversation and new friendships among Asheville newcomers. Expect teamwork-driven prompts, quick icebreakers, and lots of casual community connection outdoors.
A playful downtown scavenger hunt in Pack Square Park built to spark authentic conversation and new friendships among Asheville newcomers. Expect teamwork-driven prompts, quick icebreakers, and lots of casual community connection outdoors.
A playful downtown scavenger hunt in Pack Square Park built to spark authentic conversation and new friendships among Asheville newcomers. Expect teamwork-driven prompts, quick icebreakers, and lots of casual community connection outdoors.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.
Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.

Evening concert energy at a downtown Asheville venue with Jesse Welles on stage for a late-night set. Ideal for fans looking for a focused listening room vibe and a weekend nightlife outing.

Evening concert energy at a downtown Asheville venue with Jesse Welles on stage for a late-night set. Ideal for fans looking for a focused listening room vibe and a weekend nightlife outing.
Evening concert energy at a downtown Asheville venue with Jesse Welles on stage for a late-night set. Ideal for fans looking for a focused listening room vibe and a weekend nightlife outing.

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.

Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.

Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.
Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.

Road race through downtown Asheville with half marathon and 10K distances centered around Pack Square Park. Expect a lively outdoor run with cheering crowds, pacing goals, and a community-minded finish area.

Road race through downtown Asheville with half marathon and 10K distances centered around Pack Square Park. Expect a lively outdoor run with cheering crowds, pacing goals, and a community-minded finish area.
Road race through downtown Asheville with half marathon and 10K distances centered around Pack Square Park. Expect a lively outdoor run with cheering crowds, pacing goals, and a community-minded finish area.