
Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
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A self guided First Friday art walk across downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, using a Passport Card to collect five location stamps. The stamp crawl adds a playful scavenger hunt vibe with a gift card giveaway to local spots.

A self guided First Friday art walk across downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, using a Passport Card to collect five location stamps. The stamp crawl adds a playful scavenger hunt vibe with a gift card giveaway to local spots.
A self guided First Friday art walk across downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, using a Passport Card to collect five location stamps. The stamp crawl adds a playful scavenger hunt vibe with a gift card giveaway to local spots.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.

A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.

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.

Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening stroll as local shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises and community hangout energy along Main Street.

Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening stroll as local shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises and community hangout energy along Main Street.
Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening stroll as local shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises and community hangout energy along Main Street.

An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown Asheville’s Pritchard Park, blending visual art experiences with a community meetup vibe. Casual, come and go energy in a public park setting geared toward locals and visitors.

An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown Asheville’s Pritchard Park, blending visual art experiences with a community meetup vibe. Casual, come and go energy in a public park setting geared toward locals and visitors.
An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown Asheville’s Pritchard Park, blending visual art experiences with a community meetup vibe. Casual, come and go energy in a public park setting geared toward locals and visitors.

A downtown First Friday art walk vibe with open studios, gallery browsing, and local vendor shopping centered around a working glassblowing space. Expect pop up art, handmade goods, and a lively community crowd into the evening.

A downtown First Friday art walk vibe with open studios, gallery browsing, and local vendor shopping centered around a working glassblowing space. Expect pop up art, handmade goods, and a lively community crowd into the evening.
A downtown First Friday art walk vibe with open studios, gallery browsing, and local vendor shopping centered around a working glassblowing space. Expect pop up art, handmade goods, and a lively community crowd into the evening.

A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.

A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.
A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.

Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.

Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.
Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.

A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.

A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.
A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.

A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.

A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.
A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.

An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.

An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views and plenty of local context along the route. Expect a relaxed, easy-paced group stroll geared toward social connection and sightseeing.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views and plenty of local context along the route. Expect a relaxed, easy-paced group stroll geared toward social connection and sightseeing.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views and plenty of local context along the route. Expect a relaxed, easy-paced group stroll geared toward social connection and sightseeing.

Docent led walkthrough of a current featured exhibition with interactive discussion prompts and close looking. Drop in at the Asheville Art Museum for an accessible, educator guided gallery tour with no reservations required.

Docent led walkthrough of a current featured exhibition with interactive discussion prompts and close looking. Drop in at the Asheville Art Museum for an accessible, educator guided gallery tour with no reservations required.
Docent led walkthrough of a current featured exhibition with interactive discussion prompts and close looking. Drop in at the Asheville Art Museum for an accessible, educator guided gallery tour with no reservations required.

An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.

An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.
An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.

Communal drumming gathers outdoors in Pritchard Park for a participatory rhythm circle with hand drums and percussion. Drop in any Friday evening for an all skill levels, come as you are community jam.

Communal drumming gathers outdoors in Pritchard Park for a participatory rhythm circle with hand drums and percussion. Drop in any Friday evening for an all skill levels, come as you are community jam.
Communal drumming gathers outdoors in Pritchard Park for a participatory rhythm circle with hand drums and percussion. Drop in any Friday evening for an all skill levels, come as you are community jam.

A community-centered group exhibition with a gallery-style hang of contemporary works in an intimate creative studio setting. Browse, chat with fellow art lovers, and discover new Asheville-area artists and styles.

A community-centered group exhibition with a gallery-style hang of contemporary works in an intimate creative studio setting. Browse, chat with fellow art lovers, and discover new Asheville-area artists and styles.
A community-centered group exhibition with a gallery-style hang of contemporary works in an intimate creative studio setting. Browse, chat with fellow art lovers, and discover new Asheville-area artists and styles.
Handmade crafts and locally made art fill Pack Square Park for an outdoor artisan pop up with a Blue Ridge mountain vibe. Browse one of a kind goods, meet makers, and shop creative gifts in the heart of downtown.
Handmade crafts and locally made art fill Pack Square Park for an outdoor artisan pop up with a Blue Ridge mountain vibe. Browse one of a kind goods, meet makers, and shop creative gifts in the heart of downtown.
Handmade crafts and locally made art fill Pack Square Park for an outdoor artisan pop up with a Blue Ridge mountain vibe. Browse one of a kind goods, meet makers, and shop creative gifts in the heart of downtown.

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.

National Ice Cream Day brings early-opening scoop shops across North Asheville, West Asheville, and Black Mountain, with sweet treats and a community buzz. Enter an online giveaway for a chance at a $100 gift card redeemable at The Hop Ice Cream & Pop Bubble Tea.

National Ice Cream Day brings early-opening scoop shops across North Asheville, West Asheville, and Black Mountain, with sweet treats and a community buzz. Enter an online giveaway for a chance at a $100 gift card redeemable at The Hop Ice Cream & Pop Bubble Tea.
National Ice Cream Day brings early-opening scoop shops across North Asheville, West Asheville, and Black Mountain, with sweet treats and a community buzz. Enter an online giveaway for a chance at a $100 gift card redeemable at The Hop Ice Cream & Pop Bubble Tea.