
Frightful Folk Tales at Vance Birthplace
Lantern-lit twilight storytelling winds through a historic mountain homestead with eerie Appalachian folk tales and local legends. A family-friendly fall outing blending mild thrills, heritage atmosphere, and nighttime outdoor walking.
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Autumn-themed storytime with seasonal tales and kid-friendly learning in the grounds of a historic homestead. A relaxed early-afternoon outing geared toward young children and caregivers in Weaverville.

Autumn-themed storytime with seasonal tales and kid-friendly learning in the grounds of a historic homestead. A relaxed early-afternoon outing geared toward young children and caregivers in Weaverville.
Autumn-themed storytime with seasonal tales and kid-friendly learning in the grounds of a historic homestead. A relaxed early-afternoon outing geared toward young children and caregivers in Weaverville.

Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.

Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.

A torchlit walk through the Adventure Center’s forest turns into a haunted trail packed with costumed scare actors, eerie sound effects, and jump-scare scenes. Late-night October thrills blend outdoor adventure with immersive Halloween theater.

A torchlit walk through the Adventure Center’s forest turns into a haunted trail packed with costumed scare actors, eerie sound effects, and jump-scare scenes. Late-night October thrills blend outdoor adventure with immersive Halloween theater.
A torchlit walk through the Adventure Center’s forest turns into a haunted trail packed with costumed scare actors, eerie sound effects, and jump-scare scenes. Late-night October thrills blend outdoor adventure with immersive Halloween theater.

An afternoon community gathering on historic farmstead grounds at the Vance Birthplace in Weaverville, with festival style activities centered on local heritage. Expect an outdoor, family friendly atmosphere designed for casual exploring and connection.

An afternoon community gathering on historic farmstead grounds at the Vance Birthplace in Weaverville, with festival style activities centered on local heritage. Expect an outdoor, family friendly atmosphere designed for casual exploring and connection.
An afternoon community gathering on historic farmstead grounds at the Vance Birthplace in Weaverville, with festival style activities centered on local heritage. Expect an outdoor, family friendly atmosphere designed for casual exploring and connection.

A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.

A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.

A twilight fall outing with a winding corn maze, hayrides, and classic festival attractions like a pumpkin patch and seasonal treats. Designed for families and groups looking for an autumn night of outdoor fun.

A twilight fall outing with a winding corn maze, hayrides, and classic festival attractions like a pumpkin patch and seasonal treats. Designed for families and groups looking for an autumn night of outdoor fun.
A twilight fall outing with a winding corn maze, hayrides, and classic festival attractions like a pumpkin patch and seasonal treats. Designed for families and groups looking for an autumn night of outdoor fun.

A spooky season evening walking tour through downtown Asheville, tracing local hauntings and macabre history with storytelling stops along the route. Ticketed RSVP event with a 15-minute early arrival and an alcohol-free social vibe.

A spooky season evening walking tour through downtown Asheville, tracing local hauntings and macabre history with storytelling stops along the route. Ticketed RSVP event with a 15-minute early arrival and an alcohol-free social vibe.
A spooky season evening walking tour through downtown Asheville, tracing local hauntings and macabre history with storytelling stops along the route. Ticketed RSVP event with a 15-minute early arrival and an alcohol-free social vibe.
Spooky Appalachian folklore and ghost-story storytelling pairs with handcrafted cocktails in a distillery lounge. A Halloween-night hang with eerie laughs, haints, and bar-side tales meant for late-night crowds.
Spooky Appalachian folklore and ghost-story storytelling pairs with handcrafted cocktails in a distillery lounge. A Halloween-night hang with eerie laughs, haints, and bar-side tales meant for late-night crowds.
Spooky Appalachian folklore and ghost-story storytelling pairs with handcrafted cocktails in a distillery lounge. A Halloween-night hang with eerie laughs, haints, and bar-side tales meant for late-night crowds.

Candlelit evening access to Biltmore’s historic estate with glowing holiday lights and lavish Christmas décor throughout the mansion and grounds. A classic seasonal sightseeing experience geared toward ambience, photo moments, and festive history.

Candlelit evening access to Biltmore’s historic estate with glowing holiday lights and lavish Christmas décor throughout the mansion and grounds. A classic seasonal sightseeing experience geared toward ambience, photo moments, and festive history.
Candlelit evening access to Biltmore’s historic estate with glowing holiday lights and lavish Christmas décor throughout the mansion and grounds. A classic seasonal sightseeing experience geared toward ambience, photo moments, and festive history.

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.

Cocktails set the mood for an adults-only storytelling circle of Appalachian haints, ghost lore, and local history in a seated distillery setting. Share your own tale for a comp drink ticket, or listen as the room trades spooky folklore.

Cocktails set the mood for an adults-only storytelling circle of Appalachian haints, ghost lore, and local history in a seated distillery setting. Share your own tale for a comp drink ticket, or listen as the room trades spooky folklore.
Cocktails set the mood for an adults-only storytelling circle of Appalachian haints, ghost lore, and local history in a seated distillery setting. Share your own tale for a comp drink ticket, or listen as the room trades spooky folklore.

Late-night walking tour through historic downtown Asheville blending haunted history with a murder mystery storyline. Expect eerie local legends, true-crime intrigue, and dimly lit streets around South Spruce Street.

Late-night walking tour through historic downtown Asheville blending haunted history with a murder mystery storyline. Expect eerie local legends, true-crime intrigue, and dimly lit streets around South Spruce Street.
Late-night walking tour through historic downtown Asheville blending haunted history with a murder mystery storyline. Expect eerie local legends, true-crime intrigue, and dimly lit streets around South Spruce Street.

Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.

Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.
Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.

A wintery evening stroll through an adventure park dressed in seasonal lights and holiday atmosphere. A family friendly outing built for casual walking, photo moments, and community celebration after dark.

A wintery evening stroll through an adventure park dressed in seasonal lights and holiday atmosphere. A family friendly outing built for casual walking, photo moments, and community celebration after dark.
A wintery evening stroll through an adventure park dressed in seasonal lights and holiday atmosphere. A family friendly outing built for casual walking, photo moments, and community celebration after dark.

A nighttime stroll through the Biltmore Estate with glowing light installations and dramatic illumination across gardens and grand architecture. Designed for a scenic, slow-paced walk with plenty of photo-worthy moments.

A nighttime stroll through the Biltmore Estate with glowing light installations and dramatic illumination across gardens and grand architecture. Designed for a scenic, slow-paced walk with plenty of photo-worthy moments.
A nighttime stroll through the Biltmore Estate with glowing light installations and dramatic illumination across gardens and grand architecture. Designed for a scenic, slow-paced walk with plenty of photo-worthy moments.

A lantern lit haunted walk winds through dark forest trails with costumed scares, eerie sound effects, and sudden jump scares. Designed as a Halloween season nighttime thrill at the Adventure Center’s outdoor course.

A lantern lit haunted walk winds through dark forest trails with costumed scares, eerie sound effects, and sudden jump scares. Designed as a Halloween season nighttime thrill at the Adventure Center’s outdoor course.
A lantern lit haunted walk winds through dark forest trails with costumed scares, eerie sound effects, and sudden jump scares. Designed as a Halloween season nighttime thrill at the Adventure Center’s outdoor course.

Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.

Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Dark, story-driven walking tour through downtown Asheville tracing infamous crimes, eerie local legends, and shadowy corners of city history. Starts at a Patton Avenue bar coffee shop for an adults-oriented evening outing.
Dark, story-driven walking tour through downtown Asheville tracing infamous crimes, eerie local legends, and shadowy corners of city history. Starts at a Patton Avenue bar coffee shop for an adults-oriented evening outing.
Dark, story-driven walking tour through downtown Asheville tracing infamous crimes, eerie local legends, and shadowy corners of city history. Starts at a Patton Avenue bar coffee shop for an adults-oriented evening outing.

A 75 minute evening trolley ride through Downtown Asheville blending haunted local history with a murder mystery narrative and spooky storytelling. Check in curbside in front of Pack’s Tavern before the 7pm sharp departure; family friendly pricing available.

A 75 minute evening trolley ride through Downtown Asheville blending haunted local history with a murder mystery narrative and spooky storytelling. Check in curbside in front of Pack’s Tavern before the 7pm sharp departure; family friendly pricing available.
A 75 minute evening trolley ride through Downtown Asheville blending haunted local history with a murder mystery narrative and spooky storytelling. Check in curbside in front of Pack’s Tavern before the 7pm sharp departure; family friendly pricing available.

Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.

Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.