
Yuletide Ice Cream In July
Mid-summer yuletide vibes with a small-batch ice cream drop: Peppermint Stick (cool mint with locally made peppermint candy pieces) and Chocolate Orange (rich chocolate with bright citrus). Available at The Hop’s North Asheville, West Asheville, and Black Mountain shops.
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Limited-run Bees Knees ice cream celebrates the Sourwood Festival with honey-forward sweetness and a summery scoop-shop vibe at The Hop in Black Mountain. Ideal for a quick dessert stop while festival hopping and tasting local flavors.

Limited-run Bees Knees ice cream celebrates the Sourwood Festival with honey-forward sweetness and a summery scoop-shop vibe at The Hop in Black Mountain. Ideal for a quick dessert stop while festival hopping and tasting local flavors.
Limited-run Bees Knees ice cream celebrates the Sourwood Festival with honey-forward sweetness and a summery scoop-shop vibe at The Hop in Black Mountain. Ideal for a quick dessert stop while festival hopping and tasting local flavors.

A playful limited-batch ice cream release with a cheeky turtle theme at a local scoop shop. Drop in for fresh-made pints and cones, casual community vibes, and a sweet afternoon treat stop.

A playful limited-batch ice cream release with a cheeky turtle theme at a local scoop shop. Drop in for fresh-made pints and cones, casual community vibes, and a sweet afternoon treat stop.
A playful limited-batch ice cream release with a cheeky turtle theme at a local scoop shop. Drop in for fresh-made pints and cones, casual community vibes, and a sweet afternoon treat stop.

Celebrate National Root Beer Float Day with frosty root beer floats and scoops in a cozy ice cream cafe. Browse a Wehrloom pop up of locally made goods for an easygoing late afternoon hangout.

Celebrate National Root Beer Float Day with frosty root beer floats and scoops in a cozy ice cream cafe. Browse a Wehrloom pop up of locally made goods for an easygoing late afternoon hangout.
Celebrate National Root Beer Float Day with frosty root beer floats and scoops in a cozy ice cream cafe. Browse a Wehrloom pop up of locally made goods for an easygoing late afternoon hangout.

Casual mom and family meetup at an ice cream shop with dairy and vegan scoops, plus plenty of outdoor room to spread out. Kids can play cornhole and dig in the sandbox while parents mingle and make new connections.

Casual mom and family meetup at an ice cream shop with dairy and vegan scoops, plus plenty of outdoor room to spread out. Kids can play cornhole and dig in the sandbox while parents mingle and make new connections.
Casual mom and family meetup at an ice cream shop with dairy and vegan scoops, plus plenty of outdoor room to spread out. Kids can play cornhole and dig in the sandbox while parents mingle and make new connections.

Serving classic breakfast favorites reimagined for evening dining, paired with curated wines for a playful late-night meal.

Fresh beer release taps at a downtown brewpub with the chance to sample new pours in tasting flights and pints. Casual drop in afternoon vibe for craft beer fans scouting the latest limited or seasonal brews.

Fresh beer release taps at a downtown brewpub with the chance to sample new pours in tasting flights and pints. Casual drop in afternoon vibe for craft beer fans scouting the latest limited or seasonal brews.
Fresh beer release taps at a downtown brewpub with the chance to sample new pours in tasting flights and pints. Casual drop in afternoon vibe for craft beer fans scouting the latest limited or seasonal brews.

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.

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.

Casual dinner and drinks meetup that starts on the Archetype Brewing patio, then meanders along Haywood Road’s walkable strip of breweries, taco joints, and pizza spots. Easy conversation and low pressure socializing for locals and transplants.

Casual dinner and drinks meetup that starts on the Archetype Brewing patio, then meanders along Haywood Road’s walkable strip of breweries, taco joints, and pizza spots. Easy conversation and low pressure socializing for locals and transplants.
Casual dinner and drinks meetup that starts on the Archetype Brewing patio, then meanders along Haywood Road’s walkable strip of breweries, taco joints, and pizza spots. Easy conversation and low pressure socializing for locals and transplants.
Stand-up sets mix touring comedians from around the country with Asheville favorites in a lively brewery taproom. Expect a late-night, bar-style comedy show with a playful “Peppermint Lime” theme.
Stand-up sets mix touring comedians from around the country with Asheville favorites in a lively brewery taproom. Expect a late-night, bar-style comedy show with a playful “Peppermint Lime” theme.
Stand-up sets mix touring comedians from around the country with Asheville favorites in a lively brewery taproom. Expect a late-night, bar-style comedy show with a playful “Peppermint Lime” theme.

Hands-on litter pickup with Asheville GreenWorks at rotating Asheville locations. Sign up in advance to get the meeting spot details, then team up outdoors for a quick community cleanup.

Hands-on litter pickup with Asheville GreenWorks at rotating Asheville locations. Sign up in advance to get the meeting spot details, then team up outdoors for a quick community cleanup.
Hands-on litter pickup with Asheville GreenWorks at rotating Asheville locations. Sign up in advance to get the meeting spot details, then team up outdoors for a quick community cleanup.

Nighttime Krampuslauf market with costumed Krampus figures, crafts and gothic vendors in Hi-Wire Brewing's beer garden, pairing spooky seasonal shopping with late night revelry and a fiery costume parade.

Nighttime Krampuslauf market with costumed Krampus figures, crafts and gothic vendors in Hi-Wire Brewing's beer garden, pairing spooky seasonal shopping with late night revelry and a fiery costume parade.
Nighttime Krampuslauf market with costumed Krampus figures, crafts and gothic vendors in Hi-Wire Brewing's beer garden, pairing spooky seasonal shopping with late night revelry and a fiery costume parade.

A community market in Swannanoa with rotating local vendors and makers set up for casual browsing and neighborhood mingling. Expect an easygoing afternoon of shopping small and discovering handcrafted goods and local finds.

A community market in Swannanoa with rotating local vendors and makers set up for casual browsing and neighborhood mingling. Expect an easygoing afternoon of shopping small and discovering handcrafted goods and local finds.
A community market in Swannanoa with rotating local vendors and makers set up for casual browsing and neighborhood mingling. Expect an easygoing afternoon of shopping small and discovering handcrafted goods and local finds.

A cryptid themed pub crawl that turns downtown into a playful night of creature costumes, brewery hangs, and bar hopping. Expect a lively crowd, themed photo ops, and plenty of Asheville beer along the route.

A cryptid themed pub crawl that turns downtown into a playful night of creature costumes, brewery hangs, and bar hopping. Expect a lively crowd, themed photo ops, and plenty of Asheville beer along the route.
A cryptid themed pub crawl that turns downtown into a playful night of creature costumes, brewery hangs, and bar hopping. Expect a lively crowd, themed photo ops, and plenty of Asheville beer along the route.

Annual summer celebration welcoming the start of sourwood honey season in the Southern Appalachians. Historic downtown fills with snack and food vendors plus honey-focused shopping and small-town festival energy.

Annual summer celebration welcoming the start of sourwood honey season in the Southern Appalachians. Historic downtown fills with snack and food vendors plus honey-focused shopping and small-town festival energy.
Annual summer celebration welcoming the start of sourwood honey season in the Southern Appalachians. Historic downtown fills with snack and food vendors plus honey-focused shopping and small-town festival energy.

Weekly summer farmers market stroll along Town Square Boulevard with a vibrant mix of local vendors and neighbors. Stock up on seasonal produce, farm fresh eggs, locally raised meats, hand gathered flowers, golden honey, artisan baked goods, specialty foods, and body care.

Weekly summer farmers market stroll along Town Square Boulevard with a vibrant mix of local vendors and neighbors. Stock up on seasonal produce, farm fresh eggs, locally raised meats, hand gathered flowers, golden honey, artisan baked goods, specialty foods, and body care.
Weekly summer farmers market stroll along Town Square Boulevard with a vibrant mix of local vendors and neighbors. Stock up on seasonal produce, farm fresh eggs, locally raised meats, hand gathered flowers, golden honey, artisan baked goods, specialty foods, and body care.

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.

Early evening happy hour dining with 20% off all food items during a 5–6pm window on Sunday through Tuesday. Ideal for a casual weekday bite and budget friendly small plates on Haywood Road.

Early evening happy hour dining with 20% off all food items during a 5–6pm window on Sunday through Tuesday. Ideal for a casual weekday bite and budget friendly small plates on Haywood Road.
Early evening happy hour dining with 20% off all food items during a 5–6pm window on Sunday through Tuesday. Ideal for a casual weekday bite and budget friendly small plates on Haywood Road.

Holiday themed bar crawl with festive cocktails and Christmas in July vibes, starting at Urban Orchard and moving through downtown Asheville stops. Expect late night drinking specials, mingling, and costume friendly cheer.

Holiday themed bar crawl with festive cocktails and Christmas in July vibes, starting at Urban Orchard and moving through downtown Asheville stops. Expect late night drinking specials, mingling, and costume friendly cheer.
Holiday themed bar crawl with festive cocktails and Christmas in July vibes, starting at Urban Orchard and moving through downtown Asheville stops. Expect late night drinking specials, mingling, and costume friendly cheer.

Drop in for one on one astrology chart and transit readings plus quick intuitive musings, with a sign up station for first come first served sessions. Sundays in July bring a vibey, reflective pop up with mini, full length, and 10 for 10 specials.

Drop in for one on one astrology chart and transit readings plus quick intuitive musings, with a sign up station for first come first served sessions. Sundays in July bring a vibey, reflective pop up with mini, full length, and 10 for 10 specials.
Drop in for one on one astrology chart and transit readings plus quick intuitive musings, with a sign up station for first come first served sessions. Sundays in July bring a vibey, reflective pop up with mini, full length, and 10 for 10 specials.