
Arbor Evenings
Golden-hour garden strolls across The North Carolina Arboretum paired with rotating local and regional live sets on the Baker Event Lawn. Runs Wednesday and Thursday evenings with on-site drinks only (no outside alcohol).
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Golden-hour garden strolls across The North Carolina Arboretum paired with rotating sets from local and regional musicians. A relaxed Wednesday/Thursday summer evening series on the Baker Event Lawn; outside alcohol prohibited, standard admission applies.

Golden-hour garden strolls across The North Carolina Arboretum paired with rotating sets from local and regional musicians. A relaxed Wednesday/Thursday summer evening series on the Baker Event Lawn; outside alcohol prohibited, standard admission applies.
Golden-hour garden strolls across The North Carolina Arboretum paired with rotating sets from local and regional musicians. A relaxed Wednesday/Thursday summer evening series on the Baker Event Lawn; outside alcohol prohibited, standard admission applies.

Cajun, zydeco, and old school country sets from rotating local and regional artists unfold in the Arboretum’s outdoor setting on Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 17, included with parking (members free).

Cajun, zydeco, and old school country sets from rotating local and regional artists unfold in the Arboretum’s outdoor setting on Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 17, included with parking (members free).
Cajun, zydeco, and old school country sets from rotating local and regional artists unfold in the Arboretum’s outdoor setting on Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 17, included with parking (members free).

Golden-hour garden strolling at the North Carolina Arboretum with Jackson Grimm’s acoustic indie bluegrass and folk songs, plus pop-leaning vocals. Bring a chair for a relaxed lawn-listening vibe amid landscaped trails and summer light.

Golden-hour garden strolling at the North Carolina Arboretum with Jackson Grimm’s acoustic indie bluegrass and folk songs, plus pop-leaning vocals. Bring a chair for a relaxed lawn-listening vibe amid landscaped trails and summer light.
Golden-hour garden strolling at the North Carolina Arboretum with Jackson Grimm’s acoustic indie bluegrass and folk songs, plus pop-leaning vocals. Bring a chair for a relaxed lawn-listening vibe amid landscaped trails and summer light.

An outdoor Arbor Evenings concert set among landscaped gardens and forest trails, with 5J Barrow delivering folk rock and singer songwriter originals. Expect a relaxed bring a blanket vibe and easygoing community hang time under the evening sky.

An outdoor Arbor Evenings concert set among landscaped gardens and forest trails, with 5J Barrow delivering folk rock and singer songwriter originals. Expect a relaxed bring a blanket vibe and easygoing community hang time under the evening sky.
An outdoor Arbor Evenings concert set among landscaped gardens and forest trails, with 5J Barrow delivering folk rock and singer songwriter originals. Expect a relaxed bring a blanket vibe and easygoing community hang time under the evening sky.

Americana and folk songwriting from Momma Molasses fills the Arboretum’s outdoor Arbor Evenings stage with warm harmonies and rootsy acoustic textures. A laid-back summer night on the lawn geared for picnics, blankets, and sunset-to-starlight listening.

Americana and folk songwriting from Momma Molasses fills the Arboretum’s outdoor Arbor Evenings stage with warm harmonies and rootsy acoustic textures. A laid-back summer night on the lawn geared for picnics, blankets, and sunset-to-starlight listening.
Americana and folk songwriting from Momma Molasses fills the Arboretum’s outdoor Arbor Evenings stage with warm harmonies and rootsy acoustic textures. A laid-back summer night on the lawn geared for picnics, blankets, and sunset-to-starlight listening.

An intimate duo set in the Arboretum’s outdoor “Arbor Evenings” setting, pairing warm night air with live performance in a garden venue. Expect a relaxed summer-concert vibe with room to wander and listen under the trees.

An intimate duo set in the Arboretum’s outdoor “Arbor Evenings” setting, pairing warm night air with live performance in a garden venue. Expect a relaxed summer-concert vibe with room to wander and listen under the trees.
An intimate duo set in the Arboretum’s outdoor “Arbor Evenings” setting, pairing warm night air with live performance in a garden venue. Expect a relaxed summer-concert vibe with room to wander and listen under the trees.

An intimate duo set unfolds under the trees during Arbor Evenings, pairing warm vocals and close harmonies with a relaxed, picnic-friendly outdoor concert atmosphere at The North Carolina Arboretum.

An intimate duo set unfolds under the trees during Arbor Evenings, pairing warm vocals and close harmonies with a relaxed, picnic-friendly outdoor concert atmosphere at The North Carolina Arboretum.
An intimate duo set unfolds under the trees during Arbor Evenings, pairing warm vocals and close harmonies with a relaxed, picnic-friendly outdoor concert atmosphere at The North Carolina Arboretum.

An outdoor summer concert set in the Arboretum’s gardens, with Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles bringing groove-forward soul and funk under the evening sky. Expect a relaxed lawn vibe ideal for a late-night walk-and-listen show.

An outdoor summer concert set in the Arboretum’s gardens, with Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles bringing groove-forward soul and funk under the evening sky. Expect a relaxed lawn vibe ideal for a late-night walk-and-listen show.
An outdoor summer concert set in the Arboretum’s gardens, with Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles bringing groove-forward soul and funk under the evening sky. Expect a relaxed lawn vibe ideal for a late-night walk-and-listen show.

Smooth jazz standards and swing grooves from the Anne Coombs Jazz Trio in an open air arboretum setting. A late summer evening concert framed by landscaped gardens and a relaxed, scenic atmosphere.

Smooth jazz standards and swing grooves from the Anne Coombs Jazz Trio in an open air arboretum setting. A late summer evening concert framed by landscaped gardens and a relaxed, scenic atmosphere.
Smooth jazz standards and swing grooves from the Anne Coombs Jazz Trio in an open air arboretum setting. A late summer evening concert framed by landscaped gardens and a relaxed, scenic atmosphere.

Lively Celtic folk tunes and upbeat pub-style melodies drift through the Arboretum’s outdoor setting for a relaxed daytime concert. Expect a community-friendly vibe with plenty of room to wander the gardens between sets.

Lively Celtic folk tunes and upbeat pub-style melodies drift through the Arboretum’s outdoor setting for a relaxed daytime concert. Expect a community-friendly vibe with plenty of room to wander the gardens between sets.
Lively Celtic folk tunes and upbeat pub-style melodies drift through the Arboretum’s outdoor setting for a relaxed daytime concert. Expect a community-friendly vibe with plenty of room to wander the gardens between sets.

Americana songwriting and harmony-rich vocals set against the Arboretum’s evening garden ambiance. A relaxed outdoor concert night with rootsy guitar-driven tunes and a scenic, nature-forward vibe.

Americana songwriting and harmony-rich vocals set against the Arboretum’s evening garden ambiance. A relaxed outdoor concert night with rootsy guitar-driven tunes and a scenic, nature-forward vibe.
Americana songwriting and harmony-rich vocals set against the Arboretum’s evening garden ambiance. A relaxed outdoor concert night with rootsy guitar-driven tunes and a scenic, nature-forward vibe.

Cajun rock and bayou funk grooves roll through an open-air Arboretum setting, built for swaying and dancing under the trees. A late-summer evening concert vibe with high-energy rhythms and festival-style atmosphere.

Cajun rock and bayou funk grooves roll through an open-air Arboretum setting, built for swaying and dancing under the trees. A late-summer evening concert vibe with high-energy rhythms and festival-style atmosphere.
Cajun rock and bayou funk grooves roll through an open-air Arboretum setting, built for swaying and dancing under the trees. A late-summer evening concert vibe with high-energy rhythms and festival-style atmosphere.

An evening concert set among the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, pairing Elizabeth McCorvey and Lefty Carmean for an intimate outdoor performance. Expect a relaxed, nature-soaked vibe ideal for listening under the open sky.

An evening concert set among the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, pairing Elizabeth McCorvey and Lefty Carmean for an intimate outdoor performance. Expect a relaxed, nature-soaked vibe ideal for listening under the open sky.
An evening concert set among the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, pairing Elizabeth McCorvey and Lefty Carmean for an intimate outdoor performance. Expect a relaxed, nature-soaked vibe ideal for listening under the open sky.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.

Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.

Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.

Volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, moving through multiple forest types in a small group. Seasonal naturalist talk covers wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.

Volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, moving through multiple forest types in a small group. Seasonal naturalist talk covers wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, moving through multiple forest types in a small group. Seasonal naturalist talk covers wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.

After-hours summer concert night at the Asheville Museum of History with good music, casual bites, and a laid-back warm-weather hang. Held every third Tuesday, it blends museum atmosphere with an easygoing social vibe.

After-hours summer concert night at the Asheville Museum of History with good music, casual bites, and a laid-back warm-weather hang. Held every third Tuesday, it blends museum atmosphere with an easygoing social vibe.
After-hours summer concert night at the Asheville Museum of History with good music, casual bites, and a laid-back warm-weather hang. Held every third Tuesday, it blends museum atmosphere with an easygoing social vibe.

An after-hours summer concert night inside the Asheville Museum of History with good music, casual bites, and a lively social vibe. Held every third Tuesday, it mixes a late-night museum setting with seasonal community hangout energy.

An after-hours summer concert night inside the Asheville Museum of History with good music, casual bites, and a lively social vibe. Held every third Tuesday, it mixes a late-night museum setting with seasonal community hangout energy.
An after-hours summer concert night inside the Asheville Museum of History with good music, casual bites, and a lively social vibe. Held every third Tuesday, it mixes a late-night museum setting with seasonal community hangout energy.

Two hours of uninterrupted quiet in the gardens and on the trails, with the working crew pausing leaf blowers, mowers, and other equipment. Ideal for mindful walking, reflection, and birdsong-filled stillness in the arboretum.

Two hours of uninterrupted quiet in the gardens and on the trails, with the working crew pausing leaf blowers, mowers, and other equipment. Ideal for mindful walking, reflection, and birdsong-filled stillness in the arboretum.
Two hours of uninterrupted quiet in the gardens and on the trails, with the working crew pausing leaf blowers, mowers, and other equipment. Ideal for mindful walking, reflection, and birdsong-filled stillness in the arboretum.

Live performance in a lush arboretum setting, framed by summer-evening air and forested grounds. A relaxed garden concert vibe pairs well with strolling paths, picnic energy, and open-sky listening.

Live performance in a lush arboretum setting, framed by summer-evening air and forested grounds. A relaxed garden concert vibe pairs well with strolling paths, picnic energy, and open-sky listening.
Live performance in a lush arboretum setting, framed by summer-evening air and forested grounds. A relaxed garden concert vibe pairs well with strolling paths, picnic energy, and open-sky listening.