
Asheville and Buncombe County Pools Open May 23
Outdoor public pools across Asheville and Buncombe County open for the season with cool, safe, affordable swimming. A family friendly summer kickoff spanning multiple neighborhood pool locations for community splash time.
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Community evening group bike ride through Asheville's urban streets and neighborhood routes, hosted by Asheville on Bikes; relaxed pace welcomes all levels with a guided route and bike light recommended for post-sunset riding.

Community evening group bike ride through Asheville's urban streets and neighborhood routes, hosted by Asheville on Bikes; relaxed pace welcomes all levels with a guided route and bike light recommended for post-sunset riding.
Community evening group bike ride through Asheville's urban streets and neighborhood routes, hosted by Asheville on Bikes; relaxed pace welcomes all levels with a guided route and bike light recommended for post-sunset riding.

Competitive tennis matches unfold on Aston Park’s outdoor hard courts in a community tournament atmosphere. Expect bracket-style play, spectators on site, and a midday summer sports vibe at the city tennis center.

Competitive tennis matches unfold on Aston Park’s outdoor hard courts in a community tournament atmosphere. Expect bracket-style play, spectators on site, and a midday summer sports vibe at the city tennis center.
Competitive tennis matches unfold on Aston Park’s outdoor hard courts in a community tournament atmosphere. Expect bracket-style play, spectators on site, and a midday summer sports vibe at the city tennis center.

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.

Dusk lit treetop ropes and zipline climbs send harnessed participants gliding over the forest canopy, mixing sunset views with headlamp lit after dark challenges; a family friendly, skill building adventure for kids and adults.

Dusk lit treetop ropes and zipline climbs send harnessed participants gliding over the forest canopy, mixing sunset views with headlamp lit after dark challenges; a family friendly, skill building adventure for kids and adults.
Dusk lit treetop ropes and zipline climbs send harnessed participants gliding over the forest canopy, mixing sunset views with headlamp lit after dark challenges; a family friendly, skill building adventure for kids and adults.

A free, family friendly no drop group bike ride along the Asheville Butterfly Trail with three educational stops on pollinator conservation and featured butterflies. Expect an 8.3 mile paved route with photo ops at giant butterfly wings.

A free, family friendly no drop group bike ride along the Asheville Butterfly Trail with three educational stops on pollinator conservation and featured butterflies. Expect an 8.3 mile paved route with photo ops at giant butterfly wings.
A free, family friendly no drop group bike ride along the Asheville Butterfly Trail with three educational stops on pollinator conservation and featured butterflies. Expect an 8.3 mile paved route with photo ops at giant butterfly wings.

A family friendly movie screening in a relaxed library setting, with popcorn on hand for an easy weeknight outing. Low key community hang geared toward kids, parents, and caregivers.

A family friendly movie screening in a relaxed library setting, with popcorn on hand for an easy weeknight outing. Low key community hang geared toward kids, parents, and caregivers.
A family friendly movie screening in a relaxed library setting, with popcorn on hand for an easy weeknight outing. Low key community hang geared toward kids, parents, and caregivers.

Morning casual group ride and outdoor coffee meetup, combining leisurely neighborhood cycling with sidewalk café socializing; Asheville on Bikes guides an all abilities route and post ride coffee hangout.

Morning casual group ride and outdoor coffee meetup, combining leisurely neighborhood cycling with sidewalk café socializing; Asheville on Bikes guides an all abilities route and post ride coffee hangout.
Morning casual group ride and outdoor coffee meetup, combining leisurely neighborhood cycling with sidewalk café socializing; Asheville on Bikes guides an all abilities route and post ride coffee hangout.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.
Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

Seasonal downtown market gathering local vendors for artisan goods and fresh produce in a casual, walkable setting. Expect a community-focused afternoon of browsing, shopping, and neighborhood chatter.

Seasonal downtown market gathering local vendors for artisan goods and fresh produce in a casual, walkable setting. Expect a community-focused afternoon of browsing, shopping, and neighborhood chatter.
Seasonal downtown market gathering local vendors for artisan goods and fresh produce in a casual, walkable setting. Expect a community-focused afternoon of browsing, shopping, and neighborhood chatter.

A neighborhood market in Swannanoa bringing together local vendors for browsing, shopping, and community mingling. Expect a casual afternoon vibe with small-business goods and a walk-around, pop-up style setup.

A neighborhood market in Swannanoa bringing together local vendors for browsing, shopping, and community mingling. Expect a casual afternoon vibe with small-business goods and a walk-around, pop-up style setup.
A neighborhood market in Swannanoa bringing together local vendors for browsing, shopping, and community mingling. Expect a casual afternoon vibe with small-business goods and a walk-around, pop-up style setup.

High-energy summer day camps featuring aerial ropes courses, zipline runs, and outdoor skill building in a wooded Asheville adventure park; youth tackle team challenges, climbing, and guided outdoor play during full-day sessions.

High-energy summer day camps featuring aerial ropes courses, zipline runs, and outdoor skill building in a wooded Asheville adventure park; youth tackle team challenges, climbing, and guided outdoor play during full-day sessions.
High-energy summer day camps featuring aerial ropes courses, zipline runs, and outdoor skill building in a wooded Asheville adventure park; youth tackle team challenges, climbing, and guided outdoor play during full-day sessions.

Outdoor 21+ dodgeball open play with rotating pickup games and flexible team sizes as courts fill up. Expect a casual, social run with a brief setup window and weather dependent scheduling (no rain or temps below 40F).

Outdoor 21+ dodgeball open play with rotating pickup games and flexible team sizes as courts fill up. Expect a casual, social run with a brief setup window and weather dependent scheduling (no rain or temps below 40F).
Outdoor 21+ dodgeball open play with rotating pickup games and flexible team sizes as courts fill up. Expect a casual, social run with a brief setup window and weather dependent scheduling (no rain or temps below 40F).

Casual moms meetup at Hilltop Ice Cream in Woodfin with dairy and vegan scoops, plenty of outdoor space, a sandbox for kids, and cornhole for easy mingling. Come solo or bring the whole family for a laid-back afternoon social.

Casual moms meetup at Hilltop Ice Cream in Woodfin with dairy and vegan scoops, plenty of outdoor space, a sandbox for kids, and cornhole for easy mingling. Come solo or bring the whole family for a laid-back afternoon social.
Casual moms meetup at Hilltop Ice Cream in Woodfin with dairy and vegan scoops, plenty of outdoor space, a sandbox for kids, and cornhole for easy mingling. Come solo or bring the whole family for a laid-back afternoon social.

A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with relaxed pacing and conversation-friendly stops for scenic overlooks and local nature history. Ideal for visitors seeking an easy outdoor outing and community connection.

A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with relaxed pacing and conversation-friendly stops for scenic overlooks and local nature history. Ideal for visitors seeking an easy outdoor outing and community connection.
A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with relaxed pacing and conversation-friendly stops for scenic overlooks and local nature history. Ideal for visitors seeking an easy outdoor outing and community connection.

Youth-focused beach volleyball camp with coached drills, movement fundamentals, and team play on sand courts. A daytime outdoor session geared toward skill-building and confidence for kids and teens.

Youth-focused beach volleyball camp with coached drills, movement fundamentals, and team play on sand courts. A daytime outdoor session geared toward skill-building and confidence for kids and teens.
Youth-focused beach volleyball camp with coached drills, movement fundamentals, and team play on sand courts. A daytime outdoor session geared toward skill-building and confidence for kids and teens.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.

Social evening road rides departing from Epic Cycles Hendersonville on Tuesdays; meet at 5:30pm for a 6pm roll, weekly through August. All-abilities group cycling on local roads hosted by Asheville on Bikes and BRBC.

Social evening road rides departing from Epic Cycles Hendersonville on Tuesdays; meet at 5:30pm for a 6pm roll, weekly through August. All-abilities group cycling on local roads hosted by Asheville on Bikes and BRBC.
Social evening road rides departing from Epic Cycles Hendersonville on Tuesdays; meet at 5:30pm for a 6pm roll, weekly through August. All-abilities group cycling on local roads hosted by Asheville on Bikes and BRBC.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

Second Friday swing night with a built-in lesson followed by social dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 pm; $10 cash or Venmo at the door, ages 12+.

Second Friday swing night with a built-in lesson followed by social dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 pm; $10 cash or Venmo at the door, ages 12+.
Second Friday swing night with a built-in lesson followed by social dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 pm; $10 cash or Venmo at the door, ages 12+.