
Asheville Movies in the Park 2026
Free family favorites light up a massive outdoor screen at dusk in Pack Square Park, with blankets and lawn chairs encouraged. An hour before showtime, the Rec n Roll play zone adds games, music, kid and teen activities, and themed giveaways.
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An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.

An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.
An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.

A hands-on “touch a truck” takeover with utility trucks, rescue vehicles, transit buses, and heavy construction rigs parked for close-up exploring. Kids and adults can climb in, ask questions, and learn how city vehicles keep Asheville running.

A hands-on “touch a truck” takeover with utility trucks, rescue vehicles, transit buses, and heavy construction rigs parked for close-up exploring. Kids and adults can climb in, ask questions, and learn how city vehicles keep Asheville running.
A hands-on “touch a truck” takeover with utility trucks, rescue vehicles, transit buses, and heavy construction rigs parked for close-up exploring. Kids and adults can climb in, ask questions, and learn how city vehicles keep Asheville running.

An outdoor yoga flow on the grassy Town Square Green with space to stretch, breathe, and reset in fresh air. All-levels practice centered on community connection—bring a mat and settle into a relaxed park vibe.

An outdoor yoga flow on the grassy Town Square Green with space to stretch, breathe, and reset in fresh air. All-levels practice centered on community connection—bring a mat and settle into a relaxed park vibe.
An outdoor yoga flow on the grassy Town Square Green with space to stretch, breathe, and reset in fresh air. All-levels practice centered on community connection—bring a mat and settle into a relaxed park vibe.

Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.

Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.
Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.

A free, citywide celebration of Asheville’s street performing scene with scheduled sets and pop-up gatherings across multiple stages. Catch roaming buskers and curated performances at Pack Square, Pritchard Park, Reuter Terrace, and the River Arts District.

A free, citywide celebration of Asheville’s street performing scene with scheduled sets and pop-up gatherings across multiple stages. Catch roaming buskers and curated performances at Pack Square, Pritchard Park, Reuter Terrace, and the River Arts District.
A free, citywide celebration of Asheville’s street performing scene with scheduled sets and pop-up gatherings across multiple stages. Catch roaming buskers and curated performances at Pack Square, Pritchard Park, Reuter Terrace, and the River Arts District.

A weeklong lineup of outdoor wellness and fitness sessions with rotating daily activities designed to help you find your flow. Expect community meetups, movement classes, and special offers from retailers around the town square.

A weeklong lineup of outdoor wellness and fitness sessions with rotating daily activities designed to help you find your flow. Expect community meetups, movement classes, and special offers from retailers around the town square.
A weeklong lineup of outdoor wellness and fitness sessions with rotating daily activities designed to help you find your flow. Expect community meetups, movement classes, and special offers from retailers around the town square.

Adrenaline-soaked paddling shorts and cinematic river adventures light up the screen for an Earth Day celebration. All-ages, mostly seated screening with first-come seating and proceeds supporting MountainTrue’s conservation work.

Adrenaline-soaked paddling shorts and cinematic river adventures light up the screen for an Earth Day celebration. All-ages, mostly seated screening with first-come seating and proceeds supporting MountainTrue’s conservation work.
Adrenaline-soaked paddling shorts and cinematic river adventures light up the screen for an Earth Day celebration. All-ages, mostly seated screening with first-come seating and proceeds supporting MountainTrue’s conservation work.

An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.

An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.

Short films shot across Western North Carolina spotlight local adventures, mountain landscapes, and the people protecting public lands. Chat with outdoor nonprofits on site to learn about conservation work and ways to volunteer.

Short films shot across Western North Carolina spotlight local adventures, mountain landscapes, and the people protecting public lands. Chat with outdoor nonprofits on site to learn about conservation work and ways to volunteer.
Short films shot across Western North Carolina spotlight local adventures, mountain landscapes, and the people protecting public lands. Chat with outdoor nonprofits on site to learn about conservation work and ways to volunteer.

All-levels yoga flows unfold on the grass at West Asheville Park with a small-cap group size capped at 20. Weekend classes run April through October and require advance signup to reserve a spot.

All-levels yoga flows unfold on the grass at West Asheville Park with a small-cap group size capped at 20. Weekend classes run April through October and require advance signup to reserve a spot.
All-levels yoga flows unfold on the grass at West Asheville Park with a small-cap group size capped at 20. Weekend classes run April through October and require advance signup to reserve a spot.

Easygoing spring afternoon of live bluegrass bands and local craft brews in Pack Square; free admission, bring a chair to relax in the downtown park setting while sipping seasonal beers.

Easygoing spring afternoon of live bluegrass bands and local craft brews in Pack Square; free admission, bring a chair to relax in the downtown park setting while sipping seasonal beers.
Easygoing spring afternoon of live bluegrass bands and local craft brews in Pack Square; free admission, bring a chair to relax in the downtown park setting while sipping seasonal beers.

Secure, staffed bike parking in Pack Square Park during the Downtown After 5 street-festival hours. Roll in, hand off your bike for safekeeping, and enjoy a car-free way to explore downtown.

Secure, staffed bike parking in Pack Square Park during the Downtown After 5 street-festival hours. Roll in, hand off your bike for safekeeping, and enjoy a car-free way to explore downtown.
Secure, staffed bike parking in Pack Square Park during the Downtown After 5 street-festival hours. Roll in, hand off your bike for safekeeping, and enjoy a car-free way to explore downtown.

Seasonal farmers market in Biltmore Park with outdoor vendor stalls and a neighborhood browsing vibe. Shop local produce and artisan goods along Town Square Boulevard in an easygoing community setting.

Seasonal farmers market in Biltmore Park with outdoor vendor stalls and a neighborhood browsing vibe. Shop local produce and artisan goods along Town Square Boulevard in an easygoing community setting.
Seasonal farmers market in Biltmore Park with outdoor vendor stalls and a neighborhood browsing vibe. Shop local produce and artisan goods along Town Square Boulevard in an easygoing community setting.

Lively, playful staging of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by the Montford Moppets youth troupe, featuring energetic young actors, local community direction, and family-friendly comic fantasy.

Lively, playful staging of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by the Montford Moppets youth troupe, featuring energetic young actors, local community direction, and family-friendly comic fantasy.
Lively, playful staging of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by the Montford Moppets youth troupe, featuring energetic young actors, local community direction, and family-friendly comic fantasy.

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.

Season-opening minor league baseball under the lights with first-pitch excitement, walk-up music, and hometown crowd energy at the Asheville Tourists ballpark. A classic spring night of ballpark vibes and local pride.

Season-opening minor league baseball under the lights with first-pitch excitement, walk-up music, and hometown crowd energy at the Asheville Tourists ballpark. A classic spring night of ballpark vibes and local pride.
Season-opening minor league baseball under the lights with first-pitch excitement, walk-up music, and hometown crowd energy at the Asheville Tourists ballpark. A classic spring night of ballpark vibes and local pride.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.

Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.

Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.
Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.
Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.