Brews & Bears
After-hours wildlife fundraiser with black bears Uno & Ursa getting popsicle enrichment while you sip a drink and browse food and drink vendors. Live music and special animal programs add a family-friendly vibe, with a limited adults-only VIP early-entry animal encounter option.
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Professional development workshop for educators centered on black bear ecology and North Carolina wildlife. Expect hands on learning activities, field based discussion, and classroom ready resources for teaching conservation and coexistence.
Professional development workshop for educators centered on black bear ecology and North Carolina wildlife. Expect hands on learning activities, field based discussion, and classroom ready resources for teaching conservation and coexistence.
Professional development workshop for educators centered on black bear ecology and North Carolina wildlife. Expect hands on learning activities, field based discussion, and classroom ready resources for teaching conservation and coexistence.
Keeper-led animal enrichment with puzzle feeders, scent trails, and rotating habitats at a Linville wildlife sanctuary; hands on stations and zookeeper demos teach animal behavior, welfare, and behind-the-scenes care.
Keeper-led animal enrichment with puzzle feeders, scent trails, and rotating habitats at a Linville wildlife sanctuary; hands on stations and zookeeper demos teach animal behavior, welfare, and behind-the-scenes care.
Keeper-led animal enrichment with puzzle feeders, scent trails, and rotating habitats at a Linville wildlife sanctuary; hands on stations and zookeeper demos teach animal behavior, welfare, and behind-the-scenes care.
Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.
Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.
Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.
A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.
A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.
A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.
An evening family program at Grandfather Mountain with a nature themed focus on foraging and local ecology. Expect an interactive, educational vibe designed for kids and adults in a mountain setting.
An evening family program at Grandfather Mountain with a nature themed focus on foraging and local ecology. Expect an interactive, educational vibe designed for kids and adults in a mountain setting.
An evening family program at Grandfather Mountain with a nature themed focus on foraging and local ecology. Expect an interactive, educational vibe designed for kids and adults in a mountain setting.
A cryptid themed pub crawl centered around a local brewery, with costumed revelers moving between downtown stops for pints and playful creature lore. Expect a late night social vibe with themed drinks and bar hopping energy.
A cryptid themed pub crawl centered around a local brewery, with costumed revelers moving between downtown stops for pints and playful creature lore. Expect a late night social vibe with themed drinks and bar hopping energy.
A cryptid themed pub crawl centered around a local brewery, with costumed revelers moving between downtown stops for pints and playful creature lore. Expect a late night social vibe with themed drinks and bar hopping energy.
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.
A high-energy beard festival with a competitive beard battle, DJ-fueled party vibes, and beard-focused vendors. Sip a bacon and bourbon flight pairing while supporting a childhood cancer fundraiser.
A high-energy beard festival with a competitive beard battle, DJ-fueled party vibes, and beard-focused vendors. Sip a bacon and bourbon flight pairing while supporting a childhood cancer fundraiser.
A high-energy beard festival with a competitive beard battle, DJ-fueled party vibes, and beard-focused vendors. Sip a bacon and bourbon flight pairing while supporting a childhood cancer fundraiser.
A late-night set in a downtown brewery taproom with indie rock energy and danceable grooves. Expect a lively bar crowd, craft beers on tap, and a casual come-as-you-are vibe.
A late-night set in a downtown brewery taproom with indie rock energy and danceable grooves. Expect a lively bar crowd, craft beers on tap, and a casual come-as-you-are vibe.
A late-night set in a downtown brewery taproom with indie rock energy and danceable grooves. Expect a lively bar crowd, craft beers on tap, and a casual come-as-you-are vibe.
Evening social with live jazz ambiance alongside curated shopping, passed appetizers, and a wine and beer pour. An exclusive silent auction raises funds supporting children in Western North Carolina through the WNC Bridge Children’s Service Fund.
Evening social with live jazz ambiance alongside curated shopping, passed appetizers, and a wine and beer pour. An exclusive silent auction raises funds supporting children in Western North Carolina through the WNC Bridge Children’s Service Fund.
Evening social with live jazz ambiance alongside curated shopping, passed appetizers, and a wine and beer pour. An exclusive silent auction raises funds supporting children in Western North Carolina through the WNC Bridge Children’s Service Fund.
Cryptid-themed street festival centered on Bigfoot folklore with educational panels and speaker talks. Expect a playful Bigfoot Calling Contest plus hands-on, family-friendly activities along Main Street.
Cryptid-themed street festival centered on Bigfoot folklore with educational panels and speaker talks. Expect a playful Bigfoot Calling Contest plus hands-on, family-friendly activities along Main Street.
Cryptid-themed street festival centered on Bigfoot folklore with educational panels and speaker talks. Expect a playful Bigfoot Calling Contest plus hands-on, family-friendly activities along Main Street.
Tool themed trivia spans power tools to power ballads, with rounds pulling from songs, books, movies, and history. A lively fundraiser night in a brewery taproom supporting Asheville Tool Library and community tool access.
Tool themed trivia spans power tools to power ballads, with rounds pulling from songs, books, movies, and history. A lively fundraiser night in a brewery taproom supporting Asheville Tool Library and community tool access.
Tool themed trivia spans power tools to power ballads, with rounds pulling from songs, books, movies, and history. A lively fundraiser night in a brewery taproom supporting Asheville Tool Library and community tool access.
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.
Late-night bar sets in a casual BBQ bar atmosphere with rotating local bands. A lively Saturday hang for drinks, dancing, and post-dinner music in a laid-back back-alley style space.
Late-night bar sets in a casual BBQ bar atmosphere with rotating local bands. A lively Saturday hang for drinks, dancing, and post-dinner music in a laid-back back-alley style space.
Late-night bar sets in a casual BBQ bar atmosphere with rotating local bands. A lively Saturday hang for drinks, dancing, and post-dinner music in a laid-back back-alley style space.
Late-night benefit concert in an intimate listening-room setting with a community-minded vibe. Live sets support a fundraiser cause, blending nightlife energy with local goodwill in Black Mountain.
Late-night benefit concert in an intimate listening-room setting with a community-minded vibe. Live sets support a fundraiser cause, blending nightlife energy with local goodwill in Black Mountain.
Late-night benefit concert in an intimate listening-room setting with a community-minded vibe. Live sets support a fundraiser cause, blending nightlife energy with local goodwill in Black Mountain.
Hands-on family foraging lessons in the woods, focusing on identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting practices. A guided nature walk blends kid-friendly ecology education with practical outdoor skills.
Hands-on family foraging lessons in the woods, focusing on identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting practices. A guided nature walk blends kid-friendly ecology education with practical outdoor skills.
Hands-on family foraging lessons in the woods, focusing on identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting practices. A guided nature walk blends kid-friendly ecology education with practical outdoor skills.
An over the top hot dog showdown with nine local teams battling through 2,500 dogs, ridiculous games, and a Royal Wiener crown at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Pre party hang at Asheville Sports Club plus celebrity chef antics supporting mental health for local food and beverage workers.
An over the top hot dog showdown with nine local teams battling through 2,500 dogs, ridiculous games, and a Royal Wiener crown at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Pre party hang at Asheville Sports Club plus celebrity chef antics supporting mental health for local food and beverage workers.
An over the top hot dog showdown with nine local teams battling through 2,500 dogs, ridiculous games, and a Royal Wiener crown at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Pre party hang at Asheville Sports Club plus celebrity chef antics supporting mental health for local food and beverage workers.
High-energy drag performances paired with a Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ kitchen takeover serving wacky wiener creations. A campy, feel-good fundraiser supporting Linked4Life and The Bear’s Foundation’s mental health initiative.
High-energy drag performances paired with a Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ kitchen takeover serving wacky wiener creations. A campy, feel-good fundraiser supporting Linked4Life and The Bear’s Foundation’s mental health initiative.
High-energy drag performances paired with a Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ kitchen takeover serving wacky wiener creations. A campy, feel-good fundraiser supporting Linked4Life and The Bear’s Foundation’s mental health initiative.
A playful canine showcase takes over a downtown sports club with crowd-pleasing “best in show” vibes and plenty of photo-worthy pups. Expect a pet-friendly community hangout with dog-centric fun and cheering spectators.
A playful canine showcase takes over a downtown sports club with crowd-pleasing “best in show” vibes and plenty of photo-worthy pups. Expect a pet-friendly community hangout with dog-centric fun and cheering spectators.
A playful canine showcase takes over a downtown sports club with crowd-pleasing “best in show” vibes and plenty of photo-worthy pups. Expect a pet-friendly community hangout with dog-centric fun and cheering spectators.
After-dark naturalist program exploring Grandfather Mountain’s forests and trails with a focus on nocturnal wildlife, ecology, and night-sky observation. Expect guided interpretation, low-light walking, and hands-on nature learning in a mountain setting.
After-dark naturalist program exploring Grandfather Mountain’s forests and trails with a focus on nocturnal wildlife, ecology, and night-sky observation. Expect guided interpretation, low-light walking, and hands-on nature learning in a mountain setting.
After-dark naturalist program exploring Grandfather Mountain’s forests and trails with a focus on nocturnal wildlife, ecology, and night-sky observation. Expect guided interpretation, low-light walking, and hands-on nature learning in a mountain setting.