Critter Checkup
Children bring beloved stuffies for gentle veterinary exams, stamped health certificates, and a live animal program. Hot chocolate, treats, and nature center access add to this hands-on family outing.
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Children bring beloved plush toys for a free pretend check-up, with local “surgeons” handling minor repairs and returning stuffed friends good as new. Designed for ages 0–5.
Children bring beloved plush toys for a free pretend check-up, with local “surgeons” handling minor repairs and returning stuffed friends good as new. Designed for ages 0–5.
Children bring beloved plush toys for a free pretend check-up, with local “surgeons” handling minor repairs and returning stuffed friends good as new. Designed for ages 0–5.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Send a beloved stuffed animal or doll for an overnight library adventure, then pick it up with photos of its secret after-hours shenanigans. Designed for preschoolers through tweens.
Send a beloved stuffed animal or doll for an overnight library adventure, then pick it up with photos of its secret after-hours shenanigans. Designed for preschoolers through tweens.
Send a beloved stuffed animal or doll for an overnight library adventure, then pick it up with photos of its secret after-hours shenanigans. Designed for preschoolers through tweens.
Little hands explore animal-inspired polar crafts in a playful program designed for ages 2–5. A cozy winter activity gives toddlers a chance to create and enjoy a hands-on outing.
Little hands explore animal-inspired polar crafts in a playful program designed for ages 2–5. A cozy winter activity gives toddlers a chance to create and enjoy a hands-on outing.
Little hands explore animal-inspired polar crafts in a playful program designed for ages 2–5. A cozy winter activity gives toddlers a chance to create and enjoy a hands-on outing.
Settle into a cozy cat lounge for a cat themed story time designed for children age 7 and under. Families can nurture early reading while helping resident cats socialize.
Settle into a cozy cat lounge for a cat themed story time designed for children age 7 and under. Families can nurture early reading while helping resident cats socialize.
Settle into a cozy cat lounge for a cat themed story time designed for children age 7 and under. Families can nurture early reading while helping resident cats socialize.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
A relaxed cat-themed read-aloud invites young children and caregivers to settle into a lounge alongside resident cats. The gathering blends picture-book storytelling with a gentle, family-friendly animal encounter.
A relaxed cat-themed read-aloud invites young children and caregivers to settle into a lounge alongside resident cats. The gathering blends picture-book storytelling with a gentle, family-friendly animal encounter.
A relaxed cat-themed read-aloud invites young children and caregivers to settle into a lounge alongside resident cats. The gathering blends picture-book storytelling with a gentle, family-friendly animal encounter.
Little hands explore polar-themed crafts and tiny-paw creations in a playful winter activity designed for children ages 2–5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Little hands explore polar-themed crafts and tiny-paw creations in a playful winter activity designed for children ages 2–5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Little hands explore polar-themed crafts and tiny-paw creations in a playful winter activity designed for children ages 2–5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Kid focused coloring time in a cozy cat filled space where little artists can relax, color, and interact with friendly feline companions. A low key, creative hangout built for families who want gentle animal time and simple crafts.
Kid focused coloring time in a cozy cat filled space where little artists can relax, color, and interact with friendly feline companions. A low key, creative hangout built for families who want gentle animal time and simple crafts.
Kid focused coloring time in a cozy cat filled space where little artists can relax, color, and interact with friendly feline companions. A low key, creative hangout built for families who want gentle animal time and simple crafts.
Get hands-on with gentle Highland cows as you learn about the breed, feed them, and enjoy petting time behind the farmhouse, followed by a cow-themed afternoon tea.
Get hands-on with gentle Highland cows as you learn about the breed, feed them, and enjoy petting time behind the farmhouse, followed by a cow-themed afternoon tea.
Get hands-on with gentle Highland cows as you learn about the breed, feed them, and enjoy petting time behind the farmhouse, followed by a cow-themed afternoon tea.
Cozy story time inside a cat lounge where kids 7 and under listen to a cat themed book while resident “panthers” lounge nearby. A calm, sensory friendly family hangout with plenty of feline cuddles and photo ops.
Cozy story time inside a cat lounge where kids 7 and under listen to a cat themed book while resident “panthers” lounge nearby. A calm, sensory friendly family hangout with plenty of feline cuddles and photo ops.
Cozy story time inside a cat lounge where kids 7 and under listen to a cat themed book while resident “panthers” lounge nearby. A calm, sensory friendly family hangout with plenty of feline cuddles and photo ops.
A local naturalist guides children through Western North Carolina’s mammals, exploring habitats, behavior, and survival adaptations. This free, registration-required learning program is designed for ages 5–13.
A local naturalist guides children through Western North Carolina’s mammals, exploring habitats, behavior, and survival adaptations. This free, registration-required learning program is designed for ages 5–13.
A local naturalist guides children through Western North Carolina’s mammals, exploring habitats, behavior, and survival adaptations. This free, registration-required learning program is designed for ages 5–13.
Hands-on activities introduce K–8 learners to mammalogy through an ecoExplore badge program, exploring mammals and wildlife observation while completing requirements for a science badge. Registration is required.
Hands-on activities introduce K–8 learners to mammalogy through an ecoExplore badge program, exploring mammals and wildlife observation while completing requirements for a science badge. Registration is required.
Hands-on activities introduce K–8 learners to mammalogy through an ecoExplore badge program, exploring mammals and wildlife observation while completing requirements for a science badge. Registration is required.
Children practice reading aloud in a calm, supportive setting with a certified therapy dog, building confidence and literacy skills during scheduled 15-minute sessions; advance registration is required.
Children practice reading aloud in a calm, supportive setting with a certified therapy dog, building confidence and literacy skills during scheduled 15-minute sessions; advance registration is required.
Children practice reading aloud in a calm, supportive setting with a certified therapy dog, building confidence and literacy skills during scheduled 15-minute sessions; advance registration is required.
Mammals of WNC
MoreExplore Western North Carolina mammal ecology, from hibernation habits to clues that reveal wildlife visitors. Examine animal skulls and skins while learning about the ecoEXPLORE program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammal ecology, from hibernation habits to clues that reveal wildlife visitors. Examine animal skulls and skins while learning about the ecoEXPLORE program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammal ecology, from hibernation habits to clues that reveal wildlife visitors. Examine animal skulls and skins while learning about the ecoEXPLORE program.
Family Storytime
MoreInteractive children’s storytime blends read-alouds, songs, flannel-board tales, and action rhymes, then sends families home with a special craft kit for creative play and early literacy.
Interactive children’s storytime blends read-alouds, songs, flannel-board tales, and action rhymes, then sends families home with a special craft kit for creative play and early literacy.
Interactive children’s storytime blends read-alouds, songs, flannel-board tales, and action rhymes, then sends families home with a special craft kit for creative play and early literacy.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and animal signs, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins. Discover how to identify the wild visitors around us.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and animal signs, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins. Discover how to identify the wild visitors around us.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and animal signs, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins. Discover how to identify the wild visitors around us.
Children build reading confidence during 15-minute sessions reading a book aloud to a certified therapy dog. Advance registration is required, and participants should bring a book selected before their appointment.
Children build reading confidence during 15-minute sessions reading a book aloud to a certified therapy dog. Advance registration is required, and participants should bring a book selected before their appointment.
Children build reading confidence during 15-minute sessions reading a book aloud to a certified therapy dog. Advance registration is required, and participants should bring a book selected before their appointment.
A joyful storytime introduces families to early childhood education, with a welcoming look at Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten for children ages four and five.
A joyful storytime introduces families to early childhood education, with a welcoming look at Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten for children ages four and five.
A joyful storytime introduces families to early childhood education, with a welcoming look at Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten for children ages four and five.