
Dining Out For Life 2026
A citywide charity dining day where participating Asheville restaurants donate a portion of sales to support HIV and AIDS services. Dine in or take out while turning everyday meals into community fundraising impact.
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A midday benefit meal centered on generosity and local giving, turning lunch into a community-minded fundraiser. Expect a feel-good, low-key gathering focused on supporting a cause through dining.

A midday benefit meal centered on generosity and local giving, turning lunch into a community-minded fundraiser. Expect a feel-good, low-key gathering focused on supporting a cause through dining.
A midday benefit meal centered on generosity and local giving, turning lunch into a community-minded fundraiser. Expect a feel-good, low-key gathering focused on supporting a cause through dining.

Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.

Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Symposium-style panel talks and keynote presentations on Masonic history and fraternal topics, paired with communal catered food and convivial socializing for members and the curious public at an open Asheville meetup.
Symposium-style panel talks and keynote presentations on Masonic history and fraternal topics, paired with communal catered food and convivial socializing for members and the curious public at an open Asheville meetup.
Symposium-style panel talks and keynote presentations on Masonic history and fraternal topics, paired with communal catered food and convivial socializing for members and the curious public at an open Asheville meetup.
Late night bar hopping across Asheville's best pubs, blending patriotic party energy, drink specials, and organized pub crawl pacing for groups. Expect lively crowds, 21 plus atmosphere, and celebratory Independence Day revelry.
Late night bar hopping across Asheville's best pubs, blending patriotic party energy, drink specials, and organized pub crawl pacing for groups. Expect lively crowds, 21 plus atmosphere, and celebratory Independence Day revelry.
Late night bar hopping across Asheville's best pubs, blending patriotic party energy, drink specials, and organized pub crawl pacing for groups. Expect lively crowds, 21 plus atmosphere, and celebratory Independence Day revelry.

Drive thru service offering classic Greek cuisine like gyros, spanakopita, and baklava for convenient pickup; flaky pastries and to-go portions support a local community fundraiser during the weekend, 11am to 7pm.

Drive thru service offering classic Greek cuisine like gyros, spanakopita, and baklava for convenient pickup; flaky pastries and to-go portions support a local community fundraiser during the weekend, 11am to 7pm.
Drive thru service offering classic Greek cuisine like gyros, spanakopita, and baklava for convenient pickup; flaky pastries and to-go portions support a local community fundraiser during the weekend, 11am to 7pm.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Crisp fall ciders and German style brews set a festive beer garden vibe with pub crawl energy, evening tastings, and communal toasting—an autumn celebration centered on local cider and seasonal revelry.
Crisp fall ciders and German style brews set a festive beer garden vibe with pub crawl energy, evening tastings, and communal toasting—an autumn celebration centered on local cider and seasonal revelry.
Crisp fall ciders and German style brews set a festive beer garden vibe with pub crawl energy, evening tastings, and communal toasting—an autumn celebration centered on local cider and seasonal revelry.

Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.

Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.
Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.

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.
Rainbow lit pub crawl through downtown Asheville bars starting at Urban Orchard; a high energy Pride Month bar hopping celebration with drink specials and hosted stops by PubCrawls.com for 21 plus crowds.
Rainbow lit pub crawl through downtown Asheville bars starting at Urban Orchard; a high energy Pride Month bar hopping celebration with drink specials and hosted stops by PubCrawls.com for 21 plus crowds.
Rainbow lit pub crawl through downtown Asheville bars starting at Urban Orchard; a high energy Pride Month bar hopping celebration with drink specials and hosted stops by PubCrawls.com for 21 plus crowds.

Sequined drag performers host a campy "Over the Rainbow" bingo night with prizes and raffles to raise funds for Hendersonville Pride, bringing a celebratory charity vibe to Hilltop Event Center, hosted by Bearded Lady Productions.

Sequined drag performers host a campy "Over the Rainbow" bingo night with prizes and raffles to raise funds for Hendersonville Pride, bringing a celebratory charity vibe to Hilltop Event Center, hosted by Bearded Lady Productions.
Sequined drag performers host a campy "Over the Rainbow" bingo night with prizes and raffles to raise funds for Hendersonville Pride, bringing a celebratory charity vibe to Hilltop Event Center, hosted by Bearded Lady Productions.

Four day fully appointed road cycling adventure across the Blue Ridge foothills from Asheville to Greenville, including hotel stays, meals, luggage transfers, and ride support vehicles; proceeds benefit Arthritis Foundation research.

Four day fully appointed road cycling adventure across the Blue Ridge foothills from Asheville to Greenville, including hotel stays, meals, luggage transfers, and ride support vehicles; proceeds benefit Arthritis Foundation research.
Four day fully appointed road cycling adventure across the Blue Ridge foothills from Asheville to Greenville, including hotel stays, meals, luggage transfers, and ride support vehicles; proceeds benefit Arthritis Foundation research.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.

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.

High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.

High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.

Community donation drive honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month, collecting needed goods for Helpmate and Our Voice. A sorority led effort centered on supporting survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse through local nonprofits.

Community donation drive honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month, collecting needed goods for Helpmate and Our Voice. A sorority led effort centered on supporting survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse through local nonprofits.
Community donation drive honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month, collecting needed goods for Helpmate and Our Voice. A sorority led effort centered on supporting survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse through local nonprofits.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

A casual Asheville Diners Club dinner meetup centered on pan Asian comfort favorites like dumplings, curries, stir fries, and noodles. Expect an understated downtown ambiance, mid range pricing, and easy come as you are attire.

A casual Asheville Diners Club dinner meetup centered on pan Asian comfort favorites like dumplings, curries, stir fries, and noodles. Expect an understated downtown ambiance, mid range pricing, and easy come as you are attire.
A casual Asheville Diners Club dinner meetup centered on pan Asian comfort favorites like dumplings, curries, stir fries, and noodles. Expect an understated downtown ambiance, mid range pricing, and easy come as you are attire.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, highlighting local landmarks and layered stories from the city’s past. Expect an educational, conversational pace with time for questions and context-rich anecdotes.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, highlighting local landmarks and layered stories from the city’s past. Expect an educational, conversational pace with time for questions and context-rich anecdotes.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, highlighting local landmarks and layered stories from the city’s past. Expect an educational, conversational pace with time for questions and context-rich anecdotes.