
Friendsgiving
A free, all-ages Friendsgiving gathering from Asheville Parks & Recreation brings families and neighbors together for a relaxed seasonal celebration centered on community connection.
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Holiday Bingo
MoreA free, festive afternoon of bingo brings families together for a relaxed seasonal game at a neighborhood community center. Registration is through Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days ahead.

A free, festive afternoon of bingo brings families together for a relaxed seasonal game at a neighborhood community center. Registration is through Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days ahead.
A free, festive afternoon of bingo brings families together for a relaxed seasonal game at a neighborhood community center. Registration is through Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days ahead.
A free community gathering centered on meaningful conversation and connection. Reserve a ticket to let organizers know you plan to attend.
A free community gathering centered on meaningful conversation and connection. Reserve a ticket to let organizers know you plan to attend.
A free community gathering centered on meaningful conversation and connection. Reserve a ticket to let organizers know you plan to attend.
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville wellness enthusiasts together to share healthy dishes, connect over nourishing food, and celebrate community in a relaxed gathering open to all.
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville wellness enthusiasts together to share healthy dishes, connect over nourishing food, and celebrate community in a relaxed gathering open to all.
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville wellness enthusiasts together to share healthy dishes, connect over nourishing food, and celebrate community in a relaxed gathering open to all.
A festive, all-ages community celebration brings neighbors together for food, activities, and seasonal cheer, with a welcoming atmosphere centered on shared holiday fun.
A festive, all-ages community celebration brings neighbors together for food, activities, and seasonal cheer, with a welcoming atmosphere centered on shared holiday fun.
A festive, all-ages community celebration brings neighbors together for food, activities, and seasonal cheer, with a welcoming atmosphere centered on shared holiday fun.

Winter Bingo
MoreA free, winter-themed bingo gathering offers an easygoing game for children ages five and up. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the program.

A free, winter-themed bingo gathering offers an easygoing game for children ages five and up. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the program.
A free, winter-themed bingo gathering offers an easygoing game for children ages five and up. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the program.

A wintery evening stroll through an adventure park dressed in seasonal lights and holiday atmosphere. A family friendly outing built for casual walking, photo moments, and community celebration after dark.

A wintery evening stroll through an adventure park dressed in seasonal lights and holiday atmosphere. A family friendly outing built for casual walking, photo moments, and community celebration after dark.
A wintery evening stroll through an adventure park dressed in seasonal lights and holiday atmosphere. A family friendly outing built for casual walking, photo moments, and community celebration after dark.

Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.

Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
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Settle in for a Thanksgiving buffet dinner and a relaxed holiday meal. Gather around a communal spread for an evening of seasonal dining and celebration.

Settle in for a Thanksgiving buffet dinner and a relaxed holiday meal. Gather around a communal spread for an evening of seasonal dining and celebration.
Settle in for a Thanksgiving buffet dinner and a relaxed holiday meal. Gather around a communal spread for an evening of seasonal dining and celebration.

Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.

Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.
Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.

A festive Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville’s remote and independent workers together to share a communal meal, meet fellow digital nomads, and build connections in a relaxed social setting.

A festive Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville’s remote and independent workers together to share a communal meal, meet fellow digital nomads, and build connections in a relaxed social setting.
A festive Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville’s remote and independent workers together to share a communal meal, meet fellow digital nomads, and build connections in a relaxed social setting.

Browse more than 40 Western North Carolina artisan booths for handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties, then warm up with cocoa and cider before the festive community tree lighting.

Browse more than 40 Western North Carolina artisan booths for handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties, then warm up with cocoa and cider before the festive community tree lighting.
Browse more than 40 Western North Carolina artisan booths for handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties, then warm up with cocoa and cider before the festive community tree lighting.

A relaxed Thanksgiving-season potluck brings Haw Creek residents together to share homemade dishes, enjoy a break from holiday hosting, and connect with neighbors over a communal meal.

A relaxed Thanksgiving-season potluck brings Haw Creek residents together to share homemade dishes, enjoy a break from holiday hosting, and connect with neighbors over a communal meal.
A relaxed Thanksgiving-season potluck brings Haw Creek residents together to share homemade dishes, enjoy a break from holiday hosting, and connect with neighbors over a communal meal.

Bingo!
MoreRelaxed bingo sessions offer adults a free, social way to play and connect through Asheville Parks & Recreation. Registration opens 30 days before each session.

Relaxed bingo sessions offer adults a free, social way to play and connect through Asheville Parks & Recreation. Registration opens 30 days before each session.
Relaxed bingo sessions offer adults a free, social way to play and connect through Asheville Parks & Recreation. Registration opens 30 days before each session.

A sweet Valentine’s Day stop for children ages 6–12, presented as a youth program through Parks & Recreation. Advance registration is required and opens 30 days beforehand.

A sweet Valentine’s Day stop for children ages 6–12, presented as a youth program through Parks & Recreation. Advance registration is required and opens 30 days beforehand.
A sweet Valentine’s Day stop for children ages 6–12, presented as a youth program through Parks & Recreation. Advance registration is required and opens 30 days beforehand.

A festive downtown celebration centers on Asheville’s annual holiday tree lighting, with a Southern Highland Craft Guild market, evening entertainment, festive drinks, and traditions for the whole family.

A festive downtown celebration centers on Asheville’s annual holiday tree lighting, with a Southern Highland Craft Guild market, evening entertainment, festive drinks, and traditions for the whole family.
A festive downtown celebration centers on Asheville’s annual holiday tree lighting, with a Southern Highland Craft Guild market, evening entertainment, festive drinks, and traditions for the whole family.

A lively post-Thanksgiving WNC celebration brings Fireside Collective and special guests together for an all-ages jamboree steeped in bluegrass, Americana, and warm community spirit.

A lively post-Thanksgiving WNC celebration brings Fireside Collective and special guests together for an all-ages jamboree steeped in bluegrass, Americana, and warm community spirit.
A lively post-Thanksgiving WNC celebration brings Fireside Collective and special guests together for an all-ages jamboree steeped in bluegrass, Americana, and warm community spirit.

A relaxed midday lunch gathering brings adults together over Black Bear BBQ for conversation and community connection. Registration is free through Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days before the event.

A relaxed midday lunch gathering brings adults together over Black Bear BBQ for conversation and community connection. Registration is free through Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days before the event.
A relaxed midday lunch gathering brings adults together over Black Bear BBQ for conversation and community connection. Registration is free through Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days before the event.

Soup-er Bowl
MoreA free, adults-only gathering with a soup-centered theme, hosted as an Asheville Parks & Recreation program. Registration opens 30 days before the event; specific activities and menu details are not provided.

A free, adults-only gathering with a soup-centered theme, hosted as an Asheville Parks & Recreation program. Registration opens 30 days before the event; specific activities and menu details are not provided.
A free, adults-only gathering with a soup-centered theme, hosted as an Asheville Parks & Recreation program. Registration opens 30 days before the event; specific activities and menu details are not provided.

Children combine age-appropriate yoga with hands-on art activities centered on gratitude, blending movement, creative expression, and mindful reflection in a welcoming family-friendly setting.

Children combine age-appropriate yoga with hands-on art activities centered on gratitude, blending movement, creative expression, and mindful reflection in a welcoming family-friendly setting.
Children combine age-appropriate yoga with hands-on art activities centered on gratitude, blending movement, creative expression, and mindful reflection in a welcoming family-friendly setting.
