
Gingerbread House Competition
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.
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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, 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.

Intricate gingerbread house creations—from whimsical cottages to architectural showpieces—fill the grand resort halls as entries are judged and displayed. A festive holiday tradition that draws families and design lovers for photos, creativity, and winter cheer.

Intricate gingerbread house creations—from whimsical cottages to architectural showpieces—fill the grand resort halls as entries are judged and displayed. A festive holiday tradition that draws families and design lovers for photos, creativity, and winter cheer.
Intricate gingerbread house creations—from whimsical cottages to architectural showpieces—fill the grand resort halls as entries are judged and displayed. A festive holiday tradition that draws families and design lovers for photos, creativity, and winter cheer.

Families and puzzle enthusiasts ages four and up can spend a free early evening solving puzzles together in a welcoming community center setting. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days ahead.

Families and puzzle enthusiasts ages four and up can spend a free early evening solving puzzles together in a welcoming community center setting. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days ahead.
Families and puzzle enthusiasts ages four and up can spend a free early evening solving puzzles together in a welcoming community center setting. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days ahead.

An affordable evening program for children ages 6–12 gives parents a few hours free. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation; the fee is $5.

An affordable evening program for children ages 6–12 gives parents a few hours free. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation; the fee is $5.
An affordable evening program for children ages 6–12 gives parents a few hours free. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation; the fee is $5.

Young children ages 2–5 can enjoy hands-on spooky-themed crafting in a short, playful seasonal session. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation, with a $5 fee.

Young children ages 2–5 can enjoy hands-on spooky-themed crafting in a short, playful seasonal session. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation, with a $5 fee.
Young children ages 2–5 can enjoy hands-on spooky-themed crafting in a short, playful seasonal session. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation, with a $5 fee.

A free youth program introduces children ages 5–11 to science, technology, engineering, and math in a community recreation setting. Registration is available through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A free youth program introduces children ages 5–11 to science, technology, engineering, and math in a community recreation setting. Registration is available through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A free youth program introduces children ages 5–11 to science, technology, engineering, and math in a community recreation setting. Registration is available through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A free afternoon family program at a neighborhood park welcomes children ages five and up for a Try It Tuesday activity. Registration is available through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A free afternoon family program at a neighborhood park welcomes children ages five and up for a Try It Tuesday activity. Registration is available through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A free afternoon family program at a neighborhood park welcomes children ages five and up for a Try It Tuesday activity. Registration is available through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A daytime school-break program for ages 11–14 runs across eight sessions from December 21–31, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a $40 fee.

A daytime school-break program for ages 11–14 runs across eight sessions from December 21–31, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a $40 fee.
A daytime school-break program for ages 11–14 runs across eight sessions from December 21–31, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a $40 fee.

A free four-session beginner pottery class for adults introduces hand-building clay techniques in a relaxed community-center setting. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A free four-session beginner pottery class for adults introduces hand-building clay techniques in a relaxed community-center setting. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A free four-session beginner pottery class for adults introduces hand-building clay techniques in a relaxed community-center setting. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

Adaptive recreation sessions provide inclusive, structured activities for children and young adults with disabilities during winter break. The eight-day daytime camp serves ages 6–22, with registration through city parks and recreation.

Adaptive recreation sessions provide inclusive, structured activities for children and young adults with disabilities during winter break. The eight-day daytime camp serves ages 6–22, with registration through city parks and recreation.
Adaptive recreation sessions provide inclusive, structured activities for children and young adults with disabilities during winter break. The eight-day daytime camp serves ages 6–22, with registration through city parks and recreation.

Practice hand-built pottery and clay techniques across four weekly, three-hour independent-study sessions for adults. This free community program requires registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

Practice hand-built pottery and clay techniques across four weekly, three-hour independent-study sessions for adults. This free community program requires registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Practice hand-built pottery and clay techniques across four weekly, three-hour independent-study sessions for adults. This free community program requires registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A Halloween-themed climbing session invites youth ages 6–17 to take on a spooky climb at a community center. Registration is required through City of Asheville Parks & Recreation; admission is $7.

A Halloween-themed climbing session invites youth ages 6–17 to take on a spooky climb at a community center. Registration is required through City of Asheville Parks & Recreation; admission is $7.
A Halloween-themed climbing session invites youth ages 6–17 to take on a spooky climb at a community center. Registration is required through City of Asheville Parks & Recreation; admission is $7.

Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.

Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.
Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.

A free, three-session city youth program for teens ages 13–18, meeting Thursday afternoons at a neighborhood recreation center. Registration is handled through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A free, three-session city youth program for teens ages 13–18, meeting Thursday afternoons at a neighborhood recreation center. Registration is handled through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A free, three-session city youth program for teens ages 13–18, meeting Thursday afternoons at a neighborhood recreation center. Registration is handled through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

Little hands explore spooky seasonal crafts in a short, playful activity designed for ages 2–5. A welcoming community-center setting makes this a festive outing for toddlers and caregivers.

Little hands explore spooky seasonal crafts in a short, playful activity designed for ages 2–5. A welcoming community-center setting makes this a festive outing for toddlers and caregivers.
Little hands explore spooky seasonal crafts in a short, playful activity designed for ages 2–5. A welcoming community-center setting makes this a festive outing for toddlers and caregivers.

Create a personalized holiday wreath in a relaxed, hands-on decorating workshop for adults. This low-cost seasonal craft program offers an approachable way to make festive décor and connect with the community.

Create a personalized holiday wreath in a relaxed, hands-on decorating workshop for adults. This low-cost seasonal craft program offers an approachable way to make festive décor and connect with the community.
Create a personalized holiday wreath in a relaxed, hands-on decorating workshop for adults. This low-cost seasonal craft program offers an approachable way to make festive décor and connect with the community.

A full-day youth recreation program welcomes children ages 5–11 for a fun day at a Southside community center. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days ahead, with a $5 fee.

A full-day youth recreation program welcomes children ages 5–11 for a fun day at a Southside community center. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days ahead, with a $5 fee.
A full-day youth recreation program welcomes children ages 5–11 for a fun day at a Southside community center. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days ahead, with a $5 fee.

Kids ages 6–12 can team up for an energetic afternoon of laser tag and pizza at a community center, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a $5 fee.

Kids ages 6–12 can team up for an energetic afternoon of laser tag and pizza at a community center, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a $5 fee.
Kids ages 6–12 can team up for an energetic afternoon of laser tag and pizza at a community center, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a $5 fee.

A free midday recreation program brings Asheville homeschoolers ages 11–16 together for a shared break from home learning. Registration is required through City of Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A free midday recreation program brings Asheville homeschoolers ages 11–16 together for a shared break from home learning. Registration is required through City of Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A free midday recreation program brings Asheville homeschoolers ages 11–16 together for a shared break from home learning. Registration is required through City of Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A free midday recreation program creates an opportunity for homeschool students ages 11–16 to connect and take part in teen activities at a neighborhood community center. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A free midday recreation program creates an opportunity for homeschool students ages 11–16 to connect and take part in teen activities at a neighborhood community center. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A free midday recreation program creates an opportunity for homeschool students ages 11–16 to connect and take part in teen activities at a neighborhood community center. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.