
Holiday: Halloween Sunset Trail - Grove Park loop
A moderate five-mile sunset walk follows a road loop with 800 feet of climbing and Halloween decorations. Bring a headlamp or flashlight; leashed dogs are welcome, and costumes are optional.
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Halloween Crawl
MoreHaunt downtown Asheville on Halloween Saturday with a casual, social bar crawl starting at a rooftop gathering spot. Costumes are welcome but optional; responsible fun is the plan.

Haunt downtown Asheville on Halloween Saturday with a casual, social bar crawl starting at a rooftop gathering spot. Costumes are welcome but optional; responsible fun is the plan.
Haunt downtown Asheville on Halloween Saturday with a casual, social bar crawl starting at a rooftop gathering spot. Costumes are welcome but optional; responsible fun is the plan.

A midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady, moderate pace and plenty of waterfall-viewing stops. Expect crisp fall foliage, trail camaraderie, and an easy meet-up point in downtown Asheville before heading out.

A midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady, moderate pace and plenty of waterfall-viewing stops. Expect crisp fall foliage, trail camaraderie, and an easy meet-up point in downtown Asheville before heading out.
A midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady, moderate pace and plenty of waterfall-viewing stops. Expect crisp fall foliage, trail camaraderie, and an easy meet-up point in downtown Asheville before heading out.

Immersive outdoor sets, live performers, and interactive storytelling create a spooky, quirky Halloween adventure for families. Designed for ages 3–12, the trail keeps scares playful, with no gore or physical contact.

Immersive outdoor sets, live performers, and interactive storytelling create a spooky, quirky Halloween adventure for families. Designed for ages 3–12, the trail keeps scares playful, with no gore or physical contact.
Immersive outdoor sets, live performers, and interactive storytelling create a spooky, quirky Halloween adventure for families. Designed for ages 3–12, the trail keeps scares playful, with no gore or physical contact.

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.

After-dark Halloween haunted trail through the Adventure Center’s wooded course, blending jump scares and eerie atmosphere with outdoor adventure vibes. Timed for late evening, it’s a seasonal scare walk suited to groups and families seeking spooky fun.

After-dark Halloween haunted trail through the Adventure Center’s wooded course, blending jump scares and eerie atmosphere with outdoor adventure vibes. Timed for late evening, it’s a seasonal scare walk suited to groups and families seeking spooky fun.
After-dark Halloween haunted trail through the Adventure Center’s wooded course, blending jump scares and eerie atmosphere with outdoor adventure vibes. Timed for late evening, it’s a seasonal scare walk suited to groups and families seeking spooky fun.

A guided, easy-pace group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic shoreline views and chances to spot fall foliage. Ideal for casual hikers seeking light exercise, local nature, and friendly conversation.

A guided, easy-pace group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic shoreline views and chances to spot fall foliage. Ideal for casual hikers seeking light exercise, local nature, and friendly conversation.
A guided, easy-pace group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic shoreline views and chances to spot fall foliage. Ideal for casual hikers seeking light exercise, local nature, and friendly conversation.

Costumed revelers take to Asheville’s nightlife for a Halloween bar crawl, moving between local bars for a late-night outing centered on spooky seasonal fun and socializing.

Costumed revelers take to Asheville’s nightlife for a Halloween bar crawl, moving between local bars for a late-night outing centered on spooky seasonal fun and socializing.
Costumed revelers take to Asheville’s nightlife for a Halloween bar crawl, moving between local bars for a late-night outing centered on spooky seasonal fun and socializing.

Costumed families collect candy from local shops and restaurants, decorate take-home pumpkins, and pose for festive Halloween photos. A cheerful downtown afternoon built around kid-friendly seasonal fun and family memories.

Costumed families collect candy from local shops and restaurants, decorate take-home pumpkins, and pose for festive Halloween photos. A cheerful downtown afternoon built around kid-friendly seasonal fun and family memories.
Costumed families collect candy from local shops and restaurants, decorate take-home pumpkins, and pose for festive Halloween photos. A cheerful downtown afternoon built around kid-friendly seasonal fun and family memories.

Costumed Halloween bar hopping brings a festive late-night atmosphere to Asheville, with a crawl-style outing centered on seasonal celebration, socializing, and stops at local bars.

Costumed Halloween bar hopping brings a festive late-night atmosphere to Asheville, with a crawl-style outing centered on seasonal celebration, socializing, and stops at local bars.
Costumed Halloween bar hopping brings a festive late-night atmosphere to Asheville, with a crawl-style outing centered on seasonal celebration, socializing, and stops at local bars.

Browse locally owned shops and nonprofits for Halloween tricks, treats, and a free bingo card, with prizes including discounts and special treats available at participating neighborhood businesses.

Browse locally owned shops and nonprofits for Halloween tricks, treats, and a free bingo card, with prizes including discounts and special treats available at participating neighborhood businesses.
Browse locally owned shops and nonprofits for Halloween tricks, treats, and a free bingo card, with prizes including discounts and special treats available at participating neighborhood businesses.

A full-day group trek for adults 50 and older, with time outdoors and an active pace. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the outing.

A full-day group trek for adults 50 and older, with time outdoors and an active pace. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the outing.
A full-day group trek for adults 50 and older, with time outdoors and an active pace. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the outing.

Runners gather in festive ugly sweaters for an Asheville Hash House Harriers trail, with hares setting off at 2:30 p.m. and beer or nonalcoholic options available.

Runners gather in festive ugly sweaters for an Asheville Hash House Harriers trail, with hares setting off at 2:30 p.m. and beer or nonalcoholic options available.
Runners gather in festive ugly sweaters for an Asheville Hash House Harriers trail, with hares setting off at 2:30 p.m. and beer or nonalcoholic options available.
Explore spooky burial grounds during family-friendly afternoon trick-or-treating, then return for an evening of Halloween dancing among the dead on Asheville’s South Slope.
Explore spooky burial grounds during family-friendly afternoon trick-or-treating, then return for an evening of Halloween dancing among the dead on Asheville’s South Slope.
Explore spooky burial grounds during family-friendly afternoon trick-or-treating, then return for an evening of Halloween dancing among the dead on Asheville’s South Slope.

Sip seasonal Halloween cocktails amid dark, spooky decor and meet other Asheville locals for casual mingling. A playful costume show-and-tell invites dressed-up guests to introduce their looks.

Sip seasonal Halloween cocktails amid dark, spooky decor and meet other Asheville locals for casual mingling. A playful costume show-and-tell invites dressed-up guests to introduce their looks.
Sip seasonal Halloween cocktails amid dark, spooky decor and meet other Asheville locals for casual mingling. A playful costume show-and-tell invites dressed-up guests to introduce their looks.

A rain-or-shine evening nature walk follows the bird sanctuary boardwalk loop and continues along a two-mile lake trail, with the outing canceled only for significant lightning.

A rain-or-shine evening nature walk follows the bird sanctuary boardwalk loop and continues along a two-mile lake trail, with the outing canceled only for significant lightning.
A rain-or-shine evening nature walk follows the bird sanctuary boardwalk loop and continues along a two-mile lake trail, with the outing canceled only for significant lightning.

A free, all-ages Halloween gathering invites guests to wear costumes and pose pets for family portraits. Donations support the Asheville Humane Society during this relaxed downtown social hour.

A free, all-ages Halloween gathering invites guests to wear costumes and pose pets for family portraits. Donations support the Asheville Humane Society during this relaxed downtown social hour.
A free, all-ages Halloween gathering invites guests to wear costumes and pose pets for family portraits. Donations support the Asheville Humane Society during this relaxed downtown social hour.
A Halloween-themed community run offers 3- and 6-mile routes for women runners, followed by complimentary recovery services. Expect an active, social outing with post-run recovery support.
A Halloween-themed community run offers 3- and 6-mile routes for women runners, followed by complimentary recovery services. Expect an active, social outing with post-run recovery support.
A Halloween-themed community run offers 3- and 6-mile routes for women runners, followed by complimentary recovery services. Expect an active, social outing with post-run recovery support.

A relaxed group hike through Bent Creek’s Hard Times Trail, with crisp autumn air, changing leaves, and time to chat while wandering the woods at an easy pace.

A relaxed group hike through Bent Creek’s Hard Times Trail, with crisp autumn air, changing leaves, and time to chat while wandering the woods at an easy pace.
A relaxed group hike through Bent Creek’s Hard Times Trail, with crisp autumn air, changing leaves, and time to chat while wandering the woods at an easy pace.

A monthly training hike brings Western North Carolina Camino pilgrims together to build endurance and community on scenic local trails. The route is shared through the chapter’s Facebook announcements.

A monthly training hike brings Western North Carolina Camino pilgrims together to build endurance and community on scenic local trails. The route is shared through the chapter’s Facebook announcements.
A monthly training hike brings Western North Carolina Camino pilgrims together to build endurance and community on scenic local trails. The route is shared through the chapter’s Facebook announcements.

A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.

A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
