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Flash mob style movement party in downtown streets with feel good music and playful guided dancing. Expect strangers becoming friends at Pack Square as the parade ripples joy through the community—no dance experience needed.
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Hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors form a participatory drum circle with spontaneous movement, clapping, and dancing. A casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering that welcomes first-timers and regulars alike.

Hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors form a participatory drum circle with spontaneous movement, clapping, and dancing. A casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering that welcomes first-timers and regulars alike.
Hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors form a participatory drum circle with spontaneous movement, clapping, and dancing. A casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering that welcomes first-timers and regulars alike.

Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.

Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.

A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.

A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.
A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.
A music-driven, freeform movement session centered on somatic release and embodied expression. Expect an inviting, communal dance floor focused on connection, emotional reset, and remembering your body’s natural rhythm.
A music-driven, freeform movement session centered on somatic release and embodied expression. Expect an inviting, communal dance floor focused on connection, emotional reset, and remembering your body’s natural rhythm.
A music-driven, freeform movement session centered on somatic release and embodied expression. Expect an inviting, communal dance floor focused on connection, emotional reset, and remembering your body’s natural rhythm.

A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.

A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.
A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

Vibrant outdoor vegan festival in Pack Square Park with plant-based food stalls and vendor shopping under blue skies. A lively, feel-good afternoon centered on community, eating well, and browsing local makers.

Vibrant outdoor vegan festival in Pack Square Park with plant-based food stalls and vendor shopping under blue skies. A lively, feel-good afternoon centered on community, eating well, and browsing local makers.
Vibrant outdoor vegan festival in Pack Square Park with plant-based food stalls and vendor shopping under blue skies. A lively, feel-good afternoon centered on community, eating well, and browsing local makers.

A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup and opening circle, then a DJ journey designed to spark emotional release and embodied expression. Expect a community dancefloor vibe with immersive, remembrance themed sound pathways.

A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup and opening circle, then a DJ journey designed to spark emotional release and embodied expression. Expect a community dancefloor vibe with immersive, remembrance themed sound pathways.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup and opening circle, then a DJ journey designed to spark emotional release and embodied expression. Expect a community dancefloor vibe with immersive, remembrance themed sound pathways.

A guided ecstatic dance wave blends many styles and flavors into a continuous DJ journey, starting with a warmup and an opening circle before dropping into freeform movement. Held by Asheville Movement Collective with long-time facilitator DJ Mikaya.

A guided ecstatic dance wave blends many styles and flavors into a continuous DJ journey, starting with a warmup and an opening circle before dropping into freeform movement. Held by Asheville Movement Collective with long-time facilitator DJ Mikaya.
A guided ecstatic dance wave blends many styles and flavors into a continuous DJ journey, starting with a warmup and an opening circle before dropping into freeform movement. Held by Asheville Movement Collective with long-time facilitator DJ Mikaya.

A Fourth of July 5K road race running through downtown Asheville around Pack Square Park, blending fitness with festive holiday energy. Expect a lively community crowd, runners and walkers, and a classic Independence Day atmosphere.

A Fourth of July 5K road race running through downtown Asheville around Pack Square Park, blending fitness with festive holiday energy. Expect a lively community crowd, runners and walkers, and a classic Independence Day atmosphere.
A Fourth of July 5K road race running through downtown Asheville around Pack Square Park, blending fitness with festive holiday energy. Expect a lively community crowd, runners and walkers, and a classic Independence Day atmosphere.

Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.

Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.
Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.

High-energy solstice dance in Pack Square Park with a live David Starfire set blasted through a 24-speaker sound system. Sober, smoke-free 18+ outdoor community gathering with presale-only tickets and a 500-person cap, rain or shine.

High-energy solstice dance in Pack Square Park with a live David Starfire set blasted through a 24-speaker sound system. Sober, smoke-free 18+ outdoor community gathering with presale-only tickets and a 500-person cap, rain or shine.
High-energy solstice dance in Pack Square Park with a live David Starfire set blasted through a 24-speaker sound system. Sober, smoke-free 18+ outdoor community gathering with presale-only tickets and a 500-person cap, rain or shine.

Freeform ecstatic dance wave with a guided warmup and opening circle, led by guest DJ Yaku Beat’s water inspired beats and live instrumentation. Movement centric space geared toward release, self revelation, and collective energy.

Freeform ecstatic dance wave with a guided warmup and opening circle, led by guest DJ Yaku Beat’s water inspired beats and live instrumentation. Movement centric space geared toward release, self revelation, and collective energy.
Freeform ecstatic dance wave with a guided warmup and opening circle, led by guest DJ Yaku Beat’s water inspired beats and live instrumentation. Movement centric space geared toward release, self revelation, and collective energy.
A facilitator-led scavenger hunt through walkable downtown Asheville with playful prompts designed to spark genuine conversation and meet new people. Expect small-group exploring around Pack Square Park focused on human connection and shared discovery.
A facilitator-led scavenger hunt through walkable downtown Asheville with playful prompts designed to spark genuine conversation and meet new people. Expect small-group exploring around Pack Square Park focused on human connection and shared discovery.
A facilitator-led scavenger hunt through walkable downtown Asheville with playful prompts designed to spark genuine conversation and meet new people. Expect small-group exploring around Pack Square Park focused on human connection and shared discovery.

A two-hour ecstatic dance wave led by DJ Marta Martin blends global rhythms and freeform movement with a warmup and opening circle. Expect a welcoming, body-liberating dance floor focused on somatic freedom and community connection.

A two-hour ecstatic dance wave led by DJ Marta Martin blends global rhythms and freeform movement with a warmup and opening circle. Expect a welcoming, body-liberating dance floor focused on somatic freedom and community connection.
A two-hour ecstatic dance wave led by DJ Marta Martin blends global rhythms and freeform movement with a warmup and opening circle. Expect a welcoming, body-liberating dance floor focused on somatic freedom and community connection.

Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to dance after. Expect a welcoming, inclusive crowd—no boots, partner, or prior experience required.

Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to dance after. Expect a welcoming, inclusive crowd—no boots, partner, or prior experience required.
Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to dance after. Expect a welcoming, inclusive crowd—no boots, partner, or prior experience required.

Pride-forward festival energy fills an outdoor hub with music, pop-up vendors, and community celebration. Expect a lively evening gathering centered on LGBTQ+ visibility, connection, and local Asheville spirit.

Pride-forward festival energy fills an outdoor hub with music, pop-up vendors, and community celebration. Expect a lively evening gathering centered on LGBTQ+ visibility, connection, and local Asheville spirit.
Pride-forward festival energy fills an outdoor hub with music, pop-up vendors, and community celebration. Expect a lively evening gathering centered on LGBTQ+ visibility, connection, and local Asheville spirit.

An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.

An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warmups and an opening circle led by DJ Jeannie Adair. Expect a soulful, beat-driven movement journey designed for emotional release, intention setting, and authentic community connection.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warmups and an opening circle led by DJ Jeannie Adair. Expect a soulful, beat-driven movement journey designed for emotional release, intention setting, and authentic community connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warmups and an opening circle led by DJ Jeannie Adair. Expect a soulful, beat-driven movement journey designed for emotional release, intention setting, and authentic community connection.

Downtown streets turn into a First Friday block party with live bands, casual dancing, and pop-up art and shopping from local businesses and vendors. Expect a lively small-town festival feel with plenty of food and community browsing.

Downtown streets turn into a First Friday block party with live bands, casual dancing, and pop-up art and shopping from local businesses and vendors. Expect a lively small-town festival feel with plenty of food and community browsing.
Downtown streets turn into a First Friday block party with live bands, casual dancing, and pop-up art and shopping from local businesses and vendors. Expect a lively small-town festival feel with plenty of food and community browsing.