
Light and Love Open Studios Saturdays- Families, kids age 0-100
Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.
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Drop-in maker session mixing a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-rich makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids while families, teens, adults, and visitors create, explore materials, and add extra studio time if desired.

Drop-in maker session mixing a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-rich makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids while families, teens, adults, and visitors create, explore materials, and add extra studio time if desired.
Drop-in maker session mixing a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-rich makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids while families, teens, adults, and visitors create, explore materials, and add extra studio time if desired.

Casual open studio time for families to drop in and make hands on art together in a welcoming community art space. Ideal for kids and caregivers looking for low pressure creative play and shared projects.

Casual open studio time for families to drop in and make hands on art together in a welcoming community art space. Ideal for kids and caregivers looking for low pressure creative play and shared projects.
Casual open studio time for families to drop in and make hands on art together in a welcoming community art space. Ideal for kids and caregivers looking for low pressure creative play and shared projects.

Two hours of littles-only museum floor time with STEAM storytimes led by Books Alive with Miss Anne and a process-based art studio hosted by Light and Love Arts. Complimentary coffee and a light breakfast set an easygoing family morning vibe.

Two hours of littles-only museum floor time with STEAM storytimes led by Books Alive with Miss Anne and a process-based art studio hosted by Light and Love Arts. Complimentary coffee and a light breakfast set an easygoing family morning vibe.
Two hours of littles-only museum floor time with STEAM storytimes led by Books Alive with Miss Anne and a process-based art studio hosted by Light and Love Arts. Complimentary coffee and a light breakfast set an easygoing family morning vibe.

A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.

A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.
A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.

Bustling small-press zine and comics fair with vendor tables, book-art browsing, and live readings in a downtown hall. Hands-on workshops plus free BYOS screen printing and a dedicated Youth Table keep it creative and family-friendly.

Bustling small-press zine and comics fair with vendor tables, book-art browsing, and live readings in a downtown hall. Hands-on workshops plus free BYOS screen printing and a dedicated Youth Table keep it creative and family-friendly.
Bustling small-press zine and comics fair with vendor tables, book-art browsing, and live readings in a downtown hall. Hands-on workshops plus free BYOS screen printing and a dedicated Youth Table keep it creative and family-friendly.

Slow, quiet online art-making session that blends mindful creativity with gentle self-inquiry to rest the body and calm the mind. Uses drawing and mixed-media exploration as a personal “conversation” to connect with longings, gifts, and inner clarity.

Slow, quiet online art-making session that blends mindful creativity with gentle self-inquiry to rest the body and calm the mind. Uses drawing and mixed-media exploration as a personal “conversation” to connect with longings, gifts, and inner clarity.
Slow, quiet online art-making session that blends mindful creativity with gentle self-inquiry to rest the body and calm the mind. Uses drawing and mixed-media exploration as a personal “conversation” to connect with longings, gifts, and inner clarity.

Unhurried gallery time with a volunteer educator centers on slow looking to deepen visual perception, relaxation, and connection. Gentle guided conversation encourages mindful observation of artworks in a museum setting.

Unhurried gallery time with a volunteer educator centers on slow looking to deepen visual perception, relaxation, and connection. Gentle guided conversation encourages mindful observation of artworks in a museum setting.
Unhurried gallery time with a volunteer educator centers on slow looking to deepen visual perception, relaxation, and connection. Gentle guided conversation encourages mindful observation of artworks in a museum setting.

A free evening art walk with pop-up visual art, live performances, and music spread across neighborhood businesses. Wander between stops along Haywood Road for casual creative exchange and a lively district vibe.

A free evening art walk with pop-up visual art, live performances, and music spread across neighborhood businesses. Wander between stops along Haywood Road for casual creative exchange and a lively district vibe.
A free evening art walk with pop-up visual art, live performances, and music spread across neighborhood businesses. Wander between stops along Haywood Road for casual creative exchange and a lively district vibe.

A playful whodunit stage mystery spins family secrets, suspicious alibis, and comedic twists in a community arts-center setting. Pay what you can admission makes it an accessible, all-ages night of theatrical sleuthing.

A playful whodunit stage mystery spins family secrets, suspicious alibis, and comedic twists in a community arts-center setting. Pay what you can admission makes it an accessible, all-ages night of theatrical sleuthing.
A playful whodunit stage mystery spins family secrets, suspicious alibis, and comedic twists in a community arts-center setting. Pay what you can admission makes it an accessible, all-ages night of theatrical sleuthing.

A cozy monthly sanctuary for intuitive exploration with tarot and astrology readings, SoulCollage sessions, psychic mediumship, and hands on energy healing. Designed for spiritual seekers craving relaxation, guidance, and a supportive community vibe.

A cozy monthly sanctuary for intuitive exploration with tarot and astrology readings, SoulCollage sessions, psychic mediumship, and hands on energy healing. Designed for spiritual seekers craving relaxation, guidance, and a supportive community vibe.
A cozy monthly sanctuary for intuitive exploration with tarot and astrology readings, SoulCollage sessions, psychic mediumship, and hands on energy healing. Designed for spiritual seekers craving relaxation, guidance, and a supportive community vibe.

A free 30-minute evening meditation designed for moms to build a simple at-home practice and create calm amid hectic schedules. Expect a supportive online circle for self-care, shared experiences, and steady balance that carries into family life.

A free 30-minute evening meditation designed for moms to build a simple at-home practice and create calm amid hectic schedules. Expect a supportive online circle for self-care, shared experiences, and steady balance that carries into family life.
A free 30-minute evening meditation designed for moms to build a simple at-home practice and create calm amid hectic schedules. Expect a supportive online circle for self-care, shared experiences, and steady balance that carries into family life.

A reflective, uplifting morning pop up centered on resilience and community connection, blending hands on art activities with live singer songwriter music. Designed for families, with free admission and required preregistration due to limited spots.

A reflective, uplifting morning pop up centered on resilience and community connection, blending hands on art activities with live singer songwriter music. Designed for families, with free admission and required preregistration due to limited spots.
A reflective, uplifting morning pop up centered on resilience and community connection, blending hands on art activities with live singer songwriter music. Designed for families, with free admission and required preregistration due to limited spots.

Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.

Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.

A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.

A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.

A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.

A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.

An open air downtown park festival with vendor booths of handmade art and artisan goods. Browse local artists in Pack Square Park’s leafy green space with a casual community vibe and easy strolling.

An open air downtown park festival with vendor booths of handmade art and artisan goods. Browse local artists in Pack Square Park’s leafy green space with a casual community vibe and easy strolling.
An open air downtown park festival with vendor booths of handmade art and artisan goods. Browse local artists in Pack Square Park’s leafy green space with a casual community vibe and easy strolling.

Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.

Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.

Bold geometric barn quilt blocks and documentary-style photographs trace Western North Carolina’s rural craft traditions and visual storytelling. A free, drop-in gallery-wall exhibition inside the Ferguson Family YMCA celebrating local makers and heritage.

Bold geometric barn quilt blocks and documentary-style photographs trace Western North Carolina’s rural craft traditions and visual storytelling. A free, drop-in gallery-wall exhibition inside the Ferguson Family YMCA celebrating local makers and heritage.
Bold geometric barn quilt blocks and documentary-style photographs trace Western North Carolina’s rural craft traditions and visual storytelling. A free, drop-in gallery-wall exhibition inside the Ferguson Family YMCA celebrating local makers and heritage.

Guided outdoor walk through the South Slope’s murals, graffiti, and street art, digging into the artists, hidden details, and the stories behind why each piece was created. Family friendly and geared toward curious locals and visitors alike.

Guided outdoor walk through the South Slope’s murals, graffiti, and street art, digging into the artists, hidden details, and the stories behind why each piece was created. Family friendly and geared toward curious locals and visitors alike.
Guided outdoor walk through the South Slope’s murals, graffiti, and street art, digging into the artists, hidden details, and the stories behind why each piece was created. Family friendly and geared toward curious locals and visitors alike.

A relaxed evening of mindful coloring alongside friendly resident cats in a cozy cat-magic lounge setting. Designed for teens and adults looking for low key creative downtime and gentle animal companionship.

A relaxed evening of mindful coloring alongside friendly resident cats in a cozy cat-magic lounge setting. Designed for teens and adults looking for low key creative downtime and gentle animal companionship.
A relaxed evening of mindful coloring alongside friendly resident cats in a cozy cat-magic lounge setting. Designed for teens and adults looking for low key creative downtime and gentle animal companionship.