
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.

Drop in for an open studio evening centered on family-friendly, hands-on art making and creative play. A relaxed, welcoming space for kids and caregivers to explore materials at their own pace and take home what they create.

Drop in for an open studio evening centered on family-friendly, hands-on art making and creative play. A relaxed, welcoming space for kids and caregivers to explore materials at their own pace and take home what they create.
Drop in for an open studio evening centered on family-friendly, hands-on art making and creative play. A relaxed, welcoming space for kids and caregivers to explore materials at their own pace and take home what they create.

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.

Make your own jewelry during a hands-on, drop-in studio session. The open format centers on creative making and gives participants time to craft wearable pieces.

Make your own jewelry during a hands-on, drop-in studio session. The open format centers on creative making and gives participants time to craft wearable pieces.
Make your own jewelry during a hands-on, drop-in studio session. The open format centers on creative making and gives participants time to craft wearable pieces.

Create decorative single switch covers with colorful collage, paper, and stickers in a hands on craft session. All ages can personalize a small home accent; supplies are limited.

Create decorative single switch covers with colorful collage, paper, and stickers in a hands on craft session. All ages can personalize a small home accent; supplies are limited.
Create decorative single switch covers with colorful collage, paper, and stickers in a hands on craft session. All ages can personalize a small home accent; supplies are limited.

Baby Play Time
MoreBabies ages 0–18 months explore a selection of toys while caregivers socialize in a relaxed, drop-in morning gathering. Come and go anytime during the hour-long play session.

Babies ages 0–18 months explore a selection of toys while caregivers socialize in a relaxed, drop-in morning gathering. Come and go anytime during the hour-long play session.
Babies ages 0–18 months explore a selection of toys while caregivers socialize in a relaxed, drop-in morning gathering. Come and go anytime during the hour-long play session.

Shape colorful materials into a handmade tabletop lantern for autumn and winter gatherings. This beginner friendly, social art workshop encourages self expression, creativity, and connection, with all materials included.

Shape colorful materials into a handmade tabletop lantern for autumn and winter gatherings. This beginner friendly, social art workshop encourages self expression, creativity, and connection, with all materials included.
Shape colorful materials into a handmade tabletop lantern for autumn and winter gatherings. This beginner friendly, social art workshop encourages self expression, creativity, and connection, with all materials included.

Baby Play Time
MoreBabies ages 4–18 months can explore songs, rhymes, bouncing, bubbles, big foam blocks, cute puppets, and sensory toys in a playful, casual drop-in gathering for little ones and caregivers.

Babies ages 4–18 months can explore songs, rhymes, bouncing, bubbles, big foam blocks, cute puppets, and sensory toys in a playful, casual drop-in gathering for little ones and caregivers.
Babies ages 4–18 months can explore songs, rhymes, bouncing, bubbles, big foam blocks, cute puppets, and sensory toys in a playful, casual drop-in gathering for little ones and caregivers.

Create imaginative LEGO and DUPLO builds in a welcoming, all-ages gathering that encourages hands-on creativity and making friends across generations. Young children need an accompanying adult.

Create imaginative LEGO and DUPLO builds in a welcoming, all-ages gathering that encourages hands-on creativity and making friends across generations. Young children need an accompanying adult.
Create imaginative LEGO and DUPLO builds in a welcoming, all-ages gathering that encourages hands-on creativity and making friends across generations. Young children need an accompanying adult.

Shared picture books, rhymes, songs, and playful activities create an all-ages family gathering for toddlers through school-age children, with building blocks, toys, and baby sensory play afterward.

Shared picture books, rhymes, songs, and playful activities create an all-ages family gathering for toddlers through school-age children, with building blocks, toys, and baby sensory play afterward.
Shared picture books, rhymes, songs, and playful activities create an all-ages family gathering for toddlers through school-age children, with building blocks, toys, and baby sensory play afterward.

Casual, drop-in LEGO building brings preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults together for a creative hour of hands-on construction, imaginative play, and intergenerational community connection.

Casual, drop-in LEGO building brings preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults together for a creative hour of hands-on construction, imaginative play, and intergenerational community connection.
Casual, drop-in LEGO building brings preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults together for a creative hour of hands-on construction, imaginative play, and intergenerational community connection.

A relaxed play session for toddlers ages 18 months to 2 years, creating space for early childhood exploration and social interaction at a neighborhood public library.

A relaxed play session for toddlers ages 18 months to 2 years, creating space for early childhood exploration and social interaction at a neighborhood public library.
A relaxed play session for toddlers ages 18 months to 2 years, creating space for early childhood exploration and social interaction at a neighborhood public library.

Family Storytime
MoreBouncy songs, dancing, and read-aloud stories turn Saturday morning into an all-ages early learning adventure for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, followed by a hands-on craft.

Bouncy songs, dancing, and read-aloud stories turn Saturday morning into an all-ages early learning adventure for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, followed by a hands-on craft.
Bouncy songs, dancing, and read-aloud stories turn Saturday morning into an all-ages early learning adventure for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, followed by a hands-on craft.

An open, drop-in quilting bee welcomes quilters of all ages to work on personal sewing projects or contribute to a community quilt. Bring a sewing machine and bag lunch.

An open, drop-in quilting bee welcomes quilters of all ages to work on personal sewing projects or contribute to a community quilt. Bring a sewing machine and bag lunch.
An open, drop-in quilting bee welcomes quilters of all ages to work on personal sewing projects or contribute to a community quilt. Bring a sewing machine and bag lunch.

Explore spooky, student-built installations created through device-free workshops in analog arts. Young artists ages 9–18 transform a West Asheville house into a Halloween display open to the public.

Explore spooky, student-built installations created through device-free workshops in analog arts. Young artists ages 9–18 transform a West Asheville house into a Halloween display open to the public.
Explore spooky, student-built installations created through device-free workshops in analog arts. Young artists ages 9–18 transform a West Asheville house into a Halloween display open to the public.

Babies ages 0–18 months can bounce, explore bubbles and sensory toys, stack big foam blocks, and enjoy songs, rhymes, and puppet play in a welcoming drop-in gathering.

Babies ages 0–18 months can bounce, explore bubbles and sensory toys, stack big foam blocks, and enjoy songs, rhymes, and puppet play in a welcoming drop-in gathering.
Babies ages 0–18 months can bounce, explore bubbles and sensory toys, stack big foam blocks, and enjoy songs, rhymes, and puppet play in a welcoming drop-in gathering.

A one-hour creative activity gives children ages 8–12 a chance to make, experiment, and express themselves in a welcoming community center setting. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.

A one-hour creative activity gives children ages 8–12 a chance to make, experiment, and express themselves in a welcoming community center setting. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.
A one-hour creative activity gives children ages 8–12 a chance to make, experiment, and express themselves in a welcoming community center setting. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.

Baby Play Time
MoreBabies ages 4–18 months can crawl through tunnels, explore ball pits, and discover sensory toys during relaxed, caregiver-attended playtime designed for early socialization and movement.

Babies ages 4–18 months can crawl through tunnels, explore ball pits, and discover sensory toys during relaxed, caregiver-attended playtime designed for early socialization and movement.
Babies ages 4–18 months can crawl through tunnels, explore ball pits, and discover sensory toys during relaxed, caregiver-attended playtime designed for early socialization and movement.

Invent wild, wacky stories by turning puppets into characters during free, open-ended play for families and children under five. Stay at your own pace, then continue into toddler storytime.

Invent wild, wacky stories by turning puppets into characters during free, open-ended play for families and children under five. Stay at your own pace, then continue into toddler storytime.
Invent wild, wacky stories by turning puppets into characters during free, open-ended play for families and children under five. Stay at your own pace, then continue into toddler storytime.
