Parents Night Out
Drop off kids ages 1–12 for supervised play and a small snack in a safe, nurturing YMCA setting. Built as a budget friendly childcare block so parents can run errands, unwind, or plan a date night.
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A $5 evening program gives children ages 5–12 a chance to take part in youth recreation while parents enjoy time to themselves. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A $5 evening program gives children ages 5–12 a chance to take part in youth recreation while parents enjoy time to themselves. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A $5 evening program gives children ages 5–12 a chance to take part in youth recreation while parents enjoy time to themselves. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A welcoming, inclusive space for mothers with newborns through 12-month-olds to share postpartum experiences, find peer connection, and take a restorative hour with optional free drop-in childcare.
A welcoming, inclusive space for mothers with newborns through 12-month-olds to share postpartum experiences, find peer connection, and take a restorative hour with optional free drop-in childcare.
A welcoming, inclusive space for mothers with newborns through 12-month-olds to share postpartum experiences, find peer connection, and take a restorative hour with optional free drop-in childcare.
A low-cost daytime program for children ages 5–11, running from morning through early evening. Registration is handled through Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days before the date.
A low-cost daytime program for children ages 5–11, running from morning through early evening. Registration is handled through Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days before the date.
A low-cost daytime program for children ages 5–11, running from morning through early evening. Registration is handled through Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days before the date.
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.
Fall Foodies
MoreA 45-minute fall food-themed program for toddlers ages 2–4 at a community center, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a $5 fee.
A 45-minute fall food-themed program for toddlers ages 2–4 at a community center, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a $5 fee.
A 45-minute fall food-themed program for toddlers ages 2–4 at a community center, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a $5 fee.
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.
A five-session camping club for ages 9–11 meets every other Tuesday evening from October through December. The $15 City of Asheville Parks & Recreation program gathers young participants at Stephens-Lee Community Center.
A five-session camping club for ages 9–11 meets every other Tuesday evening from October through December. The $15 City of Asheville Parks & Recreation program gathers young participants at Stephens-Lee Community Center.
A five-session camping club for ages 9–11 meets every other Tuesday evening from October through December. The $15 City of Asheville Parks & Recreation program gathers young participants at Stephens-Lee Community Center.
Ages 10–16 can spend an evening playing laser tag and sharing pizza at a community center. The youth program costs $5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Ages 10–16 can spend an evening playing laser tag and sharing pizza at a community center. The youth program costs $5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Ages 10–16 can spend an evening playing laser tag and sharing pizza at a community center. The youth program costs $5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A free, community grief circle for adults grieving the loss of an adult loved one. Participants share experiences and rebuild strength of mind, body, and spirit.
A free, community grief circle for adults grieving the loss of an adult loved one. Participants share experiences and rebuild strength of mind, body, and spirit.
A free, community grief circle for adults grieving the loss of an adult loved one. Participants share experiences and rebuild strength of mind, body, and spirit.
Little Climbers
MorePlayful climbing activities give children ages 3–5 a chance to build coordination, confidence, and gross motor skills in a welcoming community center setting. The seven weekly hour-long sessions run from November through December.
Playful climbing activities give children ages 3–5 a chance to build coordination, confidence, and gross motor skills in a welcoming community center setting. The seven weekly hour-long sessions run from November through December.
Playful climbing activities give children ages 3–5 a chance to build coordination, confidence, and gross motor skills in a welcoming community center setting. The seven weekly hour-long sessions run from November through December.
Settle in for a family-friendly evening of board games, puzzles, and chess, with a broad game library to explore or favorite games brought from home.
Settle in for a family-friendly evening of board games, puzzles, and chess, with a broad game library to explore or favorite games brought from home.
Settle in for a family-friendly evening of board games, puzzles, and chess, with a broad game library to explore or favorite games brought from home.
Eight daytime sessions provide school-break programming for children ages 5–10, with holiday camp activities at a neighborhood community center from December 21 through 31.
Eight daytime sessions provide school-break programming for children ages 5–10, with holiday camp activities at a neighborhood community center from December 21 through 31.
Eight daytime sessions provide school-break programming for children ages 5–10, with holiday camp activities at a neighborhood community center from December 21 through 31.
A full day of accessible, adaptive recreation brings children, teens, and young adults ages 6–22 together for inclusive activities. The $5 program welcomes participants with disabilities through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A full day of accessible, adaptive recreation brings children, teens, and young adults ages 6–22 together for inclusive activities. The $5 program welcomes participants with disabilities through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A full day of accessible, adaptive recreation brings children, teens, and young adults ages 6–22 together for inclusive activities. The $5 program welcomes participants with disabilities through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
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.
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.
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.
Spidey Climb
MoreYoung climbers ages 5–12 can take on a 90-minute climbing session designed for youth, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a $7 fee.
Young climbers ages 5–12 can take on a 90-minute climbing session designed for youth, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a $7 fee.
Young climbers ages 5–12 can take on a 90-minute climbing session designed for youth, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a $7 fee.
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.
LEGO Club
MoreFree-form LEGO building invites children ages five and up to create with provided bricks during a relaxed, family-friendly library program. Builders under ten must attend with a caregiver.
Free-form LEGO building invites children ages five and up to create with provided bricks during a relaxed, family-friendly library program. Builders under ten must attend with a caregiver.
Free-form LEGO building invites children ages five and up to create with provided bricks during a relaxed, family-friendly library program. Builders under ten must attend with a caregiver.
Baby Play Time
MoreBabies ages 4–18 months can crawl through tunnels, explore ball pits, and play with sensory toys alongside other infants. Caregivers stay in the room during this drop-in playtime.
Babies ages 4–18 months can crawl through tunnels, explore ball pits, and play with sensory toys alongside other infants. Caregivers stay in the room during this drop-in playtime.
Babies ages 4–18 months can crawl through tunnels, explore ball pits, and play with sensory toys alongside other infants. Caregivers stay in the room during this drop-in playtime.
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.
Laughter Yoga
MorePlayful yoga movements, deep breathing, and laughter create an uplifting group fitness practice focused on social, emotional, mental, and physical well-being, welcoming all ages and abilities.
Playful yoga movements, deep breathing, and laughter create an uplifting group fitness practice focused on social, emotional, mental, and physical well-being, welcoming all ages and abilities.
Playful yoga movements, deep breathing, and laughter create an uplifting group fitness practice focused on social, emotional, mental, and physical well-being, welcoming all ages and abilities.