
Parent's Night Out ~ Christmas
A festive evening of Christmas crafts, games, dinner, and a holiday movie keeps children entertained while parents shop or enjoy dinner out. Registration is required, with limited spots available.
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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.
Holiday arts and crafts create a festive family outing, with timed or walk-in visits to meet Black Santa and the Clauses at Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center.
Holiday arts and crafts create a festive family outing, with timed or walk-in visits to meet Black Santa and the Clauses at Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center.
Holiday arts and crafts create a festive family outing, with timed or walk-in visits to meet Black Santa and the Clauses at Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center.

Little hands explore polar-themed crafts and tiny-paw creations in a playful winter activity designed for children ages 2–5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

Little hands explore polar-themed crafts and tiny-paw creations in a playful winter activity designed for children ages 2–5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Little hands explore polar-themed crafts and tiny-paw creations in a playful winter activity designed for children ages 2–5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A $5 North Pole holiday program welcomes children ages 2–9 to a neighborhood community center. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.

A $5 North Pole holiday program welcomes children ages 2–9 to a neighborhood community center. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.
A $5 North Pole holiday program welcomes children ages 2–9 to a neighborhood community center. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.

Settle in for a family-friendly film screening with complimentary popcorn, creating an easygoing community outing for children and caregivers in a welcoming neighborhood library setting.

Settle in for a family-friendly film screening with complimentary popcorn, creating an easygoing community outing for children and caregivers in a welcoming neighborhood library setting.
Settle in for a family-friendly film screening with complimentary popcorn, creating an easygoing community outing for children and caregivers in a welcoming neighborhood library setting.

Little hands explore animal-inspired polar crafts in a playful program designed for ages 2–5. A cozy winter activity gives toddlers a chance to create and enjoy a hands-on outing.

Little hands explore animal-inspired polar crafts in a playful program designed for ages 2–5. A cozy winter activity gives toddlers a chance to create and enjoy a hands-on outing.
Little hands explore animal-inspired polar crafts in a playful program designed for ages 2–5. A cozy winter activity gives toddlers a chance to create and enjoy a hands-on outing.

Make holiday memories by hand while crafting personal seasonal ornaments in a community gathering centered on creativity, festive tradition, and handmade decorations for the winter season.

Make holiday memories by hand while crafting personal seasonal ornaments in a community gathering centered on creativity, festive tradition, and handmade decorations for the winter season.
Make holiday memories by hand while crafting personal seasonal ornaments in a community gathering centered on creativity, festive tradition, and handmade decorations for the winter season.

FREE Kids Movie!
MoreLow-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.

Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.
Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.

Winter Bingo
MoreA free, winter-themed bingo gathering offers an easygoing game for children ages five and up. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the program.

A free, winter-themed bingo gathering offers an easygoing game for children ages five and up. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the program.
A free, winter-themed bingo gathering offers an easygoing game for children ages five and up. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the program.

A daytime school-break program for ages 11–14 runs across eight sessions from December 21–31, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a $40 fee.

A daytime school-break program for ages 11–14 runs across eight sessions from December 21–31, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a $40 fee.
A daytime school-break program for ages 11–14 runs across eight sessions from December 21–31, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a $40 fee.

Children create a cute Rudolph tree ornament with a glowing red nose, using hands-on craft materials for a festive holiday project to take home.

Children create a cute Rudolph tree ornament with a glowing red nose, using hands-on craft materials for a festive holiday project to take home.
Children create a cute Rudolph tree ornament with a glowing red nose, using hands-on craft materials for a festive holiday project to take home.

A calm, low-stimulation Santa visit gives families with autistic children and other special needs a comfortable way to enjoy a holiday tradition, with keepsake photos available for visitors of all ages and abilities.

A calm, low-stimulation Santa visit gives families with autistic children and other special needs a comfortable way to enjoy a holiday tradition, with keepsake photos available for visitors of all ages and abilities.
A calm, low-stimulation Santa visit gives families with autistic children and other special needs a comfortable way to enjoy a holiday tradition, with keepsake photos available for visitors of all ages and abilities.
4-H Craft Night
MoreMake seasonal fall crafts for all ages while creating attractive Thanksgiving table decorations and dinner settings. Hands-on projects bring creative family fun to autumn holiday preparations.
Make seasonal fall crafts for all ages while creating attractive Thanksgiving table decorations and dinner settings. Hands-on projects bring creative family fun to autumn holiday preparations.
Make seasonal fall crafts for all ages while creating attractive Thanksgiving table decorations and dinner settings. Hands-on projects bring creative family fun to autumn holiday preparations.

Holiday Bingo
MoreA free, festive afternoon of bingo brings families together for a relaxed seasonal game at a neighborhood community center. Registration is through Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days ahead.

A free, festive afternoon of bingo brings families together for a relaxed seasonal game at a neighborhood community center. Registration is through Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days ahead.
A free, festive afternoon of bingo brings families together for a relaxed seasonal game at a neighborhood community center. Registration is through Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days ahead.

Adaptive recreation sessions provide inclusive, structured activities for children and young adults with disabilities during winter break. The eight-day daytime camp serves ages 6–22, with registration through city parks and recreation.

Adaptive recreation sessions provide inclusive, structured activities for children and young adults with disabilities during winter break. The eight-day daytime camp serves ages 6–22, with registration through city parks and recreation.
Adaptive recreation sessions provide inclusive, structured activities for children and young adults with disabilities during winter break. The eight-day daytime camp serves ages 6–22, with registration through city parks and recreation.
A cozy Christmas dinner-and-movie evening pairs a shared meal with a screening of The Polar Express, bringing nostalgic train-ride magic and seasonal family fun to the table.
A cozy Christmas dinner-and-movie evening pairs a shared meal with a screening of The Polar Express, bringing nostalgic train-ride magic and seasonal family fun to the table.
A cozy Christmas dinner-and-movie evening pairs a shared meal with a screening of The Polar Express, bringing nostalgic train-ride magic and seasonal family fun to the table.

A cheerful holiday gathering brings children and families together for Santa photos, hot chocolate and cookies, and hands-on ornament decorating, with a playful introduction to the world of dentistry.

A cheerful holiday gathering brings children and families together for Santa photos, hot chocolate and cookies, and hands-on ornament decorating, with a playful introduction to the world of dentistry.
A cheerful holiday gathering brings children and families together for Santa photos, hot chocolate and cookies, and hands-on ornament decorating, with a playful introduction to the world of dentistry.

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.

Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.

Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.
Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.

Children cut colorful paint chips and decorate them with glittery, sparkly details to create festive holiday cards for loved ones in a cheerful, hands-on craft session.

Children cut colorful paint chips and decorate them with glittery, sparkly details to create festive holiday cards for loved ones in a cheerful, hands-on craft session.
Children cut colorful paint chips and decorate them with glittery, sparkly details to create festive holiday cards for loved ones in a cheerful, hands-on craft session.
