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Meet adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue and connect with local animal rescue efforts amid RAD Fest’s creative community energy. Learn about giving a shelter dog a permanent home.
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MoreA celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.

A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.
A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.

Browse new work by seven Big Room studio artists during a vibrant River Arts District celebration of visual art, music, and creative community.

Browse new work by seven Big Room studio artists during a vibrant River Arts District celebration of visual art, music, and creative community.
Browse new work by seven Big Room studio artists during a vibrant River Arts District celebration of visual art, music, and creative community.

Affordable preventive vaccinations help pets stay healthy during this scheduled clinic. Reserved timeslots are preferred and guarantee service, with patients seen in arrival order.

Affordable preventive vaccinations help pets stay healthy during this scheduled clinic. Reserved timeslots are preferred and guarantee service, with patients seen in arrival order.
Affordable preventive vaccinations help pets stay healthy during this scheduled clinic. Reserved timeslots are preferred and guarantee service, with patients seen in arrival order.

Browse vintage Christmas décor, jewelry, plants, candles, artwork, and handmade gifts at a festive indoor market, with adoptable puppies adding a seasonal dose of cuteness.

Browse vintage Christmas décor, jewelry, plants, candles, artwork, and handmade gifts at a festive indoor market, with adoptable puppies adding a seasonal dose of cuteness.
Browse vintage Christmas décor, jewelry, plants, candles, artwork, and handmade gifts at a festive indoor market, with adoptable puppies adding a seasonal dose of cuteness.

Young readers build confidence by practicing aloud with Freya, a certified therapy dog who listens without judgment. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library shelves.

Young readers build confidence by practicing aloud with Freya, a certified therapy dog who listens without judgment. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library shelves.
Young readers build confidence by practicing aloud with Freya, a certified therapy dog who listens without judgment. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library shelves.

Children practice reading aloud in relaxed 15-minute sessions with a certified therapy dog, building confidence and comfort with books. Bring a selected book; registration is required.

Children practice reading aloud in relaxed 15-minute sessions with a certified therapy dog, building confidence and comfort with books. Bring a selected book; registration is required.
Children practice reading aloud in relaxed 15-minute sessions with a certified therapy dog, building confidence and comfort with books. Bring a selected book; registration is required.

Young readers build literacy skills and confidence by reading aloud in a relaxed 15-minute session with Tucker, a certified therapy dog. Advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.

Young readers build literacy skills and confidence by reading aloud in a relaxed 15-minute session with Tucker, a certified therapy dog. Advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.
Young readers build literacy skills and confidence by reading aloud in a relaxed 15-minute session with Tucker, a certified therapy dog. Advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.

Young readers build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment through a relaxed 15-minute read-aloud with certified therapy dog Hayley; advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.

Young readers build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment through a relaxed 15-minute read-aloud with certified therapy dog Hayley; advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.
Young readers build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment through a relaxed 15-minute read-aloud with certified therapy dog Hayley; advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.
A festive seasonal gathering pairs a holiday party with a toy collection benefiting children in need, bringing Asheville neighbors together for a community-minded evening at a local pub.
A festive seasonal gathering pairs a holiday party with a toy collection benefiting children in need, bringing Asheville neighbors together for a community-minded evening at a local pub.
A festive seasonal gathering pairs a holiday party with a toy collection benefiting children in need, bringing Asheville neighbors together for a community-minded evening at a local pub.

Five-minute true stories around the theme “A Fresh Start” open into candid conversation among Asheville newcomers, with personal tales of big moves, changing direction, and finding connection.

Five-minute true stories around the theme “A Fresh Start” open into candid conversation among Asheville newcomers, with personal tales of big moves, changing direction, and finding connection.
Five-minute true stories around the theme “A Fresh Start” open into candid conversation among Asheville newcomers, with personal tales of big moves, changing direction, and finding connection.

Children practice reading aloud in relaxed 15-minute sessions with a certified therapy dog, building literacy confidence and comfort. Bring a chosen book; advance registration is required.

Children practice reading aloud in relaxed 15-minute sessions with a certified therapy dog, building literacy confidence and comfort. Bring a chosen book; advance registration is required.
Children practice reading aloud in relaxed 15-minute sessions with a certified therapy dog, building literacy confidence and comfort. Bring a chosen book; advance registration is required.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.

An afternoon performance from The Disaster Years brings a one-hour set to an outdoor beer garden, pairing a relaxed brewery atmosphere with a community gathering and music.

An afternoon performance from The Disaster Years brings a one-hour set to an outdoor beer garden, pairing a relaxed brewery atmosphere with a community gathering and music.
An afternoon performance from The Disaster Years brings a one-hour set to an outdoor beer garden, pairing a relaxed brewery atmosphere with a community gathering and music.

Browse local artisan stalls with snacks and drinks, then settle in for afternoon sets of bluegrass and jamgrass. A casual downtown gathering brings together Asheville makers, music, and community.

Browse local artisan stalls with snacks and drinks, then settle in for afternoon sets of bluegrass and jamgrass. A casual downtown gathering brings together Asheville makers, music, and community.
Browse local artisan stalls with snacks and drinks, then settle in for afternoon sets of bluegrass and jamgrass. A casual downtown gathering brings together Asheville makers, music, and community.

Young readers build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment by reading aloud to a gentle canine companion. Advance registration is recommended for 15-minute sessions, and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver.

Young readers build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment by reading aloud to a gentle canine companion. Advance registration is recommended for 15-minute sessions, and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver.
Young readers build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment by reading aloud to a gentle canine companion. Advance registration is recommended for 15-minute sessions, and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver.

Shake off the Monday blues with a lively trivia night and casual bar atmosphere, bringing friends together for a playful quiz in West Asheville.

Shake off the Monday blues with a lively trivia night and casual bar atmosphere, bringing friends together for a playful quiz in West Asheville.
Shake off the Monday blues with a lively trivia night and casual bar atmosphere, bringing friends together for a playful quiz in West Asheville.

A five-year documentary follows a California man and his community in the aftermath of the 2018 Camp Fire, exploring wildfire recovery and resilience. The screening benefits BeLoved Asheville.

A five-year documentary follows a California man and his community in the aftermath of the 2018 Camp Fire, exploring wildfire recovery and resilience. The screening benefits BeLoved Asheville.
A five-year documentary follows a California man and his community in the aftermath of the 2018 Camp Fire, exploring wildfire recovery and resilience. The screening benefits BeLoved Asheville.

A lively stand-up showcase brings national comedians together with Asheville comedy scene regulars for an 18+ Sunday night of big personalities, sharp jokes, and brewery laughs.

A lively stand-up showcase brings national comedians together with Asheville comedy scene regulars for an 18+ Sunday night of big personalities, sharp jokes, and brewery laughs.
A lively stand-up showcase brings national comedians together with Asheville comedy scene regulars for an 18+ Sunday night of big personalities, sharp jokes, and brewery laughs.

Mountain bluegrass and jamgrass stretch into folk, funk, and blues as Asheville musicians improvise through exploratory sets, blending face-melting energy with a welcoming, family- and pet-friendly brewery atmosphere.

Mountain bluegrass and jamgrass stretch into folk, funk, and blues as Asheville musicians improvise through exploratory sets, blending face-melting energy with a welcoming, family- and pet-friendly brewery atmosphere.
Mountain bluegrass and jamgrass stretch into folk, funk, and blues as Asheville musicians improvise through exploratory sets, blending face-melting energy with a welcoming, family- and pet-friendly brewery atmosphere.
A festive, all-ages community celebration brings neighbors together for food, activities, and seasonal cheer, with a welcoming atmosphere centered on shared holiday fun.
A festive, all-ages community celebration brings neighbors together for food, activities, and seasonal cheer, with a welcoming atmosphere centered on shared holiday fun.
A festive, all-ages community celebration brings neighbors together for food, activities, and seasonal cheer, with a welcoming atmosphere centered on shared holiday fun.
