
South Slope Stroll: Where Asheville Celebrates! (Second Saturdays)
A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.
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A relaxed weekly social bike ride that cruises Asheville streets and neighborhoods, spotting hidden corners along a 9–10 mile route (one week includes natural surface). Roll back to Bear’s Smokehouse in time for midweek BBQ specials and hangout time.

A relaxed weekly social bike ride that cruises Asheville streets and neighborhoods, spotting hidden corners along a 9–10 mile route (one week includes natural surface). Roll back to Bear’s Smokehouse in time for midweek BBQ specials and hangout time.
A relaxed weekly social bike ride that cruises Asheville streets and neighborhoods, spotting hidden corners along a 9–10 mile route (one week includes natural surface). Roll back to Bear’s Smokehouse in time for midweek BBQ specials and hangout time.

A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.

A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

A casual weekly group bike ride that rolls out together for an easy, social pace and post-ride hangs. Expect community vibes, new riding buddies, and a laid-back meetup around barbecue and drinks.

A casual weekly group bike ride that rolls out together for an easy, social pace and post-ride hangs. Expect community vibes, new riding buddies, and a laid-back meetup around barbecue and drinks.
A casual weekly group bike ride that rolls out together for an easy, social pace and post-ride hangs. Expect community vibes, new riding buddies, and a laid-back meetup around barbecue and drinks.

A relaxed Wednesday evening group bike ride winds through Asheville’s streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners, starting at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Roll back in time for post-ride barbecue hangs and New Belgium beers with Asheville on Bikes.

A relaxed Wednesday evening group bike ride winds through Asheville’s streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners, starting at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Roll back in time for post-ride barbecue hangs and New Belgium beers with Asheville on Bikes.
A relaxed Wednesday evening group bike ride winds through Asheville’s streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners, starting at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Roll back in time for post-ride barbecue hangs and New Belgium beers with Asheville on Bikes.

A relaxed Wednesday evening group bike ride rolls through Asheville’s streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners with a social, no drop vibe. Return to Bear’s Smokehouse in time for weekly BBQ specials and brewery hangouts.

A relaxed Wednesday evening group bike ride rolls through Asheville’s streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners with a social, no drop vibe. Return to Bear’s Smokehouse in time for weekly BBQ specials and brewery hangouts.
A relaxed Wednesday evening group bike ride rolls through Asheville’s streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners with a social, no drop vibe. Return to Bear’s Smokehouse in time for weekly BBQ specials and brewery hangouts.

A community market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse-and-chat vibe. Spend the afternoon shopping small, meeting makers, and picking up locally made goods in an easygoing neighborhood setting.

A community market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse-and-chat vibe. Spend the afternoon shopping small, meeting makers, and picking up locally made goods in an easygoing neighborhood setting.
A community market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse-and-chat vibe. Spend the afternoon shopping small, meeting makers, and picking up locally made goods in an easygoing neighborhood setting.

Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.

Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.
Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.

Late-night Saturday sets in a smoky barbecue bar setting, pairing drinks and a casual crowd with amplified tunes. A nightlife-friendly hangout vibe for unwinding after dinner.

Late-night Saturday sets in a smoky barbecue bar setting, pairing drinks and a casual crowd with amplified tunes. A nightlife-friendly hangout vibe for unwinding after dinner.
Late-night Saturday sets in a smoky barbecue bar setting, pairing drinks and a casual crowd with amplified tunes. A nightlife-friendly hangout vibe for unwinding after dinner.

An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.

An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.
An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.

Casual dinner and drinks meetup that starts on the Archetype Brewing patio, then meanders along Haywood Road’s walkable strip of breweries, taco joints, and pizza spots. Easy conversation and low pressure socializing for locals and transplants.

Casual dinner and drinks meetup that starts on the Archetype Brewing patio, then meanders along Haywood Road’s walkable strip of breweries, taco joints, and pizza spots. Easy conversation and low pressure socializing for locals and transplants.
Casual dinner and drinks meetup that starts on the Archetype Brewing patio, then meanders along Haywood Road’s walkable strip of breweries, taco joints, and pizza spots. Easy conversation and low pressure socializing for locals and transplants.

A casual Friday-night South Slope brewery stroll starting at Burial Beer Co., then hopping as a group to 2–3 nearby taprooms like Hi Wire and Wicked Weed Funkatorium. Expect pints, walkable bar hopping energy, and live music along the way.

A casual Friday-night South Slope brewery stroll starting at Burial Beer Co., then hopping as a group to 2–3 nearby taprooms like Hi Wire and Wicked Weed Funkatorium. Expect pints, walkable bar hopping energy, and live music along the way.
A casual Friday-night South Slope brewery stroll starting at Burial Beer Co., then hopping as a group to 2–3 nearby taprooms like Hi Wire and Wicked Weed Funkatorium. Expect pints, walkable bar hopping energy, and live music along the way.

Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.

Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.

Smoky brisket and barbecue plates (pulled pork, Texas hot links, and even vegan bbq) paired with cold beers in a laid-back Riverside Drive taproom. Expect a casual Asheville Diners Club meetup where arriving early pays off.

Smoky brisket and barbecue plates (pulled pork, Texas hot links, and even vegan bbq) paired with cold beers in a laid-back Riverside Drive taproom. Expect a casual Asheville Diners Club meetup where arriving early pays off.
Smoky brisket and barbecue plates (pulled pork, Texas hot links, and even vegan bbq) paired with cold beers in a laid-back Riverside Drive taproom. Expect a casual Asheville Diners Club meetup where arriving early pays off.

An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.

An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.

A self guided First Friday art walk across downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, using a Passport Card to collect five location stamps. The stamp crawl adds a playful scavenger hunt vibe with a gift card giveaway to local spots.

A self guided First Friday art walk across downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, using a Passport Card to collect five location stamps. The stamp crawl adds a playful scavenger hunt vibe with a gift card giveaway to local spots.
A self guided First Friday art walk across downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, using a Passport Card to collect five location stamps. The stamp crawl adds a playful scavenger hunt vibe with a gift card giveaway to local spots.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.
Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.

Chef-driven tasting festival centered on live-fire cooking and heritage-inspired barbecue, with pours of craft beer in an outdoor brewery setting. Expect a walk-around, mingle-friendly evening with multiple stations and a celebratory summer vibe.

Chef-driven tasting festival centered on live-fire cooking and heritage-inspired barbecue, with pours of craft beer in an outdoor brewery setting. Expect a walk-around, mingle-friendly evening with multiple stations and a celebratory summer vibe.
Chef-driven tasting festival centered on live-fire cooking and heritage-inspired barbecue, with pours of craft beer in an outdoor brewery setting. Expect a walk-around, mingle-friendly evening with multiple stations and a celebratory summer vibe.

An afternoon pop up shopping event with rotating local vendors and makers at 508 South French Broad Avenue. Browse handmade goods and small business finds in a casual, neighborhood marketplace atmosphere.

An afternoon pop up shopping event with rotating local vendors and makers at 508 South French Broad Avenue. Browse handmade goods and small business finds in a casual, neighborhood marketplace atmosphere.
An afternoon pop up shopping event with rotating local vendors and makers at 508 South French Broad Avenue. Browse handmade goods and small business finds in a casual, neighborhood marketplace atmosphere.

Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening stroll as local shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises and community hangout energy along Main Street.

Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening stroll as local shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises and community hangout energy along Main Street.
Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening stroll as local shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises and community hangout energy along Main Street.