
Southside Walking Club
Free adult group walks provide a recurring chance to get outside, stay active, and connect with the Southside community. The 10-session program meets weekly for neighborhood walking and social exercise.
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A free, teen-focused program centered on lifestyle choices for ages 12–18, bringing young people together for an educational activity at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days before the program.

A free, teen-focused program centered on lifestyle choices for ages 12–18, bringing young people together for an educational activity at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days before the program.
A free, teen-focused program centered on lifestyle choices for ages 12–18, bringing young people together for an educational activity at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days before the program.

Relaxed Sunday afternoons bring adults together for friendly spades and dominoes after church. Enjoy casual tabletop games, conversation, and community connection in a welcoming neighborhood setting.

Relaxed Sunday afternoons bring adults together for friendly spades and dominoes after church. Enjoy casual tabletop games, conversation, and community connection in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
Relaxed Sunday afternoons bring adults together for friendly spades and dominoes after church. Enjoy casual tabletop games, conversation, and community connection in a welcoming neighborhood setting.

A relaxed seasonal painting session welcomes participants ages 6 and up for a creative family activity. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.

A relaxed seasonal painting session welcomes participants ages 6 and up for a creative family activity. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.
A relaxed seasonal painting session welcomes participants ages 6 and up for a creative family activity. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.

A relaxed post-church gathering for friendly rounds of spades and dominoes, bringing neighbors together for casual games, conversation, and community connection.

A relaxed post-church gathering for friendly rounds of spades and dominoes, bringing neighbors together for casual games, conversation, and community connection.
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Student-created visual art brings young people’s perspectives into focus in a welcoming community showcase. The free youth program celebrates creativity and gives local students space to share their work.

Student-created visual art brings young people’s perspectives into focus in a welcoming community showcase. The free youth program celebrates creativity and gives local students space to share their work.
Student-created visual art brings young people’s perspectives into focus in a welcoming community showcase. The free youth program celebrates creativity and gives local students space to share their work.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.

Adult Dodgeball
MorePlay recreational dodgeball in six Tuesday evening sessions, with fast-paced team competition for ages 16 and older. Registration opens 30 days before the series begins; each session costs $5.

Play recreational dodgeball in six Tuesday evening sessions, with fast-paced team competition for ages 16 and older. Registration opens 30 days before the series begins; each session costs $5.
Play recreational dodgeball in six Tuesday evening sessions, with fast-paced team competition for ages 16 and older. Registration opens 30 days before the series begins; each session costs $5.

Petite Picassos
MoreA creative arts program for children ages 2–5, designed for toddlers and preschoolers at a neighborhood community center. Registration is required, with a $10 fee.

A creative arts program for children ages 2–5, designed for toddlers and preschoolers at a neighborhood community center. Registration is required, with a $10 fee.
A creative arts program for children ages 2–5, designed for toddlers and preschoolers at a neighborhood community center. Registration is required, with a $10 fee.

A free midday recreation gathering for homeschooled teens ages 11–16, creating space for youth connection and activities at a neighborhood community center. Advance registration is required.

A free midday recreation gathering for homeschooled teens ages 11–16, creating space for youth connection and activities at a neighborhood community center. Advance registration is required.
A free midday recreation gathering for homeschooled teens ages 11–16, creating space for youth connection and activities at a neighborhood community center. Advance registration is required.

Friday Fitness
MoreAccessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.

Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.
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DIY Night
MoreA free, hands-on DIY activity welcomes children ages 8 and older for a family-friendly hour of making and creative exploration at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days ahead.

A free, hands-on DIY activity welcomes children ages 8 and older for a family-friendly hour of making and creative exploration at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days ahead.
A free, hands-on DIY activity welcomes children ages 8 and older for a family-friendly hour of making and creative exploration at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days ahead.

A free teen program for ages 12–18 centered on lifestyle choices and youth development. Registration is handled through City of Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days before the program.

A free teen program for ages 12–18 centered on lifestyle choices and youth development. Registration is handled through City of Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days before the program.
A free teen program for ages 12–18 centered on lifestyle choices and youth development. Registration is handled through City of Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days before the program.

A free, welcoming peer group offers connection and practical support for people living with dementia and loved ones who provide care, with older adults especially encouraged to attend.

A free, welcoming peer group offers connection and practical support for people living with dementia and loved ones who provide care, with older adults especially encouraged to attend.
A free, welcoming peer group offers connection and practical support for people living with dementia and loved ones who provide care, with older adults especially encouraged to attend.

A free midday meditation gathering invites adults to release stress, relax into daily life, and pursue healing across mind, body, and spirit in a welcoming community setting.

A free midday meditation gathering invites adults to release stress, relax into daily life, and pursue healing across mind, body, and spirit in a welcoming community setting.
A free midday meditation gathering invites adults to release stress, relax into daily life, and pursue healing across mind, body, and spirit in a welcoming community setting.

Accessible morning movement and adaptive recreation create a welcoming group activity for adults with disabilities. The free program supports physical engagement and community connection, with advance registration required.

Accessible morning movement and adaptive recreation create a welcoming group activity for adults with disabilities. The free program supports physical engagement and community connection, with advance registration required.
Accessible morning movement and adaptive recreation create a welcoming group activity for adults with disabilities. The free program supports physical engagement and community connection, with advance registration required.

Relaxed Sunday afternoon Scrabble sessions pairing players by skill level for casual competitive play, free challenges, and a beginner cheat sheet; all game gear provided for drop-in word-game fans.

Relaxed Sunday afternoon Scrabble sessions pairing players by skill level for casual competitive play, free challenges, and a beginner cheat sheet; all game gear provided for drop-in word-game fans.
Relaxed Sunday afternoon Scrabble sessions pairing players by skill level for casual competitive play, free challenges, and a beginner cheat sheet; all game gear provided for drop-in word-game fans.

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.

A relaxed lakeside stroll pairs gentle outdoor activity with an open discussion of favorite books—no assigned reading or registration needed. Adults meet monthly for literary conversation and fresh air.

A relaxed lakeside stroll pairs gentle outdoor activity with an open discussion of favorite books—no assigned reading or registration needed. Adults meet monthly for literary conversation and fresh air.
A relaxed lakeside stroll pairs gentle outdoor activity with an open discussion of favorite books—no assigned reading or registration needed. Adults meet monthly for literary conversation and fresh air.

Adaptive morning movement creates an accessible space for adults with disabilities to participate in therapeutic recreation, build physical activity into the day, and connect through inclusive community programming.

Adaptive morning movement creates an accessible space for adults with disabilities to participate in therapeutic recreation, build physical activity into the day, and connect through inclusive community programming.
Adaptive morning movement creates an accessible space for adults with disabilities to participate in therapeutic recreation, build physical activity into the day, and connect through inclusive community programming.

Accessible seated yoga exercises adapt gentle movement and stretching for participants who prefer or need chair support. A low impact adult wellness activity centered on mobility and mindful movement.

Accessible seated yoga exercises adapt gentle movement and stretching for participants who prefer or need chair support. A low impact adult wellness activity centered on mobility and mindful movement.
Accessible seated yoga exercises adapt gentle movement and stretching for participants who prefer or need chair support. A low impact adult wellness activity centered on mobility and mindful movement.
