Spooky Stories Down By The River
Settle beside the river for spooky, family-friendly tales told by Appalachian storytellers, with a choice of supper or free fireside storytelling under the autumn night sky.
Similar Events
Spooky Appalachian folklore and local history unfold through audience-shared ghost stories in an intimate, seated distillery gathering, with cocktails, a Halloween atmosphere, and a complimentary drink for storytellers.
Spooky Appalachian folklore and local history unfold through audience-shared ghost stories in an intimate, seated distillery gathering, with cocktails, a Halloween atmosphere, and a complimentary drink for storytellers.
Spooky Appalachian folklore and local history unfold through audience-shared ghost stories in an intimate, seated distillery gathering, with cocktails, a Halloween atmosphere, and a complimentary drink for storytellers.
As dusk settles, local ballad singer and storyteller William Ritter spins spooky tales alongside traditional folk ballads, creating an intimate autumn evening of eerie storytelling and mountain music for adults.
As dusk settles, local ballad singer and storyteller William Ritter spins spooky tales alongside traditional folk ballads, creating an intimate autumn evening of eerie storytelling and mountain music for adults.
As dusk settles, local ballad singer and storyteller William Ritter spins spooky tales alongside traditional folk ballads, creating an intimate autumn evening of eerie storytelling and mountain music for adults.
Cozy holiday storytime on a Leicester farm with Appalachian Santa sharing seasonal tales and warm, kid-friendly cheer. A family-focused community gathering centered on winter traditions and meet-and-greet moments.
Cozy holiday storytime on a Leicester farm with Appalachian Santa sharing seasonal tales and warm, kid-friendly cheer. A family-focused community gathering centered on winter traditions and meet-and-greet moments.
Cozy holiday storytime on a Leicester farm with Appalachian Santa sharing seasonal tales and warm, kid-friendly cheer. A family-focused community gathering centered on winter traditions and meet-and-greet moments.
A playful Halloween celebration brings spooky seasonal spirit to an Asheville ice cream shop, with a festive, family-friendly atmosphere and sweet frozen treats at its center.
A playful Halloween celebration brings spooky seasonal spirit to an Asheville ice cream shop, with a festive, family-friendly atmosphere and sweet frozen treats at its center.
A playful Halloween celebration brings spooky seasonal spirit to an Asheville ice cream shop, with a festive, family-friendly atmosphere and sweet frozen treats at its center.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
A Halloween-season gathering brings a spooky, festive social atmosphere to a rustic farm barn in Fairview, creating a relaxed setting for neighbors and visitors to connect.
A Halloween-season gathering brings a spooky, festive social atmosphere to a rustic farm barn in Fairview, creating a relaxed setting for neighbors and visitors to connect.
A Halloween-season gathering brings a spooky, festive social atmosphere to a rustic farm barn in Fairview, creating a relaxed setting for neighbors and visitors to connect.
Spine-tingling live storytelling brings North Carolina ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales to life through decades of regional lore collected by an award-winning storyteller.
Spine-tingling live storytelling brings North Carolina ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales to life through decades of regional lore collected by an award-winning storyteller.
Spine-tingling live storytelling brings North Carolina ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales to life through decades of regional lore collected by an award-winning storyteller.
Immersive outdoor sets, live performers, and interactive storytelling create a spooky, quirky Halloween adventure for families. Designed for ages 3–12, the trail keeps scares playful, with no gore or physical contact.
Immersive outdoor sets, live performers, and interactive storytelling create a spooky, quirky Halloween adventure for families. Designed for ages 3–12, the trail keeps scares playful, with no gore or physical contact.
Immersive outdoor sets, live performers, and interactive storytelling create a spooky, quirky Halloween adventure for families. Designed for ages 3–12, the trail keeps scares playful, with no gore or physical contact.
A thoughtfully composed harvest dinner celebrates Appalachian flavor with seasonal ingredients from local farms, foragers, and friends. Grapes weave through every course in a celebration of the year’s harvest.
A thoughtfully composed harvest dinner celebrates Appalachian flavor with seasonal ingredients from local farms, foragers, and friends. Grapes weave through every course in a celebration of the year’s harvest.
A thoughtfully composed harvest dinner celebrates Appalachian flavor with seasonal ingredients from local farms, foragers, and friends. Grapes weave through every course in a celebration of the year’s harvest.
Settle in for a Halloween-season story time surrounded by cats, with black-cat-themed tales creating a cozy, playful gathering for animal lovers and story fans.
Settle in for a Halloween-season story time surrounded by cats, with black-cat-themed tales creating a cozy, playful gathering for animal lovers and story fans.
Settle in for a Halloween-season story time surrounded by cats, with black-cat-themed tales creating a cozy, playful gathering for animal lovers and story fans.
Tellabration
MoreA live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
Costumed families can trick-or-treat among more than 20 booths hosted by local businesses, high school sports teams, and nonprofits during a free, all-ages Halloween celebration downtown.
Costumed families can trick-or-treat among more than 20 booths hosted by local businesses, high school sports teams, and nonprofits during a free, all-ages Halloween celebration downtown.
Costumed families can trick-or-treat among more than 20 booths hosted by local businesses, high school sports teams, and nonprofits during a free, all-ages Halloween celebration downtown.
Explore Appalachian customs around death and mourning on a guided tour of a historic mountain homestead, tracing funeral traditions, remembrance practices, and regional beliefs surrounding loss.
Explore Appalachian customs around death and mourning on a guided tour of a historic mountain homestead, tracing funeral traditions, remembrance practices, and regional beliefs surrounding loss.
Explore Appalachian customs around death and mourning on a guided tour of a historic mountain homestead, tracing funeral traditions, remembrance practices, and regional beliefs surrounding loss.
Explore spooky burial grounds during family-friendly afternoon trick-or-treating, then return for an evening of Halloween dancing among the dead on Asheville’s South Slope.
Explore spooky burial grounds during family-friendly afternoon trick-or-treating, then return for an evening of Halloween dancing among the dead on Asheville’s South Slope.
Explore spooky burial grounds during family-friendly afternoon trick-or-treating, then return for an evening of Halloween dancing among the dead on Asheville’s South Slope.
Little ones and caregivers share a gentle Halloween storytime with playful songs, a hands-on seasonal craft, and welcome costumes, tailored for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families.
Little ones and caregivers share a gentle Halloween storytime with playful songs, a hands-on seasonal craft, and welcome costumes, tailored for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families.
Little ones and caregivers share a gentle Halloween storytime with playful songs, a hands-on seasonal craft, and welcome costumes, tailored for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families.
Spine-tingling oral storytelling follows North Carolina’s haunted legends, supernatural encounters, eerie true tales, and dark local history. Hear chilling folklore and ghost stories spanning the Tar Heel State.
Spine-tingling oral storytelling follows North Carolina’s haunted legends, supernatural encounters, eerie true tales, and dark local history. Hear chilling folklore and ghost stories spanning the Tar Heel State.
Spine-tingling oral storytelling follows North Carolina’s haunted legends, supernatural encounters, eerie true tales, and dark local history. Hear chilling folklore and ghost stories spanning the Tar Heel State.
Wolf Howl-O-Ween
MoreExplore red and gray wolf habitats on a sunset guided tour, then enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and a Halloween costume contest built for children and families.
Explore red and gray wolf habitats on a sunset guided tour, then enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and a Halloween costume contest built for children and families.
Explore red and gray wolf habitats on a sunset guided tour, then enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and a Halloween costume contest built for children and families.
Make creepy-cute chocolate bark, leaf-inspired crafts, and Halloween tree ornaments during an intergenerational afternoon of hands-on creativity, seasonal treats, and family-friendly connection for all ages.
Make creepy-cute chocolate bark, leaf-inspired crafts, and Halloween tree ornaments during an intergenerational afternoon of hands-on creativity, seasonal treats, and family-friendly connection for all ages.
Make creepy-cute chocolate bark, leaf-inspired crafts, and Halloween tree ornaments during an intergenerational afternoon of hands-on creativity, seasonal treats, and family-friendly connection for all ages.
Appalachian holiday tunes and story-rich songs fill the arts center with acoustic guitar strumming and warm, family-friendly Christmas cheer. A late-evening seasonal concert built for kids and adults to enjoy together.
Appalachian holiday tunes and story-rich songs fill the arts center with acoustic guitar strumming and warm, family-friendly Christmas cheer. A late-evening seasonal concert built for kids and adults to enjoy together.
Appalachian holiday tunes and story-rich songs fill the arts center with acoustic guitar strumming and warm, family-friendly Christmas cheer. A late-evening seasonal concert built for kids and adults to enjoy together.
A Halloween-night symphonic band concert with spooky orchestral textures and classic fright-season favorites in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect costumed crowds, cinematic swells, and a festive late-night vibe in Black Mountain.
A Halloween-night symphonic band concert with spooky orchestral textures and classic fright-season favorites in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect costumed crowds, cinematic swells, and a festive late-night vibe in Black Mountain.
A Halloween-night symphonic band concert with spooky orchestral textures and classic fright-season favorites in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect costumed crowds, cinematic swells, and a festive late-night vibe in Black Mountain.