Trick or Treat at the Grove Arcade
Costumed families collect candy from local shops and restaurants, decorate take-home pumpkins, and pose for festive Halloween photos. A cheerful downtown afternoon built around kid-friendly seasonal fun and family memories.
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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.
Browse locally owned shops and nonprofits for Halloween tricks, treats, and a free bingo card, with prizes including discounts and special treats available at participating neighborhood businesses.
Browse locally owned shops and nonprofits for Halloween tricks, treats, and a free bingo card, with prizes including discounts and special treats available at participating neighborhood businesses.
Browse locally owned shops and nonprofits for Halloween tricks, treats, and a free bingo card, with prizes including discounts and special treats available at participating neighborhood businesses.
Trunk Or Treat
MoreCostumed families and pets can collect Halloween candy and animal treats during an evening of trunk or treat festivities, with local vendors adding to the community celebration.
Costumed families and pets can collect Halloween candy and animal treats during an evening of trunk or treat festivities, with local vendors adding to the community celebration.
Costumed families and pets can collect Halloween candy and animal treats during an evening of trunk or treat festivities, with local vendors adding to the community celebration.
Explore spooky, student-built installations created through device-free workshops in analog arts. Young artists ages 9–18 transform a West Asheville house into a Halloween display open to the public.
Explore spooky, student-built installations created through device-free workshops in analog arts. Young artists ages 9–18 transform a West Asheville house into a Halloween display open to the public.
Explore spooky, student-built installations created through device-free workshops in analog arts. Young artists ages 9–18 transform a West Asheville house into a Halloween display open to the public.
Paint and decorate pumpkins with glitter and colorful paints during a family-friendly Halloween activity. Kids in costume receive a free meal, making this a festive evening for families.
Paint and decorate pumpkins with glitter and colorful paints during a family-friendly Halloween activity. Kids in costume receive a free meal, making this a festive evening for families.
Paint and decorate pumpkins with glitter and colorful paints during a family-friendly Halloween activity. Kids in costume receive a free meal, making this a festive evening for families.
Halloween Crawl
MoreHaunt downtown Asheville on Halloween Saturday with a casual, social bar crawl starting at a rooftop gathering spot. Costumes are welcome but optional; responsible fun is the plan.
Haunt downtown Asheville on Halloween Saturday with a casual, social bar crawl starting at a rooftop gathering spot. Costumes are welcome but optional; responsible fun is the plan.
Haunt downtown Asheville on Halloween Saturday with a casual, social bar crawl starting at a rooftop gathering spot. Costumes are welcome but optional; responsible fun is the plan.
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.
Browse local vendor booths filled with handmade goods, cozy candles, autumn décor, self-care finds, gifts, and seasonal treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings fall shopping and creative discoveries together.
Browse local vendor booths filled with handmade goods, cozy candles, autumn décor, self-care finds, gifts, and seasonal treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings fall shopping and creative discoveries together.
Browse local vendor booths filled with handmade goods, cozy candles, autumn décor, self-care finds, gifts, and seasonal treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings fall shopping and creative discoveries together.
Holiday Parade
MoreBright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
A downtown outdoor vendor market in Pritchard Park with a curious, browse and discover vibe on Halloween afternoon. Wander between local makers and pop up booths for easy community mingling in the heart of Asheville.
A downtown outdoor vendor market in Pritchard Park with a curious, browse and discover vibe on Halloween afternoon. Wander between local makers and pop up booths for easy community mingling in the heart of Asheville.
A downtown outdoor vendor market in Pritchard Park with a curious, browse and discover vibe on Halloween afternoon. Wander between local makers and pop up booths for easy community mingling in the heart of Asheville.
Costume Day
MoreChildren ages 12 and under can show off Halloween costumes, make seasonal crafts, and enjoy a treat during a free, family-friendly afternoon program at the library.
Children ages 12 and under can show off Halloween costumes, make seasonal crafts, and enjoy a treat during a free, family-friendly afternoon program at the library.
Children ages 12 and under can show off Halloween costumes, make seasonal crafts, and enjoy a treat during a free, family-friendly afternoon program at the library.
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.
Explore spooky tales of Blue Ridge cryptids in a kid friendly museum experience, with regional folklore and mysterious creatures bringing Halloween season fun to all ages.
Explore spooky tales of Blue Ridge cryptids in a kid friendly museum experience, with regional folklore and mysterious creatures bringing Halloween season fun to all ages.
Explore spooky tales of Blue Ridge cryptids in a kid friendly museum experience, with regional folklore and mysterious creatures bringing Halloween season fun to all ages.
Share holiday wishes with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and cheerful elves, then capture a complimentary professional digital photo. Browse seasonal shopping and enjoy festive entertainment during a family afternoon.
Share holiday wishes with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and cheerful elves, then capture a complimentary professional digital photo. Browse seasonal shopping and enjoy festive entertainment during a family afternoon.
Share holiday wishes with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and cheerful elves, then capture a complimentary professional digital photo. Browse seasonal shopping and enjoy festive entertainment during a family afternoon.
Browse more than 40 Western North Carolina artisan booths for handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties, then warm up with cocoa and cider before the festive community tree lighting.
Browse more than 40 Western North Carolina artisan booths for handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties, then warm up with cocoa and cider before the festive community tree lighting.
Browse more than 40 Western North Carolina artisan booths for handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties, then warm up with cocoa and cider before the festive community tree lighting.
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.
Gather for age-tailored Halloween stories and a themed craft activity for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families. Registration is required so craft materials can be prepared in advance.
Gather for age-tailored Halloween stories and a themed craft activity for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families. Registration is required so craft materials can be prepared in advance.
Gather for age-tailored Halloween stories and a themed craft activity for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families. Registration is required so craft materials can be prepared in advance.
Young children ages 2–5 can make simple spooky-themed crafts in a short, hands-on seasonal art session. Advance registration is required, with a $5 fee.
Young children ages 2–5 can make simple spooky-themed crafts in a short, hands-on seasonal art session. Advance registration is required, with a $5 fee.
Young children ages 2–5 can make simple spooky-themed crafts in a short, hands-on seasonal art session. Advance registration is required, with a $5 fee.
Costumed revelers take to Asheville’s nightlife for a Halloween bar crawl, moving between local bars for a late-night outing centered on spooky seasonal fun and socializing.
Costumed revelers take to Asheville’s nightlife for a Halloween bar crawl, moving between local bars for a late-night outing centered on spooky seasonal fun and socializing.
Costumed revelers take to Asheville’s nightlife for a Halloween bar crawl, moving between local bars for a late-night outing centered on spooky seasonal fun and socializing.