Weekends in AVL
A student-friendly afternoon trip that gets you off campus to explore Asheville’s neighborhoods, local culture, and hidden gems while making memories together. Accessibility accommodations are available through UNC Asheville’s event team.
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Laid-back afternoon hangout outdoors on the UNC Asheville Quad with sunny summer vibes and casual mingling before the semester ramps up. Designed for broad participation with accessibility accommodations available on request.
Laid-back afternoon hangout outdoors on the UNC Asheville Quad with sunny summer vibes and casual mingling before the semester ramps up. Designed for broad participation with accessibility accommodations available on request.
Laid-back afternoon hangout outdoors on the UNC Asheville Quad with sunny summer vibes and casual mingling before the semester ramps up. Designed for broad participation with accessibility accommodations available on request.
An evening picnic on the UNC Asheville Quad with casual food and outdoor hangout vibes designed for meeting new people. Mix and mingle with students, faculty, and staff while getting oriented and building campus community connections.
An evening picnic on the UNC Asheville Quad with casual food and outdoor hangout vibes designed for meeting new people. Mix and mingle with students, faculty, and staff while getting oriented and building campus community connections.
An evening picnic on the UNC Asheville Quad with casual food and outdoor hangout vibes designed for meeting new people. Mix and mingle with students, faculty, and staff while getting oriented and building campus community connections.
Stadium night out cheering on the Asheville Tourists with UNC Asheville students, faculty, staff, and friends. Baseball-focused social outing at HomeTrust Park with an emphasis on accessible participation and community connection.
Stadium night out cheering on the Asheville Tourists with UNC Asheville students, faculty, staff, and friends. Baseball-focused social outing at HomeTrust Park with an emphasis on accessible participation and community connection.
Stadium night out cheering on the Asheville Tourists with UNC Asheville students, faculty, staff, and friends. Baseball-focused social outing at HomeTrust Park with an emphasis on accessible participation and community connection.
Self-guided scavenger hunt through downtown Asheville that turns city blocks into a puzzle trail of clues and photo challenges. Expect lots of walking, team problem solving, and local landmark discovery at your own pace.
Self-guided scavenger hunt through downtown Asheville that turns city blocks into a puzzle trail of clues and photo challenges. Expect lots of walking, team problem solving, and local landmark discovery at your own pace.
Self-guided scavenger hunt through downtown Asheville that turns city blocks into a puzzle trail of clues and photo challenges. Expect lots of walking, team problem solving, and local landmark discovery at your own pace.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
Festival-style evening on the UNC Asheville Quad with campus organization tables, student performances, and interactive games. Grab festival food while enjoying a school-spirit hangout with live entertainment and community connection.
Festival-style evening on the UNC Asheville Quad with campus organization tables, student performances, and interactive games. Grab festival food while enjoying a school-spirit hangout with live entertainment and community connection.
Festival-style evening on the UNC Asheville Quad with campus organization tables, student performances, and interactive games. Grab festival food while enjoying a school-spirit hangout with live entertainment and community connection.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A historian led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, spotlighting local landmarks, architecture, and hidden stories. Expect an engaging, fact rich narrative with time for questions and neighborhood context.
A historian led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, spotlighting local landmarks, architecture, and hidden stories. Expect an engaging, fact rich narrative with time for questions and neighborhood context.
A historian led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, spotlighting local landmarks, architecture, and hidden stories. Expect an engaging, fact rich narrative with time for questions and neighborhood context.
Short, one on one park bench conversations where residents share ideas and concerns about Asheville parks, amenities, and recreation priorities. Sign up for a 20 minute slot at rotating park locations to shape future improvements.
Short, one on one park bench conversations where residents share ideas and concerns about Asheville parks, amenities, and recreation priorities. Sign up for a 20 minute slot at rotating park locations to shape future improvements.
Short, one on one park bench conversations where residents share ideas and concerns about Asheville parks, amenities, and recreation priorities. Sign up for a 20 minute slot at rotating park locations to shape future improvements.
Early-morning meetup for a sunrise trek to Tanbark Ridge Overlook, with panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain scenery and quiet golden-hour views. Designed as a group outing for fellow Bulldogs with accessibility accommodations available on request.
Early-morning meetup for a sunrise trek to Tanbark Ridge Overlook, with panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain scenery and quiet golden-hour views. Designed as a group outing for fellow Bulldogs with accessibility accommodations available on request.
Early-morning meetup for a sunrise trek to Tanbark Ridge Overlook, with panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain scenery and quiet golden-hour views. Designed as a group outing for fellow Bulldogs with accessibility accommodations available on request.
Midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, community-led pace through lush forest trails to a cascading waterfall overlook. Ideal for locals who want an outdoor meetup and shared trail time near Asheville.
Midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, community-led pace through lush forest trails to a cascading waterfall overlook. Ideal for locals who want an outdoor meetup and shared trail time near Asheville.
Midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, community-led pace through lush forest trails to a cascading waterfall overlook. Ideal for locals who want an outdoor meetup and shared trail time near Asheville.
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.
Easygoing group bike ride that pauses for outdoor coffee at local cafes; Asheville on Bikes leads riders of all levels on a relaxed neighborhood loop with conversation and bike friendly stops.
Easygoing group bike ride that pauses for outdoor coffee at local cafes; Asheville on Bikes leads riders of all levels on a relaxed neighborhood loop with conversation and bike friendly stops.
Easygoing group bike ride that pauses for outdoor coffee at local cafes; Asheville on Bikes leads riders of all levels on a relaxed neighborhood loop with conversation and bike friendly stops.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska centered on scenic shoreline views and relaxed conversation. Meets at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community-paced outing suitable for casual walkers.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska centered on scenic shoreline views and relaxed conversation. Meets at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community-paced outing suitable for casual walkers.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska centered on scenic shoreline views and relaxed conversation. Meets at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community-paced outing suitable for casual walkers.
An afternoon neighborhood market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse and shop vibe. Expect a community-focused pop-up atmosphere centered on small makers and locally sourced goods.
An afternoon neighborhood market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse and shop vibe. Expect a community-focused pop-up atmosphere centered on small makers and locally sourced goods.
An afternoon neighborhood market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse and shop vibe. Expect a community-focused pop-up atmosphere centered on small makers and locally sourced goods.
A community 5K walk run on the UNC Asheville campus centered on mental health awareness and support. Expect a welcoming pace with fellow students and locals, plus advocacy messaging and fundraising for mental wellness resources.
A community 5K walk run on the UNC Asheville campus centered on mental health awareness and support. Expect a welcoming pace with fellow students and locals, plus advocacy messaging and fundraising for mental wellness resources.
A community 5K walk run on the UNC Asheville campus centered on mental health awareness and support. Expect a welcoming pace with fellow students and locals, plus advocacy messaging and fundraising for mental wellness resources.
Sunset-forward rooftop social with good drinks and a casual mingle vibe, meeting downtown before heading to a secret rooftop spot. Built for making new friends and catching up with familiar faces over skyline views.
Sunset-forward rooftop social with good drinks and a casual mingle vibe, meeting downtown before heading to a secret rooftop spot. Built for making new friends and catching up with familiar faces over skyline views.
Sunset-forward rooftop social with good drinks and a casual mingle vibe, meeting downtown before heading to a secret rooftop spot. Built for making new friends and catching up with familiar faces over skyline views.
A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.
A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.
A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.
Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.
Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.
Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.
Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.
Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.
Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.