Attend our popular monthly Homelessness Learning Series –Announcing June dates
Join us June 7,14 &21 for all three session of The Homelessness Learning Series. To be held at the Weaverville Library
ElectriFair to showcase new clean energy solutions to Asheville and Buncombe County homes
Free event offers valuable info on energy efficiency and new technologies ElectriFair – a first-of-its-kind local event for homeowners to explore an array of clean-energy solutions – is set for Saturday, June 8, at the A-B Tech Mission Conference Center. The free-to-all public event is an initiative of Electrify Asheville-Buncombe, a [...]
Memorial Day ceremony to be held at WNC State Veterans Cemetery
A Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on May 27 at 10 a.m. at the Western North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 926 West Old Highway 70, Black Mountain, N.C. The keynote speaker will be Harold (Ted) Minnick, Lt. Col. (Ret.), US Army. Additional readings will be from veteran writing group Brothers and Sisters Like These. A recording [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation celebrates grand opening of city’s first all-abilities playground on June 25
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) invites kids, families, and community members of all ages to celebrate the city’s first all-abilities playground at Murphy-Oakley Community Center on Tuesday, June 25 at 1:30 p.m. Open play time will follow a short ceremony with remarks from D. Tyrell McGirt, APR Director. Attendees can also enjoy treats [...]
Beat the heat with Asheville Parks & Recreation’s splash-tastic schedule of water activities
Are you ready to get super-soaked, Ashevillians? Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has a summer of water games, foam parties, and water-based popup programs for community members of all ages. In addition to these free and low-cost events, outdoor pools at Recreation Park and Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center open for the [...]
Free Bus Fare & Travel Training event on May 13, 2024
Free Bus Fare The City of Asheville is partnering with Strive Beyond and the Land of Sky Regional Council to provide free transit on May 13, 2024 in recognition of Strive Not to Drive Week. Passengers will not be required to pay bus fare on any Asheville [...]
City of Asheville invites the community to O.U.R. Asheville Academy virtual information session
Members of the Asheville community are invited to learn more about the O.U.R. Asheville Academy – a community engagement leadership academy that is accepting applications for its next orientation on June 1, 2024. The academy is open to youth and adults residing within the city limits of Asheville. A [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation warms up spring with festivals, fun and more in May
Days for sweaters turn into days for short sleeves as the North Carolina mountains prepare for the return of green leaves, warm nights, and plenty of time spent outdoors. Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) hosts a May packed with free and low-cost festivals, meetups, sports, block parties, and more to connect neighbors and inspire [...]
Donate and attend the Spring Free Store in May!
Did you know the City of Asheville has a goal to reduce landfill waste by 50% by 2035? Please join us in being part of the solution! The Spring Free Store is a fun “shopping” event that is good for your wallet and for the planet. The Spring Free Store is like a yard sale, but [...]
Earth Day is here!
The Sustainability Department invites you to join in the fun of making a cleaner, greener Asheville at home, at work, and in our community. Keep reading to find ways to get involved and have a positive impact, while enjoying the outdoors and our community. Earth Day is today, but if it snuck up on you [...]
What to know about Asheville Parks & Recreation’s free Movies in the Park series starting May 10
Community members are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to free viewings that begin after dusk on the second Friday of each month.
Free seeds to get growing
If you’ve ever started a garden, you know that seeds, in addition to soil, water, and sun, are required for success. The City of Asheville is happy to share and support Seed Libraries for residents to access seeds for free! Seed Libraries are a great community resource that offer vegetable, flower, and herb seeds to help [...]