Community Blooms with Asheville Parks & Recreation’s April Adventures

No foolin’, April is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf as Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s calendar celebrates the joy of spring and new beginnings.

Browse highlights below and use these links to find additional opportunities including free meetups and clubs, exercise and sports, arts and crafts, and more each week and throughout the month:

Special Events

Celebrate the multimillion-dollar renovation of Memorial Stadium on April 15 with a ribbon cutting ceremony during the Asheville Sports + Fitness Fair, showcasing local sports leagues, organizations focused on wellness, and resources dedicated to improving well-being
Anybunny in the mood for fun and prizes? Check out Glow in the Park on April 4, Toddler Egg Hunt on April 9, and Spring Eggstravaganza on April 19
Support active adults and cheer on local athletes at the Senior Games Opening Ceremony on April 5, immediately followed by the games’ pickleball tournament
Speaking of pickleball, learn the rules, get a feel for the game, and meet other new players with Beginner Pickleball Play on April 5
Meet APR Director D. Tyrell McGirt to share ideas and ask questions at the next Park Bench Chats event on April 9
The grease is a-poppin’ and the buns are a-toastin’, so make your way to the Burton Street Fish Fry on April 11
Truck City AVL pulls into Tanger Outlets on April 12 to showcase the vehicles that keep Asheville running – including many vital to storm recovery

Teens, Kids, and Toddlers

Ignite imagination of little ones with Funny Bunnies on April 8 and Little Sprouts on April 22, part of the Toddler Discovery Time series
Teens and young adults, you’re invited to create a resume, learn how to fill out job applications, and (as the title says) Find the Job for You on April 8
Sport white and neon clothing as you scale the wall at Youth Glow Climb on April 9
Create paper windsocks, spring sensory bags, and painted eggs at No School Arts and Craft Day on April 15
Stand back and let creativity flow at Tumble Time on April 17 and Awesome Art on April 24 as part of Toddler Takeovers in the Park
Dress toddlers in their favorite superhero costumes for the always-entertaining Superhero Playdate on April 26
Learn the basics during the three-session Youth Archery course that begins on April 29

Hiking and Nature

APR’s Therapeutic Recreation experts host TR Hiking at Balsam Nature Trail on April 3 and TR Walking at WNC Nature Center on April 7
Explore Glenn’s Creek Greenway on April 5 and Bailey Mountain Preserve on April 25 with Naturalist Hikes
Get crafty and create a botanical bookmark with natural materials at Nature Crafts on April 23
Discover “treasures” left behind while sprucing up the neighborhood at Burton Street Spring Cleanup on April 26
Learn to identify avian neighbors by sound during the four-session Birding by Ear course that starts April 28
Improve overall health using physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation during Mindfulness Stretching sessions starting April 3
Active adults hit the trails of DuPont State Forest on April 30 with Treks Hiking Club

Crafts and Culture

Egg Drop, Egg Dye, Fairy Gardens, and Tie Dye are on the schedule for this month’s Therapeutic Recreation Adult Crafting on Tuesday mornings
Snack, laugh, and make tea cup candles at Harvest House Spring Tea on April 2
There are plenty of chances to play everyone’s favorite game at Burton Street Bingo on April 5, Outdoor Bingo on April 17, and Four Corners Bingo on April 19
Share your funniest, most creative, or most absurd ideas at PowerPoint Night on April 23
Claim your crown at the Grove Street Cake Baking Contest on April 24

These are just a few highlights of springtime fun in Asheville for little to no cost. If you don’t want to miss a moment, sign up for Asheville Parks & Recreation’s newsletters or follow on Facebook and Instagram.