Get ready to shake off winter as Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s March calendar is a fresh wave of energy blooming with events and programs that celebrate the season of renewal.
Browse highlights below and use these resources to find a lineup of additional opportunities including free meetups and clubs, exercise and sports, arts and crafts, and more each week and throughout the month:
- Browse the Asheville Parks & Recreation Program Guide in English or español
- Weekly & Monthly Programs At-a-Glance
- Search Asheville Parks & Recreation Programs Online
- Subscribe to Asheville Parks & Recreation’s Newsletters
- Visit Parks, Greenways, Playgrounds, and Unique Spaces Throughout Asheville
Special Events
- Dress your pups up for fun at Mardi Paws Costume Party & Adoption Day on March 1 and St. Waggy’s Day on March 15
- Create sparkling masterpieces at Painting with Diamonds on March 4, 11, 18, and 25
- Gather with fellow bookworms for Cozy Chapters Book Club on March 6, 13, 20, and 27
- Upcycle, swap, and share at Oakley Community Closet on March 12
- Join basketball and snack enthusiasts at March Madness Charcuterie Board and ACC Tournament Watch Party on March 13
- Compete against the city’s best players at Southside Spades Tournament or Stephens-Lee Bingo on March 15, and Burton Street Outdoor Bingo on March 20
- Celebrate with friends, listen to music by Delta House Jazz Band, and learn from Hood Huggers International’s DeWayne Barton at the rescheduled Soul Food Supper on March 20
Outdoors and Fitness
- Get your low-impact steps in with Walking the Lakes of WNC on Mondays and Wednesdays, Walking for Wellness on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Grant Southside Walking Club on Wednesdays, and Therapeutic Recreation Walking on March 10
- Learn the basics of knot tying and safety checks at Belay Clinics on March 2 and March 30 and stick around for Open Gym Climb
- Hit the trails with Therapeutic Recreation Hiking on March 6 and Treks 50+ Hiking Club on March 19
- Learn how to use equipment and weights at Intro to Fitness Center on March 20 (and grab a fitness center membership for free or very low cost)
- Make a plan for thriving in small spaces at Gardens 101 on March 26
- Tush push, two step, tap, and swing at line, contact improv, Cuban salsa, tap, and other dancing classes each week
Kids and Toddlers
- Reach new heights at the three-session Youth Beginner Climbing (Ages 8-12) starting March 3
- Spark creativity and a love for art at Petite Picassos on March 3, 10, and 17
- Step into the world of Dr. Suess at Suessville Creations each Wednesday starting March 5
- The Rec ‘n’ Roll team hosts discovery projects at School’s Out Park Days on March 7 and March 31, as well as Spring Kickoff on March 22
- Celebrate the wonder of spring and dig for dinosaurs at Toddler Discovery Time on March 11 and March 25 – and stretch little ones’ imaginations at Tiny Tykes Play Dates on Wednesdays and Toddler & Me Time on Fridays
- Focus on easy, fun, and collaborative culinary creations as a family at Kids Cooking Classes, a two-session series that meets on March 4 and March 25
- Enjoy adult-only time with Kids Night In on March 7 and Kids Night Out on March 28
Registration Dates
- Wrap up summer camp plans when registration opens on March 3
- Get in the game with adult softball when you sign up by March 7
- Make a week off a week of fun with Spring Break Camp when registration opens on March 15
- Register for youth flag football by March 20 and adult flag football from March 10 to April 4
- Secure your spot for Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and SilverArts by March 31
- Learn volleyball fundamentals at Friday Night Spike (Ages 9-12) with registration open now
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.