The month of March represents new growth and embodies an invigorating spirit of renewal. Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has a month of events and programs planned to inspire community members to explore, connect, and discover.
Browse highlights below and use these resources to find hundreds of additional opportunities including free meetups and clubs, exercise and sports, arts and crafts, and more throughout the month:
- Winter-Spring Program Guide: English | español
- Weekly & Monthly Programs At-a-Glance
- Search Asheville Parks & Recreation Programs Online
- Subscribe to Asheville Parks & Recreation’s Monthly Newsletter
- Visit Parks, Greenways, Playgrounds, and Unique Spaces Throughout Asheville
Special Events
- Show off your baking skills at Pie for Pi Day on March 14
- Celebrate furry friends and win prizes at St. Waggy’s Day on March 15
- Have an eggcellent time at Teen Egg Glow Hunt on March 15, Toddler Egg Hunt on March 27, and Spring Eggstravaganza on March 30
- Earn spoke lights and join a group glow cycle at Light the Night Bike Ride on March 23
- Watch games and take part in friendly basketball challenges at the March Madness Festival on March 23-24
Outdoors
- Join friends for local hikes at Therapeutic Recreation Hiking: Bill Moore Community Park on March 7, Women’s Day Hike: Strawberry Gap Trail on March 17, Greenway Walking Club: Glen Creek and Reed Creek Greenways on March 20, Treks Hiking Club: Walk Jones Wildlife Sanctuary on March 21, Naturalist Hikes: Richmond Hill Park on March 22, and Naturalist Hikes: Azalea Park on March 26
- Scale the indoor rock climbing wall at Youth Beginner Climbing starting March 6 and the monthly Belay Clinic on March 15
Games and Gaming
- Compete against friends and family at World of Games on Wednesday nights, Shiloh Game Night on March 1, Southside Family Game Night on March 8, and Groove at the Grove on March 23
- Chill without your folks at Teen Fitness on Friday nights, Pizza and Trivia: Teen Trivia Night on March 15, and Montford Teen Fun Night: Among Us on March 22
- Win like never B4 at Bingo Time on March 1 and March 8, Bingonasium on March 14, and Community Bingo on March 16
- Learn about the world of tarot from a professional at Transcend with Tarot starting March 21
- Find weekly card and board games clubs, pickup basketball and volleyball games, and more in Weekly & Monthly Programs At-a-Glance
Registration Dates
- Define your active aging experience at Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and SilverArts
- Enjoy a week of games, crafts, and field trips during APR Spring Break Camp, registration opens March 1
- Softball registration is open through March 7
- Flag football registration is open through March 22
- Register for Middle School Girls Sand Volleyball to play Wednesday nights throughout the summer
- Sign up for a summer of fun when APR Summer Camp registration opens on March 25
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 monthly newsletter or follow on Facebook and Instagram.