Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has 30 days of programs and events to help the community explore, connect, discover in April. 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:
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- Visit Parks, Greenways, Playgrounds, and Unique Spaces throughout Asheville
Trucks, Tunes, and Special Events
Help fine tune Recreate Asheville: Shaping Our City’s Parks, the city’s comprehensive parks and recreation plan, during a community workshop on April 6- Get an up-close look at the equipment and skills required to maintain our city and public safety systems at Truck City AVL on April 13
- Channel your younger self with parachute games, dodgeball, and other recess favorites at Blast From the Past Adult Game Time on April 14
- Visit with other four-legged friends and their human companions at the Dog Pawty on April 20
- Dress in your white party best for music and dancing at the All White Affair for adults 40+ on April 27
- Dress little ones in their favorite superhero costumes to save the day at Toddler Superhero Bash on April 27
Park Pop Ups
- While older kids are at APR Spring Break Camp, the Rec n Roll mobile play team rolls into Jake Rusher Park on April 1, Carrier Park on April 2, and Weaver Park on April 4 with activities for younger folks
- Share your creativity with other adults 40+ as you draw inspiration from nature with Art in Carrier Park on April 11 and Art in Montford Park on April 12
- Shop for treasures or sell your own at Stop and Shop popup market on April 20 and find keepsakes from local artisans at Burton Street Craft Market on April 27
Hikes, Climbs, and Bigfoot Tracking
- Discover the wonderful world of birding inside the classroom and outside on the trail during the four-part Birding by Ear course starting April 8
- Learn the basics of knot tying, safety checks, and proper techniques at the monthly Belay Clinic on April 19
- Wear white and neon to climb amongst black lights at Adult Glow Climb on April 19
- Explore with others when you join Therapeutic Recreation Hiking on April 11, Treks for Active Adults on April 16, Naturalist Hikes on April 19, and Greenway Walking Club on April 24
- Learn wildlife tracking skills at WNC Bigfoot Tracking 101 on April 16 and put them to the test during Boojum Hike and Search on April 27
Grooving, Glowing, and Games
- Score big at monthly board game gatherings Shiloh Game Night on April 5, Southside Family Game Night on April 12, and Groove at the Grove on April 26
- Have fun like never B-4 at Grove Street Bingo Time on April 5 and April 12, Brunch and Bingo on April 6, Gym Bingo on April 18, Community Bingo on April 20, and Montford Family Bingo Night on April 25
- Enjoy black light time at Montford Teen Fun: Glow Night on April 26
Save these May Dates
- Tiny Tykes Day on May 5
- Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on May 5
- Movies in the Park: Wonka on May 10
- Montford Community Car Show on May 11
- AVL Skate Jam on May 24
These are just a few highlights of April 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.