WNC Father or mother October Calendar of Occasions and issues to do in Asheville and Western North Carolina – Citizen Instances

By North Carolina Daily Press Last updated Sep 29, 2022

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Saturday Oct. 1

The Carolina Renaissance Pageant is in Huntersville, North Carolina. For a full schedule, driving instructions, tickets and particulars, go to carolina.renfestinfo.com.

Sunday, Oct. 2

The Carolina Renaissance Pageant is in Huntersville, North Carolina. For a full schedule, driving instructions, tickets and particulars, go to carolina.renfestinfo.com.

Asheville VeganFest is 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Pack Sq. Park. The occasion contains kids’s actions, face portray and extra. For particulars, go to ashevilleveganfest.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 4

Rejoice Hispanic Heritage Week Oct. 4 – 7 at Arms On! Youngsters’s Museum in Hendersonville. Expertise the brand new Día de Muertos Exhibit. Story time is at 10:30 a.m. and a pair of:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday with particular character visitor, Mirabel from the household Madrigal. Go to handsonwnc.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 5

Thursday, Oct. 6

Teen Advisory Board (grades 9-12) meets at 4 p.m. on the Studying Lab on the Henderson County Essential Library. Make a distinction in teen programming on the library and earn volunteer hours. Go to hendersoncountync.gov/library.

Friday, Oct. 7

Dinner and a Film night time begins at 5:30 p.m. exterior on the grounds on the Leicester Library. Convey a garden chair or a blanket. Dinner will likely be do-it-yourself soups and fixings offered by the Leicester Library Giving Backyard and the Mates of the Leicester Library. The film and popcorn will likely be offered by the Leicester Library. Dinner will start at 5:30 p.m. The film, “Encanto,” will start at 6:30 p.m. It is a free, household occasion. Go to buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/branch-locations/leicester.aspx.

2022 Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park is 6 – 9 p.m. in Brevard, North Carolina. The occasion advantages the Mates of Silvermont and features a pumpkin path, music, excursions, a white squirrel search and far more. For particulars, go to silvermont.org.

The ten^th Annual Haunted Path and Glow Path is at Journey Middle of Asheville. The path contains 15 live-action outside scenes with lights and spooky sounds. It’s a stay theatrical expertise on an out of doors path with out contact or gore. Geared in direction of households with kids ages 3 – 12, go to the Alien Touchdown, Creepy Circus and Haunted Pumpkin Patch that are all part of the path. A “Candy Peek Tour” is obtainable at 6:30 p.m. It is a guided tour for youthful friends. The path is actor free right now they usually can resolve in the event that they want to re-enter the road and obtain the total present. For particulars and tickets, go to ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-haunted-trail.

Saturday, Oct. 8

The thirty seventh Annual Mountain Glory Pageant is in Downtown Marion. The pageant contains kids’s actions, a “greatest dressed pet” contest and extra. Go to mountaingloryfestival.com.

Kenilworth Artists Studio Tour is 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. within the Kenilworth neighborhood. See the work of 28 artists. The tour is free, and is self-guided. Every artist will donate a portion of gross sales to Loving Meals Assets, a pantry serving hospice and HIV/AIDS shoppers. A map of studio places is obtainable at kenilworthartists.org.

Let’s Go on a Mushroom Stroll at 10 a.m. on the North Carolina Arboretum. That is an ecoEXPLORE program. For particulars and registration, go to ecoexplore.net/events/let’s-go-on-a-mushroom-walk.

Second Saturday arts occasions are within the River Arts District, together with stay demos and extra. For particulars, go to riverartsdistrict.com.

MakerSpace is 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Asheville Artwork Museum. Free for members or included with admission. Registration is just not required. Drop in and get inventive whereas experimenting with totally different artwork supplies, instruments, and methods associated to a murals. All ages and skills are welcome. Youngsters have to be accompanied by an grownup. For particulars, go to ashevilleart.org/event/makerspace-second-saturday/2022-10-08.

CiderFest NC is 1 – 4 p.m. Olivette Riverside Group and Farm. The occasion permits guests to pattern tastings of laborious cider, mead, and apple wine, together with artisanal meals, stay music, workshops, a children’ zone, and extra. For particulars and tickets, go to ciderfestnc.com.

The Carolina Renaissance Pageant is in Huntersville, North Carolina. For a full schedule, driving instructions, tickets and particulars, go to carolina.renfestinfo.com.

Sunday, Oct. 9

The Carolina Renaissance Pageant is in Huntersville, North Carolina. For a full schedule, driving instructions, tickets and particulars, go to carolina.renfestinfo.com.

Monday, Oct. 10

Rejoice Indigenous Peoples’ Week Oct. 10 – 14 at Arms On! Youngsters’s Museum in Hendersonville. Rejoice the tradition of the Cherokee and Navajo.

Acquire data of the previous and current via self-guided crafts contained in the MakerStudio and story timesat 10:30 a.m. and a pair of:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Go to handsonwnc.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 11

Rejoice Indigenous Peoples’ Week Oct. 10 – 14 at Arms On! Youngsters’s Museum in Hendersonville. Rejoice the tradition of the Cherokee and Navajo.

Acquire data of the previous and current via self-guided crafts contained in the MakerStudio and story timesat 10:30 a.m. and a pair of:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Go to handsonwnc.org.

Backyard Membership (grades Ok – 12) meets at 4 p.m. on the Henderson County Essential Library. Go to hendersoncountync.gov/library.

Wednesday, Oct. 12

Rejoice Indigenous Peoples’ Week Oct. 10 – 14 at Arms On! Youngsters’s Museum in Hendersonville. Rejoice the tradition of the Cherokee and Navajo.

Acquire data of the previous and current via self-guided crafts contained in the MakerStudio and story timesat 10:30 a.m. and a pair of:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Go to handsonwnc.org.

Tiny Tots Yoga is at 11 a.m. on the Swannanoa Library. Name 828-250-6486 or e-mail [email protected].

Darkish Sky Astronomy Night time is at 8 p.m. at PARI – Pisgah Astronomical Analysis Institute. The occasion is for astronomers of all expertise ranges. For particulars and registration info, go to pari.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 13

Rejoice Indigenous Peoples’ Week Oct. 10 – 14 at Arms On! Youngsters’s Museum in Hendersonville. Rejoice the tradition of the Cherokee and Navajo.

Acquire data of the previous and current via self-guided crafts contained in the MakerStudio and story timesat 10:30 a.m. and a pair of:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Go to handsonwnc.org.

Teen Anime Membership (grades 6 – 12) meets at 4 p.m. on the Henderson County Essential Library. Go to hendersoncountync.gov/library.

Friday, Oct. 14

Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park in Brevard, North Carolina.

Rejoice Indigenous Peoples’ Week Oct. 10 – 14 at Arms On! Youngsters’s Museum in Hendersonville. Rejoice the tradition of the Cherokee and Navajo.

Acquire data of the previous and current via self-guided crafts contained in the MakerStudio and story timesat 10:30 a.m. and a pair of:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Go to handsonwnc.org.

Saturday, Oct. 15

The Asheville Radio Museum, at the side of the Carolina Chapter of the Vintage Wi-fi Affiliation, hosts a Classic Radio Market from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Asheville-Buncombe Group Technical Faculty (AB-Tech). For particulars, go to avlradiomuseum.org.

Suave Journey is 2 – 2:45 p.m. at Asheville Artwork Museum. Free for members or included with basic admission. Registration is just not required. Suave Adventures is a family-friendly, themed interactive gallery tour adopted by an optionally available go to to Artwork PLAYce. Households of all ages and skills are welcome. Be taught extra at ashevilleart.org/event/artful-adventure-9/.

“A Wrinkle In Time” is introduced by Tanglewood Youth Manufacturing Lessons at 2:30 p.m. on the Asheville Group Theatre Mainstage. Tickets are $5 every for ages 17 and youthful and $12 every for adults and can be found on-line at ashevilletheatre.org, by telephone at 828-254-1320, or in particular person on the ACT Field Workplace.

The Carolina Renaissance Pageant is in Huntersville, North Carolina. For a full schedule, driving instructions, tickets and particulars, go to carolina.renfestinfo.com.

Sunday, Oct. 16

The Carolina Renaissance Pageant is in Huntersville, North Carolina. For a full schedule, driving instructions, tickets and particulars, go to carolina.renfestinfo.com.

“A Wrinkle In Time” is introduced by Tanglewood Youth Manufacturing Lessons at 6:30 p.m. on the Asheville Group Theatre Mainstage. Tickets are $5 every for ages 17 and youthful and $12 every for adults and can be found on-line at ashevilletheatre.org, by telephone at 828-254-1320, or in particular person on the ACT Field Workplace.

A Group Simchat Torah Celebration is 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on the Asheville JCC. This collaborative occasion between the Asheville JCC, Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Beth Ha’Tephila, the Jewish Secular Group of Asheville, and Carolina Jews for Justice is a group celebration of the Torah that features workshops, refreshments, group candle lighting, a Torah tour, and the Torah chant. Featured subjects of workshops are PJ Library, Jewish artwork, Synagogues, Midrash, and justice from a Jewish perspective. Register here.

Thursday, Oct. 20

MakerSpace is 5 – 8 p.m. at Asheville Artwork Museum. Free for members or included with. Drop in and get inventive whereas experimenting with totally different artwork supplies, instruments, and methods associated to a murals. All ages and skills are welcome. Youngsters have to be accompanied by an grownup. No reservations required. For particulars, go to ashevilleart.org/event/makerspace-third-thursday/2022-10-20/.

Expertise the Orionids Meteor Bathe at PARI – Pisgah Astronomical Analysis Institute. Night-only and cabin and tenting packages can be found. For particulars and registration info, go to pari.edu.

Friday, Oct. 21

Arms On! Members Halloween Get together is 6 – 8 p.m. at Arms On! Youngsters’s Museum. The occasion contains indoor trick-or-treating, video games, a Spooky Science Present contained in the Star Theater, and extra. This free after-hours occasion is for museum members solely. Area is proscribed and superior registration is required. Register

at handsonwnc.org or name 828-697-8333, ext. 221.

Saturday Oct. 22

Bilingual Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos Bilingue is at 10 a.m. on the Etowah Library. Take part for tales and songs in Spanish and English. Únete a nosotros para disfrutar de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés. Go to hendersoncountync.gov/library.

Fall-O-Ween – Fall Pageant is 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Lake Julian Park in Arden. For particulars, go to buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/parks.

NOCtoberfest is midday – 6 p.m. at Nantahala Outside Middle. The family-friendly occasion contains costume contests, paddling competitions, stay music, giveaways and extra. Go to noc.com/events.

“The Promenade” is introduced by Tanglewood Youth Manufacturing Lessons at 2:30 p.m. on the Asheville Group Theatre Mainstage. Tickets are $5 every for ages 17 and youthful and $12 every for adults and can be found on-line at ashevilletheatre.org, by telephone at 828-254-1320, or in particular person on the ACT Field Workplace.

The Carolina Renaissance Pageant is in Huntersville, North Carolina. For a full schedule, driving instructions, tickets and particulars, go to carolina.renfestinfo.com.

The Trick or Path 5K is within the Historic seventh Avenue District of Hendersonville. For particulars and registration, go to idaph.net.

Sunday, Oct. 23

The Carolina Renaissance Pageant is in Huntersville, North Carolina. For a full schedule, driving instructions, tickets and particulars, go to carolina.renfestinfo.com.

“The Promenade” is introduced by Tanglewood Youth Manufacturing Lessons at 6:30 p.m. on the Asheville Group Theatre Mainstage. Tickets are $5 every for ages 17 and youthful and $12 every for adults and can be found on-line at ashevilletheatre.org, by telephone at 828-254-1320, or in particular person on the ACT Field Workplace.

Tuesday, Oct. 25

An Enchanted Forest is 6 – 7:30 p.m. on the Highlands Nature Middle. Go trick-or-treating via the forest trails within the Highlands Botanical Backyard. A bonfire, scorching drinks, and sweet will likely be ready on the finish. These wishing to take part on this free occasion ought to meet within the amphitheater behind the Highlands Nature Middle (930 Horse Cove Highway). This occasion is climate dependent, and no reservations are required. Go to highlandsbiological.org/nature-center.

Wednesday, Oct. 26

Boo-Bash Halloween Spooktacular is 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Arms On! Youngsters’s Museum. Guests (adults and youngsters) are inspired to return dressed of their Halloween costume to obtain a prize. The occasion contains spooky self-guided craft actions within the MakerStudio and a Halloween story time at 10:30 a.m. This occasion is included with basic admission. Go to handsonwnc.org.

Tiny Tots Yoga is at 11 a.m. on the Swannanoa Library. Name 828-250-6486 or e-mail [email protected].

Thursday, Oct. 27

Expertise the Fall Observing Harvest: Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies at 8 p.m. at PARI – Pisgah Astronomical Analysis Institute. For particulars and registration info, go to pari.edu.

Friday, Oct. 28

Expertise the Fall Observing Harvest: Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies at 8 p.m. at PARI – Pisgah Astronomical Analysis Institute. For particulars and registration info, go to pari.edu.

Saturday, Oct. 29

Halloweenfest 2022 is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in downtown Brevard. The occasion contains free household actions, together with bounce homes, a fancy dress competitors and parade, the Magic E book Bus, a hula hoop dance social gathering, pumpkin carving contest, meals distributors and extra. This 12 months’s occasion includes a “Get Set Sesame Road Get together” and the place guests can meet Muppets all through the day. For particulars, go to brevardnc.org/community/halloweenfest.

2022 Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park is 5 – 9 p.m. in Brevard, North Carolina. The occasion advantages the Mates of Silvermont and features a pumpkin path, music, excursions, a white squirrel search and far more. For particulars, go to silvermont.org.

Expertise the Fall Observing Harvest: Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies at 8 p.m. at PARI – Pisgah Astronomical Analysis Institute. For particulars and registration info, go to pari.edu.

The Carolina Renaissance Pageant is in Huntersville, North Carolina. For a full schedule, driving instructions, tickets and particulars, go to carolina.renfestinfo.com.

Sunday, Oct. 30

The Carolina Renaissance Pageant is in Huntersville, North Carolina. For a full schedule, driving instructions, tickets and particulars, go to carolina.renfestinfo.com.

Monday, Oct. 31

A Completely satisfied Halloween Celebration is 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Arms On! Youngsters’s Museum will likely be open to the general public on

Monday, October 31 from 9am – 5pm. Guests (adults and youngsters) are inspired to return dressed of their Halloween Costume to obtain a particular prize. We’ll additionally host a particular Halloween Story Time at 10:30am and a pair of:30pm.

Deal with Road Carnival is 5 – 8 p.m. alongside Essential Road in downtown Hendersonville. The occasion contains trick-or-treating, a celebration of Dia de los Muertos, a fancy dress contest, inflatables, stay music and extra. Go to hendersonvillenc.gov/event/treat-street-carnival.

ENJOY STORY TIME, FAMILY FUN AND MORE

Take part a Tiny Artwork Present on the Leicester Library. Patrons ages 12 and older are invited to show their creative skills. Decide up a mini artwork package from the library, paint your canvas, and return it to the library by Nov. 5 to take part within the artwork present. Provides are restricted. The Tiny Artwork Present Opening Reception is at 2 p.m. Nov. 19. Artwork will likely be on show via January 2023. Go to buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/branch-locations/leicester.aspx.

Autumn Ambles are 4 – 5 p.m. each Wednesday and Saturday in October on the Highlands Botanical Backyard. Discover with naturalists to find what leaves are altering and the (science of) why. This program is weather-dependent. Go to highlandsbiological.org/nature-center.The Eliada Fall Pageant and Corn Maze continues Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays via Oct. 30. For particulars and tickets, go to eliada.org/events-sponsorship/corn-maze-2.

2022 Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park in Brevard, North Carolina, benefitting the Mates of Silvermont, is the final 4 weekends of October, opening Oct. 7. The occasion features a pumpkin path, a white squirrel search and far more. For particulars, go to silvermont.org.

Tweetsie’s Ghost Prepare Halloween Celebration continues each Friday and Saturday night time via Oct. 29. The occasion contains dance events, trick-or-treat stations, themed picture alternatives, and the all new Palace Spooktacular Present. For adults and older kids, there’s a scary night-time journey on the Ghost Prepare, strolling via the Haunted Home and extra. Tickets are offered upfront for a chosen night time with a scheduled prepare trip departure time. Go to tweetsie.com/special-events/ghost-train.

Tweetsie’s Ghost Train Halloween Celebration

The Craft Truthful of the Southern Highlands is Oct. 13 – 16 at Harrah’s Cherokee Middle – Asheville. For particulars, go to https://www.southernhighlandguild.org.

The Harvest Pageant continues via Oct. 29 at Dollywood. For a schedule of occasions, go to dollywood.com.

Fall hours at The Highlands Nature Middle are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday. Closed Sunday – Tuesday. Go to highlandsbiological.org/nature-center.

Registration for Late Fall/Winter Lessons for ages 5 – 18 and adults is open at Asheville Group Theatre. Lessons are after faculty and on weekends Oct. 25 – Dec. 17. For extra info, go to ashevilletheatre.org/education/youththeatre.

Arms On! Youngsters’s Museum provides free admission to households who current their grownup WIC card. Zoom passes from the Hendersonville Library have restricted day passes as effectively. For particulars, go to handsonwnc.org.

In-person story occasions are provided at Buncombe County Libraries. Get full particulars at buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/services/story-times.aspx.

Child Story Time – ages 4 – 18 months:

Oakley/South Asheville Library – Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Leicester Library – Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Weaverville Library – Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.

Toddler Story Time – ages 18 months – 3 years:

North Asheville Library – Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Fairview Library and Leicester Library – Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Enka-Candler Library – Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Story Time – ages 3 – 5 years:

East Asheville Library and West Asheville Library – Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Swannanoa Library – Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Fairview Library – Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Black Mountain Library and Weaverville Library – Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Pack Memorial Library – Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

Hora Del Cuento/Story Time

Skyland/South Buncombe Library – Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Oakley/South Asheville Library – Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.

Dolly Parton’s Creativeness Library impacts the pre-literacy expertise and college readiness of youngsters underneath the age of 5in Buncombe County. This system mails a brand new, free, age-appropriate e-book to registered kids every month till they flip 5 years previous, creating a house library of as much as 60 books and instilling a love of books and studying. For particulars and registration, go to imaginationlibrary.com.

LEGO Golf equipment are at Henderson County Library places – LEGOs and different constructing supplies offered. Go to hendersoncountync.gov/library.

Household Story Instances are at Henderson County Libraries: Mondays at 10 a.m. at Edneyville and Mills River Libraries, Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Etowah Library, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Fletcher Library, and Thursdays at 10 a.m. at Inexperienced River Library. Go to hendersoncountync.gov/library or name 828-697-4725.

Music and Motion Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays on the Henderson County Essential Library. Go to hendersoncountync.gov/library or name 828-697-4725.

Preschool Story Time for ages 3 – 5 is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays on the Henderson County Essential Library. Go to hendersoncountync.gov/library or name 828-697-4725.

Toddler Story Time for ages 18 months – 3 years is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays on the Henderson County Essential Library. Go to hendersoncountync.gov/library or name 828-697-4725.

Bouncing Infants Story Time for start – 18 months with a caregiver is at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays on the Henderson County Essential Library. Go to hendersoncountync.gov/library or name 828-697-4725.

Kolo Bike Park – $10 Sunday Fundays are Sundays via March 26. Leases can be found for an additional cost. Name 828-225-2921for situations. Go to ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/kolo-bike-park.

Kolo Bike Park Fall Afterschool Membership for ages 6 – 15 is Tuesdays and Thursdays via November. Reservations are required. Name 828-225-2921 or go to https://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/camps.

Biltmore Gardens Railway – Wonders of the World is open via Jan. 8at Biltmore Property. See handcrafted, botanical mannequin prepare shows. For tickets and up-to-date well being and security insurance policies, go to biltmore.com.

Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius is open via Feb. 20 at Biltmore Property. For tickets and up-to-date well being and security insurance policies, go to biltmore.com.

Zoom D&D with Raj for teenagers is 3 – 6 p.m. Saturdays via the Buncombe County Library. Signal-up is required. Electronic mail Raj at [email protected] to request attendance.

Kindermusik for ages start – 5 is obtainable at We Rock the Spectrum. For particulars, go to kindermusik.com/studio/58207.

SUPPORT AND CONNECTION

Girls’s Pedal Fest is Nov. 11 – 13 at Nantahala Outside Middle. Meet fellow bikers, take pleasure in fireplace occasions and music, hit the native trails with instructors, and join skilled clinics. Go to noc.com.

Perinatal Loss Help Group – Homegrown Households Perinatal Bereavement Father or mother Help Group is for households who’ve skilled the lack of a child via miscarriage, ectopic being pregnant, stillbirth or new child loss of life. For particulars, go to ashevillehomegrownfamilies.com.

The Optimistic Parenting Program (Triple P) is an evidence-based program provides dad and mom confidence and in flip, helps them elevate assured kids. Native dad and mom and caregivers have entry to this free, constructive parenting course on-line. Entry Triple P assets at triplepwnc.com or triplep-parenting.com.

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