Join the Asheville Symphony for a spectacular night of music under the stars at the beloved Symphony in the Park, presented by Givens Communities and returning for its second year as part of Boomtown FestAVL! This year’s Symphony in the Park features award-winning vocalist Erica Gabriel. Accomplished in a wide range of styles including jazz, […]

Get ready to experience the 5th Annual RAD Half Marathon & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru, where art meets adrenaline in Downtown Asheville, NC! The RAD Half Marathon & 10K is more than just a race—it’s a high-energy celebration of Asheville’s creative heartbeat. Set in the heart of the River Arts District, this event supports […]

The New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half is back for 2026, celebrating Asheville’s resilience with a course that highlights the city’s best—historic neighborhoods, lively downtown streets, the colorful River Arts District, and scenic miles along the French Broad River Greenway. The half marathon is USATF certified, and the marathon will be recertified and sanctioned before […]

Are you ready to hit the ground running in 2026? The 12th Annual New Year’s Resolution Run 5k & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru is January 1, 2026 at 10am! What better way to celebrate the start of a new year than running in the heart of downtown Asheville? The race course takes you through […]

We are headed back to Asheville, NC for a two day event. Sunday 10/5 - Festival Day (no education) - 12pm - 5pm Everything you love and more over two days indoors on Saturday and outdoors on Sunday. *Free Street Parking (Sunday) *$10 Suggested Donation ahead or at the door Vegfest Booth *DJ Spinning the […]

Join the Asheville Symphony for a spectacular night of music under the stars at the beloved Symphony in the Park, presented by Givens Communities and returning for its second year as part of Boomtown FestAVL! This year’s concert features two standout guest artists. Internationally acclaimed soprano Elizabeth Baldwin – praised by the San Francisco Examiner […]

Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL proudly announces its return to downtown Asheville, set for August 29-31, 2025, at Pack Square Park. This year’s festival emphasizes community resilience and celebrates the region’s history of rebuilding in the wake of natural disasters. Drawing inspiration from Asheville’s emergence as a vibrant boomtown following "The Great Flood" of 1916, […]

Immerse yourself in the magic of The Love Shine Play Festival, the Southeast's premier yoga celebration, set against the stunning backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This transformative experience brings together world-class teachers, inspiring musicians, scenic hikes, a vibrant outdoor market, free community events, and more ~ all designed to uplift your spirit. Feel the […]

Join us for our spring festival at Pack Square Park on June 22. Join us to shop and eat and support the local community. Come out and come to Asheville for the day or for the weekend. The community needs you so let's do this! You don't want to miss this fun event. Mark your […]

The New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half is back this year with a new perspective, renewed purpose, and a story that’s unlike any other. In September, Hurricane Helene brought devastation to our beloved city in ways we never imagined. For a moment, we weren’t sure this event could happen. Then, city officials reached out with […]

Saturday, March 8th 2025 - Bring your signs & your voice to the sidewalks in the center of Pack Square Park at 1 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 Women's March https://action.womensmarch.com/events/international-women-s-day-unite-resist-in-city-town-32 Starting at 11:00 a.m., we will gather to honor the relentless pursuit of justice and equality by women throughout history and protest Trump's attempt […]

Are you ready for a strong start to 2025? The 11th Annual New Year’s Resolution Run 5k & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru is January 1, 2025 at 10am! What better way to celebrate the start of a new year than running in the heart of downtown Asheville? The race course takes you through the […]

The 24th Annual Asheville Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run presented by Jus’ Running is Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 28, 2024. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to MANNA FoodBank. Come out with your family and friends to burn some calories before your Thanksgiving feast! Early packet pickup will be […]

Friends, it is time once again for Asheville’s most fantastical festival of freakiness and fun… The Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival! As always, this is a FREE community event, brought to you by Arts 2 People, the organization that put on LAAFF for 15 years downtown. This year’s festival will be bigger than ever with three […]