• Mountain Science Expo

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    North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United States

    Join us for a free STEM-oriented science festival where you can interact with scientists, explore nature, and grow your curiosity! The Mountain Science Expo is a part of the larger […]

    Visit site for ticket admission prices.
  • Get in Gear Festival

    Highland Brewing 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, United States

    Enjoy activities for all ages and outdoor experience levels. Explore an exciting marketplace of outdoor gear and local experiences, meet industry experts, demo the latest gear and equipment, shop special […]

    Free
  • Honoring a Heritage Icon: Helen Gibson, Brasstown Carver

    Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St, Hayesville, North Carolina

    Celebrate a Local Legend!   Join us as we honor Helen Gibson, renowned Brasstown carver, for receiving the 2025 Heritage Award.   Helen’s artistry and dedication have preserved the rich […]

  • Asheville Herb Fest

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    WNC Agricultural Center 761 Boylston Hwy, Fletcher, NC, United States

    Join us for a weekend filled with plants, workshops and great food! The Asheville Herb Fest is the largest herb festival in the United States and Canada -- promoting WNC […]

    Free
  • Fiber Sunday

    Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United States

    Bring any textile project you are working on.  Meet at Cowee Textiles.  For more information, contact Teresa Bouchonnet at tbouchonnet13@gmail.com.

    Free
  • eARTH: Notes from the field Art Exhibition

    27 on Main 25 North Main Street, Sparta, NC, United States

    Please join us for a community art exhibition at 27 on Main, exploring themes related to the earth: our relationship to and/or with it, as home or shared space with […]

    Free
  • Forest Bathing on Cowee Trail

    Join us at Cowee Trail (behind Cowee School) for an afternoon "bathing in the forest" inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, therapeutic relaxation guided by sensory invitations. During this […]

    $40
  • “A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story”, Movie Premiere

    Fine Arts Theatre 36 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina

    Presented by PBS NC and Explore Asheville, this is the official world premiere of “A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story”. Free and open to all, with screenings at 6:30 […]

    Free* Registration required.
  • Town & Trail Fest

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    A free event to celebrate Hot Springs, NC and the Appalachian Trail! Live music, vendors, duck race, cornhole tournament, and more! Dedicated volunteers are clearing the trails and businesses are […]

  • Drop-In Artmaking at Turchin Center

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    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts 423 W King St Rivers St, Boone, North Carolina, United States

    Let your creativity flow during Downtown Boone Art Crawls! In addition to Fridays and Saturdays throughout the semester, the Turchin Center offers additional hours during Art Crawl evenings in Spring […]

    Free
  • First Friday Art Crawls

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    Downtown Boone Boone, NC, United States

    Boone’s monthly First Friday Art Crawls! Brought to you by WAC and the Downtown Boone Development Association.  Experience the arts firsthand through art vending, gallery receptions, art exhibits, live music, […]

    Free
  • First Friday Art Crawl

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    Downtown Boone Boone, NC, United States

    Local artists and performers are invited to showcase, sell their work, or perform at locations along King Street during First Friday evenings. Scroll down to explore a selection of regularly […]