Low Cost Asheville Area Happenings

Low Cost Asheville Area Happenings Leisure ideas & resources in the Asheville area with a focus on low-cost and FREE leisure, Veteran & Hello AVL area friends and tourists!

This page will be used to promote local low-cost and free happenings, discounts, accessibility for people with disabilities, and programs relating to Veterans/Military. Family friendly, date night ideas, visitors to the Blue Ridge Mountains area, and more! I am a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in our community. I am always looking for leisure to improve one's quality of life and figured why not share it with Asheville! I make NO PROFIT from this page, just sharing low-cost options!

01/23/2026

***Weather Closure Notice***
Due to the winter weather forecast, the WNC Nature Center will be closed on Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25.

The safety of our guests, staff, and animals comes first. Please check our website and social channels for updates on reopening. Stay warm out there!

01/21/2026

With the potential for severe winter weather this weekend, many in our community have asked about generators and heaters. While we don’t have the ability to provide those resources, we do want to share safe, practical ways families can prepare if power is lost.

Tips to prepare and stay safe:

🧣 Stay Warm Safely

Dress in layers, wear hats and socks indoors
Use blankets and sleeping bags
Close off unused rooms to trap heat

❗️Do NOT use grills, camp stoves, or propane heaters indoors

🏠 Create a “Warm Room”

Gather in one room
Close doors, cover windows with towels or blankets
Lay blankets or rugs on the floor

💧 Food & Water

Fill containers or bathtubs with water (for washing/flushing)
Keep bottled water available
Have non-perishable snacks ready (granola bars, peanut butter, canned food)

🔦 Light & Communication

Fully charge phones and power banks
Use flashlights instead of candles when possible
Keep emergency numbers written down

🧊 If Power Goes Out

Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed
Eat perishable foods first
A full freezer stays cold longer

🤍 Community Care

Check on elderly neighbors or those living alone
Stay connected and help one another when it’s safe to do so

We may not have everything, but we care deeply about our community and want to help in every way we can. We will be open on Thursday at the Blessing Barn to receive essentials, Propane Vouchers and Hot food! Located at 112 Lytle Cove Rd Swannanoa NC 28778

— The Blessing Project

Winter Adventure Fridays to Sundays, Jan 2-Feb 28, 2026. If you are a local, get 50% off Asheville Treetops Adventure P...
01/20/2026

Winter Adventure Fridays to Sundays, Jan 2-Feb 28, 2026.

If you are a local, get 50% off Asheville Treetops Adventure Park and KidZip. (Ages 4+) Valid for residents of Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania, Madison, Haywood, & McDowell Counties. Use code “locals2026” when booking. Must show ID at check in. Reservations are suggested.

Adventure Center of Asheville
85 Expo Drive
Asheville, NC
828.225.2921

01/19/2026

Wednesday is Treat Your Pet Day at The Hop! Receive a FREE Happy Tails Doggie Ice Cream when you make a purchase of $10 or more 🐾🍦

Valid only on January 21st at all locations of The Hop + in our Online Store.

01/17/2026

Upcoming I-26 complete closure. Sunday, January 18, Westbound exits 37 to 31.
The closure is scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Please follow marked detours. *These plans may be altered depending on the weather.*

01/16/2026

A Walgreens store in Asheville that was forced to close for over a year due to Hurricane Helene damage will officially reopen its doors next week.

01/16/2026

Join us for this educational and fun guided drum session. In this hour-long session, we will establish the foundations of rhythm and play a couple of our favorite songs together.

Registration is required to use one of the provided djembes. Feel free to bring your own drum or percussion instrument. If you are bringing your own drum, you do not need to register.

This class is best suited for adults and kids 10 and up.

01/16/2026

Also, two more cases of the measles have been confirmed in Buncombe County

Veterans Gathering at Heart of Horse Sense—an opportunity to connect with fellow veterans, learn about equine-assisted t...
01/16/2026

Veterans Gathering at Heart of Horse Sense—an opportunity to connect with fellow veterans, learn about equine-assisted therapy, and experience the calming presence of our horses.

Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Heart of Horse Sense 7041 Meadows Town Road, Marshall, NC 28753

What to Expect:
• Learn how horses can help with healing from trauma
• Meet our herd and founder, Shannon Knapp
• Enjoy a safe, supportive, and welcoming space for veterans and their families

This event is free for veterans and designed to honor your service while sharing the power of equine therapy in a peaceful farm setting.

Register: https://www.heartofhorsesense.org/events/2025/veterangroupdec2025-sz4gk

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Hello Asheville area friends and tourists! This page will be used to promote local low-cost and free happenings, discounts, accessibility for people with disabilities, volunteer/donation opportunities, local non-profit events, and programs relating to Veterans/Military. I am a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in our community. I am always looking for leisure to improve one's quality of life and figured why not share it with AVL! I make NO PROFIT from this page, just sharing low-cost options!

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