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!

08/23/2025

BREAKING: The Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened from Asheville to Graveyard Fields and Mount Pisgah! This 38-mile stretch includes some of the Parkway’s most beloved hikes and overlooks—just in time for the fall season. 🍂

Plan your visit and check current road status at go.nps.gov/Helene.

Asheville Humane Society- waived adoption fees for adult animals through 8/31
08/23/2025

Asheville Humane Society- waived adoption fees for adult animals through 8/31

https://www.ashevillehumane.org/adopt/rehoming/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1739555472%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FAHS-A-102311
08/22/2025

https://www.ashevillehumane.org/adopt/rehoming/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1739555472%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FAHS-A-102311

We have dozens of dogs waiting for their new loving homes. See all our adoptable dogs and puppies to find your new BFF!

08/21/2025

The iconic Oscar-Mayer Wienermobile is rolling into the Asheville area next week!

08/21/2025

The wait is over, Asheville. We are bursting with excitement to officially announce Take II: The Grand Reopening of Marquee! On Thursday, September 25th from 6–9 PM, celebrate Marquee's return to in the River Arts District after being closed for one year following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. We're back and stronger, brighter, and more inspired than ever!

Starting at 6 PM, join us for an opening reflective ceremony followed by a community welcome celebration as we open our doors once again. Spend the evening gathering to recognize all who have made this possible and the resilience and creative spirit of Asheville!

More Evening Highlights:
· Booth opening of 300+ of Marquee's cherished makers and artists
· Music by
· Live performance art installations
· Cocktails and light bites all night long

Marquee Take II represents both a return to roots and a bold step forward. Visitors will once again find an eclectic mix of design, vintage, and immersive storytelling within our walls, brought to life by local and regional artists, makers, and curators.

🎬 Thursday, September 25th, 6-9 PM
📍 36 Foundy St, Asheville, NC
👉 Mark your calendar. Come be part of the comeback.

08/20/2025

Another chance to hear some great music by the Haywood Community Band!

08/20/2025

Together, we can end childhood hunger in America.

08/20/2025

Asheville City and Buncombe County Schools will be back in session next week. Make sure to plan ahead and leave a little earlier Monday morning to avoid traffic around schools and buses. Need a refresher on when to stop for a school bus? Check out our quick guide! Let's keep our roads safe for everyone.

08/20/2025

🍁 Fall Family Festival 🍁
Presented by the Town of Fletcher

📅 Saturday, September 20
🕓 Festivities kick off at 4:00 PM
📍 Bill Moore Community Park, Fletcher, NC

Celebrate the season at Fletcher’s annual Fall Family Festival! From food and games to live music and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your loved ones, a cozy blanket, and your fall spirit for an evening under the autumn sky. 🍂🎶✨

Festival Schedule:

4:00 PM – Event start, vendors, food vendors, sweet treats, and kids’ activities begin

5:00 PM – Live music with Gotcha Groove

7:00 PM – Festival closes

Enjoy:
🎡 Kids’ activities – inflatables, fairy hair, face painting, llamas, pony rides, and a barrel train ride
🍴 Tasty food and local vendors
🎶 Live jams by Gotcha Groove
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A fun, family-friendly atmosphere in the park all are welcome!

Special thanks to our title sponsor Advent Health, along with Mills River Family Dental, Tabatha Hamlin State Farm, FABA, and A-American Electric Inc. for helping make this community celebration possible.

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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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