As the falling leaves of October give way to the quieter, reflective mood of November, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) shifts its focus toward seasonal activities, skill-building opportunities, and early holiday cheer. Before the winter season truly takes hold, November offers a chance to explore history, refine talents, compete with friends, and connect with neighbors over shared meals and fun events.
Asheville Parks & Recreation November 2025 Program Highlights
This is just a sample! Visit ashevillenc.go/apr-guide or stop by an APR community center for a program guide with more opportunities. Spots fill up fast, so advance registration is highly recommended. For most activities, registration opens 30 days prior.
Festivals & Special Events
- History comes alive with immersive entertainment at Road Trip: Carolina Renaissance Festival on November 1
Settle in for traditional crafts and snacks while enjoying the classic film Coco at Día de los Muertos Teen Outdoor Movie Night on November 1- Head to Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville for Saturday Skate Jam on November 8 with separate sessions for families in the afternoon and adults at night
- Form your team to play in the double elimination Battle in Shiloh 3v3 Basketball Tournament on November 8 (spectators welcome, too!)
- There’s no better time than cooler weather to snuggle with a loyal companion and no better place to meet playful pups ready to become part of a family than at Warmth & Wags on November 15
- Show your skills as judges grade on taste, texture, and originality at Grove Street’s Annual Pie Baking Contest on November 20
- Celebration season begins with Shiloh Community Thanksgiving Potluck and Burton Street Friendsgiving on November 22 and continues with Holly Jolly Holidays in December featuring candy cane hunts, Santa’s Volleyball Slama Jama, games, parties, gingerbread house making, and Breakfast with Santa
Kids & Family
- Registration for APR Holiday Camp opens on November 1
- Teens learn practical skills like cooking and job interviewing to thrive independently at Adulting 101 on November 7 and November 21
- Drop off the kids and enjoy some time alone with Parents Night Out on November 7
- The focus is on easy and collaborative recipes at Kids Cooking Class on November 17 where kids share the fun with a parent or guardian
- Register for Fun Day Out on November 26 at Avery Montford Center, Crump Shiloh Center, Grant Southside Center, or Murphy-Oakley Center
- Register for toddler programs throughout the month:
- Toddler Discovery Time on Tuesday mornings
- Tiny Tykes at Stephens-Lee on Wednesday mornings
- Tiny Tykes at Grant Southside on Friday Mornings
Games & Culture
- Compete in a video game tournament for a chance to win a gift card at NCAA Football Gaming Night on November 6
- Taste the harmonious balance of the five key flavors of sour, sweet, salty, spicy, and bitter at Lunch Bunch: Khao Thai Cuisine on November 6
- Forks After Dark Movie Viewing Parties continue with The Twilight Saga: Eclipse on November 7 and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 on November 21
- Teens step into roles allowing them to explore derelict spacecraft, unravel ancient mysteries, and confront alien entities at Mothership: Sci-fi Horror Role Playing Game on November 15
- Adults 55+ can work solo or in a group to piece it together at Puzzle Power Double Hour on November 18
- Meet new people and sharpen your skills at Big Bro’s Bowling for men ages 50+ on November 18
- Therapeutic Recreation Adult Crafting brings pinecone fairies, string art, and pumpkin pie paper plate weaving for adults with disabilities on Tuesdays
- Connect with friends around PlayStation 5 and tabletop games every week at Southside Cyber Wednesday
Fitness & Sports
- Jump start a fitness routine and learn how to use equipment at Intro to the Fitness Center on November 20
- Learn the basics of knot tying, safety checks, and belaying at Climbing Wall Belay Clinic on November 23 and stick around for Open Climbing Wall on November 23
- Join other active adults 50+ on a hike to a stunning 80 foot waterfall in South Mountains State Park with this month’s Treks Hiking Club outing on November 18
- Sample some of the sports for people ages 50+ at Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games Clinics on November 11 and practice sprints, starts, and jumps at Senior Games Track & Field Club on November 6 and November 20
- Hit the gymnasium with pick-up basketball, pickleball, and volleyball during open play time each week
- Register for sports leagues:
- Adult Basketball – season begins November 17, register by October 27
- Adult 6v6 Volleyball – registration opens November 17
Check Out All APR Programs
APR’s current Program Guide is available in English and español. Programs fill up fast and many require advance registration, so it’s worth spending some time planning which activities and events to attend. Use these resources to discover additional opportunities: