The final days of summer fun mix with the crisp air of fall as Asheville Parks & Recreation brings a September welcome mat to the community full of activities built to help explore, connect, and discover. Whether your goal is to make a change like leaves on trees throughout the city, meet new people, or simply connect with the community on a deeper level, browse highlights below and check out APR’s new program guide and search programs online.
September 2026 Asheville Festivals and Special Events
- Grove Street Fish Fry on September 4
- Asheville Spades & Dominoes Tournament on September 4
- Shiloh Community Association Historic Celebration on September 12
- Family Paint Night on September 18
- Asheville Corn Hole Tournament on September 25
Fun for Asheville Dogs & Their Human Companions
- Ruff ‘n’ Roll on September 9 and September 23
- All About Snouts on September 19
- Barktoberfest on October 4
Discover the Blue Ridge with Nature Adventures
- River Snorkeling on September 2 and September 11
- Walking the Great Lakes of WNC begins September 8
- Intro to Common Warblers on September 9
- Camping 101 on September 12
- Fly Fishing School begins September 14
- Family Fishing Night on September 17
- Edible Park Workday on September 18
Connections & Meetups for Adults
- Futsal for Women begins September 3
- Fall Baking & Movie Nights on September 4 and September 18
- Open Field Soccer begins September 11
- Follow the Brush Paint-Along begins September 18
- Karaoke Bingo on September 21
- Kinusaiga Cloth Art on September 30
- Register for Adult Flag Football starting September 3 (games begin on October 13)
- View Opportunities for Active Older Adults Ages 50+ including card games, exercise classes, wellness programs, day trips and lunch meetups, and line, folk, and tap dance
Enrichment Programs for Kids & Teens
- Teamwork Titans on September 3 and September 17
- Laser Tag & Pizza on September 5
- Person Growth Through Lifestyle Choices begins September 10
- Beyond the Buzzer: NBA 2K on September 11
- Let’s Wrestle begins September 14
- Backyard Olympics on September 18
- Art in the Park on September 21
- Register now for Youth Basketball (practice begins in mid-November)
- Register for STEM Nights starting September 2 (program begins on October 2)
- Check out Fall Homeschool Programs
Little Explorers: Toddler Activities
- Rec ‘n’ Roll Park Theme Days begins September 2
- Nature Neighbors: Exploring Animals Together on September 3 and September 10
- Toddler Storytime & Cookies on September 9
- Petite Picassos on September 14 and September 28
- Tiny Tykes Club meets on Wednesday and Friday mornings beginning September 16
- Toddler Discovery Time begins September 29
Play the Field with Asheville Sports Leagues & Pickup Games
- Open Field Soccer begins September 11
- Futsal for Women (Ages 13+) begins September 3
- Register for Adult Flag Football starting September 3 (games begin on October 13)
- Register now for Youth Basketball (practice begins in mid-November)
- Check out open gym calendars for basketball, pickleball, and volleyball
Find a Rhythm with Therapeutic Recreation
- TR Adult Crafting & Cooking begins September 1
- TR Adult Morning Movement begins September 2
- TR Chair Volleyball starts September 3
- TR Bowling starts September 5
- TR Kicking It with the Fam on September 12
- TR After Dark Goes to the Mountain State Fair on September 14
- TR Tots Nature Club: Sensory Play at Asheville Botanical Garden on September 17
- TR Club Connect Explores Science on September 17
- Register for TR Abilities Tennis starting September 3 (program begins on October 3)
- Learn more about APR Therapeutic Recreation
Explore More with Asheville Parks & Recreation
These are just a few of the many programs, activities, and special events taking place in Asheville parks and community centers every month! 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:
- View APR’s free program guide online or pick up a copy at community center locations
- Search programs online, available in multiple languages via Google Translate’s Website Translator
- Follow APR on Facebook and Instagram
- Discover parks, greenways, playgrounds, and recreation locations throughout Asheville