Enjoying sunny days is the Asheville way and Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has events, programs, and opportunities to welcome summer fun, create smiles, and bust boredom. Browse highlights below and use these links to find additional opportunities including free meetups and clubs, exercise and sports, arts and crafts, and more each week:
- Browse the Asheville Parks & Recreation Program Guide in English or español
- Weekly & Monthly Programs At-a-Glance
- Search Asheville Parks & Recreation Programs Online
- Subscribe to Asheville Parks & Recreation’s Newsletters
- Visit Parks, Greenways, Playgrounds, and Unique Spaces Throughout Asheville
Special Events
- Grant Southside Center brings games, music, and memory making with neighborhood block parties on June 13, July 11, and August 15
- Share a cinematic experience under the stars at Movies in the Park on June 13, July 11, and August 8
- Games, music, and America’s favorite outdoor meal await at Buns in the Sun: Hot Diggity Dog on June 25
- View hilarious presentations and share absurd ideas at PowerPoint Night on July 16
- Get the summer scoop at Grove Street Ice Cream Social on July 25
- Stephens-Lee and Burton Street Centers join East End Valley Street neighborhood Association to celebrate Park and Recreation Month with a block party on July 26
- Crump Shiloh Center hosts Shiloh Community Celebration on July 12, Toddler Prom on July 26, National Night Out on August 5, Back 2 School Bash on August 16, and the Ultimate Line Dancing Day Party on August 30
- Dust off your iconic looks from days gone by at Dancing Through the Decades on August 16
- Grab Chef Shateisha’s delicious sandwiches at Grove Street Fish Fry on August 22
Teens, Kids, and Toddlers
- See where to find Rec ‘n’ Roll, APR’s colorful van full of games, art projects, and fun treasures that roams around the city
- Mark you calendar for foam parties, splash days, pool parties, and more aquatic adventures throughout the summer
- Teens learn fundamentals and build confidence at the Summer Basketball Classic league with registration open through June 5
- Explore e-sports at Southside Cyber Wednesday starting June 11
- Enter the exciting world of wrestling with Let’s Wrestle for ages 6-12 and 13-16 starting June 16
- Get creative at Summer Solstice Family Paint on June 20 and Family Paint Night on August 8
- Ignite creativity at Artistic Adventures for Toddlers on July 9 and July 23
- Create memories as warm and fuzzy as your teddy’s embrace at Montford Teddy Beary Fun Picnic on July 10
- Teens take over the community center at Teen Zone Kickback on July 11
- Kids enjoy a midsummer’s night of games and crafts at Parents Night Out on July 12
- Don’t forget to register for fall Youth Baseball leagues by July 31
- Get in on the high-energy fun of an electrifying Nerf battle at Dart Side of the Moon on August 15 and August 29
- Water play becomes a vibrant, sensory experience at Splash of Colors on August 16
Games and Sports
- Older adults focus on gentle soccer movements and a relaxed pace at Strolling Strikers on June 18 and July 16
- Play everyone’s favorite game at Summer Breeze Bingo on June 28
- Own the court at the 4v4 Basketball league with registration open through May 30
- Registration opens for the Over 35 Softball league on June 2
- Register for Women’s Pickleball and Men’s Pickleball leagues from July 1-25
- Get in the game when Over 40 Basketball league registration opens on July 7
Crafts and Culture
- Choose your media and learn at your own pace at Let’s Paint with six-week sessions starting June 2 and July 21
- Learn a variety of techniques at Let’s Draw with six-week sessions starting June 5 and July 24
- Practice a beautiful art at Quilling Craft Workshop on June 6 and June 13
- Create a summer to remember at Summer Bucket List on June 10
- Use nature’s inspiration to create beautiful pieces at Art in the Park on June 12 and July 10
- Come to play or come to watch at Community Improv Jam! On June 12, July 27, and August 28
- Transform tees, totes, and socks into one-of-a-kind tie dye creations at Get Your Dye On on June 17 and July 15
- Enjoy the classic combo of delicious popcorn, refreshing drinks, and family favorites at Family Movie Night on June 26, July 17, and August 21
- Create tote bags on July 1, water gun canvas art on July 15, and flower canvas painting on July 29 at Montford Art Afternoons
- Grab friends for Dinner & a Movie on July 25
- Enjoy a night of art and charcuterie at Easel and Eats on August 13
These are just a few highlights of springtime fun in Asheville for little to no cost. If you don’t want to miss a moment, sign up for Asheville Parks & Recreation’s newsletters or follow on Facebook and Instagram.