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Asheville’s Holiday Season Brings Mountain Magic and Festive Fun

As winter wonder moves to the North Carolina mountains, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has plenty of festive celebrations to make the 2025 holiday season merry and bright for the young and young-at-heart during Holly Jolly Holidays in November and December. Space is limited, so advance registration is strongly recommended even if an event is free.

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Skate, Compete, and Feast with November Fun in Asheville

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.

Area deemed safe after Asheville Fire Department responds to gas leak in Montford

Asheville Fire responded to a gas leak caused by planned Water maintenance work near the intersection of Montford Avenue and Watauga Street at 244 Montford Ave., Asheville. Enbridge Gas is on scene and secured the leak at 11:05 a.m. Individuals within a two-block area of this location were asked to evacuate to the Tempie Avery Montford Community Center at 34 Pearson Drive, and are now safe to return to their home.

cartoon style artistic drawing of pack square park featuring the Bele Chere festival

Park Views: Pack Square Park

This entry is part of Park Views, an Asheville Parks & Recreation series that explores the history of the city’s public parks and community centers – and the mountain spirit that helped make them the unique spaces they are today.

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Sustainability Department shares MCAP updates to performance measures and FY25 Department Annual Report

The Sustainability Department’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Report has been published along with annual updates to the Municipal Climate Action Plan (MCAP) webpage and performance measures. Tropical Storm Helene impacted our City, region, lives, and work in significant and lasting ways, including work reorganization to address emerging recovery needs alongside ongoing sustainability work.

Dulce Mirian Porras works with community partners at Swannanoa Communities Together on a water capturing and filtration system.

Elevate AVL Engagement Agents implement community impact projects

In Phase 2 of the Elevate AVL project, Engagement Agents supported the distribution of Climate Action Toolkits in neighborhoods throughout the city and they designed and implemented individual community impact projects. 

Fallon Hyder wears Christmas light necklace, reindeer antlers and blue Parks & Recreation jacket

APR Innovators: Fallon “Bonsai” Hyder

APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone.

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