Eight Can’t-Miss August 2026 Events in Asheville
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AFD invites community members to the 15th Annual Captain Jeff Bowen Remembrance Ceremony
Community members are invited to honor one of Asheville's fallen heroes and pay tribute to the men and women who sserve our community every day.
Celebrate our waterways: Free Lake and Learn event July 10 at Lake Julian
Kids of all ages can explore water-themed science and play through arts and crafts and STEM learning activities celebrating our watershed.
City of Asheville offices close July 3 for the Independence Day holiday: Celebrate July 4 in the South Slope
City offices will be closed Friday, July 3 to observe Indepdence Day. Learn more about impacted city services - and the downtown July 4 celebrations open to all community members as we celebrate America's 250th birthday!
The City of Asheville and partners unveil commemorative bench to be dedicated at YMI Cultural Center on Juneteenth
Be a part of Asheville history. Join the City and partners for the unveiling of a custom-designed bench and marker honoring the collective experiences of Tropical Storm Helene in Western North Carolina. The event takes place 1p.m. Friday, June 19 on The Block
Harrah’s Cherokee Center- Asheville to host women’s collegiate pre-season volleyball invitational
See D-1 Women's Collegiate talent from around the region at this pre-season invitational
Local MLK Association and City of Asheville announce 2026 Juneteenth Celebration events June 16-20
Make your plans! The City of ASheville is proud to support the MLK Association of Buncombe County and Asheville in hosting a week of Juneteenth celebration events June 16-20
What’s Up AVL! This week, learn more about 2026 Juneteenth and 2027 input opportunities
Learn more about what's on tap for the Juneteenth 2026 - and how YOU can inform how the festival will look in 2027
Off the Bench: Get Your Dye On
Asheville’s parks and community centers offer no shortage of activities to keep summers colorful, but sometimes Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) program experts literally make the community more colorful. That is what led Grove Street Community Center Manager Shateisha Bowden to create Get Your Dye On, a tie-dye extravaganza for all ages taking place throughout the summer.
Make 2026 a No Bummer Summer with Asheville Parks & Recreation
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Memorial Day ceremony to be held at WNC State Veterans Cemetery Monday, May 25
Join City of Asheville in honoring military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. All members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend
City of Asheville invites public to join partners for Historic Preservation event at YMI with guest speaker, Donovan Rypkema of PlaceEconomics
Hear how perserving our past can help address present day issues like affordable housing. Donovan Rypkema of PlaceEconomics speaks about historic preservation Friday, June 12 at the YMI Cultural Center. The public is invited to this lunch and learn event 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.