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.
May Magic: Movies, Music, and More with Asheville Parks & Recreation
As the North Carolina mountains turn a rich shade of green and warm afternoons invite everyone outside, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) kicks off a May to remember with opportunities to explore local greenways, celebrate community at neighborhood festivals, and sharpen skills – whether on a tennis court or at a pottery wheel.
Spring into Composting on Saturday, April 25!
Join the City of Asheville, Buncombe County and Danny's Dumpster for the Spring into Composting event Saturday, April 25 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Stephens-Lee Community Center.
Off the Bench: Ruff ‘n’ Roll
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) is constantly looking for new ways to bring community members together, but a new program proves that neighbors have four legs, too! Ruff ‘n’ Roll is designed to turn a standard trip to the dog park into a shared creative experience for pets and their human companions.
Community Invited to April 18 Conversation on Resilience Hubs
Join the conversation: Community is invited to a conversation about resilience hubs - Saturday, April 18 10-3:00 p.m. -- Drop In!
Travel from Zootopia to Radiator Springs with Asheville’s Movies in the Park 2026 Lineup
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s popular Movies in the Park series returns to Pack Square Park with summer nights filled with starlight cinema.
Earth Month Is Almost Here!
Winter felt especially cold this year, making the arrival of Spring and Earth Month extra sweet. Check out some great ideas for getting out into the sun, soil, and community.
Get Hands On with Heroes on Wheels at Truck City AVL
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Boost your garden with biochar: Free workshop and giveaway March 27
Spring planting is just around the corner, and this year you can treat your soil to some carbon-rich biochar charged with compost.
Rollin’ with the Funsies: Rec ‘n’ Roll Brings Imaginative Play to Asheville
This spring, Rec ‘n’ Roll hosts theme days with activities tied to a unique subject, open play where anything can happen, special days for dogs and their human companions, and a festival with games and an obstacle course.