Ready to make 2026 the year of discovery? As many people resolve to focus on self improvement, change an aspect of their behavior, or accomplish a personal goal, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) released its new program guide packed with free and low-cost classes, hobby clubs and meetups, special events, fitness opportunities, and more!
- The free guide is available at community centers and online at ashevillenc.gov/apr-guide
- Search programs online, available in 249 languages via Google Translate’s Website Translator
- Sign up for APR newsletters including editions tailored to active adults and parents and families
Asheville Parks & Recreation January 2026 Program Highlights
This is just a sample! Visit ashevillenc.go/apr-guide or stop by an APR community center for a program guide with more opportunities for people of all ages. Spots fill up fast, so advance registration is highly recommended, even for free events. For most activities, registration opens 30 days prior to the event.
Young Adults
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- Hip Hop Dance Fitness on January 5
- Bad Painting Bonanza on January 7
- Regift Emporium on January 10
- Contact Improv Dance on January 12 and January 26
- Intro to the Fitness Center on January 12
- New session of the Fly Fishing Skills series starts on January 13
- Art Without Borders on January 15
- MLK Day of Service on January 19
- Soup-er Bowl on January 21
- Hilarious PowerPoint Presentations: Share Absurd Ideas on January 21
- Indoor basketball, volleyball, and pickleball pickup games take place throughout the week at multiple community centers
- View all programs for adults
Older Adults and Retirees
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- Let’s Paint! begins a new session on January 5
- Senior Sippers on January 6 and January 20
- Dancing Dominos starts January 7
- Paper Mache & Masking Tape Art starts January 8
- Day Trips: Bowling on January 8
- Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games Clinics return on January 13
- Soup-er Bowl on January 21
- Lunch Bunch: Don Buyos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina on January 22
- Tech Time Learning on January 27
- View all programs for older adults and retirees
Teens
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- Training with Tre starts January 6
- Lifestyle Choices: Male Mentor Group begins a new session on January 8
- 2026 Vision Board: Teen Edition on January 9
- Teen Fitness: Weight Lifting starts January 9
- Teen Laser Tag starts on January 9
- New session of the Fly Fishing Skills series starts on January 13
- Glow Climb on January 26
- Teen Leadership clubs meet weekdays at multiple community centers
- City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy (CAYLA) applications accepted through January 16 with paid internships for high school sophomores and juniors
- High school students work out for free at community fitness centers
- View all programs for teens
Kids and Tweens
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- Kids New Years Eve Party on January 2
- Dr. Grant Gym Rats Homeschool P.E. starts January 5 and Homeschool REC-cess begins January 7
- Homeschool Tabletop Club: Dungeons & Dragons begins on January 13
- STEM Night on January 16 and January 23
- Fun Day Out on January 20 at
- Learn to Climb classes begin January 22
- Glow Climb on January 26
- Kids Cooking Class: Snack Boards on January 29
- Parents Night Out on January 30
- Registration periods for Youth Flag Football and Friday Night Spike are open now
- View all programs for kids and tweens
Toddlers
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- Professor Pre-K’s Club: Science for Little Learners starts January 7
- Tiny Tykes Play Dates begin on January 7 at Stephens-Lee Center and January 9 at Grant Southside Center
- Tales & Treats: Cookies & A Cozy Story on January 13
- Little Climbers starts January 15
- Tiny Tykes Toddler Discovery Time begins a new session on January 20
- View all programs for toddlers
Therapeutic Recreation
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- Register for TR Basketball now
- Club Connect hosts board games on January 8 and music on January 22
- After Dark: Movie Night on January 9
- Fun Day Out: Snow Tubing on January 14
- Adult Crafting on Tuesday mornings
- Adult Morning Movement on Wednesday mornings
That’s a lot, but it’s not everything! Visit ashevillenc.go/apr-guide or stop by an APR community center for the full program guide chock full of low- and no-cost opportunities – and make 2026 the year you stick to all of your resolutions!