Not every Asheville neighborhood has a community center, but that doesn’t stop Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) from bringing games, art projects, and fun treasures to different areas of the city in a color van named Rec ‘n’ Roll. Families are invited to stoke their imaginations at Monday Imagination Days with free open play, Wednesday Theme Days with activities tied to a unique subject, and free pop-ups where anything can happen.
To find out where Rec ‘n’ Roll will be next, sign up for the APR Parents & Families newsletter. New dates may be added throughout the summer, so check often.
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Monday is Imagination Day
FREE | 10am-12pm
Giant building blocks, tunnels, and fun games await on special days of open play geared for ages 2-5 years-old. No advance registration or sign up required, adults must accompany children the entire time.
- June 8 at Malvern Hills Park
- June 22 at Jake Rusher Park
- July 6 at Hummingbird Park
- July 20 at Murphy-Oakley Community Center (outdoor park area)
- August 3 at Carrier Park
Wednesday is Theme Day
$5 per date | 10-11am
Youngsters ages 2-5 years-old complete activities and challenges that spark a creative bone while having fun – and, often, getting messy! These is are drop-in style, so stay as long or as little as you like.
Register at AVLREC.com using code CO260301
- June 10 – Things That Go! at Jake Rusher Park
- June 17 – Dino Day at Haw Creek Park
- June 24 – Awesome Art at Weaver Park
- July 1 – Active All-Stars at Malvern Hills Park
- July 8 – Savvy Scientists at West Asheville Park
- July 15 – Animal Adventures at Carrier Park
- July 22 – Happy Harvesters at Stephens-Lee Community Center community garden
- July 29 – Shark Week at Malvern Hills Park
- August 5 – Mystery Mania at Weaver Park
- August 12 – Familiar Faves at Murphy-Oakley Community Center (outdoor park area)
Explore More with Asheville Parks & Recreation
Rec ‘n’ Roll events are just a few of the hundreds of programs, activities, and festivals taking place in Asheville parks and community centers every month! Programs fill up fast and many require advance registration, so it’s worth spending some time planning which activities and events to attend. Use these resources to discover additional opportunities:
- Pick up a copy of APR’s free program guide at community center locations
- Search programs online, available in multiple languages via Google Translate’s Website Translator
- Follow APR on Facebook and Instagram
- Discover parks, greenways, playgrounds, and recreation locations throughout Asheville