Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) is ready to connect community members to the full bloom of spring with a packed schedule of festivals, programs, and April adventures for all ages and interests. The month bursts with special events like Truck City AVL and Downtown After 5, along with outdoor recreation opportunities that embrace the beauty of our natural surroundings, spring break programs for youth, and a variety of arts and fitness classes for adults. Programs fill up fast, so dive into this round-up of April offerings and secure your spot for a month of unforgettable discoveries about our city, your neighbors, and yourself.
April 2026 Asheville Special Events and Festivals for All Ages
- Join the Asheville Bunny for adventure in the grass at egg hunts:
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- Register for Glow in the Park Scavenger Egg Hunt on March 27
- Register for Doggie Egg Hunt on March 29
- Register for Toddler Egg Hunt on April 1
- Register for Golden Years Egg Hunt for Adults 50+ on April 2
- Register for Spring Eggstravaganza Festival on April 4
- Get details for Boosting The Block Ujamaa Marketplace on April 4
- Get details for Downtown After 5 in Pack Square Park on April 17
- Get details for Truck City AVL on April 18
- Register for Ruff ‘n’ Roll Doggie Day at Riverbend Park on April 22
- Register for PowerPoint Night: Asheville’s Most Hilarious, Absurd, and Creative Presentation Space on April 22
- Get details for Buncombe County Kids Fest on April 25
Arts, Sports and Fitness, and Meetups for Adults
- Register for Adult Bad Painting Bonanza on April 1
- Register for Adult Hip Hop Dance Fitness on April 6 and April 20
- Register for Art Without Borders: Mexico on April 7
- Register for Game of Throws: Adult Dodgeball Night on April 17
- Register for Art Without Borders: China on April 21
- Register for Adult Pool Tournament on April 23
- Register for Spring Fling Dance: Stephens-Lee Speakeasy on April 25
- Register for Open Futsal for Women on Thursday nights through May 28
- Registration for Spring Tennis Clinics opens on April 21
- Registration for Adult Spring Tennis Tournament opens on May 1
Recreation Programs for Teens, Kids, and Toddlers
- Register for Sip & Paint: Family Edition on Wednesday nights through May 6
- Register for Binge Worthy Trivia for Teens on April 2 and April 23
- Register for Teen Fitness Speed and Agility Training on Friday nights through April 26
- Register for Spring Break Foam Party in the Park on April 8
- Register for STEM into Springtime for Age 5-10 on April 8, April 15, and April 22
- Register for Rec ‘n’ Roll Play Day at Jean Webb Park on April 12
- Register for Teen Friendship Bracelet Making on April 13
- Register for Fitness Center Training for Teens on April 14, April 21, and April 28
- Register for Toddler Discovery Time on April 14 and April 28
- Register for Lifestyle Choices Mentor Group for Young Men on April 16
- Register for Toddler Takeover Themed Play Days on April 16, April 23, and April 30
- Register for Parents Night Out on April 24
- Register for Montford Fairy Picnic on April 25
- Get details for Buncombe County Kids Fest on April 25
- Registration for Toddler Kickball Extravaganza opens on April 2
- Registration for Tiny Tikes Day Festival opens on April 3
Asheville Hikes, Runs, Fishing, and Outdoor Recreation Programs
- Register for Day Trips for Active Adults: Fishing at Lake Julian Park on April 2
- Register for Burton Street Run Club which begins on April 7
- Register for Wilma Dykeman Greenway Walk on April 15
- Register for Treks Hiking Club for Active Adults: Bearwallow Mountain Hike on April 16
- Register for Fly Fishing on the Water on April 23
- Register for Wildflower Identification and Ecology Walk on April 25
- Register for Adaptive Indoor Glow Rock Climbing for Individuals with Disabilities on April 27
- Register for Treks Hiking Club for Active Adults: Wilkie and Twixt Trails Hike in DuPont State Recreational Forest on April 29
- Registration for Outdoor Skills Workshop: Camping 101 opens on April 16
Register for Camps, Sports, and New Fitness Classes
- Register for Wrestling for Ages 6-12 by March 29
- Register for Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and SilverArts by March 31
- Register for Therapeutic Recreation Adaptive Baseball by March 31
- Register for Open Futsal for Women on Thursday nights through May 28
- Register for APR Spring Break Camp by April 2
- Register for Adult Hip Hop Dance Fitness on April 6 and April 20
- Register for Game of Throws: Adult Dodgeball Night on April 17
- Register for Adult Pool Tournament on April 23
- Registration for Spring Tennis Clinics opens on April 21
- Registration for Adult Spring Tennis Tournament opens on May 1
- Register for APR Summer Camp with only a few spots still left!
Explore More with Asheville Parks & Recreation
These are just a few of the hundreds of programs, activities, and special events 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