ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Looking for something to do this weekend in the Asheville area? From an alien festival to board games and tattoos to concerts and Father’s Day events, there are plenty of options for fun.
Friday, June 13
Farewell Fridays – Weekly Board Game Deals — 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Well Played Board Game Café, 162 Coxe Ave #101, Asheville
Every Friday, we’re saying goodbye to a selection of games with deep discounts on new and gently used titles.
Friday the 13th Tattoo Event — 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Drawing Board Tattoo, 1061 Haywood Road, Asheville
Friday the 13th flash sale! Choose from hundreds of pre-drawn designs. Designs range from $80-$150.
Landscape Design Fundamentals (2 sessions) — 1-3:30 p.m. Friday, June 13, and Friday, June 20, North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville
Gain a better understanding of what comes into play in creating and managing sustainable and aesthetically appealing landscapes.
CreatureSpace — 5 p.m.-1 a.m., The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville
A multisensory experience where art moves, music breathes and mystery walks among us. Step beyond the veil and join us in a night Asheville won’t forget.
Brews & Bears June — 5:30 p.m., Western North Carolina Nature Center, 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville
Watch Black Bears Uno and Ursa enjoy popsicle enrichment while enjoying your favorite beverage during this after-hours fundraiser. BearWise and Safe Passage Wildlife Crossing will join the party with important bear and conservation education. As always, you’ll find drink and food vendors like Highland Brewing!
Grape Fizz Purple Party — 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., New Belgium Brewing, 21 Craven St., Asheville
Join us for live music at our Purple Party in the beer garden celebrating our Grape Fizz Ale with live music from Asheville Prince Review.
The Ashevillle Magic Experience — 6-7:45 p.m., Crow and Quill, 106 N Lexington Ave., Asheville
The Asheville Magic Experience takes guests on a magical journey of wonder and astonishment. See the world’s best magicians performing live, inches away. Shows have extremely limited seating with only 25 available for each performance. See the magic close up and experience the wonder in our unique one of a kind pop-up magic theater.
Saturday, June 14
Lake Junaluska Flea Market — 7:30 a.m.-noon, Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym, Lake Junaluska
The Lake Junaluska Flea Market at the open-air gym features furniture, plants, arts and crafts, luggage, electronics, kitchen items and more.
Pride 5K — 8 a.m.-noon, Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road, Asheville
Race-enthusiasts and meanderers welcome! For those who like a little competition, age category winners will compete in three gender categories. Individuals are encouraged to choose the gender category that best fits them. Event to include coffee truck, snacks water, and Blue Ridge Pride speakers.
Pollinator Day and Kids’ Scavenger Hunt at the Market — 8 a.m.-noon, North Asheville Tailgate Market, 275 Edgewood Road, Asheville
Visit the Bee City USA — Asheville booth at the North Asheville Tailgate Market to learn more about the amazing pollinators that make our food possible. There will be a scavenger hunt for kids (and kids at heart) to see how many pollinator-dependent foods they can spot at the market. It all starts with choosing your antennae — will you be a bee, a butterfly, a fly or a beetle?
Introduction to Native Pollinators — 10 a.m.-noon, Reems Creek Nursery, 76 Monticello Road, Asheville
Learn about pollination and pollinators overall, as well as the most common pollinators in Western North Carolina. These topics will be followed by a discussion of conservation concerns and simple steps you can take to help pollinators. Time permitting, we will go outside and explore which pollinators are visiting Reems Creek Nursery’s certified pollinator garden.
WNC Small Ruminant Workshop — 8:30-11 a.m., WNC Regional Livestock Center, 474 Stock Drive, Canton
Are you interested in learning more about small ruminants? Head over to the Small Ruminant Conference that will be held in conjunction with the June Small Animal Sale. Registration for the conference will be from 8:30-9 a.m. with breakfast provided. Topics will include pasture management for small ruminants, common pasture weeds, multi-species grazing recommendations and more.
Spruce Pine Alien Festival — 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 116 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine
This free, family-friendly celebration brings together UFO enthusiasts, sci-fi fans and curious visitors for a full day of extraterrestrial fun. Oak Avenue will become a galactic marketplace filled with alien-themed vendors, crafts and “out-of-this-world” food.
Museum Valley History Explorer Hike #4: Black Mountain (In the Oaks) — 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center, 223 West State St., Black Mountain
Take a historic tour of the Montreat College Athletic Campus, the former site of In-the-Oaks. There will be a short tour through the house and then a walk through the grounds of the former Terry Estate. Hike leader, Alan Edwards, will share the history of the Terrys and how they came to build In-the-Oaks, the selling of the property to the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, the second owners of the property and organizers of Camp Henry, up to Montreat College’s acquisition of the estate in 2001.
Beginning Bonsai Workshop — 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville
Although it has its roots in ancient Asian traditions, the living art of bonsai now enjoys enthusiasts throughout much of the world. This class will provide the basic concepts and skills for novices to begin growing and shaping their own miniature trees.
Naturally Beautiful: Gardening with Native Plants — 10-11 a.m., B.B. Barns Garden Center, 3377 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden
This educational seminar will explore the beauty, resilience and ecological benefits of gardening with native plants. Whether you’re refreshing your landscape or starting from scratch, this session will provide the tools and knowledge you need to design a garden that thrives naturally in our local environment.
Sunday, June 15
Fathers Free Day at Adventure Center of Asheville — 85 Expo Drive, Asheville
Dads climb the Treetops Park or zip KidZip with paying family members. Use code “dads2025” when booking online.
Forge Your Own w/ Angry Giant Forge at The River Arts District Brewing Co. — Noon-6 p.m., 13 Mystery St., Asheville
Make a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner or fire poker ($50). Upgrades: Horseshoe knife( $30), Railspike knife ( $50) or dagger ($100)
Detective Blind (Father’s Day Show) — Noon, Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, Ste 200, Asheville
Detective Blind is a three-sister indie rock band, composed of Montgomery (guitar/vox), Andersen (drums) and Kittredge (bass).
Brew your own All Grain Pilsner — Noon-4 p.m., Fifth Season Gardening, 4 South Tunnel Road, Asheville
Learn how to make your own all-grain Pilsner on our top of the line stainless steel brewing system.
Served by Sev: Daddy’s Home — 1-3:30 p.m., The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville
It’s Father’s Day after all. Come find your new daddy at drag brunch at The Mule!
Julio & the Saltines — 2-5 p.m. Sierra Nevada Amphitheater, 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River
South Carolina’s ultimate party band, Julio & the Saltines provides ultra-high quality live entertainment to every crowd they encounter.
Dad’s Day DJ Dance Party at The Mule — 5-8 p.m., The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville
This one’s for the dads. Bring the family over for a sunny afternoon with DJ Aoli. There will be yard games, drink specials and a food truck.
DAD JOKES! Father’s Day Comedy Showcase — 6:30-8 p.m., Catawba Brewing Co. South Slope, 32 Banks Ave., Asheville
Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we are celebrating Father’s Day!
Dad Jokes! is a show celebrating the worst form of comedy. Get ready to groan, roll your eyes and have the best dang time with a bunch of genuine dads!
Father’s Day Sunday Supper: Prime Rib Dinner — 4-9 p.m., The Scotsman Public House, 37 Church St., Waynesville
Treat dad to a special meal