Community
3 weeks ago
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Holiday Parade sets date

The Asheville Downtown Association has announced details for the Asheville Holiday Parade, which will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 22 across downtown Asheville.

Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
ArtsAVL awards Grassroots Arts grants to 49 local arts nonprofits

ArtsAVL, the arts council for the Asheville area, has announced 49 recipients of its 2025-26 Grassroots Arts Program grants. The GAP awards assist local nonprofit arts organizations with program and operational support throughout the year.

On The Town
3 weeks ago
McDowell County Christmas: Upcoming holiday season celebrations

Destination McDowell, McDowell County’s tourism board, has prepared a list of holiday celebrations in the region from now to the new year. From Christmas parades to ice sculptures, check out what’s coming up in Marion, Old Fort, Little Switzerland and more.

Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
Local artists, historic charm meet at UpMarket Gallery in Asheville

Century-old Market Street buildings restored to create gallery, boutique and community spaces

Community
4 weeks ago
Asheville-area holiday events light up the season

From parades to markets, festive lights and community celebrations — WNC is getting into the spirit of the holiday season

On The Town
4 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Nov. 7-9

Looking for things to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. From a party in the River Arts District to an all-vegan Thanksgiving feast, we have all kinds of activities in our weekend guide to Asheville and WNC.

Business
4 weeks ago
Buncombe County rallies to support families during federal funding gap

Food donations, market tokens, and volunteer efforts aim to ease SNAP and energy program delays

Arts & Culture
4 weeks ago
RADFest returns: River Arts District to hold local arts bonanza this weekend

RADFest 2.0 will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9 across the River Arts District.

Music
4 weeks ago
Three Asheville churches band together for charity choir concert

This Friday, the churches of Church Street will come together for their annual collaborative choir concert. This year, the community building will not stop with music, either. The 2025 Three Church Concert is also a fundraiser for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity.

Community
4 weeks ago
Weaverville Tailgate Market begins its holiday season today

‘Tis the season to attend the Weaverville Tailgate Holiday Market. The annual holiday market will run from 3-6 p.m. every Wednesday from Nov. 5-Dec. 17 at the Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lakeshore Dr.