Environmental nonprofit group MountainTrue and the Center for Biological Diversity have filed a joint lawsuit against the United States Forest Service for what they call illegal logging in the Nolichucky River Gorge.
Later this month, a new collection of Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s world-renowned trolls will arrive at the North Carolina Arboretum. Whether you are an Asheville resident looking for a troll-tastic staycation or a visitor troll-hunting for a deal, Explore Asheville has prepared several lodging packages bundled with the Arboretum experience.
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.
The One Act Play Festival is made up of two different sets of plays shown between Nov. 6-15, culminating in a Best of Show performance at 3 p.m. on November 16, 2025.
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.
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.
‘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.
The city of Asheville will observe Veterans Day next week with an official ceremony at the Charles George VA Medical Center. Additionally, several city services will be impacted by the holiday.
The Asheville area boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of genres, performers and taste. Read our calendar of shows coming up later this November.
The new exhibits – “Spectrum,” “Heidi Tarver: The Story So Far,” “Chris Liberti + Will Dickert” and “Field of Vision” – will open to the public with an event from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7 and be on display through Dec. 24, 2025 at Blue Spiral.