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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.
River Arts District — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Asheville
Two-day festival across the River Arts District with open studios, local artists, music, food, family activities and a kids' scavenger hunt.
Details at River Arts District Artists ↗Want your family-friendly business here? Sponsor this guide
Biltmore — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Asheville
Evening tours of decorated Biltmore House.
Details at Biltmore ↗North Carolina Arboretum — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Asheville
Walk-through holiday light show.
Details at NC Arboretum ↗The North Carolina Arboretum — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · West Asheville & Candler
Winter Lights November 13 – January 3 Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show illuminating the gardens with millions of lights!
Details at The North Carolina Arboretum ↗Majik Studios 207 — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville
Float colorful paints across a thick gel, draw swirling patterns, and transfer them onto paper before creating a one-of-a-kind ornament—a hands-on paper marbling…
Details at Explore Asheville ↗Light & Love Arts — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville
Drop-in maker session mixing a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-rich makerspace.
Details at AVL Today ↗Kooshlie Care Doula Services — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville
A one-day Lamaze class equips expectant parents and partners with practical preparation for labor, birth, and welcoming a baby, building confidence through childbirth…
Details at Eventbrite ↗640 Spartanburg Hwy — Hendersonville · Henderson Co. · South (Arden, Fletcher, Hendersonville)
Create a cheerful turkey themed project during a hands-on Thanksgiving craft morning, with a festive seasonal activity suited to families and young crafters.
Details at Eventbrite ↗"University of North Carolina Asheville 1 University Hts Asheville — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville
Browse handmade goods, seasonal décor, cozy candles, self-care finds, apparel, gifts, and sweet treats from local vendors.
Details at Facebook event ↗St George's Episcopal Church — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville
Cut shapes from flattened clay and glaze five handmade holiday ornaments per participant in this all-ages family workshop.
Details at Explore Asheville ↗Blue Ghost Strength + Yoga — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville
Playful songs and story-inspired themes bring children into easy yoga poses, dance, and joyful movement.
Details at AVL Today ↗House of Black Cat Magic — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · West Asheville & Candler
Young children settle into a cozy cat lounge for a cat themed read aloud, surrounded by resident black cats.
Details at Mountain Xpress ↗76 Biltmore Avenue — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville
Kid friendly comedy tour cruising through downtown Asheville with playful jokes and goofy storytelling geared for younger audiences.
Details at Explore Asheville ↗House of Black Cat Magic — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · West Asheville & Candler
Gentle, cat-assisted coloring sessions using markers and themed coloring books to reduce back-to-school stress for children; finished artwork can be taken home or hung…
Details at AVL Today ↗From Buncombe County Public Libraries and Henderson County Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
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This weekend (Nov 13–15) Asheville, NC has 34 kid-friendly events, 21 of them free. Top picks: RADFest 2026, Ornament Marbling for the Whole Family and Light and Love Open Studios Fridays- Families, kids age 0-100. Rainy-day options: STEM Fun Friday - PEN CARS and Read to a Dog! with Jack. Plus 20 free library programs.
34 family events across the Asheville area this weekend: 4 big outings (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Buncombe & Henderson county libraries. Use the filters to narrow it down.
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