Free things to do with kids in Asheville, NC this weekend (Nov 13–15)

Free things to do with kids in Asheville, NC this weekend

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Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30am

Thanksgiving Craft w/ Michelle

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.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free

Details at Eventbrite ↗

Library storytimes & programs (19, free)

From Buncombe County Public Libraries and Henderson County Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

9:30amToddler Story Time · Fairview Library, Fairview 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Play Time · Enka-Candler Library, Candler 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Buncombe & Henderson county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 2 branches

South Buncombe/Skyland Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
East Asheville Library Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30am

Library event page →

10:30amPAWS for Reading at the Mills River Library · Mills River Branch, Mills River 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amToddler Play Time · North Asheville Library, Asheville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3pmCommunity Building for Expectant and New Parents · Weaverville Library, Weaverville 0-2 · Free

3pmKids' Lego Club · Enka-Candler Library, Candler 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmAfternoon Art Experience · Fairview Library, Fairview 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmSTEM Fun Friday - PEN CARS · Leicester Library, Leicester 6-10 · Free

4pmRead to a Dog! with Jack · West Asheville Library, Asheville 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amAuthor Event: Kat von Hacke · South Buncombe/Skyland Library, Arden 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time · West Asheville Library, Asheville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amPAWS for Reading at the Fletcher Library · Fletcher Branch, Fletcher 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amReading MENtors: Kelly Teeples · Enka-Candler Library, Candler 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmTween Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 10-12) at the North Asheville Library · North Asheville Library, Asheville 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmFire Safety for Kids with Fairview Fire Department · Fairview Library, Fairview 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmLight Switch Cover Art at Oakley Library · Oakley/South Asheville Library, Asheville 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmYouth Dungeons & Dragons · Swannanoa Library, Swannanoa 11+ · Free

5pmCommunity Potluck and 25th anniversary celebration! · Leicester Library, Leicester 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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21 events listed as free by their source for the weekend of Nov 13–15. Some may still need registration or venue entry; check the source link. Back to the full Asheville, NC weekend guide.

Updated November 12, 2026