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Weekend of Nov 13–15

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

10:30amBaby Play Time · Enka-Candler Library, Candler 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
3pmKids' Lego Club · Enka-Candler Library, Candler 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

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

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 21 · 10am

Asheville Fall Craft and Vendor Market

Tanger Outlets Asheville — Brevard · Transylvania Co. · East (Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Fairview)

Browse local vendors for handmade gifts, cozy candles, seasonal décor, self-care favorites, and autumn treats.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
Details at Eventbrite ↗

Library storytimes & programs (15, free)

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

Friday, Nov 20

10amSensory STEM · Main Library, Hendersonville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
10:30amBaby Play Time · Enka-Candler Library, Candler 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10amLEGO Club! · Oakley/South Asheville Library, Asheville 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · West Asheville Library, Asheville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Library storytimes & programs (1, free)

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

Saturday, Nov 28

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Museums, gardens & more

Sun, Dec 6 · 1pm

Origami Fun for Kids!

Turgua Brewing — Fairview · Buncombe Co. · East (Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Fairview)

Young makers ages five and up fold colorful paper into playful creations during a hands-on origami workshop, building beginner crafting skills in a relaxed community…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Free
Details at Eventbrite ↗

Library storytimes & programs (12, free)

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

Friday, Dec 4

10:30amBaby Play Time · Enka-Candler Library, Candler 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
3pmKids' LEGO Club · Enka-Candler Library, Candler 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10amLEGO Club! · Oakley/South Asheville Library, Asheville 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · West Asheville Library, Asheville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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53 events listed as free by their source over the next 4 weekends. Some may still need venue admission or registration; we note those when the source says so.

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