Plan your weekend with our events calendar for April 29 - May 1

Chris Worthy
·2 min read

We’re moving from April to May with a bang. There is more to do than any one family can fit on the calendar, but let us help you plan ahead. Looking ahead to the start of May, we have some wonderful ideas for getting kids in the kitchen. (You know they will at least taste the food if they help with the prep.) Find this and more at wncparent.com. To get your organization’s family-friendly events on our calendar, email chris@worthyplace.com.

“The Giver,” adapted by Eric Coble from the Newbery Award-winning book by Lois Lowry, is presented April 29 – May 22 at Asheville Community Theatre. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $26 each for adults and $15 each for ages 3 – 17. Call 828-254-1320 or visit ashevilletheatre.org.

Saturday STEAM: Engineering Tomorrow, part of NCSciFest, is April 30 at the Asheville Museum of Science. Engage is a hands-on engineering activity. For details, visit ncsciencefestival.org.

EcoEXPLORE is an out-of-school citizen science program for K-8 children.
EcoEXPLORE is an out-of-school citizen science program for K-8 children.

Mountain Science Expo Presents: Explore Your Arboretum is 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 30 at the North Carolina Arboretum. Attend nature walks, visit exhibit booths, attend field equipment demonstrations and aid scientists in learning more about the plants and animals that call North Carolina home. For details, visit ncsciencefestival.org.

Beech’s Bloomin’ Craft Festival is noon – 5 p.m. April 30 at Beech Mountain. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of artisans and crafters outdoors at the Buckeye Recreation Center. In the case of inclement weather, the festival will be held indoors. Visit beechmtn.com or beechrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Calendar.

Super Science Saturday is at 1:30 p.m. April 30 at Hands On! Children’s Museum in Hendersonville. Explore the world of chemistry and physics through interactive demonstrations and activities. For details, visit ncsciencefestival.org.

A Benefit Concert for Ukraine is at 8:30 p.m. April 30 at the Isis Music Hall. Expect a mix of genres including Americana, singer-songwriter and acoustic rock, with 100 percent of proceeds going to the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America Humanitarian Aid Fund, which sends aid directly to four hospitals in Ukraine to help wounded and displaced soldiers and civilians, both adults and children, and to help displaced people in Ukraine. The event will include a silent auction with items from local businesses and artists, a merchandise table with traditional Ukrainian pysanky eggs and more. For tickets and details, visit

isisasheville.com/event/benefit-concert-for-ukraine-4-30-2022.

Asheville Jewish Community Center’s 15th Annual Falafel 5K – Get a free falafel when you run (or walk) in the event May 1. This competitive race is in person with a virtual option available, and it includes a race shirt and prizes for winners. To register, visit jcc-asheville.org/2022-falafel5k.

This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Plan your weekend with our events calendar for April 29 - May 1