Summer-ready calendar: Plan your week ahead with WNC Parent – June 9

Chris Worthy
Updated ·4 min read

Being ready for summer when you have children involves a lot of sunscreen, some imagination and a ready list of things to do. We can help with that last part. Be sure to check out WNC Parent’s enormous June calendar of events at wncparent.com. And there’s much more coming, including our summer thrive guide with even more ideas to counter the “I’m bored” complaints before they start.

Does your organization or business offer family-friendly events? Let us know! Stay in touch on social media @wncparent and get your events on our calendar by emailing chris@worthyplace.com.

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented June 9 – July 2 at Flat Rock Playhouse. This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

Brews & Bears is 5:30 – 8 p.m. June 9 at WNC Nature Center. Tickets are $15 – $35 each, with options for members, nonmembers and VIP tickets. For details, and tickets, visit wildwnc.org/brews-and-bears.

Food Truck and Flix is June 9 at Tuxedo Park in Zirconia. The food truck opens at 7 p.m. and the movie, “Strange World,” start at nightfall, around 8 p.m. For details, visit hendersoncountync.gov/recreation.

The Art of Bonsai continues through June 11 at Blue Spiral, with associated programming at The North Carolina Arboretum. For events and details, visit bluespiral1.com or ncarboretum.org. For information about the Blue Ridge Bonsai Society, visit blueridgebonsaisociety.com.

Party for the Planet - World Oceans Day is 10 a.m. – noon June 10 at WNC Nature Center. Preserve precious species by cleaning up their habitat. Work together to clean up the Swannanoa River in celebration of World Ocean Day. For details, visit wildwnc.org.

The GROW (Greenways Read Out Loud Walking) Trail Ribbon Cutting is 10 a.m. – noon June 10 at Lake Tomahawk Park. The event includes food, music, games and more. For details, visit buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/branch-locations/black-mountain.aspx.

“Leah and the Rabbit,” a puppet show by American Myth Center, is June 10 – at 11 a.m. at the Fairview Library and at 2 p.m. at the Leicester Library. For details, visit buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/services/children.aspx.

The oculus of the new Asheville Art Museum looks out onto the Vance Monument and Pack Square Park.
The oculus of the new Asheville Art Museum looks out onto the Vance Monument and Pack Square Park.

Free Community Day is noon – 5 p.m. June 10 at Asheville Art Museum. The event features free general admission. Add-on “Altruistic Genius” tickets are $7 each for members and $10 each for nonmembers. For details, visit ashevilleart.org.

The 53rd Annual Book Sale of the Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women is June 10 – 14 at Brevard College. Proceeds support scholarships for local girls and young women. There will be 30,000 well organized books in all genres, puzzles, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs and vinyl. For details, visit brevard-nc.aauw.net/books/book-sale.

Summer Twilight in the Treetops night climbs are Saturday nights through Sept. 2 at Adventure Center of Asheville. Five of the park’s aerial trails are illuminated. (The Black Trail is not available for night climbs.) Ages 4 and older. Reservations are suggested. Call 877-247-5539 or visit ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-treetops-adventure-park.

Day Out With Thomas: The Color Tour is on select dates in June at Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock. The event includes a 20-minute interactive train ride featuring a talking Thomas the Tank Engine locomotive, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. For tickets and details, visit tweetsie.com.

Thomas the Tank Engine visit Tweetsie Railroad from June 5-14.
Thomas the Tank Engine visit Tweetsie Railroad from June 5-14.

Nature Center Night: A Buggy Evening is 9 – 10 p.m. June 14 at Highlands Nature Center. Experience the world of our smallest nocturnal creatures – insects. Learn to identify unique and beautiful insects then join naturalists to look for fireflies and nocturnal creepy crawlies in the Botanical Garden. Bring a flashlight for this adventure. This program is weather-dependent. Registration is required. Visit highlandsbiological.org.

Gravity Check Juggling Show is June 15 – at 11 a.m. at the Mills River Library and at 2 p.m. at the Henderson County Main Library. For details, visit hendersoncountync.gov/library.

Looking ahead:

Messy Art in the Park is 10 – 11 a.m. June 16 at Jake Rusher Park. Dress for a mess. Ages 1 – 5 with an adult helper. The cost is $5 per program date. Registration is encouraged. Visit ashevillenc.gov/parks.

Tickets for Autumn at Oz held in September at Land of Oz go on sale June 16. For details, visit landofoznc.com.

Doughnuts with Dad is June 18 at We Rock the Spectrum. For details, visit werockthespectrumasheville.com.

Fathers Free Day – Fathers can climb the Treetops Park or Zip the KidZip for free June 18 with paying family members. Use code “Dad” when booking. Reservations are suggested. Visit ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-adventure-specials.

The Summer Music Series in Beech Mountain includes a full schedule of concerts. For tickets and details, visit beechmountainresort.com/summer-concert-series-2023.

This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Summer-ready calendar: Plan your week ahead with WNC Parent – June 9