WNC Parent November Calendar of Events and Things to do in Asheville and Western North Carolina

Chris Worthy
·28 min read

Tuesday, Nov. 1

Stroller Mafia meets at 10 a.m. at French Broad River Park. Meet by the restrooms and stay to socialize in the gazebo at 11 a.m. Join in at any time during the hour. Expectant parents, grandparents, parents – all are welcome. Toddlers can run in the middle field of the loop. For more information, contact ashevillehomegrownfamilies.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 2

The River Arts District Farmers Market is 3 – 5:30 p.m. at Smoky Park Supper Club. For details, visit radfarmersmarket.com.

Four O’Clock Club for grades K – 5 is at the Henderson County Main Library. For details, visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is at 7 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. The show will be presented in a custom-made big-top – a red-and-white striped tent. Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Concessions will be available when doors open. General Admission tickets start at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. One babe in arms (age 1 year or younger per paying adult and seated on a lap) is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. For tickets, visit LiveYourCircusDream.com. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. For more information, visit VenardosCircus.com.

Thursday, Nov. 3

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is at 7 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. The show will be presented in a custom-made big-top – a red-and-white striped tent. Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Concessions will be available when doors open. General Admission tickets start at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. One babe in arms (age 1 year or younger per paying adult and seated on a lap) is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. For tickets, visit LiveYourCircusDream.com. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. For more information, visit VenardosCircus.com.

World Ballet Series: Swan Lake is at 7 p.m. at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville. For tickets, visit harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2022-swan-lake.

Friday, Nov. 4

Christmas at Biltmore Estate begins today. Daytime celebrations continue through Jan. 8. Candlelight Christmas Evenings continue through Jan. 7. Visits with Santa at the Antler Hill Village Bandstand are 1 – 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 5 – Dec. 18, Nov. 25, and Dec. 19 – 23. For tickets and details, visit biltmore.com.

Everything Outdoor Fest is at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville, South Carolina. The festival includes a wide variety of outdoor events, including DockDogs competitions, archery, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding, a scavenger hunt for kids, yoga, the HOKA Trail Experience and more. Buy a one-day ticket or a weekend pass online. Admission is $10 each for adults for a one-day pass, $25 for the weekend, $5 for ages 4 – 12 for one day or $12 for the weekend. Ages 3 and younger are admitted free. Discounts are offered for ages 65 and older and military. Details about registration for Dock Dogs, tickets, schedules, maps and more are available at everythingoutdoorfest.com.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is at 7 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. The show will be presented in a custom-made big-top – a red-and-white striped tent. Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Concessions will be available when doors open. General Admission tickets start at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. One babe in arms (age 1 year or younger per paying adult and seated on a lap) is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. For tickets, visit LiveYourCircusDream.com. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. For more information, visit VenardosCircus.com.

Saturday, Nov. 5

Everything Outdoor Fest is at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville, South Carolina. The festival includes a wide variety of outdoor events, including DockDogs competitions, archery, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding, a scavenger hunt for kids, yoga, the HOKA Trail Experience and more. Buy a one-day ticket or a weekend pass online. Admission is $10 each for adults for a one-day pass, $25 for the weekend, $5 for ages 4 – 12 for one day or $12 for the weekend. Ages 3 and younger are admitted free. Discounts are offered for ages 65 and older and military. Details about registration for Dock Dogs, tickets, schedules, maps and more are available at everythingoutdoorfest.com.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is in Huntersville, North Carolina. For a full schedule, driving directions, tickets and details, visit carolina.renfestinfo.com.

Family Discovery Day is 10 a.m. – noon at Asheville Farmstead in Candler. For details, visit ashevillefarmstead.org/family-discovery-days.

Kolo Bike Park Fall Saturday Shred Session for ages 8 –15 is10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The cost is $75 per session These outdoor facilitated clinics by experienced mountain bike counselors are for riders to refine their mountain bike skills, build confidence on pump tracks, berms and jumps and have fun with other mountain bikers while improving their riding. Campers must be comfortable riding bikes on purpose-built and natural trails and pump tracks. Reservations are required. Call 828-225-2921 or visit ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/kolo-bike-park.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is at 1, 4, and 7 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. The show will be presented in a custom-made big-top – a red-and-white striped tent. Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Concessions will be available when doors open. General Admission tickets start at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. One babe in arms (age 1 year or younger per paying adult and seated on a lap) is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. For tickets, visit LiveYourCircusDream.com. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. For more information, visit VenardosCircus.com.

International Board Game Afternoon is at 2 p.m. at the Swannanoa Library. Call 828-250-6486 or email swannanoa.library@buncombecounty.org.

“Fables and Fairy Tales” Tanglewood Youth Performance is at 6:30 p.m. at Asheville Community Theatre. The well-known fables of Aesop and the larger-than-life tale of Jack and the Beanstalk are delivered through whimsical narration and lively performances. Tickets are $5 each for youth (ages 3 – 17) and $12 for adults and are available online at www.ashevilletheatre.org, at 828-254-1320, or in person at the Asheville Community Theatre Box Office.

Lewis Franco is in concert at 7 p.m. at the Asheville Jewish Community Center. Join the JCC for a music experience that combines Jewish music tradition with jazz. For details, visit jcc-asheville.org.

Sunday, Nov. 6

Everything Outdoor Fest is at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville, South Carolina. The festival includes a wide variety of outdoor events, including DockDogs competitions, archery, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding, a scavenger hunt for kids, yoga, the HOKA Trail Experience and more. Buy a one-day ticket or a weekend pass online. Admission is $10 each for adults for a one-day pass, $25 for the weekend, $5 for ages 4 – 12 for one day or $12 for the weekend. Ages 3 and younger are admitted free. Discounts are offered for ages 65 and older and military. Details about registration for Dock Dogs, tickets, schedules, maps and more are available at everythingoutdoorfest.com.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is in Huntersville, North Carolina. For a full schedule, driving directions, tickets and details, visit carolina.renfestinfo.com.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is at 1 and 4 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. The show will be presented in a custom-made big-top – a red-and-white striped tent. Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Concessions will be available when doors open. General Admission tickets start at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. One babe in arms (age 1 year or younger per paying adult and seated on a lap) is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. For tickets, visit LiveYourCircusDream.com. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. For more information, visit VenardosCircus.com.

Monday, Nov. 7

Hike with a Naturalist at 11 a.m. at Chimney Rock Park. Discover the fall

flora and fauna of the park on this educational excursion. Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts. Included with admission. For details, visit ChimneyRockPark.com.

Tuesday, Nov. 8

Stroller Mafia meets at 10 a.m. at French Broad River Park. Meet by the restrooms and stay to socialize in the gazebo at 11 a.m. Join in at any time during the hour. Expectant parents, grandparents, parents – all are welcome. Toddlers can run in the middle field of the loop. For more information, contact ashevillehomegrownfamilies.com.

Celebrate Gratitude Week Nov. 8 – 11 at Hands On! Children's Museum in Hendersonville. Create gratitude leaves to express what you are thankful for, and then display them on the Hands On! Gratitude Tree. Story time is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday – Friday. Visit handsonwnc.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 9

Celebrate Gratitude Week Nov. 8 – 11 at Hands On! Children's Museum in Hendersonville. Create gratitude leaves to express what you are thankful for, and then display them on the Hands On! Gratitude Tree. Story time is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday – Friday. Visit handsonwnc.org.

Tiny Tots Yoga is at 11 a.m. at the Swannanoa Library. Call 828-250-6486 or email swannanoa.library@buncombecounty.org.

The River Arts District Farmers Market is 3 – 5:30 p.m. at Smoky Park Supper Club. For details, visit radfarmersmarket.com.

Four O’Clock Club for grades K – 5 is at the Henderson County Main Library. For details, visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Dark Sky Astronomy Night is at 6:30 p.m. at PARI – Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. The event is for astronomers of all experience levels. For details and registration information, visit pari.edu.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is at 7 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. The show will be presented in a custom-made big-top – a red-and-white striped tent. Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Concessions will be available when doors open. General Admission tickets start at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. One babe in arms (age 1 year or younger per paying adult and seated on a lap) is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. For tickets, visit LiveYourCircusDream.com. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. For more information, visit VenardosCircus.com.

Thursday, Nov. 10

Mariachi Sol De México de José Hernández performs at 10 a.m. at the Bardo Arts Center at Western Carolina University. For tickets and details, visit arts.wcu.edu/learninglive.

Celebrate Gratitude Week Nov. 8 – 11 at Hands On! Children's Museum in Hendersonville. Create gratitude leaves to express what you are thankful for, and then display them on the Hands On! Gratitude Tree. Story time is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday – Friday. Visit handsonwnc.org.

Teen Anime Club for grades 6 – 12 is at 4 p.m. at the Henderson County Main Library. Join in for anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Cartoon Art Pop-Up is 4 – 6 p.m. at Blackbird Frame & Art. The sale includes art of The Beatles in Yellow Submarine roles as well as various other works from Ron Campbell’s 50-year career in animation including Scooby Doo, Smurfs, Rugrats and more. Visit blackbirdframe.com.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is at 7 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. The show will be presented in a custom-made big-top – a red-and-white striped tent. Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Concessions will be available when doors open. General Admission tickets start at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. One babe in arms (age 1 year or younger per paying adult and seated on a lap) is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. For tickets, visit LiveYourCircusDream.com. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. For more information, visit VenardosCircus.com.

Friday, Nov. 11

Celebrate Gratitude Week Nov. 8 – 11 at Hands On! Children's Museum in Hendersonville. Create gratitude leaves to express what you are thankful for, and then display them on the Hands On! Gratitude Tree. Story time is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday – Friday. Visit handsonwnc.org.

Cartoon Art Pop-Up is 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Blackbird Frame & Art. The sale includes art of The Beatles in Yellow Submarine roles as well as various other works from Ron Campbell’s 50-year career in animation including Scooby Doo, Smurfs, Rugrats and more. Visit blackbirdframe.com.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is at 7 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. The show will be presented in a custom-made big-top – a red-and-white striped tent. Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Concessions will be available when doors open. General Admission tickets start at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. One babe in arms (age 1 year or younger per paying adult and seated on a lap) is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. For tickets, visit LiveYourCircusDream.com. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. For more information, visit VenardosCircus.com.

Saturday, Nov. 12

Studio Stroll arts events are in the River Arts District, including live demonstrations and more. See magic for children at Phil Mechanic Studio Langeart. For details, visit riverartsdistrict.com.

Cartoon Art Pop-Up is 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Blackbird Frame & Art. The sale includes art of The Beatles in Yellow Submarine roles as well as various other works from Ron Campbell’s 50-year career in animation including Scooby Doo, Smurfs, Rugrats and more. Visit blackbirdframe.com.

MakerSpace is 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Asheville Art Museum. Free for members or included with admission. Registration is not required. Drop in and get creative while experimenting with different art materials, tools, and techniques related to a work of art. All ages and abilities are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For details, visit ashevilleart.org/event/makerspace-second-saturday-2022-11-12.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is at 1, 4, and 7 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. The show will be presented in a custom-made big-top – a red-and-white striped tent. Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Concessions will be available when doors open. General Admission tickets start at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. One babe in arms (age 1 year or younger per paying adult and seated on a lap) is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. For tickets, visit LiveYourCircusDream.com. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. For more information, visit VenardosCircus.com.

Sunday, Nov. 13

Studio Stroll arts events are in the River Arts District, including live demonstrations and more. For details, visit riverartsdistrict.com.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is at 1 and 4 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. The show will be presented in a custom-made big-top – a red-and-white striped tent. Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Concessions will be available when doors open. General Admission tickets start at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. One babe in arms (age 1 year or younger per paying adult and seated on a lap) is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. For tickets, visit LiveYourCircusDream.com. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. For more information, visit VenardosCircus.com.

Monday, Nov. 14

Hike with a Naturalist at 11 a.m. at Chimney Rock Park. Discover the fall

flora and fauna of the park on this educational excursion. Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts. Included with admission. For details, visit ChimneyRockPark.com.

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Stroller Mafia meets at 10 a.m. at French Broad River Park. Meet by the restrooms and stay to socialize in the gazebo at 11 a.m. Join in at any time during the hour. Expectant parents, grandparents, parents – all are welcome. Toddlers can run in the middle field of the loop. For more information, contact ashevillehomegrownfamilies.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

YMCA Mobile Market is 1 – 2 p.m. at the Leicester Library. Bring grocery bags and get fresh food. Distributions are free. The market provides fresh produce paired with healthy recipes and more. Visit buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library or call 828-250-4758.

The River Arts District Farmers Market is 3 – 5:30 p.m. at Smoky Park Supper Club. For details, visit radfarmersmarket.com.

Four O’Clock Club for grades K – 5 is at the Henderson County Main Library. For details, visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is at 7 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. The show will be presented in a custom-made big-top – a red-and-white striped tent. Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Concessions will be available when doors open. General Admission tickets start at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. One babe in arms (age 1 year or younger per paying adult and seated on a lap) is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. For tickets, visit LiveYourCircusDream.com. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. For more information, visit VenardosCircus.com.

Thursday, Nov. 17

Experience the Leonids Meteor Shower at PARI – Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. Evening-only and cabin and camping packages are available. For details and registration information, visit pari.edu.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is at 7 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. The show will be presented in a custom-made big-top – a red-and-white striped tent. Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Concessions will be available when doors open. General Admission tickets start at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. One babe in arms (age 1 year or younger per paying adult and seated on a lap) is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. For tickets, visit LiveYourCircusDream.com. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. For more information, visit VenardosCircus.com.

Friday, Nov. 18

Winter Lights opens today at the North Carolina Arboretum. The event continues through Dec. 31. Winter Lights is a walk-through light show that also features story times, food for purchase, Rocky Cove Railroad and more. For tickets and details, visit ncarboretum.org.

Experience an animal encounter with Chimney Rock Park at 10:30 a.m. at Hands On! Children's Museum in Hendersonville. Visit handsonwnc.org.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is at 7 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. The show will be presented in a custom-made big-top – a red-and-white striped tent. Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Concessions will be available when doors open. General Admission tickets start at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. One babe in arms (age 1 year or younger per paying adult and seated on a lap) is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. For tickets, visit LiveYourCircusDream.com. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. For more information, visit VenardosCircus.com.

Saturday, Nov. 19

Naturalist Niche: Fall Ridge Hike is 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Chimney Rock Park. Join a naturalist and learn what fall brings to Hickory Nut Gorge. Cost (includes park admission): $25 each for adults, $8 each for annual passholders, $15 each for youth (ages 5 – 15), $6 each for Rockin’ Discovery Passholders. Registration required. For details, visit ChimneyRockPark.com.

Bilingual Story Time – Hora de Cuentos Bilingue is at 10 a.m. at the Etowah Library. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Kolo Bike Park Fall Saturday Shred Session for ages 8 –15 is10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The cost is $75 per session These outdoor facilitated clinics by experienced mountain bike counselors are for riders to refine their mountain bike skills, build confidence on pump tracks, berms and jumps and have fun with other mountain bikers while improving their riding. Campers must be comfortable riding bikes on purpose-built and natural trails and pump tracks. Reservations are required. Call 828-225-2921 or visit ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/kolo-bike-park.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is in Huntersville, North Carolina. For a full schedule, driving directions, tickets and details, visit carolina.renfestinfo.com.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is at 1, 4, and 7 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. The show will be presented in a custom-made big-top – a red-and-white striped tent. Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Concessions will be available when doors open. General Admission tickets start at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. One babe in arms (age 1 year or younger per paying adult and seated on a lap) is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. For tickets, visit LiveYourCircusDream.com. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. For more information, visit VenardosCircus.com.

International Board Game Afternoon is at 2 p.m. at the Swannanoa Library. Call 828-250-6486 or email swannanoa.library@buncombecounty.org.

Make a corn husk doll at 2 p.m. at the Weaverville Library. Call 828-250-6486 or email swannanoa.library@buncombecounty.org.

The Tiny Art Show Opening Reception is at 2 p.m. at the Leicester Library. Visit buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/branch-locations/leicester.aspx.

Sunday, Nov. 20

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is in Huntersville, North Carolina. For a full schedule, driving directions, tickets and details, visit carolina.renfestinfo.com.

Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is at 1 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. The show will be presented in a custom-made big-top – a red-and-white striped tent. Parking is free. Festive preshow entertainment begins an hour prior to showtime. Concessions will be available when doors open. General Admission tickets start at $16.50 for youth under age 12 and $27 for adults. One babe in arms (age 1 year or younger per paying adult and seated on a lap) is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing. For tickets, visit LiveYourCircusDream.com. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. For more information, visit VenardosCircus.com.

Monday, Nov. 21

Hike with a Naturalist at 11 a.m. at Chimney Rock Park. Discover the fall

flora and fauna of the park on this educational excursion. Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts. Included with admission. For details, visit ChimneyRockPark.com.

Tuesday, Nov. 22

Stroller Mafia meets at 10 a.m. at French Broad River Park. Meet by the restrooms and stay to socialize in the gazebo at 11 a.m. Join in at any time during the hour. Expectant parents, grandparents, parents – all are welcome. Toddlers can run in the middle field of the loop. For more information, contact ashevillehomegrownfamilies.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 23

The River Arts District Farmers Market is 3 – 5:30 p.m. at Smoky Park Supper Club. For details, visit radfarmersmarket.com.

Thursday, Nov. 24 – Happy Thanksgiving!

The 22nd Annual Asheville Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run start in front of the Downtown YMCA and finishes at Pack Square Park. A portion of the proceeds benefit MANNA Food Bank. For details and registration, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Asheville/AshevilleTurkeyTrot.

The South Asheville Turkey Trot 5K is in Biltmore Park Town Square. This certified course is stroller friendly and a virtual option is also available. For details and registration, visit idaph.net/south-asheville-turkey-trot.

Gobble on the Green is at The Village Green in Cashiers. Doors open at the Lewis Hall (160 Frank Allen Road) at 8 a.m. The race begins at 9 a.m. To register, visit runsignup.com/Race/NC/Cashiers/GobbleontheGreen. For details, visit villagegreencashiersnc.com/events-programs.

Hendersonville’s 10th Annual Turkey Trot 5K is at 8:30 a.m. in front of City Hall. For details and registration, visit hendersonvillenc.gov/turkey-trot.

The 12th Annual High Country Turkey Trot 5K is on the Boone Greenway Trail in Boone. The race benefits Hospitality House, a regional nonprofit homeless services agency. For details and registration, visit hosphouse.org/turkeytrot.

The 2022 Waynesville Sunrise Rotary Turkey Trot is a 5K around Lake Junaluska. A youth registration category is available. For details and registration, visit gloryhoundevents.com/event/waynesville-sunrise-rotary-turkey-trot.

Friday, Nov. 25

Thanksgiving Animal Encounters are at 2 p.m. at Chimney Rock Park. Included with admission. For details, visit ChimneyRockPark.com.

Saturday, Nov. 26

Thanksgiving Animal Encounters are at 2 p.m. at Chimney Rock Park. Included with admission. For details, visit ChimneyRockPark.com.

Thanksgiving Twilight in the Treetops is at 5 p.m. at Adventure Center of Asheville. The event is for ages 4 and older. Reservations are suggested. For details and reservations, call 877-247-5539.

Sunday, Nov. 27

Thanksgiving Animal Encounters are at 2 p.m. at Chimney Rock Park. Included with admission. For details, visit ChimneyRockPark.com.

Monday, Nov. 28

The Omni Grove Park Inn's 30th National Gingerbread House display begins today and continues through Jan. 2. For details, visit omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park.

Hike with a Naturalist at 11 a.m. at Chimney Rock Park. Discover the fall

flora and fauna of the park on this educational excursion. Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts. Included with admission. For details, visit ChimneyRockPark.com.

Tuesday, Nov. 29

Stroller Mafia meets at 10 a.m. at French Broad River Park. Meet by the restrooms and stay to socialize in the gazebo at 11 a.m. Join in at any time during the hour. Expectant parents, grandparents, parents – all are welcome. Toddlers can run in the middle field of the loop. For more information, contact ashevillehomegrownfamilies.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 30

YMCA Mobile Market is at the Enka Candler Library noon – 1 p.m. Bring grocery bags and get fresh food. Distributions are free. The market provides fresh produce paired with healthy recipes and more. Visit buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library or call 828-250-4758.

Four O’Clock Club for grades K – 5 is at the Henderson County Main Library. For details, visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

EcoExplore: Mammalogy is at 4 p.m. at the Leicester Library. Grades K – 5. Visit buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library or call 828-250-4758.

Evening Stroller Mafia meets at 5 p.m. at New Belgium Brewing. Meet outside the tap room’s main entrance and walk from New Belgium to the dog park and back (about an hour total). Meet on the grass of New Belgium after the walk for more socializing. No need to do the whole walk – just look for the strollers and meet on the grass after. For more information, contact ashevillehomegrownfamilies.com.

ENJOY STORY TIME, FAMILY FUN AND MORE

Join in a Tiny Art Show at the Leicester Library. Patrons ages 12 and older are invited to display their artistic talents. Pick up a mini art kit from the library, paint your canvas, and return it to the library by Nov. 5 to participate in the art show. Supplies are limited. The Tiny Art Show Opening Reception is at 2 p.m. Nov. 19. Art will be on display through January 2023. Visit buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/branch-locations/leicester.aspx.

Fall hours at The Highlands Nature Center are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday. Closed Sunday – Tuesday. Visit highlandsbiological.org/nature-center.

Hands On! Children’s Museum offers free admission to families who present their adult WIC card. Zoom passes from the Hendersonville Library have limited day passes as well. For details, visit handsonwnc.org.

In-person story times are offered at Buncombe County Libraries. Get full details at buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/services/story-times.aspx.

Baby Story Time – ages 4 – 18 months:

  • Oakley/South Asheville Library – Friday at 10:30 a.m.

  • Leicester Library – Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

  • Weaverville Library – Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.

Toddler Story Time – ages 18 months – 3 years:

  • North Asheville Library – Friday at 10:30 a.m.

  • Fairview Library and Leicester Library – Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

  • Enka-Candler Library – Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Story Time – ages 3 – 5 years:

  • East Asheville Library and West Asheville Library – Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

  • Swannanoa Library – Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

  • Fairview Library – Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.

  • Black Mountain Library and Weaverville Library – Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

  • Pack Memorial Library – Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

Hora Del Cuento/Story Time

  • Skyland/South Buncombe Library – Friday at 10:30 a.m.

  • Oakley/South Asheville Library – Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library impacts the pre­-literacy skills and school readiness of children under the age of 5in Buncombe County. The program mails a new, free, age-appropriate book to registered children each month until they turn 5 years old, creating a home library of up to 60 books and instilling a love of books and reading. For details and registration, visit imaginationlibrary.com.

LEGO Clubs are at Henderson County Library locations – LEGOs and other building materials provided. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library.

PAWS for Reading – Children can sign up to practice reading to a certified therapy dog at Henderson County Libraries at the Main, Fletcher, Etowah, and Mills River Libraries. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Family Story Times are at Henderson County Libraries: Mondays at 10 a.m. at Edneyville and Mills River Libraries, Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Etowah Library, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Fletcher Library, and Thursdays at 10 a.m. at Green River Library. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Music and Movement Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Henderson County Main Library. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Preschool Story Time for ages 3 – 5 is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Henderson County Main Library. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Toddler Story Time for ages 18 months – 3 years is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Henderson County Main Library. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Bouncing Babies Story Time for birth – 18 months with a caregiver is at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays at the Henderson County Main Library. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Kolo Bike Park – $10 Sunday Fundays are Sundays through March 26. Rentals are available for an extra charge. Call 828-225-2921for conditions. Visit ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/kolo-bike-park.

Kolo Bike Park Fall Afterschool Club for ages 6 – 15 is Tuesdays and Thursdays through November. Reservations are required. Call 828-225-2921 or visit https://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/camps.

Biltmore Gardens Railway – Wonders of the World is open through Jan. 8at Biltmore Estate. See handcrafted, botanical model train displays. For tickets and up-to-date health and safety policies, visit biltmore.com.

Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius is open through Feb. 20 at Biltmore Estate. For tickets and up-to-date health and safety policies, visit biltmore.com.

Zoom D&D with Raj for teens is 3 – 6 p.m. Saturdays through the Buncombe County Library. Sign-up is required. Email Raj at raj.bowers-racine@buncombecounty.org to request attendance.

Kindermusik for ages birth – 5 is offered at We Rock the Spectrum. For details, visit kindermusik.com/studio/58207.

SUPPORT AND CONNECTION

Women's Pedal Fest is Nov. 11 – 13 at Nantahala Outdoor Center. Meet fellow bikers, enjoy fireside events and music, hit the local trails with instructors, and sign up for expert clinics. Visit noc.com.

Perinatal Loss Support Group – Homegrown Families Perinatal Bereavement Parent Support Group is for families who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death. For details, visit ashevillehomegrownfamilies.com.

The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) is an evidence-based program gives parents confidence and in turn, helps them raise confident children. Local parents and caregivers have access to this free, positive parenting course online. Access Triple P resources at triplepwnc.com or triplep-parenting.com.

This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: WNC Parent November Calendar of Events Asheville and Western North Carolina