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🚀 Ready for some hands-on discovery?! 🧬Stem NightFREE  |  Friday  |  10/2, 10/9  |  5:30 - 7PMBurton Street Community Ce...
09/24/2026

🚀 Ready for some hands-on discovery?! 🧬

Stem Night
FREE | Friday | 10/2, 10/9 | 5:30 - 7PM
Burton Street Community Center
Register at avlREC.com, use code BT260405

Grab the kids and join us for STEM Night! We’re diving into the awesome world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through explosive experiments, cool activities, and games. 🔬⚙️

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Ready to gridiron and chill? 🏈Gather your squad because Adult Fall Flag Football is BACK! Whether you're looking to domi...
09/24/2026

Ready to gridiron and chill? 🏈

Gather your squad because Adult Fall Flag Football is BACK! Whether you're looking to dominate the field or just want to have some fun under the lights, we’ve got a league for you.

Adult Fall Flag Football
$600/team | 10/13 - 12/17 | 6 - 9PM
Memorial Stadium
Register from 9/3 - 10/2 at avlREC.com, use code AA260402

- Two divisions: Upper/Middle, and Lower
- Season begins 10/13 & 10/15
- 10 game season and a double elimination tournament

Upper/Middle Division plays Tuesdays
Lower Division plays Thursdays

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Pawsome News!This Barktoberfest   will be providing servings of its handcrafted, FDA-approved Happy Tails Doggie Ice Cre...
09/24/2026

Pawsome News!

This Barktoberfest will be providing servings of its handcrafted, FDA-approved Happy Tails Doggie Ice Cream in 2 different flavors, OG (peanut butter and banana fat-free yogurt) and Pupkin (OG + pure pumpkin puree)!

Barktoberfest
FREE | Sunday | 10/4 | 10am - 1pm
Riverbend Park

Calling all dog owners, please grab your best bud and come to Barktoberfest for a day full of puptastic fun! There will be tons of interactive activities for your furry friend and canine contests that start at 12pm!

🐶 Interactive activities to get those zoomies out 🎾

🐶 Canine contests kicking off at 12 PM
Categories: Best Costume & Best Trick — start practicing! 🏆

🐶 Local pet vendors loaded with special treats 🦴

🐶 Custom dog caricatures to capture that perfect snoot 🎨

🐶 Friendly reminder: All pups must remain on a leash so everyone stays safe and happy! 🐕‍🦺

🎨 Bring your tiny creators for messy, sensory fun! Let’s get creative!  ✨Petite Picassos$10  |  Mondays  |  9/28  |  10 ...
09/24/2026

🎨 Bring your tiny creators for messy, sensory fun! Let’s get creative! ✨

Petite Picassos
$10 | Mondays | 9/28 | 10 - 11AM
Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center
Register at avlREC.com, use code GT260405

Our Petite Picassos class is designed to spark imagination and foster a lifelong love for art in young children. Toddlers will explore new techniques and materials through hands-on sensory exploration and glorious messy play—tailored perfectly for their developmental needs. 🖌️🖍️

(Note: Caretakers must stick around to join in on the fun during the session!)

CALLING ALL YOUTH VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS :::::> Registration for Asheville Grass Open's youth tournament at end at noon on T...
09/23/2026

CALLING ALL YOUTH VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS :::::> Registration for Asheville Grass Open's youth tournament at end at noon on Thursday, 9/24 - Register at ashevillegrassopen.com

TODAY at Riverbend Park!!!🐾 Bark it like it's hot! 🐾Ruff N RollFREE  |  9/23  |  5 - 7pmRiverbend ParkWe’re taking over ...
09/23/2026

TODAY at Riverbend Park!!!

🐾 Bark it like it's hot! 🐾

Ruff N Roll
FREE | 9/23 | 5 - 7pm
Riverbend Park

We’re taking over Riverbend Park with tons of dog-themed activities so your furry best friends can finally get in on the recreation fun. Whether they love to fetch, socialize, or just sniff around, it’s going to be a tail-wagging good time for everyone!

Grab the leash, pack some treats, and come play! Tag your dog park buddies below so they don't miss out! 👇🐕

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👞💃Dust off those dancing shoes and find your rhythm this fall with Asheville Parks & Rec! Whether you want to master a s...
09/23/2026

👞💃Dust off those dancing shoes and find your rhythm this fall with Asheville Parks & Rec! Whether you want to master a shuffle-ball-change, break a sweat to hip hop, or spin through a salsa, we've got a spot on the dance floor just for you.

Register at avlREC.com

👞 Tap Dance (Harvest House)
Tuesdays (9/1 - 12/29) | Ages 18+ | Code: HH260404

Advanced: 9:30 - 10:15 AM
Intermediate: 10:15 - 11 AM
Beginner: 11 - 11:45 AM

🤠 Line Dancing

Levels 1, 2 & 3: Mondays (9/7 - 12/28) starting at 10:45 AM, 12 PM, and 1 PM | Harvest House | Ages 18+ | Code: HH260405

We Line Dance (FREE): Thursdays (9/3 - 12/17) at 6:15 PM | Stephens-Lee | Ages 14+ | Code: SLDANCEOLDSCHOOL

Beginning Line Dance (FREE): 9/3 - 12/17 at 12 PM | Stephens-Lee | Ages 18+ | Code: SLLINEDANCEBEG

Intro to Line Dance (FREE): Wednesdays (9/30 - 10/21) at 6 PM | Stephens-Lee | Ages 18+ | Code: SL260407

💃 Salsa & Casino (Stephens-Lee)

Rueda de Casino: Sundays (9/6 - 12/20) at 2 PM | Ages 18+ | Code: SLSALSA

Salsa Some More: Thursdays (9/10 - 10/15 & 10/22 - 12/3) at 6 PM | $70/session | Code: SL260406

🌍 Folk & Country (FREE at Stephens-Lee)

Folk Dance: Tuesdays (9/1 - 12/15) at 6:30 PM | Ages 18+ | Code: SLFOLKDANCE

English Country Dance: Wednesdays (9/2 - 12/16) at 6:30 PM | Ages 18+ | Code: SLENGLISHCOUNTRYDANCE

🔥 Fitness & Groove (FREE!)

When the BEAT Drop... Let's Dance!: Thursdays (9/10 - 12/10) at 1:30 PM | Shiloh CC | Ages 18+ | Code: SH260419

Hip Hop Dance Fitness: Mondays (9/21 - 12/7) at 6:15 PM | Stephens-Lee | Ages 14+ | Code: SLHIPHOPFITNESS

Grab a friend, pick your favorite style, and register using the codes above. Which class are you hitting up first? 👇

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This year's National Council on Aging's National Senior Center Month theme recognizes that community centers provide sup...
09/23/2026

This year's National Council on Aging's National Senior Center Month theme recognizes that community centers provide support and encouragement to older adults, and offer a place for community members to find relationships, resources, and opportunities that make each year richer than the last.

Check the upcoming special events and classes for older adults in Asheville at https://www.ashevillenc.gov/news/asheville-fall-2026-older-adult-senior-programs/

09/22/2026

APR's Festival of Frights!!!! Check out all the events and details at avlREC.com

⚽ Thank Goal It's Friday! Friday Night Pickup Soccer ⚽Ready to kick off your weekend the right way? Kick it during our f...
09/22/2026

⚽ Thank Goal It's Friday! Friday Night Pickup Soccer ⚽

Ready to kick off your weekend the right way? Kick it during our fast-paced pickup soccer nights!

Open Field Soccer
FREE | Fridays | 9/11 - 11/13 | 6 - 8PM | Ages: 18+
Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center
Register at avlREC.com, use code SH260421

We usually run one or two action-packed mini-fields. If we have a cozier crew one week? No sweat—we just combine them into one awesome mega-field! Games are short and quick for a fast rotation, so everyone gets plenty of time on the ball and nobody is stuck on the sidelines for long!

Focus on good sportsmanship and community building. Leave the aggressive slide tackles at home, and bring your high-fives!

Grab your cleats, bring a friend, and come join the community. We can't wait to see you so we can KICK IT

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Asheville, NC

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 7:30pm
Thursday 10am - 7:30pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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