Hello Thursday.
April 25 2024
We wondered where folks can go for family-friendly fun for all ages that won’t be derailed by a downpour, so we turned to y’all, our local experts. Check out the responses. 👇
The Asheville Pinball Museum offers 75+ pinball machines and arcade-style video games. I Photo by @justgofamily
For the sporty kids
- Climbmax Climbing (43 Wall St., 173 Amboy Rd.) The downtown spot is ideal for younger children. Older kids enjoy the riverside location’s taller walls and ample exploration space.
- FOX-N-OTTER Adventure Escapes (3 S Tunnel Rd. Suite K14; 3749 Sweeten Creek Rd. Unit 2) An escape room experience that’s designed for little ones.
For the artsy kids
For the gamer kids
- Asheville Pinball Machine (1 Battle Sq.) Play dozens of games — including over 75 pinball machines + arcade-style video games — with no coins or tokens needed after the entrance fee. And with snacks, soda, and beer on hand, refreshments are covered.
- Asheville Retrocade (800 Haywood Rd. #100) In addition to 5,000 video games, there’s also pinball, skeeball, and foosball — plus craft beers for the grownups.
- Lakeview Putt and Play (2245 Hendersonville Rd.) Never fear if it rains on your mini golf game — the rain check policy lets you resume play at a later date. There’s also indoor virtual reality gaming.
- Mountain Play Lodge (3389 Sweeten Creek Rd.) Ooh + ahh at the miniature Biltmore Village replica and follow your kids onto the enormous jungle gym-like obstacle course.
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Arts
- Jenna Jaffe Art Exhibition | Mon., Aug. 2 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Refinery AVL, 207 Coxe Ave. | Free | Paintings that honor the strength of women.
- Artists Standing Strong Together Meeting | Mon. Aug. 2 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Hear Connie Regan-Blake discuss her collection of storytelling memorabilia that's housed in the Library of Congress. 📖
Active
- Summer of Self-Love | Mon., Aug. 2 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Smash Nutrition, 96 Weaverville Hwy., Ste. 107, Woodfin | $10+ | HIIT workout, meditation, tea sampling + more. 💪
- Yoga in the Garden | Mon., Aug. 2 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Botanical Gardens at UNC Asheville, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd. | $5+ | Bring your own mat for this beginner-friendly yoga. 🧘
Show
- Brahms B Major Piano Trio | Mon., Aug. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Brevard Music Center, 349 Andante Ln., Brevard | $20+ | Enjoy the dynamic and lyrical pieces of the Romantic era. 🎹
ForPets
- Beer and Bath Night | Mon., Aug. 2 | 4-8 p.m. | Down Dog, 51 Sweeten Creek Rd. | $10+ | Soapy suds for your pup + sippin suds for you. 🐶
PlanAhead
- Olympian Meet and Greet | Tues., Aug. 3 | 5-8 p.m.. | Wedge Brewing at Foundation, 5 Foundy St. | Meet some Olympians who got their start right here in WNC. 🥇
- Explore Asheville Summer Social & Sustainability Resource Fair | Tues., Aug. 3 | 4-6 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., #200 | Free | Network, share ideas + information, and get to know local community organizations focused on sustainability. ♻️
Find more of the week’s local events in our August PlanAhead.
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
You can find your next cabin, campsite, or even treehouse on Campspot | Photo provided
Good news for RVers, campers + glampers: Campspot can help you discover campgrounds, RV parks, and cabin rentals across the US and Canada.
Their website + mobile app have nearly 1,000 campgrounds with 110,000+ campsites to choose from, offering users convenient access to TripAdvisor reviews, park maps, and park features all in one spot.
Campspot also makes it easy to book instantly + snag the guaranteed lowest price. Ⓟ
Weather
- 80º | Isolated thunderstorms | 53% chance of rain
ComingSoon
- The NC Wine Academy is coming to town. Slated to open in Sept., it will take up residence in the space formerly occupied by Well Played Board Game Cafe. It offers an immersive wine + culinary experience, as well as wine education for the general public and those working in the field. We can’t wait to study.🍷 (Ashevegas)
NowOpen
- The brick + mortar spot for Zadie’s Market is now open at the Old Marshall Jail (33 Baileys Branch Rd., Marshall). The local purveyors of produce, meats, and prepared foods also offer pick and delivery in 8 zones (including Marshall, Mars Hill, downtown, and North + West Asheville). 🥕
Active
- In honor of its 60th anniversary, the Asheville Regional Airport is bringing back the Runway 5K Oct. 9. Renowned for being flat, the race takes place beside an active runway, offering participants the chance to watch airplanes take off + land. Registration is open. (WLOS)
PlanAhead
- Mark your calendars. After being postponed last year, the Blue Ridge Pride Festival is returning Sat., Sept. 25. Taking place 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Pack Square Park (80 Court Plz.), the week leading up to the event will feature a senior prom, drag brunch + corn hole tournament. 🌈
State
- NC is working to modernize its election systems by transferring all voter registration data from each county’s computer servers to the cloud. The almost $3 million upgrade will improve security + efficiency, but not affect voting machines or ballot making, scanning, or counting equipment. 🗳️ (Carolina Public Press)
ForPets
- Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation’s 16th annual Downtown Dog Walk will take place in downtown Waynesville (~35 minutes west) at 9 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 7. Folks can participate either virtually or in-person, which gets you a commemorative t-shirt + dog bandana. Proceeds support Sarge’s medical costs. 🐾
Coronavirus
- As of Friday afternoon, 136,987 people in Buncombe County are fully vaccinated for a total of 52% of the population. There have been 188 cases per 100,000 residents in the last 14 days. Book a vaccine appointment here, and see more Buncombe County-specific info here.
- Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses are set to expire in July + August. State health officials say they’re continuing to work to increase vaccination rates. They also plan to transfer the doses to other providers, which has been done in WNC to avoid waste. 💉 (WLOS)
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Check this out — this cutie is a red-spotted newt, 1 of over 35 species of salamanders native to NC, which is home to more species of salamanders than any other place in the world. We also love that they’re an eye-catching part of WNC’s wonderful biodiversity.
If you see one of these cute critters, don’t disturb them unless they need help crossing the street. Otherwise, just admire them and be sure to follow Leave No Trace principles and not clutter up the outdoors, aka their homes.
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