Asheville Parks and Recreation Programs Return

Asheville -- November `8, 2024: Asheville Parks & Recreation: APR’s current program guide is available

online in English and español and at community centers.

Please check avlrec.com or contact program locations as some previously scheduled activities have been postponed,
canceled, or relocated

Check out clubs, classes, and meetups that meet weekly or monthly

Registration opens 30 days prior to most programs

Until regular potable water delivery resumes, please bring your own filled water bottle
 
Registration is open through November 20 for adult basketball and through December 1 for youth basketball
Jump start a regular fitness routine at Intro to Fitness on November 21

Arts & Culture

Get something off your chest at Wise Words Open Mic on November 19

Create a holiday candle at Adult Candle Making on November 15 or Craft & Connect on November 21

Bid farewell to the ordinary paintbrush with a focus on Frida Kahlo at Beyond Brushes on December 4 with separate youth and adult sessions
Immerse yourself in the natural world through literature during Wild Reads Book Club on December 5

Bad Art Night celebrates the beauty of imperfections with sessions for adults ages 60+ on December 9 and adults ages 35+ on December 13

Teen Bake Off: Is It Cake? asks if you have what it takes to pass on November 22
Learn to climb top roped routes during Youth Beginner Climbing, a three-week course that begins December 2
Hit the wall for Youth Glow Climbing on December 6
Let your kids work off extra energy at Fun Day Out on November 27, Kids Night In on December 6, and APR Holiday Camp starting December

Put your IQ to the test at Teen Battle of the Brains on December 13

Toddlers

Toddler Discovery Time returns with Turkey Treasures on November 26 and Noodling Around on December 10
Toddler & Me Time Out play dates begin on November 15
Foster your toddler’s love for reading at Rookie Readers starting November 18
Join A Bluey Blast for all things Bluey starting November 20

Learn about soccer and curling at TR Adult Morning Movement starting November 13

Make unique art and new friends at TR After Dark: Sip & Paint on December 13

Holidays & Special Eventswoman in black shirt and woman in gray shirt proud of completed puzzle on table

See where you stand in the baking world with a Pie Baking Contest on November 11

Gather for good company at the Friendsgiving Potluck Celebration on November 23

APR’s annual Holly Jolly Holidays celebration begins on December 4 and includes a candy cane hunt, cookie contest, movies, festive lights, crafts, food, games, Breakfast with Santa, and more through December 23

Race against the best at Puzzle Palooza on December 7

Explore, Connect, Discover

These events are just a sample! Use these resources to discover additional opportunities: click here

Image: City of Asheville