Stay Active in April with Asheville Parks & Recreation

Asheville Parks & Recreation:  (APR) has 30 days of programs and events to help the community explore, connect, and discover in April.

Browse the highlights below and use these resources to find hundreds of additional opportunities including free meetups and clubs, exercise and sports, arts and crafts, and more throughout the month

Help fine-tune Recreate Asheville: Shaping Our City’s Parks, the city’s comprehensive parks and recreation plan, during a community workshop on April 6

Get an up-close look at the equipment and skills required to maintain our city and public safety systems at Truck City AVL on April 13

Channel your younger self with parachute games, dodgeball, and other recess favorites at Blast From the Past Adult Game Time on April 14

Visit with other four-legged friends and their human companions at the Dog Pawty on April 20
Dress in your white party best for music and dancing at the All White Affair for adults 40+ on April 27
Dress little ones in their favorite superhero costumes to save the day at Toddler Superhero Bash on April 27
 

Park Pop-Ups

While older kids are at APR Spring Break Camp, the Rec n Roll mobile play team rolls into Jake Rusher Park on April 1, Carrier Park on April 2, and Weaver Park on April 4 with activities for younger folks

Share your creativity with other adults 40+ as you draw inspiration from nature with Art in Carrier Park on April 11 and Art in Montford Park on April 12

Shop for treasures or sell your own at the Stop and Shop popup market on April 20 and find keepsakes from local artisans at Burton Street Craft Market on April 27
 

Hikes, Climbs, and Bigfoot Tracking

Discover the wonderful world of birding inside the classroom and outside on the trail during the four-part Birding by Ear course starting April 8

Learn the basics of knot tying, safety checks, and proper techniques at the monthly Belay Clinic on April 19
Wear white and neon to climb amongst black lights at Adult Glow Climb on April 19

Explore with others when you join Therapeutic Recreation Hiking on April 11, Treks for Active Adults on April 16, 
Naturalist Hikes on April 19, and Greenway Walking Club on April 24

Learn wildlife tracking skills at WNC Bigfoot Tracking 101 on April 16 and put them to the test during Boojum Hike and Search on April 27
 

Grooving, Glowing, and Games 

Score big at monthly board game gatherings Shiloh Game Night on April 5, Southside Family Game Night on April 12, and Groove at the Grove on April 26

Have fun like never B-4 at Grove Street Bingo Time on April 5 and April 12, Brunch and Bingo on April 6, Gym Bingo on

April 18, Community Bingo on April 20, and Montford Family Bingo Night on April 25

Enjoy black light time at Montford Teen Fun: Glow Night on April 26
 

Save these May Dates

Tiny Tykes Day on May 5 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on May 5
Movies in the Park: Wonka on May 10
Montford Community Car Show on May 11  
AVL Skate Jam on May 24
 

These are just a few highlights of April fun in Asheville for little to no cost. If you don’t want to miss a moment, sign up for Asheville Parks & Recreation’s monthly newsletter. More information  here

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