This Weekend in Asheville

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Diwali Celebration

Friday, October 30, 2 - 5 p.m.
Spicewalla AVL

Enjoy an afternoon of bold Indian flavors in honor of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Sample treats from Desi-owned food makers, savor street food bites and warm chai from Botiwalla, and explore aromatic spices to bring home for your own kitchen.

Haunts & Haints, a night of Appalachian Storytelling

Friday, October 30, 9 - 11 p.m.
Eda Rhyne Distilling

Ghost stories, Appalachian folklore, and cocktails set the stage for an evening of spooky storytelling. Share your own tale of haunted places and mysterious encounters, or sit back and enjoy the stories others bring to life.

Death and Mourning in the Mountains: A Special Guided Tour

Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Vance Birthplace State Historic Site

Explore the fascinating history of death and mourning in 19th-century Appalachia on a guided tour of historic grounds and burial traditions. Learn how mountain life, cultural customs, and changing funeral practices shaped the way families honored their loved ones, with an optional hike to the old family cemetery.

13 on 31

Saturday, October 31, 12 - 10 p.m.
Urban Orchard

Get into the Halloween spirit with a cider-fueled anniversary party celebrating 13 years of craft cider at Urban Orchard. Dance to vinyl hits from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s spun by Free Range DJ, sip specialty cocktails, and turn up the heat with Fire Flights featuring hot pepper ciders.

Halloween

Saturday, October 31
Multiple Venues

From haunted history tours and spooky cocktail bars to costume parties, corn mazes, and family-friendly trick-or-treating, Asheville has plenty of ways to get into the Halloween spirit. Explore our roundup of frightful festivities, ghostly adventures, and seasonal fun happening throughout the area.

ORIGAMI FUN for Kids

Sunday, November 1, 1 - 3 p.m.
Turgua Brewing

Let the kids get creative while you kick back with a beer! Young artists ages 5 and up can learn to fold colorful paper creations during this hands-on origami workshop.

Día de los Muertos Celebration

Sunday, November 1, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Xico

Honor Día de los Muertos with a festive brunch featuring Pan de Muerto French Toast, a build-your-own Michelada cart, live DJ music, and complimentary face painting. Guests can also contribute photos and flowers to a traditional ofrenda honoring departed loved ones, embracing the Mexican holiday’s traditions of remembrance and family.

Recurring Events

Eliada Corn Maze and Festival - FINAL WEEKEND

Friday - Sunday, October 29 - November 1, various times
Eliada Homes

Kick off fall with a trip through Eliada’s 8-acre corn maze, an Asheville tradition that turns weekends into autumn adventures. Take a tractor ride, bounce on the jumping pillow, tackle the maze, and enjoy games for the whole family.

The Haunted Trail - FINAL WEEKEND

Friday, October 30, 6 - 9 p.m.
Adventure Center of Asheville

Halloween comes to life along the Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville, where families encounter 18 theatrical scenes filled with familiar characters, glowing skeletons, and plenty of playful scares. Continue the adventure on the illuminated Glow Trail, meet mermaids at Pirates Cove, play games, dance to Halloween music, and grab a bite during this family-friendly fall festival.

Live Music, Comedy, Dance and Theatre

Hellbender

Friday, October 30:

• Bitch Cabal feat. Wednesday & Mannequin Pussy at Hellbender, 5:30 p.m.
• Spiro Nicolopoulos Blues Apocalypse at French Broad River Brewery, 6 p.m.
• Magenta Sunshine at Sierra Nevada, 7 p.m.
• Live Music - Como el MAR & Andy John at The Radical, 7 p.m.
• Young Frankenstein (film screening) at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 7 p.m.
• Glaive & Dupont pavilion at Orange Peel, 7 p.m.
• Fauré Quartet at West Asheville Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m.
• Laurelyn Dossett at White Horse Black Mountain, 7:30 p.m.
• Misfit Improv Comedy Show Halloween Special at NC Stage Company, 7:30 p.m.
• The Arcadian Wild – Make It Out Alive Tour at Grey Eagle, 8 p.m.
• Bad to the Bone - Halloween Bash at Mudpuppies Sports Bar and Grill, 8 p.m.
• THE CORE: Original Improvisational Jazz Quintet at Hotel Eve, 8 p.m.
• The Barsters at the Cork & Keg, 8 p.m.
• The Comedy Zone: Shaun Jones at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m.
• Comedy at The Funk: Dark Jokes at Wicked Weed Funkatorium, 9:15 p.m.

Saturday, October 31:

• Patio show: Reed Turchi Album Release at Grey Eagle, 5:30 p.m.
• Lemon-Aid | A Drag Fundraiser for AVL Period Pantry at Ginger's Revenge, 7 p.m.
• Misery at North Carolina State Company, 7:30 p.m.
• Halloween Comedy w/ Chris Higgins at French Broad River Brewery, 7:30 p.m.
• Land of the Sky Symphonic Band – Halloween Spooktacular Concert at White Horse Black Mountain, 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday at Orange Peel, 8 p.m.
• Dana and Alden: Papa’s Boat Tour at Grey Eagle, 8 p.m.
• Deejay Delight - Dance with the Dead Halloween Party at Bear's Back Alley Bar, 8 p.m.
• Back From the Dead - Tribute to the Stanley Brothers at the Cork & Keg, 8 p.m.
• Graciela Serena at Vintage Kava, 8 p.m.
• Magoo: Halloween Tour at Asheville Music Hall, 9 p.m.

Sunday, November 1: 

• Jazz Brunch at French Broad River Brewery, 11:30 p.m.
• Sunday Sounds at the Asheville Art Museum, 12 p.m.
• Chris Haddox at White Horse Black Mountain, 2 p.m.
• Daniel Shearin at Sierra Nevada, 2 p.m.
• Suns of stars at One World Brewing West, 2 p.m.
• Jazz Jam Sundays at Ginger's Revenge, 2:30 p.m.
• Reggae Sunday with Chalwa Roots at French Broad River Brewery, 3 p.m.
• TC Roberson High School Advanced Chorus at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.
• Halloween Hangover Comedy at RAD Brewing, 7 p.m.
• Scoochie Boochie at Orange Peel, 8 p.m.

Tailgate & Specialty Pop-Up Markets

Shop local at the Asheville area's numerous farmers, tailgate, and craft markets. Here's a look at some of the places you can shop this weekend:

• Edwin Salas Art Halloween Pop-Up at The Hop Ice Cream Cafe, 6 p.m.
• Magical Market at House of Black Cat Magic, Sat. 12 - 6 p.m.
• Ooh La La Curiosity Market at Pritchard Park, Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Swannanoa Market at The Hub, Sat. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Appfest at Wicked Weed Brewing, Sat. 12 - 5 p.m.
• WNC Farmers Market at 570 Brevard Road, open 7 days a week, year-round, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.    

Visit an art studio or art exhibition 

River Arts District

Asheville is home to hundreds of artists, galleries and studios making creative expression a way of life here in the mountains. Here is a look at some of the current art exhibitions in the city:

• Opening Reception: No:Body Photography Exhibition at Pink Dog Creative, Sat. Oct. 31, 5 - 9 p.m.
• Special Event: South Arts: Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers | They Dream at Asheville Art Museum, Sun. Nov. 1, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
• Freeze Frame: Sports Photography by Walter Iooss Jr. at Asheville Art Museum, through Nov. 15
• NEW: No:Body Photography Exhibition at Pink Dog Creative, through Nov. 28
• The Art of Paper at Asheville Art Museum, through Nov. 29
• Artist Open Studio at Artbeat Gallery & Lounge, through Dec. 31
• No Rain, No Flowers: The Art of Taylor Robenalt at Grovewood Gallery, through Dec. 31
• Warp, Weft, and the Grid at Asheville Art Museum, through Jan. 17
• On the Lathe: Shaping a Movement at Asheville Art Museum, through Mar. 21

Packages and Deals

Save some money this weekend with these special offers from area attractions and accommodations.

• Discover AVL- October Discount at POP Rentals
• Let Us Be Your Guest Bedroom: $50 Off the Third Night at The Inn at Amaris Farms
• Visit Asheville this Fall Season: 25% off All Reservations at Hampton Inn Asheville - Tunnel Rd.