Asheville Parks Announce Fall Classes, Sports, and Special Events
As summer comes to a close, Asheville Parks & Recreation highlighted its new programing guide. Here is the new APR’s new program guide and search programs online.
September 2026 Asheville Festivals and Special Events
Grove Street Fish Fry on September 4
Asheville Spades & Dominoes Tournament on September 4
Shiloh Community Association Historic Celebration on September 12
Family Paint Night on September 18
Asheville Corn Hole Tournament on September 25
Fun for Asheville Dogs & Their Human Companions
Ruff ‘n’ Roll on September 9 and September 23
All About Snouts on September 19
Barktoberfest on October 4
Discover the Blue Ridge with Nature Adventures
River Snorkeling on September 2 and September 11
Walking the Great Lakes of WNC begins September 8
Intro to Common Warblers on September 9
Camping 101 on September 12
Fly Fishing School begins September 14
Family Fishing Night on September 17
Edible Park Workday on September 18
Connections & Meetups for Adults
Futsal for Women begins September 3
Fall Baking & Movie Nights on September 4 and September 18
Open Field Soccer begins September 11
Follow the Brush Paint-Along begins September 18
Karaoke Bingo on September 21
Kinusaiga Cloth Art on September 30
Register for Adult Flag Football starting September 3 (games begin on October 13)
View Opportunities for Active Older Adults Ages 50+ including card games, exercise classes, wellness programs, day trips and lunch meetups, and line, folk, and tap dance
Enrichment Programs for Kids & Teens
Teamwork Titans on September 3 and September 17
Laser Tag & Pizza on September 5
Person Growth Through Lifestyle Choices begins September 10
Beyond the Buzzer: NBA 2K on September 11
Let’s Wrestle begins September 14
Backyard Olympics on September 18
Art in the Park on September 21
Register now for Youth Basketball (practice begins in mid-November)
Register for STEM Nights starting September 2 (program begins on October 2)
Little Explorers: Toddler Activities
Rec ‘n’ Roll Park Theme Days begins September 2
Nature Neighbors: Exploring Animals Together on September 3 and September 10
Toddler Storytime & Cookies on September 9
Petite Picassos on September 14 and September 28
Tiny Tykes Club meets on Wednesday and Friday mornings beginning September 16
Toddler Discovery Time begins September 29
Play the Field with Asheville Sports Leagues & Pickup Games
Open Field Soccer begins September 11
Futsal for Women (Ages 13+) begins September 3
Register for Adult Flag Football starting September 3 (games begin on October 13)
Register now for Youth Basketball (practice begins in mid-November)
Check out open gym calendars for basketball, pickleball, and volleyball
Find a Rhythm with Therapeutic Recreation
TR Adult Crafting & Cooking begins September 1
TR Adult Morning Movement begins September 2
TR Chair Volleyball starts September 3
TR Bowling starts September 5
TR Kicking It with the Fam on September 12
TR After Dark Goes to the Mountain State Fair on September 14
TR Tots Nature Club: Sensory Play at Asheville Botanical Garden on September 17
TR Club Connect Explores Science on September 17
Register for TR Abilities Tennis starting September 3 (program begins on October 3)
Explore More with Asheville Parks & Recreation
These are just a few of the many programs, activities, and special events taking place in Asheville parks and community centers every month! Programs fill up fast and many require advance registration, so it’s worth spending some time planning which activities and events to attend. Use these resources to discover additional opportunities:
View APR’s free program guide online or pick up a copy at community center locations
Search programs online, available in multiple languages via Google Translate’s Website Translator
Discover parks, greenways, playgrounds, and recreation locations throughout Asheville
