Family Weekend Guide

Asheville, NC weekend events for kids (6–10)

67 events tagged for kids (6–10) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

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Weekend of Oct 16–18

Big outings

Sat, Oct 17 · 9am

Sunflower Maze + Fall Festival

Fox Mountain Meadows — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville

Wander through a sunflower maze and enjoy a family-friendly autumn outing at a rural farm.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $29
Details at Eventbrite ↗
Sat, Oct 17 · 10am

Eliada Corn Maze & Fall Festival

Eliada Homes — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville

Eight-acre corn maze adventure paired with tractor rides, pumpkins, apple slushies, corn cannons, a spider climber, and lawn games for classic autumn fun.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $15
Details at AVL Today ↗
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:30am

Irene Wortham Center's Fall Festival

Irene Wortham Center — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville

A free fall festival packed with bouncy houses, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and classic treats like cotton candy and popcorn.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free
Details at Mountain Xpress ↗
Sun, Oct 18 · 2:30pm

Kids Yoga + Art Pop Up: Halloween

West Asheville Yoga Studio — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · West Asheville & Candler

Children ages three to eight explore playful yoga postures, mindful breathing, visualizations, and restorative movement in a Halloween-themed session.

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $15
Details at AVL Today ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Oct 17

Fall Trail Day

The North Carolina Arboretum — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · West Asheville & Candler

Fall Trail Day October 17, 2026 Hike, bike or run to join us for Trail Day at the Arboretum!

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
Details at The North Carolina Arboretum ↗
Sat, Oct 17 · 10am

Family Adventure: Western North Carolina Nature Quest

Western North Carolina Nature Center — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville

Explore Western North Carolina’s natural world together on a family adventure at a local nature center, with a quest-style outing designed to encourage discovery and…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Paid: $23
Details at Eventbrite ↗
Sat, Oct 17 · 1pm

Coloring with Cats: Kiddie Edition

House of Black Cat Magic — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · West Asheville & Candler

Gentle, cat-assisted coloring sessions using markers and themed coloring books to reduce back-to-school stress for children; finished artwork can be taken home or hung…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Paid: $15
Details at AVL Today ↗
Sat, Oct 17 · 2pm

Family Event: Blue Ridge Roller Derby Social

The Hop and Pop Bubble Tea — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · North (Weaverville, Woodfin, Leicester)

Meet skaters from three home teams and travel squads, learn about roller derby and upcoming bouts, browse official merchandise, and enter a raffle in a family-friendly…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
Details at AVL Today ↗
Sun, Oct 18 · 8:30am

Boo Dash 5k

Tanger Outlets Asheville — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · East (Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Fairview)

A family friendly 5K on a unique flat course winding through Tanger Outlets, with chip timing, race shirts, and finisher coins.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed: Unknown
Details at Facebook event ↗
Sun, Oct 18 · 11am

Family Weekend- Mountain Mural tour

Well Played — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville

Guided outdoor walk through the South Slope’s murals, graffiti, and street art, digging into the artists, hidden details, and the stories behind why each piece was…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Paid: $15
Details at Eventbrite ↗
Sun, Oct 18 · 2pm

Family Event: The Art of Play

The Hop and Pop Bubble Tea — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · North (Weaverville, Woodfin, Leicester)

Hands-on clay workshops invite all ages to shape playful creations, experiment with interactive games, and share ideas in a welcoming community gathering rooted in…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
Details at AVL Today ↗

Library storytimes & programs (2, free)

From Buncombe County Public Libraries and Henderson County Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Oct 17

3pmCreate-a-Monster! · Swannanoa Library, Swannanoa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Big outings

Fri, Oct 23 · 3pm

Eliada Corn Maze and Festival

Eliada Corn Maze — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville

Twisty cornfield paths turn into a classic autumn adventure with a corn maze, pumpkin patch vibes, and outdoor festival fun.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed
Details at Explore Asheville ↗
Fri, Oct 23 · 6pm

Lake Lure Classical Academy Haunted Trail

Lake Lure Classical Academy — Lake Lure · Rutherford Co. · South (Arden, Fletcher, Hendersonville)

A spooky nighttime path sets the scene for Halloween fun, with scary trail encounters, children’s games, and food and drinks for families and the local school community.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $18
Details at Eventbrite ↗
Sat, Oct 24 · 10am

Eliada Corn Maze and Festival

Eliada Corn Maze — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville

Navigate a seasonal corn maze and enjoy a fall festival in an outdoor setting, with family-friendly autumn activities in Asheville.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed
Details at Explore Asheville ↗
Sun, Oct 25 · 10am

Eliada Corn Maze and Festival

Eliada Corn Maze — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville

Navigate a seasonal corn maze amid a fall festival atmosphere, with an outdoor outing suited to families and visitors seeking classic autumn activities in Asheville.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed
Details at Explore Asheville ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Oct 23 · 6pm

Wolf Howl-O-Ween

WNC Nature Center — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville

Explore red and gray wolf habitats on a sunset guided tour, then enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and a Halloween costume contest built for children and families.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
Details at Explore Asheville ↗
Sat, Oct 24 · 10am

Painting With Animals

WNC Nature Center — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville

Paint a skunk on canvas with a step-by-step acrylic art lesson for children ages 5 to 12 and their caregivers.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
Details at Explore Asheville ↗
Sun, Oct 25 · 1pm

Boo Bash

Tanger Outlets Asheville — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · East (Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Fairview)

Costumes and candy take over an open air outlet center with trick or treating at participating stores, family friendly games, and festive photo ops.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
Details at Explore Asheville ↗

Library storytimes & programs (10, free)

From Buncombe County Public Libraries and Henderson County Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

10:30amFamily Storytime · South Buncombe/Skyland Library, Arden 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

9:30amFamily Storytime · East Asheville Library, Asheville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · West Asheville Library, Asheville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Big outings

Sat, Oct 31 · 10am

Eliada Corn Maze and Festival

Eliada Corn Maze — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville

Navigate winding rows of corn during an autumn festival outing in Asheville, with seasonal outdoor fun suited to families on Halloween in a classic harvest-season…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed
Details at Explore Asheville ↗
Sat, Oct 31 · 1pm

Halloween Trick-Or-Treating and Costume Contest

Leveller Brewing Co. — Weaverville · Buncombe Co. · North (Weaverville, Woodfin, Leicester)

Costumed guests can take part in Halloween trick-or-treating and a costume contest at a local brewery, bringing family-friendly seasonal festivities to Weaverville on…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed
Details at Explore Asheville ↗
Sat, Oct 31 · 3pm

Trick or Treating at Grove Arcade

Grove Arcade — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville

Families and costumed children enjoy Halloween trick-or-treating through the historic downtown arcade, collecting candy and sharing a festive evening outing in the…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed
Details at Explore Asheville ↗
Sat, Oct 31 · 5pm

Halloween on Town Square Black Mountain

Black Mountain Town Square — Black Mountain · Buncombe Co. · East (Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Fairview)

Costumed families can trick-or-treat among more than 20 booths hosted by local businesses, high school sports teams, and nonprofits during a free, all-ages Halloween…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed: Unknown
Details at Mountain Xpress ↗
Sun, Nov 1 · 10am

Eliada Corn Maze and Festival

Eliada Corn Maze — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville

Navigate winding paths through a seasonal corn maze at a fall festival in Asheville, with outdoor exploration and family-friendly autumn fun.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed
Details at Explore Asheville ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Oct 30 · 4pm

Black Cat Tales: Story Time w/Cats

House of Black Cat Magic — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · West Asheville & Candler

Cozy story time inside a cat lounge, where kids hear a cat-centric book while resident “panthers” roam and cuddle nearby.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Paid: $15
Details at Mountain Xpress ↗
Sat, Oct 31 · 3pm

Time Traveler’s Mall Monster Mash

3 S. Tunnel Rd Suite B1 Asheville NC 28805 — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · East (Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Fairview)

An all-ages Halloween celebration brings kid-friendly games, prizes, and treat bags for an afternoon of playful monster-themed fun and family-friendly seasonal…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed: Unknown
Details at Facebook event ↗
Sun, Nov 1 · 1pm

Origami Fun for Kids!

Turgua Brewing — Fairview · Buncombe Co. · East (Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Fairview)

Kids fold, crease, and shape colorful paper into playful origami creations in a hands-on art session that builds creativity, patience, and fine motor skills through…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Free
Details at Eventbrite ↗

Library storytimes & programs (6, free)

From Buncombe County Public Libraries and Henderson County Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 30

9amCostume Day · Edneyville Branch, Hendersonville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
10:30amFamily Storytime · South Buncombe/Skyland Library, Arden 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmLego Time · Leicester Library, Leicester 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Oct 31

10:30amFamily Story Time · West Asheville Library, Asheville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 6–8

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Nov 6 · 4pm

Black Cat Tales: Story Time w/Cats

House of Black Cat Magic — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · West Asheville & Candler

Cozy story time in a cat lounge with a cat themed children’s book read aloud while resident “panthers” lounge nearby.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Paid: $15
Details at Mountain Xpress ↗

Library storytimes & programs (6, free)

From Buncombe County Public Libraries and Henderson County Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 6

10:30amFamily Storytime · South Buncombe/Skyland Library, Arden 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 7

10amLEGO Club! · Oakley/South Asheville Library, Asheville 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · West Asheville Library, Asheville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free