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Asheville, NC family weekend: Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29

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Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 6pm–10pm

Winter Lights

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

Winter Lights November 13 – January 3 Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show illuminating the gardens with millions of lights!

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed
Details at The North Carolina Arboretum ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 28 · 8pm

Fireside Collective’s Family Jamboree

The Orange Peel — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville

A lively post-Thanksgiving WNC celebration brings Fireside Collective and special guests together for an all-ages jamboree steeped in bluegrass, Americana, and warm…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Paid: $34.45
Details at Mountain Xpress ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 11 · 4pm

Black Cat Tales: Story Time w/Cats

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

Young children settle into a cozy cat lounge for a cat themed read aloud, surrounded by resident black cats.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Paid: $15
Details at Mountain Xpress ↗
Nov 14 – Dec 12 · 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 ↗

Library storytimes & programs (1, free)

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

Saturday, Nov 28

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8 events for the weekend of Nov 27–29, with 1 free and 2 indoors.

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