November Fun in Asheville
Competitions, Feasts, and Films!
As the falling leaves of October give way to the quieter, reflective mood of November, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) shifts its focus toward seasonal activities, skill-building opportunities, and early holiday cheer.
Before the winter season truly takes hold, November offers a chance to explore history, refine talents, compete with friends, and connect with neighbors over shared meals and fun events.
Special 2025 Events & Celebrations
There’s no better time than cooler weather to snuggle with a loyal companion and no better place to meet playful pups ready to become part of a family than at Warmth & Wags on November 15 at the Dr. Wesley Grant Southside Center.
Show your skills as judges grade on taste, texture, and originality at Grove Street’s Annual Pie Baking Contest on November 20.
Celebration season begins with the Shiloh Community Thanksgiving Potluck from 1-4 p.m. To register and sign up, call the Shiloh Community Center at (828) 274-7739. Burton Street Friendsgiving takes place on November 22 at 11 a.m. Call (828) 785-3970 to register.
Holly Jolly Holidays in December features a candy cane hunt at Carrier Park, bingo at Burton Street Recreation Center, parties at Grove Street Center, gingerbread house making at Burton Street Recreation Center, and Breakfast with Santa at Stephens-Lee Recreation Center.
Kids & Family
Registration for APR Holiday Camp opened on November 1 at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center.
Teens age 14-17 learn practical skills like cooking and job interviewing to thrive independently at Adulting 101 on November 21 at the Tempie Avery Montford Center. Fee: $1.
The focus is on easy and collaborative recipes at Kids Cooking Class on November 17 where kids share the fun with a parent or guardian at Burton Street Community Center. $5 per class.
Register for Fun Day Out on November 26 at Avery Montford Center, Crump Shiloh Center, Grant Southside Center, or Murphy-Oakley Center.
Games & Culture
Forks After Dark Movie Viewing Parties continue with The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 on November 21 at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center. Cost: $20. Ages: 12-17
Teens step into roles of allowing them to explore derelict spacecraft, unravel ancient mysteries, and confront alien entities at Mothership: Sci-fi Horror Role Playing Game on November 15 at the Dr. Wesley Grant Southside Center. Cost: $20.
Adults 55+ can work solo or in a group to piece it together at Puzzle Power Double Hour on November 18 at the Tempie Avery Montford Center.
Meet new people and sharpen your skills at Big Bro’s Bowling for men ages 50+ on November 18. Leave from Shiloh Community Center; $5 transportation fee. Call (828) 274-7739 to register.
Therapeutic Recreation Adult Crafting brings pinecone fairies, string art, and pumpkin pie paper plate weaving for adults with disabilities on Tuesdays at the Oakley Recreation Center.
Connect with friends around PlayStation 5 and tabletop games during Southside Cyber Wednesday, held every week from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Dr. Wesley Grant Southside Center.
Fitness & Sports
Jump start a fitness routine and learn how to use equipment at Intro to the Fitness Center on November 20 at Stephens-Lee Recreation Center.
Learn the basics of knot tying, safety checks, and belaying at Climbing Wall Belay Clinic on November 23 and stick around for Open Climbing Wall on November 23 at Tempie Avery Montford Center.
Hit the gymnasium with pick-up basketball, pickleball, and volleyball during open play time each week. Held at various locations.
For more details and other opportunities, please visit ashevillenc.go/apr-guide, or stop by an APR community center.
