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Asheville's Vibrant Weekend: Charity Runs, Vintage Cars, and Cultural Delights
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Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Saturday, September 20, 2025.
It is a gorgeous start to your weekend here in Asheville, and from food to football, the city is buzzing with local events that celebrate our community’s creativity, resilience, and good fun. If you want to start your Saturday on a heartwarming note, head down to Bill Moore Community Park in Fletcher for the 20th annual WNC Run/Walk for Autism. Registration begins at nine, with friends, families, and teams gathered for a cause that’s strengthened support and awareness for local families living with autism. There will be music, food trucks, and plenty of kids’ activities, so it’s truly a day for everyone.
As we settle into autumn, the effects of last year’s Hurricane Helene still ripple through local schools and neighborhoods. Thousands of students in western North Carolina remain displaced, many living in temporary housing after their homes were destroyed. Community support for these families continues with initiatives across Asheville, highlighting the ongoing challenge of finding stable housing and keeping students engaged in school even as they struggle with trauma and uncertainty. It’s a reminder of the resilience that defines our city and how recovery is a journey we walk together.
Pack Square is set to turn back the clock to the roaring twenties this afternoon at Asheville Art Museum Plaza with an Antique Asheville Automobiles car show from noon to 4 p.m. Vintage cars will line the square, celebrating Asheville’s golden era with style and spark. And if art’s your thing, swing by the Asheville Art Museum and check out Native America: In Translation, an exhibit exploring Indigenous identity through provocative photography and multimedia.
For those who want to feast on local flavor, the Hendersonville Farmers Market is open until one at the Historic Train Depot with more than 30 local vendors offering everything from farm-fresh produce to crafts.
Sports fans have plenty to cheer for this weekend. UNC Asheville's women's soccer team kicks off their Big South conference play at Greenwood Field at 2 p.m. against Charleston Southern, while the women’s volleyball team will take on North Carolina A&T at Fleming at 1 p.m. and UNC Greensboro later in the evening.
Live music is on tap tonight at All Day Darling in Montford, where the patio turns lively from six to nine with Brent Riddle performing. There’s no cover, just a neighborhood atmosphere, good food, and tunes to send off your Saturday evening.
Theater lovers can catch the Montford Park Players’ free outdoor performance of King Lear at 7:30, or cruise over to Flat Rock Playhouse for a rollicking performance of Grease, running through September.
If you’re into disc golf and craft beer, Highland Brewing Company’s got you covered from 2 to 4 this afternoon. And for the night owls and thrill seekers, the Lake Hickory Haunts haunted theme park is in full swing for another season, with immersive environments and chills galore after dark.
From community rallies and cemetery tours to an anime rave and an unforgettable Tutankhamun exhibition at Biltmore, Asheville’s calendar is packed with experiences for every age and interest. So step out and find your own adventure today.
This has been Asheville Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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It is a gorgeous start to your weekend here in Asheville, and from food to football, the city is buzzing with local events that celebrate our community’s creativity, resilience, and good fun. If you want to start your Saturday on a heartwarming note, head down to Bill Moore Community Park in Fletcher for the 20th annual WNC Run/Walk for Autism. Registration begins at nine, with friends, families, and teams gathered for a cause that’s strengthened support and awareness for local families living with autism. There will be music, food trucks, and plenty of kids’ activities, so it’s truly a day for everyone.
As we settle into autumn, the effects of last year’s Hurricane Helene still ripple through local schools and neighborhoods. Thousands of students in western North Carolina remain displaced, many living in temporary housing after their homes were destroyed. Community support for these families continues with initiatives across Asheville, highlighting the ongoing challenge of finding stable housing and keeping students engaged in school even as they struggle with trauma and uncertainty. It’s a reminder of the resilience that defines our city and how recovery is a journey we walk together.
Pack Square is set to turn back the clock to the roaring twenties this afternoon at Asheville Art Museum Plaza with an Antique Asheville Automobiles car show from noon to 4 p.m. Vintage cars will line the square, celebrating Asheville’s golden era with style and spark. And if art’s your thing, swing by the Asheville Art Museum and check out Native America: In Translation, an exhibit exploring Indigenous identity through provocative photography and multimedia.
For those who want to feast on local flavor, the Hendersonville Farmers Market is open until one at the Historic Train Depot with more than 30 local vendors offering everything from farm-fresh produce to crafts.
Sports fans have plenty to cheer for this weekend. UNC Asheville's women's soccer team kicks off their Big South conference play at Greenwood Field at 2 p.m. against Charleston Southern, while the women’s volleyball team will take on North Carolina A&T at Fleming at 1 p.m. and UNC Greensboro later in the evening.
Live music is on tap tonight at All Day Darling in Montford, where the patio turns lively from six to nine with Brent Riddle performing. There’s no cover, just a neighborhood atmosphere, good food, and tunes to send off your Saturday evening.
Theater lovers can catch the Montford Park Players’ free outdoor performance of King Lear at 7:30, or cruise over to Flat Rock Playhouse for a rollicking performance of Grease, running through September.
If you’re into disc golf and craft beer, Highland Brewing Company’s got you covered from 2 to 4 this afternoon. And for the night owls and thrill seekers, the Lake Hickory Haunts haunted theme park is in full swing for another season, with immersive environments and chills galore after dark.
From community rallies and cemetery tours to an anime rave and an unforgettable Tutankhamun exhibition at Biltmore, Asheville’s calendar is packed with experiences for every age and interest. So step out and find your own adventure today.
This has been Asheville Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI