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Saturday, October 11, 2025
South Carolina Home Show
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the South Carolina Home Show. At the Home Show, our goal is simple: to inspire, motivate and excite you for your upcoming home improvement – whether it’s a minor renovation or a major remodel. The South Carolina Home Show features a wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. After meeting with and comparing our expert exhibitors, we know you’ll be inspired and motivated to start planning with confidence. More importantly, we want you to be excited for all the fantastic possibilities that come with your project!

Show Details:

October 11, 2025: 10 am – 8 pm

October 12, 2025: 10 am – 5 pm

Event will be held in Woodside Conference Center.

Advance registration is required.

Market Grill Concessions available.

Get your free passes today or $10 at the door. https://www.schomeshows-gv.com/Free-Pass

Interested in Exhibiting?  https://www.schomeshows-gv.com/info-for-exhibitors

Fetch A Friend at Hatcher Garden
Oct 11 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hatcher Gardens and Woodland Preserve

Saturday October 11 is Dog Adoption Day at Hatcher Garden’s Strutt Your Mutt event.

Autumn Rails 2025
Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
WNC Ag Center
We hope to see you for Autumn Rails 2025,

ALL SCALES MODEL TRAIN SHOW

Friday, Oct. 10 12-6 pm

Saturday, Oct. 11 10 am-4 pm

Adults: $8

Children under 12: Free with an Adult

Scouts in Uniform: Free

Come see our Vendors, Layouts, Kids’ Play Zone, and win Door Prizes!
*Listen for the Train Whistle before the prize numbers*

27,000 sq ft of vendors, displays and TTraks to see! A canteen with an assortment of food to choose from.

Free Parking!

Sunday, October 12, 2025
Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Jackson Park

The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k presented by Hunter Subaru is an exhilarating fall event that beckons both seasoned athletes and recreational runners alike. Nestled within the charm and beauty of Hendersonville, North Carolina, this race offers participants a unique opportunity to challenge their limits while immersing themselves in the splendor of the autumn season. Whether conquering the half marathon’s 13.1-mile stretch or embracing the spirited atmosphere of the 8k, participants love supportive community vibe, scenic course, and post-race festivities, including the Black Bear Fall Market!

SC Arms Association Gun Show
Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center
Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the SC Arms Association Gun Show on October 11-12, 2025.

Show dates: Oct 11-12

Show times: Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM

Ticket information: ADULTS: $10.00 | MILITARY: $8.00 * Must Show Military ID 12 Yrs & Under: Free when accompanied by an adult. * No admittance 30 minutes prior to closing.

Parking: $10 cashless, we accept all credit/debit cards as well as Apple/Google Pay. Located off Exposition Drive.

South Carolina Home Show
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the South Carolina Home Show. At the Home Show, our goal is simple: to inspire, motivate and excite you for your upcoming home improvement – whether it’s a minor renovation or a major remodel. The South Carolina Home Show features a wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. After meeting with and comparing our expert exhibitors, we know you’ll be inspired and motivated to start planning with confidence. More importantly, we want you to be excited for all the fantastic possibilities that come with your project!

Show Details:

October 11, 2025: 10 am – 8 pm

October 12, 2025: 10 am – 5 pm

Event will be held in Woodside Conference Center.

Advance registration is required.

Market Grill Concessions available.

Get your free passes today or $10 at the door. https://www.schomeshows-gv.com/Free-Pass

Interested in Exhibiting?  https://www.schomeshows-gv.com/info-for-exhibitors

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Trick or Trail 5k & 1 Mile
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am
Nelon's Feed

We’re back in the heart of Hendersonville and we’re bringing some spirited fun—with an awesome new race shirt and shiny finisher medal for every participant. Costumes? Highly encouraged. FOMO? Guaranteed if you skip it. Run or walk through the Historic 7th Avenue District with a crowd of costumed runners, then keep the party going at the Fall Festival just steps from the finish line!

Vibrations & Vibes: A Henna Sound Bath
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Greenville Yoga

This is a one-hour immersive ceremony where sound and skin art unfold in real time.

As Callie Adams plays crystal singing bowls live, the space is filled with vibration and intention. Henna artist Art Nehart tunes into the energy, creating intuitive designs flowing like vines across the skin.

You may choose to receive henna or simply rest in the sonic field.
All participants are held in a space of beauty, breath, and belonging.

To preserve the intimacy of this offering, advance registration is required.
Henna adornment is limited and walk-ins are not available.

Saturday, November 8, 2025
Out of the Darkness Walk for AFSP
Nov 8 @ 9:00 am
Conestee Park

Out of the Darkness Walk
Event Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM Check-in | 10:00 AM Start
Conestee Park

250-Rep Team Workout
Nov 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
CrossFit Vibrant
250-Rep Team Workout to Honor Veterans and Kick Off America’s 250th Birthday
On November 8, 2025, veterans and supporters will gather at CrossFit Vibrant 20 Maple Creek Circle,
Greenville, SC to complete the WOD for Warriors A250 to help kick off celebrations of America’s 250th
birthday. Participants will work in teams of 2–5 to complete 250 total reps of various exercises with
250-meter runs in between. The A250 workout is simple, accessible, and symbolic and honors the 250
years of resilience, sacrifice, and freedom made possible by our nation’s Veterans.
WOD for Warriors is hosted nationally by Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a nonprofit organization
forging America’s leading health and wellness community for veterans.
Veterans and supporters will complete a functional, team-based workout of 250 reps with 250-meter runs
in between. This visually engaging and symbolic event honors veterans and commemorates 250 years of
America’s resilience and freedom made possible by our nation’s military and veterans.
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) is a nonprofit organization forging America’s leading health and
wellness community for veterans. Through inclusive events, programming, and community connections,
Team RWB empowers veterans to focus on health, fitness, and belonging so their best days are still
ahead.
250-Rep Team Workout
Nov 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
CrossFit Vibrant
250-Rep Team Workout to Honor Veterans and Kick Off America’s 250th Birthday
On November 8, 2025, veterans and supporters will gather at CrossFit Vibrant 20 Maple Creek Circle,
Greenville, SC to complete the WOD for Warriors A250 to help kick off celebrations of America’s 250th
birthday. Participants will work in teams of 2–5 to complete 250 total reps of various exercises with
250-meter runs in between. The A250 workout is simple, accessible, and symbolic and honors the 250
years of resilience, sacrifice, and freedom made possible by our nation’s Veterans.
WOD for Warriors is hosted nationally by Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a nonprofit organization
forging America’s leading health and wellness community for veterans.
Veterans and supporters will complete a functional, team-based workout of 250 reps with 250-meter runs
in between. This visually engaging and symbolic event honors veterans and commemorates 250 years of
America’s resilience and freedom made possible by our nation’s military and veterans.
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) is a nonprofit organization forging America’s leading health and
wellness community for veterans. Through inclusive events, programming, and community connections,
Team RWB empowers veterans to focus on health, fitness, and belonging so their best days are still
ahead.
250-Rep Team Workout
Nov 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
CrossFit Vibrant
250-Rep Team Workout to Honor Veterans and Kick Off America’s 250th Birthday
On November 8, 2025, veterans and supporters will gather at CrossFit Vibrant 20 Maple Creek Circle,
Greenville, SC to complete the WOD for Warriors A250 to help kick off celebrations of America’s 250th
birthday. Participants will work in teams of 2–5 to complete 250 total reps of various exercises with
250-meter runs in between. The A250 workout is simple, accessible, and symbolic and honors the 250
years of resilience, sacrifice, and freedom made possible by our nation’s Veterans.
WOD for Warriors is hosted nationally by Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a nonprofit organization
forging America’s leading health and wellness community for veterans.
Veterans and supporters will complete a functional, team-based workout of 250 reps with 250-meter runs
in between. This visually engaging and symbolic event honors veterans and commemorates 250 years of
America’s resilience and freedom made possible by our nation’s military and veterans.
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) is a nonprofit organization forging America’s leading health and
wellness community for veterans. Through inclusive events, programming, and community connections,
Team RWB empowers veterans to focus on health, fitness, and belonging so their best days are still
ahead.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Trolls: A Field Study
Nov 15 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
NC Arboretum

Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.

Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.

Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.

Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.

 

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Trolls: A Field Study
Nov 16 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
NC Arboretum

Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.

Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.

Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.

Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.

 

Monday, November 17, 2025
Trolls: A Field Study
Nov 17 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
NC Arboretum

Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.

Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.

Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.

Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.

 

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Trolls: A Field Study
Nov 18 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
NC Arboretum

Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.

Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.

Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.

Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.

 

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Trolls: A Field Study
Nov 19 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
NC Arboretum

Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.

Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.

Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.

Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.

 

Thursday, November 20, 2025
Trolls: A Field Study
Nov 20 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
NC Arboretum

Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.

Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.

Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.

Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.

 

Friday, November 21, 2025
Trolls: A Field Study
Nov 21 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
NC Arboretum

Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.

Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.

Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.

Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.

 

Town Square Tree Lighting and Holiday Market
Nov 21 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Biltmore Park

Join us in Biltmore Park Town Square on Friday, November 21, 2025, for an enchanting start to your holiday season. The Town Square Tree Lighting and Holiday Market promises to be an evening of magic and wonder.

Wander through the charming holiday market filled with over 35 local artisans, farmers, and craftspeople offering unique finds that will be perfect for gift-giving and holiday gatherings. You can even take home a freshly cut, Christmas tree from a local farm. Enjoy the warm, festive ambiance, sip on a rich cup of hot cocoa and shop for one-of-a-kind treasures and gifts.

Don’t miss the highlight of the evening – gather with family and friends to countdown for the lighting of the Biltmore Park Christmas tree at 6:30 pm! Experience the holiday cheer with the community, as twinkling lights illuminate the tree. The Christmas tree and the market will be surrounded by an abundance of festivities including a special holiday story time hosted by Barnes & Noble after the tree lighting, bringing joy to all ages.

Celebrate the season with the Biltmore Park community and make it a night to remember!