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Friday, October 17, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Pop-Up Author Kathryn Roundtree
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Stop by M. Judson for a free pop up with local author Kathryn Rountree and her new children’s book, Fudgie’s Afraid of the Dark!

ABOUT THE BOOK:

In Fudgie’s Afraid of the Dark, young Fudgie is left home with quirky Mrs. Shivers and her grumpy cat. Fudgie’s fear of the dark turns into a magical journey when she meets Salem, a theatrical black cat. Together they attend a magical talent show with a cast of unique characters. When thieves threaten the show, it’s up to Fudgie and Salem to save the day, transforming Fudgie’s fear into a thrilling adventure.

Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Monday, October 20, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Books Over Drinks with Chris Whitaker
Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

An epic, soaring coming-of-age story, All the Colors of the Dark shows the cost of keeping things hidden, how love can grow stronger over the years, about what lurks in the shadows of obsession and the blinding light of hope. If you love Jodi Picoult and Kristin Hannah, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Chris Whitaker!

Thursday, October 23, 2025
In Conversation with Omkari Williams
Oct 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Join us for a free In Conversation event with author and activist Omkari Williams to discuss her new book, Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World (Without A Bullhorn)!

Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Paint + Sip Party Haunted House Theme
Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Blue Spirit Art Studio and Gallery

Join us for a Haunted House Themed Paint and Sip Party! Price includes: 1 specialty cock/mocktail, supplies and materials, and guided instruction.

Friday, October 24, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Pop-Up Author Kimalee Finelli
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Stop by M. Judson for a free pop up with local author Kimalee Finelli and her new book, Under Authority!

ABOUT THE BOOK:

A powerful Reverend with a hidden agenda. A blind and fearful congregation. In this unusual account of Kate Elliot’s experience as a victim of a manipulative church leader, Kate arrives home in Twin River’s Junction after a long absence. As phantoms from long ago emerge, she must return to the place where it all began. Will Kate be able to face her tormented past and find the answers she’s looking for along with the courage to forgive?

Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Sunday, October 26, 2025
Southeastern Animal Fiber Festival
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
WNC Ag Center

Be sure and mark your calendars for SAFF 2025!

There are classes on Thursday. No shopping, no selling.  We are setting up.

Friday, October 24- (9 am – 5 pm)
Saturday, October 25 – (9 am – 5 pm)
Sunday, October 26- (9 am – 4 pm)

The event is located at the WNC Agricultural Center, in Fletcher, NC, across Hwy 280 from the Asheville Regional Airport. (Exit 40 off I-26).

Admission will be $5/person per day. $10 pass for 3 days. Youth under 13 yrs. old will be free. Bring cash! Only at gate..no early ticket sales

Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Monday, October 27, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Books Over Drinks with A.T. Qureshi
Oct 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

A cozy romantic fantasy novel for fans of Legends and Lattes and Assistant to the Villain, with friends-to-lovers, small-town setting and baby dragons. This friendship is going up in flames, and you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with A.T. Qureshi for Baby Dragon Bakery! She will be in conversation with fellow author Beth Revis.