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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Friday, December 19, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Saturday, December 20, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 20 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Peanuts Night with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Atlanta Gladiators at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Join us for the game and stick around for a postgame screening of the holiday classic, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”.
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Knit-n-Give
Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Mission Rathbun House

Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet for a good cause? Help make baby hats and blankets and adult hats, scarves, and slippers to support at-risk newborns and homeless adults.  Your handmade knitwear will keep our neighbors warm.  Volunteers with basic skills in knitting or crocheting are welcome. Please bring your own needles or crochet hooks and a pattern.

Check out Knit-n-Give on WLOS: http://wlos.com/news/only-on-wloscom/close-knit-group-of-women-use-their-talents-to-help-asheville-charities

 

 

Wild Lights
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Monday, December 22, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 22 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 23 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Friday, December 26, 2025
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Atlanta Gladiators
Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Atlanta Gladiators at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Saturday, December 27, 2025
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen
Dec 27 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Jacksonville Icemen at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Sunday, December 28, 2025
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen
Dec 28 @ 3:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Jacksonville Icemen at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. South Carolina Stingrays
Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the South Carolina Stingrays at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Friday, January 2, 2026
Monster Jam Night- Swamp Rabbits vs. Atlanta Gladiators
Jan 2 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits take on the Atlanta Gladiators at the Bon Secour Wellness Arena.

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Conservation Night – Greenville Swamp Rabbit
Jan 10 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they face off against the South Carolina Stingrays at the Bon Secours Wellness Center.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Racial Justice Workshop
Jan 13 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

The YWCA Racial Justice Workshop is open to our entire YWCA Asheville community – including our staff, volunteers, board, donors, program participants, Fitness Center and community members. This 90-minute workshop will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am and will be facilitated by Gerry Leonard, Racial Justice & Outreach Specialist and Lexus Walker, Tzedek Social Justice Fellow.

 

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Knit-n-Give
Jan 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Mission Rathbun House

Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet for a good cause? Help make baby hats and blankets and adult hats, scarves, and slippers to support at-risk newborns and homeless adults.  Your handmade knitwear will keep our neighbors warm.  Volunteers with basic skills in knitting or crocheting are welcome. Please bring your own needles or crochet hooks and a pattern.

Check out Knit-n-Give on WLOS: http://wlos.com/news/only-on-wloscom/close-knit-group-of-women-use-their-talents-to-help-asheville-charities

 

 

Friday, January 23, 2026
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs Florida Everblades
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits take on the Florida Everblades at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Saturday, January 24, 2026
NASCAR Night- Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Jan 24 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits take on the Savannah Ghost Pirates at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Sensory Friendly Game Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Jan 25 @ 3:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits challenge the Savannah Ghost Pirates for a special Sensory Friendly Game. Music will be played at low volume, no goal horn, reduced lighting effects, sensory friendly spaces will be open to all fans as we accommodate those with hypersensitivities.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Racial Justice Workshop
Feb 10 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

The YWCA Racial Justice Workshop is open to our entire YWCA Asheville community – including our staff, volunteers, board, donors, program participants, Fitness Center and community members. This 90-minute workshop will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am and will be facilitated by Gerry Leonard, Racial Justice & Outreach Specialist and Lexus Walker, Tzedek Social Justice Fellow.