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Saturday, September 27, 2025
MasterChef All-Stars Live!
Sep 27 @ 7:00 pm
Peace Center
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Mimosa Barre at Gather
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Gather GVL

Kick off your day with a FREE barre class hosted by The Bootyshop at Gather.

This all-levels class is designed to sculpt, tone, and energize — no shoes needed, just bring your barefoot best. Stay after class to sip, socialize, and connect with your community.

✅ What to bring:
– Yoga mat
– Water bottle
– No shoes needed (barre is done barefoot or in grippy socks)
– A friend & your best energy!

🎉 Free to attend — space is limited, so arrive early to secure your spot.
Hosted by The Bootyshop.

✨ After class, keep the good vibes going — head over to Juice Box and treat yourself to a post-barre mimosa! 🥂
They’ll be serving up bubbly for purchase, perfect for sipping and socializing after your sweat sesh.

Sunday, October 5, 2025
Opening Night: Hollywood Retrospective
Oct 5 all-day
Peace Center

Program

Miklós Rózsa: Parade of the Charioteers from Ben Hur
Max Steiner: Suite from Casablanca
Elmer Bernstein: Music from The Magnificent Seven
Bernard Herrmann: Psycho – A Short Suite for String Orchestra
John Williams:
Shark Theme from Jaws
Adventures on Earth from E.T.
Duel of the Fates from Star Wars: Phantom Menace Suite (Episode I)
Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Alan Silvestri: Music from Back to the Future 
John Barry: Music from Dances with Wolves
Alan Menken: Music from Beauty and the Beast
Michael Giacchino: Music from Star Trek: Into Darkness

Step into the glamour of Hollywood and celebrate the opening of the GSO’s “American Season” with Opening Night: Hollywood Retrospective! Music Director Lee Mills takes the stage with iconic music from legendary films, including Ben HurCasablancaStar WarsBeauty and the Beast, and more. Enhanced by the rich voices of the Clemson University Singers, this red-carpet event promises an unforgettable evening of cinematic splendor, community pride, and timeless music. Join us at Peace Concert Hall and let the magic of the movies come alive!

#StigmaFree Concert at Converse University
Oct 5 @ 4:00 pm
Blackman Music Hall Converse University

Join us for an afternoon of incredible music and uplifting stories!

At 4:00 pm on October 5th in the beautiful Blackman Music Hall at Converse University, Classical Healing Keys will present a #Stigma-Free Concert—a powerful hour of music dedicated to breaking down the barriers and misconceptions surrounding mental health. Music has the ability to open hearts, start conversations, and create healing spaces, and this concert will do just that.

We have an incredible line up of musicians I know you will enjoy. In addition to the music you’ll hear three brief inspiring true stories from real people about living fully with mental illness. So come, relax, and be uplifted for 60 minutes on Sunday afternoon.

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.

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

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Racial Justice Workshop
Oct 14 @ 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.

 

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
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
Knit-n-Give
Oct 19 @ 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

 

 

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!

Thursday, October 23, 2025
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!

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
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!