Calendar of Events
Looking for things to do in Hendersonville, NC? Whether you’re a local or just passing through we’ve got loads of great tips and events to help you find your perfect adventure.
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Join AMOS Educators in the STEAM Lab March 7th-9th as we explore the science of basketball. What does it take to make the perfect shot? How can investigating material science make us better players? Can dissecting a basketball improve our dribble?
Find out more in this month’s STEAM Lab theme- Fun and Games!
The road to the NCAA Final Four starts in Asheville. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the nation’s best conference tournament action as the Ingles Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will take place March 6-10, 2025 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville in downtown. SoCon Tournament week has become an annual rite of spring in the Asheville community. Enjoy spending time in a city you’ve heard so much about. With excellent restaurants, breweries, shopping and activities, Asheville is a city with something for everyone.
In partnership with Explore Asheville, the Southern Conference is directing a portion of premium level ticket sales to the Always Asheville Fund, an emergency grant program supporting small, independent travel and hospitality businesses as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Additionally, there will be numerous onsite giving opportunities for fans.
Try Tennis for Kids at Hendersonville Racquet Club: A Fun, Affordable Way to Get Into the Game!
Looking for a fun, active way to introduce your child to tennis? Try Tennis for Kids is the perfect program
for children ages 5–14 who are new to the sport or have had minimal experience. Over the course of six
weeks, your child will learn the fundamentals of tennis, including basic strokes, how to rally, and most
importantly, have fun learning a new sport!
For $40, each child will receive a free racquet and instruction from our coaches. This is a fantastic
opportunity to develop important skills in a supportive, welcoming environment.
Program Highlights:
● Ages: 5–14
● Dates: March 4th – April 15th (No class on March 18th for Spring Break)
● Sessions: 4–5 PM and 5–6 PM
● Duration: 6 weeks
● Cost: $40 (includes racquet)
● Location: Hendersonville Racquet Club indoor courts
Spaces are limited! Grab a friend and sign up today at https://www.trytennis.net to secure your spot.
Come join us on the court and watch your child develop new skills, confidence, and a love for tennis. We
can’t wait to see you there!
For more information, call 828-693-0040 or email Kaitlyn at [email protected].
The road to the NCAA Final Four starts in Asheville. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the nation’s best conference tournament action as the Ingles Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will take place March 6-10, 2025 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville in downtown. SoCon Tournament week has become an annual rite of spring in the Asheville community. Enjoy spending time in a city you’ve heard so much about. With excellent restaurants, breweries, shopping and activities, Asheville is a city with something for everyone.
In partnership with Explore Asheville, the Southern Conference is directing a portion of premium level ticket sales to the Always Asheville Fund, an emergency grant program supporting small, independent travel and hospitality businesses as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Additionally, there will be numerous onsite giving opportunities for fans.
You Are Here: Understanding Maps with Anton DuMars
ON-SITE | Saturday, March 15 | 1 – 3:30 pm
Blue Ridge Naturalist – Elective Credit
With GPS built into our phones and cars, we are increasingly in danger of losing our ways of navigating. Expand your understanding of topographic and geologic maps with this course taught by Geologist Anton DuMars. An in-class portion will focus on an investigation of map symbols, scales, dates, color-coding, water features, and other attributes that are used to interpret data on topographic and geologic maps into. Then the class will move outside for a skills session to interpret real-world features within a map, stepping off on some exploration at the Arboretum. If you have one, please bring a handheld compass with you to the class but we will have some for students to borrow if needed.
This program takes place both indoors and out. Please come prepared to walk on gentle, yet uneven terrain, and dress appropriately for the weather.
If you’re looking to grow your network and boost your business, join us on Tuesday, March 18, from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the Holiday Inn Biltmore West for Mega Networking, a fast-paced, structured event designed to maximize your connections in just one morning.
Held only twice a year, Mega Networking’s round-robin format allows you to meet professionals from a variety of industries, gain exposure for your business, and leave with valuable leads – all in a friendly, low-pressure setting.
Registration is required. $50 for Chamber members, $85 for non-members. Space is limited to one attendee per organization and five per business category!
Come check out the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center.
Come check out the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center.
Kiss Country Guitar Jam Benefiting Valley Strong Disaster Relief
Craig Campbell
Kelsey Hart
Bryce Leatherwood
Dylan Schneider
Meghan Patrick
All Ages
Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour Presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs returns to the ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on March 21, 2025.
The WNC Build and Remodel Expo is the one-stop destination for inspiration, advice, and practical tools to rebuild, remodel, or refresh your home. The Expo is set for Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 at the WNC Agricultural Center. Learn practical tips and innovative ideas from building & remodeling professionals, discover the latest offerings from vendors and visit the Makers Market featuring local artisans. There’s fun for the whole family with interactive kids’ activities. To learn more about the Expo and purchase a ticket, please visit https://www.buildandremodelasheville.com/.
Saturday, March 22 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 23 – 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
WNC Ag Center – Davis Arena
Gate 5
765 Boylston Hwy
Fletcher, NC 28732
General admission $10. Free for kids 12 & under. Seniors 65+, Military, First Responders, Educators Ticket $5.
Purchasing a ticket gives you access to both days of the Expo. Tickets are non-refundable. Single day tickets will also be available at the event: https://checkout.map-dynamics.com/tickets/?Show_ID=8703
The WNC Build and Remodel Expo is the one-stop destination for inspiration, advice, and practical tools to rebuild, remodel, or refresh your home. The Expo is set for Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 at the WNC Agricultural Center. Learn practical tips and innovative ideas from building & remodeling professionals, discover the latest offerings from vendors and visit the Makers Market featuring local artisans. There’s fun for the whole family with interactive kids’ activities. To learn more about the Expo and purchase a ticket, please visit https://www.buildandremodelasheville.com/.
Saturday, March 22 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 23 – 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
WNC Ag Center – Davis Arena
Gate 5
765 Boylston Hwy
Fletcher, NC 28732
General admission $10. Free for kids 12 & under. Seniors 65+, Military, First Responders, Educators Ticket $5.
Purchasing a ticket gives you access to both days of the Expo. Tickets are non-refundable. Single day tickets will also be available at the event: https://checkout.map-dynamics.com/tickets/?Show_ID=8703
Come check out the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center.
After months of dedicated service providing over 1 million meals to Asheville and surrounding areas in partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK), Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ is gearing up for an exciting grand reopening on Saturday, March 29. As WCK operations wind down on their property, Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ has fired up its own kitchen once again, welcoming guests back with its signature flavors and community-driven spirit.
To commemorate this milestone and bid farewell to the post-hurricane relief efforts, Bear’s Smokehouse is throwing an unforgettable event: “To Hell with Helene.” This free community celebration will feature an evening of live music, comedy, food, and fun as a way to reflect, release, and rebuild.
Event Highlights:
Live Performance by LYRIC – Kicking off at 5:00 PM
Special Guest: Comedian Cayla Clark
Pie Eating Contest
Axe Throwing
Mechanical Bull Rides
Burning of Negativity – Guests can write down what they want to release from the hurricane’s aftermath and “burn” it on-site.
DJ Set & Dance Party – Instructor-led dance party starts at 8:30 PM
The Grey Eagle Presents: 1st ANNUAL CHORDS FOR CALLUM (Benefit Concert for Callum Stickley)
STANDING ROOM ONLY
Join me in honoring the New Moon by immersing yourself with the healing vibrations of a Sound Bath! The New Moon is a perfect time to set intentions for growth and new possibilities.
Join your host Kristin Hillegas, for a one-hour Serenity Sound Bath and experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound and vibrational experience. A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat/pillow/blanket since you will be lying on the floor. Wear warm, comfortable, and flexible clothing.
The Sound Bath will take place upstairs in the Education Building. Choose your space starting at 12:45 PM, doors close promptly at 1:00 PM.
This service is being offered on a Love Offering basis. (Suggested Value $25) Donations allow us to continue to provide these immersive experiences.
Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd.
There is a boardwalk walk-way from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.
Come check out the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center.
Hurricane Helene Recovery Panel & Discussion with MountainTrue
Thursday, April 3 | 5 – 8pm
Join MountainTrue and a panel of experts to discuss recovery in our area after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Panelists will address the impacts of natural disasters, what recovery means for our region, and how the community can support these efforts.
This event is free of charge, but if you feel moved to make a donation to support critical work in our area, we invite you to do so when you register. The North Carolina Arboretum is generously donating use of the Education Auditorium for this event. All donations associated with the registration of this event will be split 50/50 with the NC Arboretum.
The event will kick-off with social time from 5:30 to 6 pm with snacks and beverages provided for attendees. The panel will run from 6 to 7:30 pm.