It’s getting spooky around here: Plan your week ahead with WNC Parent
The Halloween season is upon us, so grab that pumpkin-spiced drink and settle in for some calendar planning. There’s plenty happening this week, and more than a few upcoming events that you will want to check out. Find much more at wncparent.com, along with top picks for fall fun, travel ideas, at-home activities to help you and your family enjoy the best of October.
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2023 Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park continues Oct. 13 – 14, 20 – 21 and 27 – 28 in Brevard, North Carolina. The event benefits the Friends of Silvermont and includes a pumpkin trail, music, tours, a white squirrel search and much more. For details, visit silvermont.org.
The 11th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville continues Oct. 13 – 14, 20 –22 and 27 –30. Created for families with kids ages 3 – 12, the event includes spooky scenes with live actors, music, games and more, plus Treetops Adventure Park turns into a Glow Trail with 15,00 lights for a fun night climb. For details and tickets, visit ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-haunted-trail.
The Mountain Glory Festival is Oct. 14 in Downtown Marion. The festival includes children’s activities, a “best dressed pet” contest and more. Visit mountaingloryfestival.com.
Play outdoor games all day Oct. 14 at the Leicester Library. For details, call 828-250-6480 or email leicester.library@buncombecounty.org.
Second Saturday arts events are Oct. 14 in the River Arts District. Events include artist demos, exhibits and more. For details and locations, visit riverartsdistrict.com.
Innovation Fest is noon – 4 p.m. Oct. 14 at Franklin School of Innovation. Celebrate discovery, inclusivity, community and education. This free festival commemorates Franklin School of Innovation’s 10th year and will feature local artists Whitney Mongé and Grupo Escolta Activado. Explore the school and take part in engaging conversations with students, leaders and community members. An array of international food trucks will also be onsite. For more information visit franklinschoolofinnovation.org/events.
ecoEXPLORE presents “Arachnology” at 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Henderson County Main Library. Join an educational program with the NC Arboretum to learn about the many different arachnids that call Western North Carolina home. For details, visit hendersoncountync.gov/library.
Looking ahead:
Disney Pixar’s “Coco” Live-to-Film Concert on Tour is at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina. The event features a screening of the complete film with composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. For tickets, visit peacecenter.org.
Disney Pixar’s “Coco” Live-to-Film Concert in Spanish is at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 and in English at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Bardo Arts Center at Western Carolina University. El concierto en vivo de "Coco" presenta una proyección completa de la película de Disney Pixar, con la interpretación en vivo de la partitura musical del compositor ganador del Oscar® y el Grammy®, Michael Giacchino, a cargo de la Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México, compuesta por 20 músicos. Tickets are $25 each for adults, $15 each for non-WCU students and $20 each for seniors. For tickets, visit arts.wcu.edu/coco.
Boo-Bash Halloween Spooktacular is 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Hands On! Children’s Museum. Visitors (adults and children) are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costume. Halloween Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. This event is included with general admission. For more information, call 828-697-8333, ext. 224 or email info@handsonwnc.org.
Halloween with the Owls is 6 – 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at DeVries Athletic Center in Swannanoa. Join the Warren Wilson College Athletics Department for free Halloween activities including an inflatable, face painting, trick or treating, and more. Guests are welcome to dress up and vote in the athletic door decoration contest. For more information, contact Becky Stanford at bstanford@warren-wilson.edu.
The Junior League of Asheville’s Touch-A-Truck Family Festival is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at Asheville Outlets. This is a community-wide event where both kids and kids at heart have the opportunity to see, touch, climb, and learn about vehicles. Children will also be able to “Truck-Or-Treat.” Family-friendly costumes are encouraged but not required. Tickets are $5 each for ages 3 and older. This event is rain or shine. For tickets, visit juniorleagueofasheville.org or pay with cash or card at the gate (exact change is appreciated). If you purchase tickets online, check in at Will Call with the credit card holder’s name to redeem your ticket(s). Proceeds from this event fund the Be The Change Grant Program.
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