Thursday, June 18
Brevard, Transylvania County: Pisgah Moth Night and Moth Party. This free, annual family-friendly event is held in the forest after dark. Explore the diversity of insects that emerge at night! Hands-on activity stations, crafts, face painting, and s'mores.
- Free
- 7-10 pm
- Pisgah Ranger District Visitor Center, 1600 Pisgah Highway
Asheville: Celebrating The Legacy of John R. Hayes at Eulogy. Performances by the John R. Hayes Highsteppin' Majorettes and Drum Corps followed by remarks from community leaders and screenings from an in-progress documentary about Hayes and his legacy. Free food provided by Bear's Smokehouse BBQ; cash bar.
- General admission (standing room only): $15 suggested donation. Limited reserved seating: $50. (proceeds benefit the Umoja Health Wellness & Justice Collective)
- 6-9 pm
- Eulogy, 10 Buxton Avenue
Friday, June 19
Lake Junaluska, Haywood County: Free celebration of Juneteenth with a family-friendly evening of food trucks, live music, games, and a climbing wall at the outdoor gym. 28 miles west of Asheville.
- Free
- 5:30 pm
- Nancy Weldon Pavilion, 91 North Lakeshore Drive
Sylva, Jackson County: Concerts on the Creek - Summer Brooke Band. Free live music in downtown Sylva at Bridge Park. Family-friendly. Bring a chair or blanket. Shops, restaurants, and breweries nearby, 47 miles from downtown Asheville.
- Free
- 7-9 pm
- Bridge Park, downtown Sylva
Saturday, June 20
Rosman, Transylvania County: Upper French Broad Riverfest & Hellbender 20-Miler Canoe Race at Headwaters Outfitters. Put on a costume and join a team canoe relay covering 20 miles of river in two sections with a mid-race team exchange, or just show for the party in the taproom. Canoes, paddles, lifejackets (or bring your own) and transportation provided. Awards and t-shirts for racers. Food and drinks for purchase. 42 miles south of Asheville.
- $250 per team of four people; Free for spectators and party attendees
- 9:15 am-2 pm race (racers must check in by 9:15 am for 10 am race start); 2-3 pm after party
- Racers meet at 25 Parkway Rd Rosman, NC 28772; afterparty at Forks of the River Taproom at same address
Robbinsville, Graham County: Flame Azalea Festival. This free family-friendly annual festival celebrates the stunning native flame azaleas. Musical performances, with Chatham County Line as the headliner, plus a kids jam tent, arts and crafts vendors, live glass blowing, Cherokee demonstrations, and food vendors. Picnicking is welcomed. 91 miles west of Asheville.
- Free, all ages (donations to Graham County Fire & Rescue appreciated)
- 10 am-6 pm
- 301 Sweetwater Road
Sunday, June 21
Asheville: Fathers climb free day! Dads climb The Asheville Treetops Adventure Park (two hours of sky bridges, flying hanglinder, cable walks, a zipline kayak, big air snowboard zipline, tunnels, swings, and slides) for free with any paying family member. Use code “dads2026” when booking. Reservations are suggested.
- Free for dad; child and adults rates apply to others
- 9:30 am-5 pm
- 85 Expo Drive
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