This Weekend in Asheville

Navitat Opening Weekend

Friday - Saturday, March 28-30
Navitat Canopy Adventures

Celebrate 15 years of adventure as Navitat Canopy Adventures kicks off the 2025 season! Soar above the Blue Ridge Mountains on the thrilling Mountaintop Tour, featuring side-by-side ziplines up to 3,600 feet long and speeds up to 60 mph. Looking for family-friendly fun? The Treetop Express Tour offers an unforgettable ziplining experience for ages 5 and up.

2025 Asheville Orchid Festival

Saturday - Sunday, March 28-30,  9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
NC Arboretum

Explore stunning exhibits, shop a wide variety of orchids, and enjoy educational programs and demonstrations all weekend long. Admission is just $5 for guests 12 and up, with free entry for WNC Orchid Society members. Regular Arboretum parking fees apply.

Tri-State Dance Competition

Saturday - Sunday, March 28-30, various times
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

Celebrate 40 years of dance with this regional competition featuring talented performers from across the Tri-State area. Enjoy a full day of high-energy routines and see top dancers compete in a showcase of skill, style, and tradition.

Mrs. Roper Romp and Razzledazzle

Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Restoration Hotel

Break out your red wig and caftan for a fabulous day of fun and fundraising! This lively bar crawl and celebration features drag performances, musical improv, and a surprise grand finale—all in support of LGBTQIA+ artists and service workers recovering post-Helene. Join for the whole romp or just part—costumes encouraged and donations welcomed!

Bear’s Smokehouse Grand Reopening: To Hell with Helene!

Saturday, March 29, 9 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.
Bear's Smokehouse

Celebrate resilience and good vibes at this free event featuring live music by LYRIC, stand-up from Cayla Clark, a pie eating contest, axe throwing, mechanical bull rides, and a burning ritual to release post-storm stress. Stick around for a DJ-led dance party and know that proceeds support mental health through Linked for Life. Free and open to all—come ready to let loose for a great cause!

Spring Bird Walk with Andrew Laughlin

Sunday, March 30, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Asheville Botanical Gardens

Welcome the arrival of spring with a guided bird walk. Spot returning migratory species and observe the vibrant activity of year-round resident birds. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just getting started, this walk offers a peaceful, educational way to connect with nature and discover the diverse birdlife of Western North Carolina. Binoculars encouraged!

RECURRING EVENTS

Spring at Biltmore

Friday - Saturday, March 28-30, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Biltmore

Welcome spring at Biltmore as the estate’s gardens burst into bloom with a stunning display of daffodils, tulips, wisteria, azaleas, and roses. Celebrate the legacy of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted while exploring the estate’s breathtaking grounds, Antler Hill Village, and award-winning winery.

Live Music, Comedy, Dance and Theatre

Friday, March 28:

• Tina and her Pony at Ginger's Revenge, 6 p.m.
• Karaoke Night at Wicked Weed West, 6 p.m.
• Premium Dungeons and Dragons at Well Played Board Game Cafe, 6 p.m.
• Surfer Joe w/ Monster Wave at Eulogy, 6 p.m.
• Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Keith Marcell at Noble Cider & Mead Taproom, 7 p.m.
• Comedy: Katie K at Catawba Brewing, 7 p.m.
• David and Paul's Dance Party and Music Jam at Center for Spiritual Living Asheville, 7 p.m.
• Sam Holt Band presents Remembering Mikey & Todd at The Grey Eagle, 7 p.m.
• Free Live Music with Arkansauce at The Mule, 7 p.m.
• Zydeco YaYa at Pillar Rooftop Bar, 7 p.m.
• Jazz Jam at Leaf Global Arts, 7 p.m.
• Foreign Film Fridays at Flood Gallery, 7 p.m.
• The Misfit Improv Comedy Show at NC Stage Company, 7:30 p.m.
• Larry & Joe at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m.
• Darrin Bradbury w/ Dylan Walshe and Kevin Smith at Eda's Hide-a-Way, 8 p.m.
• Comedy Showcase at DSSOLVR, 9 p.m.
• DJ Lil Meow Meow's Dance Floor Rapture at Eulogy, 11 p.m.

Saturday, March 29:

• In Exaltation of Flowers: A Dance Activation at Asheville Art Museum, 1 p.m.
• Dungeons n' Drafts at Ginger's Revenge, 2:30 p.m.
• Melodic AF at Ginger's Revenge, 4 p.m.
• Artist ReLEAF Series with Eli Kahn at LEAF Global Arts, 4 p.m.
• Lyric Band & DJ at Bear's Smokehouse, 5 p.m.
• Of Montreal at The Grey Eagle, 7 p.m.
• Duncan Trussell at Orange Peel, 7 p.m.
• Gimme Gimme Disco : An Abba Inspired Dance Party at Eulogy, 7 p.m.
• Progressive Breakbeats w/ Yo Speed (UK) at Urban Orchard Cider Company, 8 p.m.
• Adrian Bundy & His Honky Tonk Hearts at Eda's Hide-a-Way, 8 p.m.
• Latin Night! | DJ MTN VIBEZ at Hemingway's Cuba, 8 p.m.
• Duncan Trussell (Late Show) at Orange Peel, 9 p.m.
• Don't Tell Comedy at RAD Brewing, 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 30: 

• 1st Annual Chords For Callum (Benefit Concert) at The Grey Eagle, 12 p.m.
• Jazz Sundays at Ginger's Revenge, 2:30 p.m.
• NASCAR Sunday's at Eda's Hide-a-Way, 3 p.m.
• Drag Queens in Limousines: Celebrating 25 Years of Mary Gauthier at The Grey Eagle, 6 p.m.
• Comedy: Andrew Orolfo at Catawba Brewing, 6:30 p.m.
• Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar, 7 p.m.
• The Stoned Witch Church Presents: Mr. & Miss Ostara Drag Pageant at Eulogy, 7 p.m.

Tailgate & Specialty Pop-Up Markets

Shop local at the Asheville area's numerous farmers, tailgate, and holiday markets. Here's a look at some of the markets you can visit this weekend:

• Secondhand Shopping Extravaganza at 49 Broadway Street, Fri. 12 - 8 p.m.
• North Asheville Tailgate Market's 2025 Winter Market at 275 Edgewood Rd., Sat. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• WNC Farmers Market at 570 Brevard Road, open 7 days a week, year-round, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.  

Visit an art studio or art exhibition 

Asheville is home to hundreds of artists, galleries and studios making creative expression a way of life here in the mountains. Here is a look at some of the current art exhibitions in the city:

• Art for Autonomy: a Benefit for Reproductive Freedom at Multiple Gallery Locations, Sat. 6 - 9 p.m.
• "Emerging Artists" Gallery Exhibit at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, through Mar. 28
• Mountain Songs at Asheville Gallery of Art through Mar. 30
• Tyger Tyger Online Art Auction through Mar. 30
• Anti Form: Robert Morris' Earth Projects at Asheville Art Museum, through May 4
• Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene at Asheville Art Museum, through May 4
• Greetings From Asheville Tourism and Transformation in the Postcard Age at Asheville Art Museum, through May 30
• Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures at Biltmore, through Jan. 4, 2026

Packages and Deals

Save some money this weekend with these special offers from area attractions and accommodations.

• March Deal! at Asheville Trails and Taps
• Military Discounts at Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds
• "Rest & Recharge" - A Private Sound Bath Meditation with Asheville Wellness Tours