Asheville Area Activities for Kids

With two kiddos to keep entertained, I am constantly looking for things to do locally. I've found that other moms are in the same boat so I've complied a list which I intend (read: hope) to keep updated. These are just a few things that I've stumbled across that I thought could keep my muchkins busy for a little while. Some charge and some are free, I've included link to the sites since fees seem to change quite often:


First, the freebies! :)

Story time at Barnes & Noble in the Asheville Mall

·Mondays at 11A (Toddlers)

·Saturdays at 2P (“Older kids”)

Story time at Barnes & Noble at Biltmore Park

·Saturdays at 11A (“Everyone”)

Story time at libraries

·Leicester

oWednesdays at 10:30A

oHours of Operation: M,W,F 10A – 6P, Tu 10A – 8P, Sa 10A – 5P

·West Asheville

oStory time (3-5 years): Thursdays at 11:00A

oToddler Time (18-36 months): Wednesdays at 11:00A

oMother Goose Time (4-18 months): Mondays at 11:00A

oHours of Operation: M, W, Th, F 10A-6P, Tu 10A-8P, Sa 10A-5P

·Weaverville

oFamily Story time: Tuesdays at 11:00A

oToddler Time (18-36 months): Thursdays at 11:00A

oMother Goose Time (4-18 months): Wednesdays at 11:00A

oHours of Operation: M, W, Th, F 10A-6P, Tu 10A-8P, Sa 10A-5P

Southern Highland Folk Art Center

·Free parking, free admission

·Jan-Mar 9A – 5P, Apr – Dec 9A – 6P

Botanical Gardens at UNC-Asheville

·Free parking, free admission

Playgrounds

·Jones Park - off of Merrimon Avenue – turn between stone church and Exxon station (across from Stein Mart)

·Roy Pope Memorial Park – Woodfin - behind the elementary school

·Lake Louise – Weaverville

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From here on down, there is a fee for these activities...

WNC Nature Center

·Adults: $8, Youth( 3-15): $4, 2 and under: Free, Seniors (65+): $7

oActive Military Gets In Free

·7 days a week: 10A – 5P, closed Jan 30 – Feb 1 and Feb 20 – 22

The North Carolina Arboretum

·Parking is $8 per vehicle – parking is free on the 1^st Tuesday of the month

o2012 Free Tuesday Dates: Feb 7, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug 7, Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4

oNo military discount offered

·April 1 – Oct 31 8A – 9P& Nov 1 – Mar 31 8A – 7P

Fun Depot

·Indoor mini golf, go-carts, laser tag, climbing wall, bumper cars, bowling, arcade, batting cages, soft play area for toddlers

Asheville Tourists Baseball

·Local Minor League Baseball Team

Health Adventure at Biltmore Square Mall

·Adults: $9.50, Children: $6.50, Under 2: Free, Seniors: $7.50

o10% military discount

·Mon – Sat: 10A – 8P, Sun: 12:30P – 6P

oSuper Science Saturday 12P – 2P, free with museum admission

oThursdays – preschool play 1030A – 1130A

Chimney Rock Park

·Hiking

·Adult – $15

·Youth (6-15) – $7

·Under age 6 – Free

The Tree House on Merrimon Avenue

·Classes (Yoga, Art, Spanish, etc.)

·Free play

The Little Gym on Brevard Road

·Gymnastics, Dance, Karate, Sports Preparation/Exploration

Asheville Gymnastics on Coxe Avenue

·Free play, Gymnastics, Cheer, Tumble, Parkour

County Swimming Pools

·Various locations

These are just a few things I've found. If you live in the Asheville area and have anything to add to this list, please leave a comment!