Preschool Play Date
Thursday, December 31
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Play Date is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Mom's Morning Out ~ The Hop on Merrimon Avenue.
Every Wednesday from 11-12pm is Mom's Morning Out! Parents enjoy 1/2 off coffees and teas and all other items are 10% off!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Asheville Pizza Company on Merrimon.
Tuesday nights are always Family Night
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Monday, December 28, 2009
Hands on Asheville-Buncombe, a United Way Program for January 2010
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, a program of United Way, makes it easy to lend a hand and help others in our community by volunteering with local nonprofits. Visit www.handsonasheville.org and choose the volunteer opportunity that works for you: your passions, your skills, your schedule. Volunteer on your own or with your family, business, or faith community.
The following Hands On Managed Projects are led by a trained volunteer Project Coordinator in connection with Hands On and a Partner Agency. Most of these projects last 2-4 hours are generally held on evenings and weekends and do not require a long-term commitment. For more information, and to sign-up, simply click on the project name below.
Pack & Sort at MANNA
Help sort and pack food at MANNA Food Bank to be given to agencies serving hungry people in 17 Western North Carolina counties.
Project Date & Time: 1/12 (Tuesday); 6:00-8:00pm
1/28 (Thursday); 6:00pm-8:00pm
Requirements: 5-20 needed; ages 16+ welcome (5-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
MANNA Packs for Kids (MANNA Food Bank)
The MANNA Packs for Kids Program gives students from low-income families food to take home over the weekend. School counselors identify the students in need and discreetly place the bags of food into their backpacks. Volunteers participate by packing food items into backpack-sized parcels that are distributed to local schools.
Project Dates & Times: 1/21 (Thursday); 6:00-8:00pm
1/26 (Tuesday); 6:00-8:00pm
Requirements: 5-12 needed; ages 16+ welcome (5-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
Kids Care: 7-12 year olds (Hands On Asheville-Buncombe)
This is a project where kids are the volunteers! Each month's project will involve an age-appropriate learning component and a hands-on activity. This January, Kids will explore ways that they can follow Dr. King's example to take action and make their community better through service. Youth will watch a MLK Day video, and then will make creative & inspirational posters and banners. Snacks, including a festive MLK birthday cake, will be served to celebrate this special day. Those who are interested will then be invited to participate as a group in the Martin Luther King Association's annual Peace March downtown. This project is geared towards 7-12 year olds. ***Adult volunteers not needed unless bringing youth participants.
Project Date & Time: 1/18 (Saturday); 10:00-11:30am
Requirements: 5-20 needed; ages 7-12 with adult supervision
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
Kids Care: 4-6 year olds (Hands On Asheville-Buncombe)
This is a project where kids are the volunteers! Each month's project will involve an age-appropriate learning component and a hands-on activity. In January, Kids will learn about Dr. Martin Luther King and make special t-shirts to celebrate MLK Day. This project is geared towards 4-6 year olds. ***Adult volunteers not needed unless bringing youth participants.
Project Date & Time: 1/09 (Saturday); 10:00am-11:30pm
Requirements: 5-12 needed; ages 16+ welcome (5-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
Draft Stoppers (Hands On Asheville-Buncombe)
Asheville-Buncombe invites you to help keep someone's home warm this winter by helping make "draft stoppers" at home! Finished draft-stoppers will be distributed to individuals and families served by Meals On Wheels, Community Action Opportunities, and Council on Aging. This is a great kid-friendly project to do with friends or family members.
Project Date & Time: 1/17 (Sunday); 1:00-2:30pm
Requirements: 5-20 needed; ages 16+ welcome (3-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
The Health Adventure ~ Super Science Saturday
Super Science Saturday
Saturday, December 26
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Super Science Saturday is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Saturday, December 26
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Super Science Saturday is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
The Health Adventure ~ Preschool Play Date
Preschool Play Date
Thursday, December 24
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Play Date is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Thursday, December 24
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Play Date is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Mom's Morning Out ~ The Hop on Merrimon Avenue.
Every Wednesday from 11-12pm is Mom's Morning Out! Parents enjoy 1/2 off coffees and teas and all other items are 10% off!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Asheville Pizza Company on Merrimon.
Tuesday nights are always Family Night
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Asheville Pizza Company on Merrimon.
Tuesday nights are always Family Night
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Monday, December 21, 2009
Local Libraries offer Free FUN!
Storytimes at Pack Library will not be offered for the duration of our library renovation project. Contact Pack Library to check the status of our services or please visit one of the other 11 branch libraries in the county.
Mother Reading
Story Time at the library focuses on early literacy as it helps children develop a joy for learning language and enjoying books. We have Storytimes for every age group:
* School-age story times are for 5 to 7 year olds
* Preschool story times are geared towards 3-5 year-olds and include singing, stretchers, and creative activities.
* Toddler Times are interactive story times for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
* Mother Goose Time is a lively language enrichment story time serving our youngest folks--the 4 month-old to 18 month-old set.
Many libraries can accommodate groups or school field trips if arrangements are made in advance. West Asheville Library provides Spanish Story Times on request. Call any library for more information on the children’s programs available or email library@buncombecounty.org.
You may also check out Storytimes and Toddler Times by going to our library locations page and searching by library branch.
School Age Story Times (for 5 to 7 Year Olds)
Thursdays
North Asheville 3:15pm
Preschool Story Times (for 3 to 5 year olds)
Tuesdays
Weaverville 11:15am
Wednesdays
Black Mountain 10:30am
East Asheville 11:00am
Enka - Candler 10:30am
Leicester 10:30am
North Asheville 11:00am
Oakley / South Asheville 10:00am
Thursdays
Fairview 10:30am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30am
Swannanoa 11:00am
West Asheville 11:00am
Saturdays
East Asheville 11:00am
Toddler Times
(for 18 to 36 month— olds)
Wednesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
North Asheville 10:00 am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30 am
West Asheville 11:00 am
Thursdays
Black Mountain 10:30 am
Enka - Candler 10:30 am
Swannanoa 10:00 am
Weaverville 11:00 am (1st Thursday of the Month)
Mother Goose Time
- for 4 to 18 month olds
Mondays
West Asheville 11:00 am
Tuesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
Black Mountain 2:30 pm
Wednesdays
Swannanoa 11:00 am
Weaverville 10:30 am (for walkers)
11:00 am (for non-walkers)
Thursdays
Oakley 11:00 am
Enka-Candler 11:30 am
Mother Reading
Story Time at the library focuses on early literacy as it helps children develop a joy for learning language and enjoying books. We have Storytimes for every age group:
* School-age story times are for 5 to 7 year olds
* Preschool story times are geared towards 3-5 year-olds and include singing, stretchers, and creative activities.
* Toddler Times are interactive story times for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
* Mother Goose Time is a lively language enrichment story time serving our youngest folks--the 4 month-old to 18 month-old set.
Many libraries can accommodate groups or school field trips if arrangements are made in advance. West Asheville Library provides Spanish Story Times on request. Call any library for more information on the children’s programs available or email library@buncombecounty.org.
You may also check out Storytimes and Toddler Times by going to our library locations page and searching by library branch.
School Age Story Times (for 5 to 7 Year Olds)
Thursdays
North Asheville 3:15pm
Preschool Story Times (for 3 to 5 year olds)
Tuesdays
Weaverville 11:15am
Wednesdays
Black Mountain 10:30am
East Asheville 11:00am
Enka - Candler 10:30am
Leicester 10:30am
North Asheville 11:00am
Oakley / South Asheville 10:00am
Thursdays
Fairview 10:30am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30am
Swannanoa 11:00am
West Asheville 11:00am
Saturdays
East Asheville 11:00am
Toddler Times
(for 18 to 36 month— olds)
Wednesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
North Asheville 10:00 am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30 am
West Asheville 11:00 am
Thursdays
Black Mountain 10:30 am
Enka - Candler 10:30 am
Swannanoa 10:00 am
Weaverville 11:00 am (1st Thursday of the Month)
Mother Goose Time
- for 4 to 18 month olds
Mondays
West Asheville 11:00 am
Tuesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
Black Mountain 2:30 pm
Wednesdays
Swannanoa 11:00 am
Weaverville 10:30 am (for walkers)
11:00 am (for non-walkers)
Thursdays
Oakley 11:00 am
Enka-Candler 11:30 am
Saturday, December 19, 2009
The Health Adventure ~ Super Science Saturday
Super Science Saturday
Saturday, December 19
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Super Science Saturday is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Saturday, December 19
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Super Science Saturday is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Kid Friendly Asheville Wants You!
Kid Friendly Asheville would LOVE you to send FAMILY FUN PICTURES to post on our website! We will add them to our Flickr account and they will rotate on the very top of the page!
Just email them to
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Do you want to share something KID FRIENDLY with everyone? Email us the details, a website if applicable and a phone number just in case there are question and we will post them on KFA.
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Kid Friendly Asheville is all about sharing KID FRIENDLY FAMILY FUN with YOU!
Just email them to
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Do you want to share something KID FRIENDLY with everyone? Email us the details, a website if applicable and a phone number just in case there are question and we will post them on KFA.
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Kid Friendly Asheville is all about sharing KID FRIENDLY FAMILY FUN with YOU!
The Health Adventure ~ Preschool Play Date
Preschool Play Date
Thursday, December 17
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Play Date is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Thursday, December 17
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Play Date is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Mom's Morning Out ~ The Hop on Merrimon Avenue.
Every Wednesday from 11-12pm is Mom's Morning Out! Parents enjoy 1/2 off coffees and teas and all other items are 10% off!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Asheville Pizza Company on Merrimon.
Tuesday nights are always Family Night
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Asheville Pizza Company on Merrimon.
Tuesday nights are always Family Night
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Saturday, December 12, 2009
The Health Adventure ~ Super Science Saturday
Super Science Saturday
Saturday, December 12
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Super Science Saturday activities are aimed at families with preschool through middle school aged children. No reservations are required. Come any time between 12:00 and 2:00 to have a great time at our Super Science Saturday event!
Super Science Saturday is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Saturday, December 12
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Super Science Saturday activities are aimed at families with preschool through middle school aged children. No reservations are required. Come any time between 12:00 and 2:00 to have a great time at our Super Science Saturday event!
Super Science Saturday is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Plan a game night at your house.
Kid Friendly Asheville believes in quality family fun!
You don't always have to leave your house for Kid Friendly Family Fun.
How about starting a tradition with your children or grandchildren?? Plan a game night. Children as young as three even enjoy this family fun.
If you plan on inviting more family and friends to your family fun here are a few ideas to make your night a big success.
Set up a Kid Friendly table. At our house the Dora table works perfectly. Just the right size for small children to use for their games. Younger children can play Memory, Dominoes (with pictures), Sorry, Candyland and many more. They don't have to really follow the rules. Let them make the rules up themselves. Just let the younger kids enjoy the fun!
You can let the older kids play with the adults. They like being included in the grown up fun.
Adult (kid friendly) games to think about playing: Monopoly, Trivia Pursuit, Upwords, Scrabble, Dominoes, Clue, Scatagories, Cranium and many more. It's a good idea to pair a child with an adult and play in pairs. That way the child doesn't get overwhelmed and think they cannot play the game as good as the adults.
No matter the game, your family will enjoy it. Be prepared to laugh and make lots of great memories for your family and friends.
****If you have a family tradition to share with us just send us an email
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot) com****
We'd love to hear about it and post it on KFA!
You don't always have to leave your house for Kid Friendly Family Fun.
How about starting a tradition with your children or grandchildren?? Plan a game night. Children as young as three even enjoy this family fun.
If you plan on inviting more family and friends to your family fun here are a few ideas to make your night a big success.
Set up a Kid Friendly table. At our house the Dora table works perfectly. Just the right size for small children to use for their games. Younger children can play Memory, Dominoes (with pictures), Sorry, Candyland and many more. They don't have to really follow the rules. Let them make the rules up themselves. Just let the younger kids enjoy the fun!
You can let the older kids play with the adults. They like being included in the grown up fun.
Adult (kid friendly) games to think about playing: Monopoly, Trivia Pursuit, Upwords, Scrabble, Dominoes, Clue, Scatagories, Cranium and many more. It's a good idea to pair a child with an adult and play in pairs. That way the child doesn't get overwhelmed and think they cannot play the game as good as the adults.
No matter the game, your family will enjoy it. Be prepared to laugh and make lots of great memories for your family and friends.
****If you have a family tradition to share with us just send us an email
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot) com****
We'd love to hear about it and post it on KFA!
The Health Adventure ~ Preschool Play Date
Preschool Play Date
Thursday, December 10
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Play Date is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Thursday, December 10
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Play Date is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
NATURE CENTER ~ A Winter's Tale RESCHEDULED!
“A Winter’s Tale”
Holiday Happenings at the WNC Nature Center,
75 Gashes Creek Road in East Asheville
Saturday, December 12th, 2009, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Holiday Happenings at the WNC Nature Center,
75 Gashes Creek Road in East Asheville
Saturday, December 12th, 2009, 6:00 – 9:00pm
6th Annual Christmas Candlelight Stroll
The Weaverville Business Association invites you to enjoy the sights and sounds of a small-town Christmas in downtown Weaverville during the 6th Annual Christmas Candlelight Stroll on December 11, 2009, from 6 until 9 p.m.
The festivities actually begin a little before 6 p.m. when Santa rides into town on his horse-pulled carriage (his reindeer need to rest up for their big day). He’ll be at M7 Realty, available for pictures and to hear everyone’s Christmas wishes.
Strolling along Main Street, visitors will find merchants open late and local church and school groups, as well as the Asheville Barbershop Quartet, will be caroling throughout the evening. The night will also feature entertainment, inside and outside our local businesses, from members of the Montford Park Players, Mars Hill College flute ensemble, Joyful Noise Dragonscales Chamber Quartet, Mountain Thunder Cloggers, North Buncombe Middle School band, Jill Totman storytelling and more.
Also happening that evening, new Weaverville Mayor Al Root will do the honors at the official tree lighting ceremony at 7:30 p.m. (at the clock), and horse and carriage rides tours will be available throughout the night for those wanting to rest their weary feet. Rides start from Rodney’s Automotive and guides from the Dry Ridge Museum will be there to highlight historical points of interest around town during the ride.
Hot Chocolate and raffle tickets for gift certificates and gifts from some of our local businesses will also be on sale (the raffle drawing will be held at 9 p.m., and you don't need to be present to win). Profits from event activities go to the North Buncombe Samaritan Ministries to help those in need this holiday season, as well as throughout the year.
So please make plans to join us on Main Street in Weaverville on December 11, and let us wish you the happiest of holidays and a very Merry Christmas.
More information and schedules are online at www.visitweaverville.com/candlelight.
The festivities actually begin a little before 6 p.m. when Santa rides into town on his horse-pulled carriage (his reindeer need to rest up for their big day). He’ll be at M7 Realty, available for pictures and to hear everyone’s Christmas wishes.
Strolling along Main Street, visitors will find merchants open late and local church and school groups, as well as the Asheville Barbershop Quartet, will be caroling throughout the evening. The night will also feature entertainment, inside and outside our local businesses, from members of the Montford Park Players, Mars Hill College flute ensemble, Joyful Noise Dragonscales Chamber Quartet, Mountain Thunder Cloggers, North Buncombe Middle School band, Jill Totman storytelling and more.
Also happening that evening, new Weaverville Mayor Al Root will do the honors at the official tree lighting ceremony at 7:30 p.m. (at the clock), and horse and carriage rides tours will be available throughout the night for those wanting to rest their weary feet. Rides start from Rodney’s Automotive and guides from the Dry Ridge Museum will be there to highlight historical points of interest around town during the ride.
Hot Chocolate and raffle tickets for gift certificates and gifts from some of our local businesses will also be on sale (the raffle drawing will be held at 9 p.m., and you don't need to be present to win). Profits from event activities go to the North Buncombe Samaritan Ministries to help those in need this holiday season, as well as throughout the year.
So please make plans to join us on Main Street in Weaverville on December 11, and let us wish you the happiest of holidays and a very Merry Christmas.
More information and schedules are online at www.visitweaverville.com/candlelight.
The Health Adventure ~ Origami Folding Frenzy
Origami Folding Frenzy
Wednesday, December 9
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Learn new folds, share favorites and make friends at this monthly session. All skill levels are welcome. Paper is available for purchase in The Explore Store, or you may bring your own.
Origami Folding Frenzy is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Wednesday, December 9
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Learn new folds, share favorites and make friends at this monthly session. All skill levels are welcome. Paper is available for purchase in The Explore Store, or you may bring your own.
Origami Folding Frenzy is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Mom's Morning Out ~ The Hop on Merrimon Avenue.
Every Wednesday from 11-12pm is Mom's Morning Out! Parents enjoy 1/2 off coffees and teas and all other items are 10% off!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Asheville Pizza Company on Merrimon.
Tuesday nights are always Family Night
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Local Libraries offer Free FUN!
Storytimes at Pack Library will not be offered for the duration of our library renovation project. Contact Pack Library to check the status of our services or please visit one of the other 11 branch libraries in the county.
Mother Reading
Story Time at the library focuses on early literacy as it helps children develop a joy for learning language and enjoying books. We have Storytimes for every age group:
* School-age story times are for 5 to 7 year olds
* Preschool story times are geared towards 3-5 year-olds and include singing, stretchers, and creative activities.
* Toddler Times are interactive story times for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
* Mother Goose Time is a lively language enrichment story time serving our youngest folks--the 4 month-old to 18 month-old set.
Many libraries can accommodate groups or school field trips if arrangements are made in advance. West Asheville Library provides Spanish Story Times on request. Call any library for more information on the children’s programs available or email library@buncombecounty.org.
You may also check out Storytimes and Toddler Times by going to our library locations page and searching by library branch.
School Age Story Times (for 5 to 7 Year Olds)
Thursdays
North Asheville 3:15pm
Preschool Story Times (for 3 to 5 year olds)
Tuesdays
Weaverville 11:15am
Wednesdays
Black Mountain 10:30am
East Asheville 11:00am
Enka - Candler 10:30am
Leicester 10:30am
North Asheville 11:00am
Oakley / South Asheville 10:00am
Thursdays
Fairview 10:30am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30am
Swannanoa 11:00am
West Asheville 11:00am
Saturdays
East Asheville 11:00am
Toddler Times
(for 18 to 36 month— olds)
Wednesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
North Asheville 10:00 am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30 am
West Asheville 11:00 am
Thursdays
Black Mountain 10:30 am
Enka - Candler 10:30 am
Swannanoa 10:00 am
Weaverville 11:00 am (1st Thursday of the Month)
Mother Goose Time
- for 4 to 18 month olds
Mondays
West Asheville 11:00 am
Tuesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
Black Mountain 2:30 pm
Wednesdays
Swannanoa 11:00 am
Weaverville 10:30 am (for walkers)
11:00 am (for non-walkers)
Thursdays
Oakley 11:00 am
Enka-Candler 11:30 am
Mother Reading
Story Time at the library focuses on early literacy as it helps children develop a joy for learning language and enjoying books. We have Storytimes for every age group:
* School-age story times are for 5 to 7 year olds
* Preschool story times are geared towards 3-5 year-olds and include singing, stretchers, and creative activities.
* Toddler Times are interactive story times for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
* Mother Goose Time is a lively language enrichment story time serving our youngest folks--the 4 month-old to 18 month-old set.
Many libraries can accommodate groups or school field trips if arrangements are made in advance. West Asheville Library provides Spanish Story Times on request. Call any library for more information on the children’s programs available or email library@buncombecounty.org.
You may also check out Storytimes and Toddler Times by going to our library locations page and searching by library branch.
School Age Story Times (for 5 to 7 Year Olds)
Thursdays
North Asheville 3:15pm
Preschool Story Times (for 3 to 5 year olds)
Tuesdays
Weaverville 11:15am
Wednesdays
Black Mountain 10:30am
East Asheville 11:00am
Enka - Candler 10:30am
Leicester 10:30am
North Asheville 11:00am
Oakley / South Asheville 10:00am
Thursdays
Fairview 10:30am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30am
Swannanoa 11:00am
West Asheville 11:00am
Saturdays
East Asheville 11:00am
Toddler Times
(for 18 to 36 month— olds)
Wednesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
North Asheville 10:00 am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30 am
West Asheville 11:00 am
Thursdays
Black Mountain 10:30 am
Enka - Candler 10:30 am
Swannanoa 10:00 am
Weaverville 11:00 am (1st Thursday of the Month)
Mother Goose Time
- for 4 to 18 month olds
Mondays
West Asheville 11:00 am
Tuesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
Black Mountain 2:30 pm
Wednesdays
Swannanoa 11:00 am
Weaverville 10:30 am (for walkers)
11:00 am (for non-walkers)
Thursdays
Oakley 11:00 am
Enka-Candler 11:30 am
Asheville Pizza Company on Merrimon.
Tuesday nights are always Family Night
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Spellbound Children's Bookshop ~ Downtown on Wall Street
Sunday, December 13th at 3pm: Free Musical Performance at 3pm
Julie Maccarin has worked with children and their families for over 30 years as a childLittle_One_CD psychologist and pediatric occupational therapist... and now as a singer/songwriter! She will perform songs from her new CD "Little One," which is perfect for preschool to early elementary ages and encourages singing along. Free performance, all ages welcome. CD signing to follow.
Julie Maccarin has worked with children and their families for over 30 years as a childLittle_One_CD psychologist and pediatric occupational therapist... and now as a singer/songwriter! She will perform songs from her new CD "Little One," which is perfect for preschool to early elementary ages and encourages singing along. Free performance, all ages welcome. CD signing to follow.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
The Health Adventure ~ Anatomy Day
December 5, 2009
12pm – 2pm
Something gotten under your skin?! Examine what's really under your skin in our hands-on anatomy day. Can you put together a brain model? An eye? What about your entire skeleton? And to really gross you out, we'll examine a few real organs--preserved, of course! Anatomy Day is presented as part of our Super Science Saturdays program series featuring activities based on the current traveling exhibit and aimed at families with children pre-school age and above.
12pm – 2pm
Something gotten under your skin?! Examine what's really under your skin in our hands-on anatomy day. Can you put together a brain model? An eye? What about your entire skeleton? And to really gross you out, we'll examine a few real organs--preserved, of course! Anatomy Day is presented as part of our Super Science Saturdays program series featuring activities based on the current traveling exhibit and aimed at families with children pre-school age and above.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts
Winter Classes 2010
Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts
236 Clingman Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts, located in the River Arts District near downtown Asheville, offers a variety of classes and workshops for children to adults at all skill levels.
The mission of Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts educational program is to promote understanding, appreciation and professional development in the ceramic arts.
Adult Winter Classes run from January 11th – March 12th and Children’s Winter Classes run from January 18th – February 27th. Enrollment is limited. Visit our website at www.highwaterclays.com or contact Cara Gilpin at 828.285.0210 for more information.
New offerings for winter include:
Clay Date Nights: You are sure to have a great night learning some slippery moves at this monthly event. Bring a date, come with friends, or meet someone new on a Friday night!
Teen Clay Class: Have your favorite teen learn basic techniques or build upon their knowledge of wheel throwing and handbuilding (Ages 13-17).
Martin Luther King Clay Day: Perfect for those looking for something to help shake off the boredom for their 6-12 year old on their day off from school.
Adult Classes (9 weeks):
Making Faces with Alex Irvine Mondays 10am-12:30pm
Lips, Bellies, and Feet with Patty Bilbro Mondays 3-5:30pm
Dynamic Dinnerware with Gabe Kline Mondays 6:30-9:00 PM
Tile Designs with Cynthia Lee Tuesdays 10am-12:30pm
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Lindsay Rogers Tuesdays 6:30-9pm
More Handbuilding with Barbara Perez Wednesdays 10am-12:30pm
Interpreting the Lidded Bowl with Becca Floyd Wednesdays 3-5:30pm
Cone 6 Cosmetics with Jennifer Hoolihan Wednesday 6:30-9pm
Salt, Soda and Sass with Linda McFarling Thursdays 3-5:30pm
Masters of the Mountain with regional master potters Thursdays 6:30-9pm
Clay Date Nights on Friday, January 29, 6:30-9 and on Friday, February 19, 6:30-9pm
K-12 Educators’ Workshop on February 26 from 6-9pm and February 27 from 9am-4pm
Kids Corner (6 weeks):
Martin Luther King Clay Day, Barbara Perez on Monday, Jan. 18 from 9am-12pm, Ages 6-12
Teen Clay with Atcha Turner, Tuesdays, 4-6pm, Ages 13-17 (Jan. 19-Feb. 23)
Captain Gabe’s Midwinter Mud Madness, Gabe Kline, Wed., 4-6pm, Ages 6-12 (Jan. 20-Feb. 24)
Afternoon Art , Holly de Saillan, Thursdays, 4-6pm, Ages 7-10 (Jan. 21-Feb. 25)
Face Jugs, Mugs and More, Atcha Turner, Saturdays, 10am-12pm, Ages 6-12 (Jan. 23-Feb. 27)
Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts
236 Clingman Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts, located in the River Arts District near downtown Asheville, offers a variety of classes and workshops for children to adults at all skill levels.
The mission of Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts educational program is to promote understanding, appreciation and professional development in the ceramic arts.
Adult Winter Classes run from January 11th – March 12th and Children’s Winter Classes run from January 18th – February 27th. Enrollment is limited. Visit our website at www.highwaterclays.com or contact Cara Gilpin at 828.285.0210 for more information.
New offerings for winter include:
Clay Date Nights: You are sure to have a great night learning some slippery moves at this monthly event. Bring a date, come with friends, or meet someone new on a Friday night!
Teen Clay Class: Have your favorite teen learn basic techniques or build upon their knowledge of wheel throwing and handbuilding (Ages 13-17).
Martin Luther King Clay Day: Perfect for those looking for something to help shake off the boredom for their 6-12 year old on their day off from school.
Adult Classes (9 weeks):
Making Faces with Alex Irvine Mondays 10am-12:30pm
Lips, Bellies, and Feet with Patty Bilbro Mondays 3-5:30pm
Dynamic Dinnerware with Gabe Kline Mondays 6:30-9:00 PM
Tile Designs with Cynthia Lee Tuesdays 10am-12:30pm
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Lindsay Rogers Tuesdays 6:30-9pm
More Handbuilding with Barbara Perez Wednesdays 10am-12:30pm
Interpreting the Lidded Bowl with Becca Floyd Wednesdays 3-5:30pm
Cone 6 Cosmetics with Jennifer Hoolihan Wednesday 6:30-9pm
Salt, Soda and Sass with Linda McFarling Thursdays 3-5:30pm
Masters of the Mountain with regional master potters Thursdays 6:30-9pm
Clay Date Nights on Friday, January 29, 6:30-9 and on Friday, February 19, 6:30-9pm
K-12 Educators’ Workshop on February 26 from 6-9pm and February 27 from 9am-4pm
Kids Corner (6 weeks):
Martin Luther King Clay Day, Barbara Perez on Monday, Jan. 18 from 9am-12pm, Ages 6-12
Teen Clay with Atcha Turner, Tuesdays, 4-6pm, Ages 13-17 (Jan. 19-Feb. 23)
Captain Gabe’s Midwinter Mud Madness, Gabe Kline, Wed., 4-6pm, Ages 6-12 (Jan. 20-Feb. 24)
Afternoon Art , Holly de Saillan, Thursdays, 4-6pm, Ages 7-10 (Jan. 21-Feb. 25)
Face Jugs, Mugs and More, Atcha Turner, Saturdays, 10am-12pm, Ages 6-12 (Jan. 23-Feb. 27)
Hands on Asheville-Buncombe, a United Way Program for December 2009
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, a program of United Way, makes it easy to lend a hand and help others in our community by volunteering with local nonprofits. Visit www.handsonasheville.org and choose the volunteer opportunity that works for you: your passions, your skills, your schedule. Volunteer on your own or with your family, business, or faith community. The following Hands On Managed Projects are led by a trained volunteer Project Coordinator in connection with Hands On and a Partner Agency. Most of these projects last 2-4 hours are generally held on evenings and weekends and do not require a long-term commitment. For more information, and to sign-up, simply click on the project name below.
~Pack & Sort at MANNA
Help sort and pack food at MANNA Food Bank to be given to agencies serving hungry people in 17 Western North Carolina counties.
Project Date & Time: 12/08 (Tuesday); 6:00-8:00pm
12/19 (Saturday); 9:00am-12:00pm
Requirements: 5-20 needed; ages 16+ welcome (5-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
~MANNA Packs for Kids (MANNA Food Bank)
The MANNA Packs for Kids Program gives students from low-income families food to take home over the weekend. School counselors identify the students in need and discreetly place the bags of food into their backpacks. Volunteers participate by packing food items into backpack-sized parcels that are distributed to local schools.
Project Dates & Times: 12/17 (Thursday); 6:00-8:00pm
12/22 (Tuesday); 6:00-8:00pm
Requirements: 5-12 needed; ages 16+ welcome (5-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
~Kids Care: 7-12 year olds (Hands On Asheville-Buncombe)
This is a project where kids are the volunteers! Each month's project will involve an age-appropriate learning component and a hands-on activity. This December, kids will be making holiday cards and door decorations to be delivered to residents of Aston Park Health Care Center. This project is geared towards 7-12 year olds. ***Adult volunteers not needed unless bringing youth participants.
Project Date & Time: 12/05 (Saturday); 10:00-11:30am
Requirements: 5-20 needed; ages 7-12 with adult supervision
Visit the Hands On website to sign up.
~Draft Stoppers (Hands On Asheville-Buncombe)
Asheville-Buncombe invites you to help keep someone's home warm this winter by helping make "draft stoppers" at home! Finished draft-stoppers will be distributed to individuals and families served by Meals On Wheels, Community Action Opportunities, and Council on Aging. This is a great kid-friendly project to do with friends or family members.
Project Date & Time: 12/13 (Sunday); 1:00-2:30pm
Requirements: 5-20 needed; ages 16+ welcome (3-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, a program of United Way, makes it easy to lend a hand and help others in our community by volunteering with local nonprofits. Visit www.handsonasheville.org and choose the volunteer opportunity that works for you: your passions, your skills, your schedule. Volunteer on your own or with your family, business, or faith community. The following Hands On Managed Projects are led by a trained volunteer Project Coordinator in connection with Hands On and a Partner Agency. Most of these projects last 2-4 hours are generally held on evenings and weekends and do not require a long-term commitment. For more information, and to sign-up, simply click on the project name below.
~Pack & Sort at MANNA
Help sort and pack food at MANNA Food Bank to be given to agencies serving hungry people in 17 Western North Carolina counties.
Project Date & Time: 12/08 (Tuesday); 6:00-8:00pm
12/19 (Saturday); 9:00am-12:00pm
Requirements: 5-20 needed; ages 16+ welcome (5-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
~MANNA Packs for Kids (MANNA Food Bank)
The MANNA Packs for Kids Program gives students from low-income families food to take home over the weekend. School counselors identify the students in need and discreetly place the bags of food into their backpacks. Volunteers participate by packing food items into backpack-sized parcels that are distributed to local schools.
Project Dates & Times: 12/17 (Thursday); 6:00-8:00pm
12/22 (Tuesday); 6:00-8:00pm
Requirements: 5-12 needed; ages 16+ welcome (5-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
~Kids Care: 7-12 year olds (Hands On Asheville-Buncombe)
This is a project where kids are the volunteers! Each month's project will involve an age-appropriate learning component and a hands-on activity. This December, kids will be making holiday cards and door decorations to be delivered to residents of Aston Park Health Care Center. This project is geared towards 7-12 year olds. ***Adult volunteers not needed unless bringing youth participants.
Project Date & Time: 12/05 (Saturday); 10:00-11:30am
Requirements: 5-20 needed; ages 7-12 with adult supervision
Visit the Hands On website to sign up.
~Draft Stoppers (Hands On Asheville-Buncombe)
Asheville-Buncombe invites you to help keep someone's home warm this winter by helping make "draft stoppers" at home! Finished draft-stoppers will be distributed to individuals and families served by Meals On Wheels, Community Action Opportunities, and Council on Aging. This is a great kid-friendly project to do with friends or family members.
Project Date & Time: 12/13 (Sunday); 1:00-2:30pm
Requirements: 5-20 needed; ages 16+ welcome (3-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
Spellbound Children's Bookshop ~ Downtown on Wall Street
Saturday, December 5th at 3:00pm
Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Holiday Story Time
FancyNancyXmasWear your favorite fancy outfit to a special story time featuring the new holiday book Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Christmas.
Free holiday stories and activities. Recommended for ages 3 to 93.
RSVP (That's a fancy way of saying "Please let us know you're coming so we'll have enough stuff.") 828-232-2228.
Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Holiday Story Time
FancyNancyXmasWear your favorite fancy outfit to a special story time featuring the new holiday book Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Christmas.
Free holiday stories and activities. Recommended for ages 3 to 93.
RSVP (That's a fancy way of saying "Please let us know you're coming so we'll have enough stuff.") 828-232-2228.
Children's Health and Harmony Expo
Sunday, December 6th 11:00am to 6:00pm
The Children's Health & Harmony Expo will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Asheville. Over 50 WNC businesses, including Spellbound, will participate in this large scale indoor festival with performances and demonstrations...and shopping! Secret Agent 23 Skidoo headlines with 2 full sets, 12:30pm & 4pm, to entertain and get everyone up and moving to the grooves.
Interactive activity areas include Rainbow Mountain Children's School's Creation Station, High Flight Gymnastics Tumbling area, Odyssey Community School's Celebration of Lights, ClimbMax Climbing Wall and Naturally Hip Kids Fashion Show, at 2pm, bought to you by Heaven Rains and Honeywear. This is one-stop shopping before the holidays and gives attendees the opportunity to support local businesses.
Entrance $5. Kids under 3 and Grandparents FREE! Visit the website for more info or directions, then come visit our booth at the Expo.
The Children's Health & Harmony Expo will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Asheville. Over 50 WNC businesses, including Spellbound, will participate in this large scale indoor festival with performances and demonstrations...and shopping! Secret Agent 23 Skidoo headlines with 2 full sets, 12:30pm & 4pm, to entertain and get everyone up and moving to the grooves.
Interactive activity areas include Rainbow Mountain Children's School's Creation Station, High Flight Gymnastics Tumbling area, Odyssey Community School's Celebration of Lights, ClimbMax Climbing Wall and Naturally Hip Kids Fashion Show, at 2pm, bought to you by Heaven Rains and Honeywear. This is one-stop shopping before the holidays and gives attendees the opportunity to support local businesses.
Entrance $5. Kids under 3 and Grandparents FREE! Visit the website for more info or directions, then come visit our booth at the Expo.
YWCA of Asheville to Offer Holiday Camp
The YWCA Holiday Camp for grades K-6 will be December 21, 22, 28-31 at the YWCA, 185 S. French Broad Ave. Hours will be 7:30 am until 6:00 pm. The cost is $30/ day or $150 for the entire camp. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be provided. Attendees will enjoy arts and crafts, swimming, field trips, and other enriching recreation.
The YWCA School-Age After-School emphasizes respect for diversity, community involvement, and academics. This 5-Star licensed program is open to children in grades K-6 and offers homework help, tutoring, swimming lessons, gardening, arts & crafts, field trips and nutritious snacks.
For more information call 254-7206 x 111 or go to www.ywcaofasheville.org. The mission of the YWCA is eliminating racism and empowering women.
The YWCA School-Age After-School emphasizes respect for diversity, community involvement, and academics. This 5-Star licensed program is open to children in grades K-6 and offers homework help, tutoring, swimming lessons, gardening, arts & crafts, field trips and nutritious snacks.
For more information call 254-7206 x 111 or go to www.ywcaofasheville.org. The mission of the YWCA is eliminating racism and empowering women.
The Health Adventure ~ Preschool Play Date
Preschool Play Date
December 3, 2009
10:30am – 11:30am
Playdate is held at The Health Adventure's Creative Playspace on Thursdays every month in an enclosed and safe discovery zone for children ages 3-5.
December 3, 2009
10:30am – 11:30am
Playdate is held at The Health Adventure's Creative Playspace on Thursdays every month in an enclosed and safe discovery zone for children ages 3-5.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Mom's Morning Out ~ The Hop on Merrimon Avenue.
Every Wednesday from 11-12pm is Mom's Morning Out! Parents enjoy 1/2 off coffees and teas and all other items are 10% off!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Asheville Pizza Company on Merrimon.
Tuesday nights are always Family Night
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Kid Friendly Asheville Wants You!
Kid Friendly Asheville would LOVE you to send FAMILY FUN PICTURES to post on our website! We will add them to our Flickr account and they will rotate on the very top of the page!
Just email them to
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Do you want to share something KID FRIENDLY with everyone? Email us the details, a website if applicable and a phone number just in case there are question and we will post them on KFA.
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Kid Friendly Asheville is all about sharing KID FRIENDLY FAMILY FUN with YOU!
Just email them to
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Do you want to share something KID FRIENDLY with everyone? Email us the details, a website if applicable and a phone number just in case there are question and we will post them on KFA.
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Kid Friendly Asheville is all about sharing KID FRIENDLY FAMILY FUN with YOU!
The WNC Nature Center ~ A Winter's Tale
Illuminate your evening with music, crafts, food and fun at the annual holiday event at the WNC Nature Center.
Date: December 04, 2009
Time: 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Location: WNC Nature Center
Contact Name Keith Mastin
Contact Email kmastin@ashevillenc.gov
Contact Phone 828-298-5600, ext 305
Bring your camera, jackets and mittens for a stroll along the trails to see the animals at night. Enrichment programs, presentations, entertainment (Mountain Marionettes on Saturday evening) and more will be provided during our Holiday in Lights. Enjoy our lights, crafts and a touch of holiday refreshments. Call for more details. $6 per person admission rate ($1 off members of Friends of the WNC Nature Center).
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