Top city guide · 2026-07-27

Asheville Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Asheville, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in Asheville.

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Best Places To Start

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What Families Can Do Here

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Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Asheville.
JULY30
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
JULY 30 · starts Jul 30
99th annual three-night folk festival celebrating traditional music and dance with ballad singers, banjo players, and flatfoot dancers preserving Southern Appalachian culture.
Paid/Varies
AUGUST08
Shindig on the Green
AUGUST 08 · starts Aug 8
Free outdoor bluegrass and mountain music festival with stage performances, informal jam sessions, clog dancing, and storytelling. Family-friendly with concessions available.
Free

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