BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Asheville: outdoors\, Saturday (Sat Sep 19\, America/New_York) . Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than d ownload. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscovery.c om). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information from C alDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/asheville-nc/saturday-outdoors.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Asheville: outdoors\, Saturday (Sat Sep 19\, America/New_York ). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscovery. com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Asheville · outdoors · Saturday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hawk Watch DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260916T000251Z UID:10000237-1788220800-1790812799@www.blueridgeheritage.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:All throughout September\, guests are invited to join the moun tain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of f all raptor migration. Participants can observe the migration from viewing locations on Linville Peak (across the Mile High Swinging Bridge) and Half Moon Overlook (the first major overlook when entering the park). Included with admission. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000251Z LOCATION:NC URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/hawk-watch/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/asheville-art- museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Camping Weekend! DTSTART:20260918T200000Z DTEND:20260920T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T004814Z UID:event_316051391@meetup.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Artemis Adventure Club\nARTEMIS CAMPING WEEKEND: COME GET A LI TTLE WILD\n\nTwo nights. Good people. Campfires. Waterfalls. Swimming. Law n games.\n\nCome join us for a laid-back 2-night camping adventure in Boon e NC where you can float\, explore\, relax\, make new friends\, and soak u p some time outside.\n\n👀What’s waiting for you:\n• Swimming & floa ting\n• Waterfalls to explore\n• A swinging bridge\n• Cornhole & law n games\n• Campfires & campfire snacks\n• Bathrooms + shower access\n • Plenty of time to relax\, hang out & enjoy the outdoors\n\n✅We provi de:\n• Drinking water\n• Campfire snacks\n• The good vibes & adventu re spirit\n\n🎒 You bring:\n• Your camping gear\n• Food & beverages of your choice\n• Whatever you like to swim/float in\n• Your sense of adventure!\n\n💰 $60 per person\nIncludes 2 nights of camping.\n\nCome r eady to unplug\, get a little muddy\, float around\, laugh with some new f riends\, and remember why being outside is so damn good for you.\n\nBring your gear. We’ll bring the fun.\n\n🎟️Tickets here:\nhttps://www.art emisrisingcollective.com/adventure-club LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T004814Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/artemis-adventure-club/events/316051391/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Artemis Adventure Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Third Form Camping Trip DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260918T003110Z UID:10050965-1789776000-1789948799@www.ashevilleschool.org CATEGORIES:outdoors LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003110Z URL:https://www.ashevilleschool.org/event/third-form-camping-trip/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ashevilleschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adult Field Course: The Birds of Grandfather Mountain: The Wonders of Migration DTSTART:20260919T120000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000251Z UID:10000730-1789804800-1789826400@www.blueridgeheritage.com CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Grandfather Mountain is an amazing diversity hotspot for breed ing birds in the southern Appalachians with more than 120 species detected during the nesting season. From warblers to hawks to hummingbirds\, migra tion is a wondrous period of the year for birders and nature enthusiasts a like. Taught by Steve Dowlan\, a retired natural resource specialist for t he U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management\, this course provide s the opportunity to visit several locations on the mountain to learn abou t the diversity of migrants\, the timing and mechanics of migration\, and hopefully see dozens of species using Grandfather as a staging area on the ir long flights to Central and South America. Our classroom program will t ake a deeper dive into the science of migration and some of the technology unlocking the secrets of bird movement. Registration opens online on July 20 at 10 a.m. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000251Z LOCATION:NC URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/adult-field-course-the-birds-o f-grandfather-mountain-the-wonders-of-migration/?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/asheville-art- museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guided Trail Walk DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019627-1789812000-1789819200@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboret um’s botanically diverse forest with a guided trail walk! April through October\, this free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a vari ety of forest types. Depending on the season and each guide’s area of ex pertise\, topics of discussion may include wildflowers\, plant and tree id entification\, natural history and more. \nGuided trail walks are limited to 15 people\, including the guide\, and are not recommended for guests un der 16 years of age. Groups depart from the Baker Visitor Center Lobby on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.. \nWalks last 1.5 – 2.5 hours\, are approximately one to two miles in length. As this prog ram is held rain or shine\, all participants should dress appropriately fo r the weather. \nThere is no pre-registration\; walks are first-come first served and sign up sheets are located in the Baker Visitors Center. \nWal ks are FREE\; however\, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members alw ays park free. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nGuided Trail Walks are not recommen ded for guests under 16 years of age.\nGuided Trail Walks are rain or shin e and all participants should be dressed comfortably and for the weather.\ nHikes cover 1-2 miles and last 1.5-2 hours.\nWell-behaved leashed pets ar e welcome to accompany their owners. In the rare case that a pet is disrup tive or negatively impacts the experience\, the pet and its owner may be a sked to excuse themselves from the guided walk. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/guided-trail-walk-3/2026-09-19/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monarch Butterfly Day DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T183729Z UID:1778780019717-1789812000-1789830000@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:community,education,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Monarch Butterfly Day\nSeptember 19\, 2026\n10:00 a.m. – 3:0 0 p.m.\nJoin us at The North Carolina Arboretum on Sept 19th for a day ded icated to the Monarch Butterfly!\nEach fall\, the last monarch butterflies of the year pass through Western North Carolina on their incredible migra tion to Mexico. Join us on Saturday\, September 19\, for a day dedicated t o celebrating monarchs\, pollinators\, and the communities that connect us to the outdoors. \nFrom 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.\, enjoy hands-on activitie s with community partners and vendors\, crafts and activities in the Playi ng Woods\, a StoryWalk\, guided pollinator walks\, Lotería\, dance perfor mances\, and more. \nThis year’s Monarch Day is extra special as Latinos Aventureros joins us to celebrate not only the monarchs\, but also their 5th year of connecting communities across North Carolina to the outdoors t hrough bilingual adventures\, health and wellness\, environmental conserva tion\, and youth programs. \nMonarch Day activities are free to attend.\nT he Arboretum’s standard parking fee applies to nonmembers. North Carolin a Arboretum members park free as usual. \nSchedule\n10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m:  Community vendors\, activities & crafts\n10:30 am: Guided Pollinator Wa lk\n11:30 am: Dance Performance: Raíces\n12:30 pm: Lotería Salud y Aven tura at the Education Center Veranda Lawn\n1:30 pm: Dance Performance: M ä Hñäkihu\n2:15 pm: Guided Pollinator Walk \nCome celebrate the remark able journey of the monarch and a shared love of nature\, community\, and belonging! \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T183729Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/monarch-butterfly-day-4/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Flock to the Rock DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T001842Z UID:10000109-1789812000-1789830000@www.blueridgeheritage.com CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Break out the binoculars and get ready for our annual feathere d frenzy. This event was designed so birders of all skill sets can enjoy o ne of the country’s fastest-growing hobbies – bird watching! Bring the whole family for live raptor programs\, birding activities\, intro to bir ding hikes\, and the annual hawk watch from the Chimney. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T001842Z LOCATION:Chimney Rock State Park\, 431 Main Street\, Chimney Rock\, NC\, 2 8720\, United States URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/annual-flock-to-the-rock/2026- 09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/asheville-art- museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guided History Walk: 7th Avenue/Historic Train Depot District DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T062518Z UID:10031315-1789812000-1789817400@visithendersonvillenc.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:This district was where it was happening in the Gilded Age of Hendersonville. The train depot welcomed steam engines\, and attracted dra ys\, hustle\, summer visitors\, shoot-outs\, candy stores. \nMeeting Place : Hendersonville City Hall\, front steps (corner of 5th Ave. E. and King S t.) LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T062518Z LOCATION:Hendersonville City Hall\, front steps\, 145 Fifth Ave. E\, (corn er of 5th Ave. E. and King St.)\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United Sta tes URL:https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/guided-history-walk-7th-avenue -historic-train-depot-district/2026-09-19?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medi um=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Hendersonville\, NC X-SOURCE-URL:https://visithendersonvillenc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:18th Annual Flock to the Rock at Chimney Rock State Park DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T062518Z UID:10033751-1789812000-1789830000@visithendersonvillenc.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Break out the binoculars and get ready for our annual feathere d frenzy at Chimney Rock State Park on Saturday\, September 19 from 10am-3 pm. This event was designed so birders of all skill sets can enjoy one of the country’s fastest growing hobbies – bird watching! Bring the whole family for live raptor programs\, birding activities\, intro to birding h ikes\, and the annual hawk watch from the Chimney. This year we’re celeb rating 18 amazing years of Flock to the Rock! \nSchedule will be forthcomi ng. Reservations are recommended. Please check our website for updates! \n Cost: Included with Park admission. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T062518Z LOCATION:Chimney Rock State Park\, 431 Main Street\, Chimney Rock\, NC\, 2 8720\, United States URL:https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/18th-annual-flock-to-the-rock- at-chimney-rock-state-park?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp aign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Hendersonville\, NC X-SOURCE-URL:https://visithendersonvillenc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thomas Wolfe's Buried Lives: A Riverside Cemetery Tour DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T000305Z UID:97559-1789812000-1789819200@thelaurelofasheville.com CATEGORIES:outdoors,tech DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Fall and explore portions of Riverside C emetery\, piecing together fact and fiction by highlighting many of the fo lks that inspired various characters in Wolfe’s works\, as well as other notable Ashevillians.\nThe tour will begin at the front gate of Riverside Cemetery. Parking is available along Birch Street and near the gate. Plan for a two-hour leisurely paced tour!\nTickets are $10/person and must be purchased in advance online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/thomas- wolfes-buried-lives-a-riverside-cemetery-tour-2 LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T000305Z LOCATION:Riverside Cemetery\, 53 Birch St\, Asheville\, 28801 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/thomas-wolfes-buried-lives-a-ri verside-cemetery-tour/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The Laurel of Asheville X-SOURCE-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/events/today END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Connecting to Place II: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060226Z UID:10001869-1789815600-1789837200@www.blueridgeheritage.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Connecting to Place II: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2 026 will be on view at Mars Landing Arts Center in Mars Hill\, NC. The exh ibition features works by artists from the Blue Ridge Craft Trails. Curato r M. Anna Fariello created the exhibition with the vision of tying today ’s living traditions back to the region’s history and nature. \nPartic ipants are from the Far West region of Western North Carolina\, representi ng seven towns and the Qualla Boundary: Franklin\, Waynesville\, Dillsboro \, Bryson City\, Cullowhee\, Canton\, Cherokee\, Maggie Valley\, and Brass town. The artwork consists of different mediums including clay\, fiber\, m etal\, paper\, and wood. \nArtists:  \nMyron Carter\, Susan Coe\, Laurey Faye Dean\, Brad Dodson\, Gayle R. Haynie\, Karen H. Hovis\, Carol Lynn Jo hnson\, Ilene Kay\, Joe Frank McKee\, Mike McKinney\, Paul Hornbuckle\, Ja nlyn Messina\, Davy Arch\, Caden Painter\, Terance Painter\, Paul Pieringe r\, William S. Rogers\, Desmond Suarez\, Gayle Barker Woody LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060226Z LOCATION:Mars Landing Arts Center\, 37 Library Street\, Mars Hill\, NC\, 2 8754\, United States URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/connecting-to-place-ii-blue-ri dge-craft-trails-invitational/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medi um=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/asheville-art- museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ASAP's Farm Tour DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000251Z UID:10001484-1789819200-1789837200@www.blueridgeheritage.com CATEGORIES:family,food,outdoors DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s 2026 Farm Tour will take place on Saturday and Sunday \, Sept. 19-20\, noon to 5 p.m. The participating farms will be within an hour of Asheville. Farms will be announced Summer 2026. One pass is good for all passengers in a single vehicle at all farms\, both days. Passes ar e $35 before Sept. 19 and $45 on Sept 19-20. \nASAP’s annual Farm Tour i s a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours \, demonstrations\, and tastings. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina\, including vegetables\, livestoc k\, vineyards\, orchards\, flowers\, fiber\, and more! This is a family-f riendly event and a great outing for visitors of all ages\, abilities\, an d interests. All are welcome. \nASAP’s 2026 Farm Tour is a critical piec e of the agricultural economy as it helps local food producers rebound thr ough unexpected crisis\, strengthens the relationships between farmers and consumers\, and encourages tourism outside of Asheville. Join ASAP in sus taining our farming community. \nFor tickets and more information\, please click here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000251Z LOCATION:NC URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/asaps-farm-tour/2026-09-19/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/asheville-art- museum END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR