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Saturday, May 30 ~ 10am - 12pm
Lake Hang & Wander
PLEASE RSVP!!! by clicking here!
This event is in partnership with the Mothership Collective as part of their international Rally the Village May Events. Their sponsors have generously offered to send us goodies for all who attend, so it helps us a lot if you RSVP if you think you might make it (we understand things come up)!
Our event is one of 130 events happenings all over the world (!!!) and we are so excited to be a part of this amazing effort to help mamas connect. We LOVE their message, "Stay weird. Raise legends" and we are so grateful to get to be a part of this!
Preschool Bicycle Circle
Join us on the first Friday of each month from 3-4:30pm at the Bent Creek Pump Track for a fun time. There is a playground and mud ktichen if your kids want to wander. Bring snacks and get connected to your fellow bike loving families!
All parents, ages, genders and kind folks of all types are welcome! The focus will be on kids age 2-6 on the pump track but older siblings are also welcome to join in.
2026 Dates:
Friday, May 1
Friday, June 5
Friday, July 3
Friday, August 7
Possibly more TBD!
Family Bike Rides
Join us on the third Friday of each month from 3-4:30pm at the NC Arboretum for a family friendly bike ride along the Bent Creek Trail. Shotguns, Mac Rides, Striders/push bikes, and pedals all welcome! Whether your kids are on your bike or their own, we would love to have you. We will try our best to stay together.
Ride leaves the parking lot just inside the entry gates and will go all the way to Lake Powhaten for a snack and water break and then will return. There is a $25 fee to enter the NC Arboretum if you are not a member (membership encouraged!).
Bring snacks and get connected to your fellow bike loving families!
All parents, ages, genders and kind folks of all types are welcome!
2026 Dates:
Friday, May 15
Friday, June 19
Friday, July 17
Possibly more TBD!
Family Rhythm & Jam
Let's gather to build rhythms and community together. We will be offering this on a monthly basis. Bring your own instruments and drums. This is a drug/alcohol free, family friends event somewhat like the Asheville drum circle but with a much more family-friendly vibe!
This event is currently in the works. More info coming soon! Please sign up for our e-newsletter above to get the updates as we have them.
PAST EVENTS:
Hope Takes Flight: Community Butterfly Art-Making
This September, join us for Hope Takes Flight, a pair of free family-friendly art-making events to honor our community’s resilience one year after Hurricane Helene.
Families, children, and neighbors are invited to gather in creativity, healing, and connection as we create butterflies—symbols of hope, strength, and transformation.
Why Butterflies?
Butterflies remind us of the power of transformation. Just as our community has weathered challenges—COVID, economic struggles, and the devastating storm—our creative spirit helps us emerge with resilience, strength, and connection.
By making butterflies together, we celebrate not only what we’ve endured, but also the beauty of what we can grow when we come together.
What to Expect
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Art-making for children ages 3+ and families (younger siblings welcome, play space nearby)
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We’ll provide: butterfly cutouts, crayons, glue sticks, scissors, and collage supplies
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Feel free to bring your own materials to personalize your butterfly
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Keep your butterfly as a family keepsake, or donate it to the community project
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Donated butterflies will be displayed locally to honor what our community endured after September 2024 and celebrate our collective healing
Events are hosted by volunteer child & family psychologist and local artists who will be there to guide and support families.
Event Details:
Sunday, September 7 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville
Saturday, September 20 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Skyland/South Buncombe Library
260 Overlook Road, Asheville
Both events are free and open to all ages.
Grassroots & Community Powered
Grow Together WNC is a 100% grassroots, volunteer-run organization. Donations go directly back into creating free art, movement, and music events for families in Western North Carolina.
We also welcome local artists, organizations, and community groups who’d like to partner with us on future projects.
Get Involved!
We are actively seeking local artists, community organizations, and partners to join us in building these events. Whether you’d like to help host, bring creative materials, contribute music or movement, or simply spread the word—we’d love to collaborate with you. Please reach out below!
