NC SciFest continues, bringing loads of STEM fun for all ages. Find plenty to do all month long with WNC Parent’ full April calendar at wncparent.com – plus summer plans for Pigeon Forge, new children’s books and more!
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April is NC SciFest Month. Look for STEM and science events all month long. For details, visit ncsciencefestival.org.
“Matilda the Musical” continues through May 5 at Asheville Community Theatre. For details, visit ashevilletheatre.org.
One Book, One Buncombe: Instrumental Sing-along with Musician Bronwyn Cronin is at 10:30 a.m. April 19 at the Pack Memorial Library. All ages. Call 828-250-4720 or email library@buncombecounty.org.
A Taylor Swift Party for all ages is 3 – 4:30 p.m. April 19 in the Children's Auditoriumat the Henderson County Main Library. Celebrate a new album with a Taylor Swift Party including snacks, a selfie station, friendship bracelets, and more. For details, visit hendersoncountync.gov/library.
Parents Night Out is 5:15 – 9 p.m. April 19 at Asheville YMCA (30 Woodfin St.). A small snack will be provided. If you chose to bring a snack for your child, the snack must be nut free. An extra change of clothes (and prepared bottles for infants) are recommended. Member cost is $30., nonmember cost is $50. Questions? Contact Jenn Lawing, jlawing@ymcawnc.org, 828-552-3605.
Spring Fling 2024 is April 20 at Nantahala Outdoor Center. The event includes live music, demos, giveaways and more. For details, visit noc.com/events.
NC SciFest– Innovation Stations are at Asheville Museum of Science April 20 and 21. For details, visit ashevillescience.org and ncsciencefestival.org.
Parents Morning Out is 9 a.m. – noon April 20 at Woodfin YMCA (40 N Merrimon Ave, Ste 101, Asheville). A small snack will be provided. If you chose to bring a snack for your child, the snack must be nut free. An extra change of clothes (and prepared bottles for infants) are recommended. Member cost is $30., nonmember cost is $50. Questions? Contact Jessica Raymor, jraymor@ymcawnc.org, 828-575-2926.
Healthy Kids Day is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. April 20 at the Corpening Memorial YMCA and 3 – 5:30 p.m. at Mills River Park (hosted by Hendersonville Family YMCA). Visit ymcawnc.org.
Celebrate Earth Day with Hendo Earth Fest 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. April 20 in downtown Hendersonville. For details, visit teamecco.org and hvlnc.gov/HENDOEARTHFEST.
Kolo Bike Park Spring Shred Sessions are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. April 20. These sessions are for intermediate-advanced riders ages 8 – 15. The cost is $100 each. Shred sessions are an opportunity to ride the park under the supervision of skilled coaches. Pumping, cornering, roll downs, and a variety of other skills will be practiced and drilled. Riders should feel comfortable riding blue-level trails and be excited about jumping. Reservations are required. Online bookings will incur a 7.5 percent processing fee. Reserve by phone to save the fee. Call 828-225-2921 or visit ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/kolo-bike-park.
Kids’ Night Out is 6 – 10 p.m. April 20 at Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts. The April theme is springtime. It features crafts, games, a movie and pizza. For elementary ages. Open to the public. Register online at martialartsasheville.com/kids-night-out-2.
Running of the Goats 5K & Nature Walk is 7:30 – 10 a.m. April 21 at WNC Nature Center. This is a family friendly event. Visitwww.wildwnc.org/runwildfor more information and to register.
Looking ahead:
Parents Night Out is 5 – 8:45 p.m. April 26:
- Ferguson Family YMCA (31 Westridge Market Place, Candler) – Kathy Lehman, klehman@ymcawnc.org, 828-575-2929.
- Hendersonville Family YMCA (810 6th Ave. W., Hendersonville) – Adriana Argueta, aargueta@ymcawnc.org, 828-697-9622
- Reuter Family YMCA (3 Town Square Blvd., Asheville) – Brittney Gasperson, bgasperson@ymcawnc.org, 828-210-2263
If you chose to bring a snack for your child, the snack must be nut free. An extra change of clothes (and prepared bottles for infants) are recommended. Member cost is $30, nonmember cost is $50.
The Moppets One Act Festival is April 26 – 28 at Attic Salt Theater. For tickets and details, visitour.show/moppetsoneacts24.
Space Day is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 27 at PARI: Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. The event is free and open to the public. The event includes kid-friendly activities, a galaxy walk and more. Tickets for planetarium shows are $5 each. For details, visit pari.edu.
Mountain Science Expo is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 27 at the North Carolina Arboretum. This full day of family-friendly science and fun features hands-on demonstrations, guided programs and local STEAM exhibitors. Meet local wildlife, design your own inventions, and explore the art and science of azaleas. The event is free with a parking fee of $20 (free for members). Get a parking waiver at local participating libraries by checking out a science book while supplies last. Visit ncarboretum.org.