June 25
Bystander Intervention Trainings: Intervention to support the LGBTQIA+ community at 6 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 6th Ave. W. Hendersonville. Have you ever witnessed someone being harassed in public and wanted to help but weren’t sure how? Free. Sign up at Right to Be or www.gracehendersonville.com.
Sliding Rock: Natural water slide open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Labor Day, 7851 Pisgah Highway/U.S. 276, Pisgah Forest. $5. Weather permitting. Visitors can expect lifeguards on duty, restrooms open, and staff on site.
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Laura E. Corn Mini Golf: Edwards Park, 904 N. Main St., Hendersonville. $3, $2 ages 3-17, free for age 2 and younger. Open daily from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. through Aug. 31. Back to weekend schedule Sept. 5-Oct. 25.
Appalachian Pinball Museum: 538 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Play 80 classic pinball machines and video games. Call (828) 702-9277 or visit www.facebook.com/pinballplayers .
Shipwreck Cove Water Park: Pirate-themed water fun at 119 S. Spencer St., Duncan, South Carolina. About one hour from Hendersonville. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sundays. $4.50-$12.50, free age 2 and younger. Visit https://www.shipwreckcovewaterpark.com .
Register for Cycle North Carolina Mountain Ride: Aug. 1-3 in Sylva. Two days of cycling plus many off-the-bike activities and opportunities to explore Sylva and neighboring towns. Visit www.ncsports.org .
Summer day camps at Kanuga : For ages 6-12. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Bob Campbell Youth Campus at Kanuga, 28 Camp Bob Circle, Hendersonville. Last week is July 21-25. $400–$460. To register, visit kanuga.org/daycamp , call (828) 692-9136 or email daycamp@kanuga.org .
Camp Skylaranna summer camp for age 5-12: Through Aug. 29, Skylaranna Resort, 2075 N. Rugby Road, Hendersonville. Full week, full day 8 a.m.-5 p.m., half day 8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m. $50-$300, $10 for lunch. Call (828) 919-7777 or visit https://www.skylaranna.com/camp2025/ .
Applications accepted for Hendersonville Independence Day parade: Parade will be at 10:30 a.m. July 4. Theme is Stars and Stripes Forever. Application may be picked up at Hendersonville Welcome Center or call Sandra Walker at (828) 702-6903 or 692-7419 for more information. Entry deadline is June 20. Entry fee is $25.
Fletcher Community Farmer's Market: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 30, Fletcher Town Hall, 300 Old Cane Creek Road.
Henderson County Curb Market: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville.
Treska's Tuesday Market: 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays through October, Treska's at Highland Lake Cove, 215 Rhett Drive, Flat Rock. Fresh produce, artisans, music, food to enjoy by the lake.
June 26
Ride and ticket to Asheville Tourists baseball game: 5-10 p.m. Park your car at Hendersonville Welcome Center and take air conditioned bus to McCormick Field in Asheville. Pick up time is 5 p.m. $35 per person for a box seat and transportation. Visit https://www.thetrolleycompany.com/fun-fabulous-events.html . Through Aug. 28.
Hendersonville Honeycrisps baseball game: 7 p.m., East Henderson High School, 150 Eagle Pride Drive, Flat Rock. $6-$16. Season runs through July 19. Visit https://tinyurl.com/4krhndd9 .
Blood drive: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., American Red Cross, 211 First Ave. E., Hendersonville. Visit www.redcrossblood.org .
Blood drive: 1-5:30 p.m., Steps to Hope, 60 Ward St., Columbus. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App , visiting RedCrossBlood.org and using sponsor code ‘OBD2025’, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Operation Blood Drive: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., AdventHealth Hendersonville, 100 Hospital Drive. Look for The Blood Connection Mobile Donor Unit near Valet parking lot. All donors receive $30 in TBC rewards and Operation Blood Drive T-shirt. To make an appointment, click this Link and enter Sponsor Code 23AC.
Fundraising art show to benefit Chimney Rock State Park: Reception 6-8 p.m., Saluda Studios, 144 U.S. 176, Saluda. Hosted by Preserving a Picturesque America through July 31. Purchase pieces of art created by well-known local artists, which depict Chimney Rock pre-Helene. Visit preservationthroughart.org .
Join Bike Walk Hendersonville for first Summer Social Ride of the season: Meet at 6 p.m., roll out at 6:30 p.m., Ecusta Cafe bike racks, 877 Lenox Park Drive. A fun, relaxed way to connect with other cyclists, explore Ecusta Trail area, enjoy the evening on two wheels. Casual, no-drop ride — all bikes and riders are encouraged. Visit www.ecustamarketandcafe.com .
Macarons and flight pairing: 5 p.m., Bold Rock Hard Cider, 72 School House Road, Mills River. A flight of four Bold Rock ciders perfectly paired with delicate, flavorful macarons. $18. Visit https://millsriver.boldrock.com/ .
Lead Loud Series Event: Fluor Field at the West End, Greenville, S.C. For the first time ever, some of the most powerful voices in leadership, sports, media and business will converge in one room, for one day, to redefine what it means to lead. Visit https://www.leadloudseries.com/?utm_campaign=smg&utm_medium=email&utm_source=smg .
June 27
Stronger: A Pride Celebration: 8 p.m., Hendersonville Theatre, 229 S. Washington St. Brings together local talent for an evening of drag performance, community spirit and vibrant celebration. Age 18 and older. $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Visit www.hendersonvilletheatre.org .
Chimney Rock State Park reopens: Open Friday-Monday only from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy park until 7 p.m. Advance reservations required. Visit chimneyrockpark.com . The only route open to Chimney Rock is N.C. 9 through Lake Lure , accessed via Columbus/Mill Spring. The Park’s new temporary address is 174 Chimney Rock Park Road, Chimney Rock, NC 28710.
Walking tour and wine tasting: Noon every Friday-Sunday, Marked Tree Vineyard, 623 Deep Gap Road, Flat Rock. Enjoy wine tasting as you stroll through the vines and see new production facility. Learn history of Marked Tree and how vineyard transforms with the seasons. $45. Reservations required. Call (828) 513-3773 or email wine@markedtreevineyard.com. Visit https://www.markedtreevineyard.com/tastings .
Bold bonfires: 6-9 p.m. Fridays in June, Bold Rock Hard Cider, 72 School House Road, Mills River. Sit back, grab a cider, relax at the fire pit. S’mores kits available for purchase. Live music.
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical": 2 and 7:30 p.m. June 27-July 5, Flat Rock Playhouse, Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. $60-$80. Visit www.flatrockplayhouse.com .
June 28
Repticon Asheville: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 28 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 29, WNC Agricultural Center, 775 New Airport Road, Fletcher. Visit vendors and breeders at reptile and exotic animal expo. Tickets sold online only: $6-$15, free age 4 and younger. Visit https://repticon.com/north-carolina/asheville/ .
Pinkish Floyd - A Tribute to Pink Floyd: 7:30 p.m., Hendersonville Theatre, 229 S. Washington St. $45. Visit https://hendersonvilletheatre.org/beegees-abba/ .
Freedom Fest: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Etowah Baptist Church, 6508 Brevard Road, Etowah. Food trucks, music, inflatables, professional fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Bring a chair.
Watershed Fireworks Experience: 6:30-10 p.m., Marked Tree Vineyard, 623 Deep Gap Road, Flat Rock. Book a table online at reservation system here. Entry is $5 per car and collected on June 28 at the entrance. If you are a wine club member, you can book the Skyward Fireworks Experience for $40. Includes grazing station, parking, exclusive use of Skyward Lounge. Seating first-come first first-served. At 6:30 p.m., guests without a table reservation are invited to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy festivities from lawn. Visit www.markedtreevineyard.com .
Summer Session Relay & 5K: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Trailside Brewing, 873 Lenox Park, Hendersonville. Runners receive a commemorative race T-shirt and medal included in registration. A Trailside beer is included in registration for those 21 and older. Visit www.trailsidebrews.com .
Hendersonville History Walks-Murals, Mosaic, and Ghost Signs: Meet at 10 a.m. in front of Historic Courthouse on Main Street. Attendees learn stories behind more than murals, a mosaic made with 250,000 small pieces of glass, and various ghost signs left from days gone by, hidden in plain sight. Reservations required. $10, free age 9 and younger. Visit www.maryjopadgett.com .
HorseManShip: An Introduction to Equine Therapy and Learning: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Veterans Healing Farm, 138 Kimzey Road, Mills River. There is a lot to HMS that can help all of us. HMS can often be so dissimilar to the way many of us normally interact, that it can fill the brain with new ways to learn. Register at www.eleoonline.net .
Shakespeare's comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream": Interactive outdoor production at 9 and 11 a.m. June 28-29, Rogers Park, 55 W. Howard St., Tryon. The audience moves with the story — encountering scenes and characters along a trail. Join free pre-show celebration at 8:30 a.m., featuring snacks, crafts, and fun for the family. Free but reservations recommended. Visit www.shakespeare-friends.com/midsummer .
Saturday Skate Club: 9 a.m. Saturdays through Aug. 2, Patton Skatepark, 114 E. Clairmont Drive, Hendersonville. To help ages 9-14 learn fundamentals of skateboarding, rollerblading, roller skating. No scooters. Led by skilled instructors. Registration, helmet and waiver required. $8. Call (828) 845-5780 or visit www.hendersoncountync.gov/recreation/page/saturday-skate-club .
Fireflies and music: 6 p.m., Sideways Farm & Brewery, 62 Eade Road, Etowah. Enjoy a magical summer firefly show. Bring chairs and blankets. Begins with music by Finkelstein 3 and food from Adairs Cajun Cooking. The show is free; tips for the band are appreciated.
Backyard Party in Paradise: 6-9 p.m., Trailside Brewing, 893 Lenox Park Drive, Hendersonville. Music 6-9 p.m. by Steve Weams & the Caribbean Cowboys. Margaritaville Margaritas, frozen Piña Coladas and Daiquiris, tiki torches and s’mores around campfires, island inspired food specials.
June 29
Feast of St. John the Baptist: 5-8 p.m., Little Rainbow Row, 2710-2724 Greenville Hwy., Flat Rock. Rain location will be Parish Hall of St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, 1905 Greenville Hwy. Fellowship, yard games, music at 6 p.m. by Aaron Burdett of Steep Canyon Rangers, food for purchase at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse and Flat Rock Village Bakery. Free entry but donations collected for Flat Rock Backpack Program.
Wild Souls Authentic Movement: 9:30 a.m. Sundays, Dunn’s Rock Community Center, 461 Connestee Road, Brevard. Expressive movement class to help you get unstuck, cardio movement, boost immune health, dissolve anxiety/stress, celebrate community. Email info@reneetrudeau.com or visit www.reneetrudeau.com/WildSouls.
June 30
Summer Sizzler Youth Art Camps: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 30-July 21, Tryon Arts & Crafts School, 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon. For age 7 and older. Campers use tools and equipment to make all sorts of arts and crafts. Guest instructors guide students or provide demonstrations in pottery, fused glass, silk painting, jewelry making, woodworking, forge work or welding. Also physically active time outside on Harmon Field. Visit www.tryonartsandcrafts.org .
Art Night: 7-11 p.m. Mondays, Shakedown Kava Lounge, 706 7th Ave. E., Hendersonville. Materials provided. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/450217841158971/450217907825631/?active_tab=about .
July 1
The Ancestors Club: 2 p.m. every first Tuesday, Etowah Library, 101 Brickyard Road, Etowah. Enjoy delving into your family tree? Join us for sleuthing fun and inspiration. Remember, we are the future ancestors. Registration required. Call (828) 891-6577.
Fletcher Community Farmer's Market: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 30, Fletcher Town Hall, 300 Old Cane Creek Road.
Henderson County Curb Market: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville.
Treska's Tuesday Market: 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays through October, Treska's at Highland Lake Cove, 215 Rhett Drive, Flat Rock. Fresh produce, artisans, music, food to enjoy by the lake.
July 2
UNC Health Pardee weekly open house hiring events: 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays at the HR office, 840 Fleming St., Suite 4, Hendersonville. Pardee’s recruiting team available to answer questions, help with applications, and share what it's like to be part of Pardee's team. Visit pardeehospital.org .
WNC Air Museum: Open noon-5 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 1340 E. Gilbert St., Hendersonville. Free admission. Monthly meetings held at 5:30 p.m. every fourth Thursday with all you can eat hot dog and hamburger meal for $5. Visit www.westernnorthcarolinaairmuseum.com .
Wine Wednesdays: 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Campfire Grill, 2770 Greenville Hwy., Flat Rock. Wine tasting by the fireplace. $15 includes five wines and a bite to eat. Reservations not needed. Purchases of wine by the glass or bottle are 20% off. Visit www.campfiregrillnc.com .
Hendersonville Honeycrisps baseball game: 7 p.m., East Henderson High School, 150 Eagle Pride Drive, Flat Rock. $6-$16. Season runs through July 19. Visit https://tinyurl.com/4krhndd9 .
July 4
Fourth of July in Hendersonville: A parade at 10:30 a.m. followed by festival from 5-9:30 p.m. in downtown Hendersonville. Entertainment on two stages, food trucks, kid's activity zone, inflatables, fireworks at dusk.
Music on Main: Night Move Band performs from 7-9 p.m., Henderson County Welcome Center, 201 S. Main St., Hendersonville. Free. Visit https://visithendersonvillenc.org/summer-concerts .
Waverly Live: David Childers Trio performs at 1 p.m. at 1898 Waverly Inn, 783 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Free admission. Bring a chair or blanket. Waverly smoked barbecue and beverages for sale. Visit https://www.waverlyinn.com/events .
Hendersonville Honeycrisps baseball game: 2 p.m., East Henderson High School, 150 Eagle Pride Drive, Flat Rock. $6-$16. Season runs through July 19. Visit https://tinyurl.com/4krhndd9 .
Shindig on Main: Noon, East Main Street, Brevard. Classic car show, reading of Declaration of Independence, hot dog eating contest, food trucks, music, street dance, fireworks.
Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops concert: 2 p.m., Brevard Music Center, 349 Andante Lane, Brevard. Brevard Symphonic Winds along with members of Janiec Opera Company and U.S. Air Force Band Singing Sergeants. Visit www.brevardmusic.org for tickets.
4th of July celebration in Columbus: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4 in downtown Columbus. Food and entertainment followed by fireworks show.
July 5
Street dance and music by Whitewater Bluegrass Company: 7-9 p.m., Henderson County Welcome Center, 201 S. Main St., Hendersonville. Traditional, local bluegrass music, square dancing and Appalachian clogging demonstrations. Free.
July 12
Annual Chalk It Up! sidewalk chalk art event: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 160 6th Ave. E., Hendersonville. 150 artists of all ages draw for prizes and fun in contest. Free to participate. Register at https://www.narniastudios.com/chalk-it-up .
Coon Dog Day: 8 a.m.-9 pm. in downtown Saluda. Kicks off with a 5K Fun Run, followed by vendor market and parade featuring floats, firetrucks and plenty of dogs. Also “Every Dog’s a Star” show, AKC Registered Coon Hound Dog Show showcasing top hounds, firefighter agility contest, music and dancing, culminating in square dancing under the stars. Visit https://saluda.com/coon-dog-day/ .
Compiled by Carole Terrell — cterrell@citizentimes.com.
This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Community Calendar for Henderson County
