Kid's Event & Festival Calendar for Asheville, Weaverville, Black Mountain & surrounding cities in Buncombe County
February
2006
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Event / Festival:
Rainforest ALIVE! at The Health Adventure
Dates: December 22 thru 5/28/06
Time:
Location:
The Health Adventure 2 South
Pack Square, Asheville
Contact:
828-254-6373
Cost: Free for members or with Museum admission
Description:
Explore a semi-tropical
rainforest with the sights, sounds and smells of the real
thing! Your expedition continues with exotic wildlife such
as emperor scorpions, poison dart frogs, Burmese pythons,
and a giant tarantula.
Event / Festival:
Southern Groundhog Day - WNC Nature Center
Ages:
Dates: Feb. 2nd
Time: 2:00 pm
Location:
Contact: 828-298-5600
Cost: Regular admission rates apply
Description:
Discover how these creatures
dwell so comfortably underground and why they are dubbed
“hogs”. Hear the historic reasons as to why they can detect
future weather patterns. Try to guess what our visiting
groundhog will say about the next 6 weeks as we step outside
to see if his shadow is visible. Listen to some folk music
concerning these lovable herbivores and even pet our live
groundhog.
Event / Festival:
Festival of Knowledge
Dates: Feb 18
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Rd.
Contact: 298-5600
Call to pre-register
Cost:
Description:
"This is a statewide invitation to all schools (public,
private and home school families). Posters, displays and
three-dimensional creations will be judged for information,
creativity and workmanship. Prizes will be awarded.
Pre-Registration is required.
Event / Festival:
Curious George Costume Event - Spellbound Book Store
Ages:
All ages
Dates: Saturday, February 18
Time: 1-4pm
Location: Spellbound Children's Bookshop, 866 Haywood Road,
West Asheville
Contact: More info 232-2228
Cost: Free
Description: Meet George and join in the fun and free
activities!
Event / Festival:
Wolf Howl
Dates: Feb 23
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Rd.
Contact: 298-5600 Call to pre-register
Cost: $5.00 per person
Description:
Trek into the world of
wolves with presentations on Red and Grey wolves of North
America (indoor and outdoor). Bring warm clothing and
flashlights. Refreshments served.
Event / Festival:
The
Health Adventure Free Admission Day!
Dates: Feb. 1st
Time: 3
p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
The Health Adventure
2 South Pack Square, Asheville
Contact:
828-254-6373
Cost:
Description:
Free Admission
Day! Enjoy The Health Adventure at no charge from 3 p.m. to
5 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month!
Event / Festival:
The Health Adventure -
Critters of the Rainforest: Feathers & Fur
Dates: Feb. 4
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Location:
The Health Adventure
2 South Pack Square, Asheville
Contact:
Call to
reserve! 254-6373
Cost: Free for members or with Museum admission
Description: Let Jungle Joe from Roving Science introduce you to
some of the mammals and birds that inhabit the rainforest of
the world.
Event / Festival:
The
Health Adventure Homeschool Happenings
Dates: Feb. 8th
Time: 1:30 - 2:30
Location:
The Health Adventure
2 South Pack Square, Asheville
Contact: Stefanie Kompathoum
828-254-6373 ext. 329
Cost: $5.50 per student
Description: Ages K- 8th grade. Interactive, hands-on learning
programs. Pre-Registration is required.
Event / Festival:
The Health Adventure - Fabulous Friday
- Let's Get Small
Ages:
3-6
Dates: Feb. 10
Time: Registration - 10:30 am
Location:
The Health Adventure
2 South Pack Square, Asheville
Contact:
Call to
reserve! 254-6373, Ext. 329
Cost: $5.00 members - $7.00 non-members
Description: Join us for a whole world of small things to see
and do. Let us show you what small things are all around
you.
Event / Festival:
The
Health Adventure - Clown Show for Kids
Ages:
all ages
Dates: Feb. 18
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location:
The Health Adventure
2 South Pack Square, Asheville
Contact:
Call to
reserve! 254-6373
Cost: Free for members | $5.00 non-members
Description: Join tThe Health Adventure's Clown Troupe for
family fun, foolishness and general clowning around. Skits,
songs & face painting included. Pre-Registration is
required.
Event / Festival:
South Carolina's Children's Theatre presents "Charlotte's
Web"
Dates: January 27 thru
February 5
Time: 7:30 pm both Fridays | 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm Jan. 28th |
10:30 am and 3:00 pm Feb. 4th | 3:00 pm Sundays
Location:
Peace Center in Greenville, SC
Contact:
1-800-888-7768
Cost: $25.00 Adults / $15.00 Children
Description: 90 Minute program best suited for children ages 4
and older.
Event / Festival:
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Circus
Dates: February 1 thru
February 5
Time: The circus will be held at 7:30 pm Wednesday. 10:00 am
and 7:30 pm Thursday and Friday. 11:30 am, 3:30 pm, and 7:30
pm Saturday. 1:30 and 5:30 pm Sunday.
Location: BI-LO Center in Greenville, S.C.
Contact: Call the
Bi-Lo center for more information or ticketmaster at 251-5505.
Cost: $45.00 front row, $35.00 (VIP), $23.00, $18.00 and
$15.00
Description: 136th edition of The Greatest Show on Earth.
Event / Festival:
Pre-School Story Hour with Miss Debbie Lee
Ages:
2-6
Dates: Feb. 2
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 (Colburn Educators provide a craft
activity from 11:00 - 11:30
Location:
Colburn Earth Science Museum 2
South Pack Square, Asheville
Contact: 828-254-7162
Cost: call for information.
Description: Music, movement, puppets, stories and art
Event / Festival:
Super Science Saturday - Colburn Earth Science Museum
Ages:
Dates: Feb. 11
Time: 3:00-4:30 pm
Location: Colburn Earth Science Museum - 2 South Pack Square
Contact: 828-254-7162 ext 312
Cost: Free for members - $5.00 non-members
Description: Come join us as we explore science in-depth on the
2nd Saturday of each month.
Event / Festival:
Junior Rock Hounds
- Colburn Earth Science Museum
Ages:
Dates: Feb. 1
Time: First Wednesday of
the month from 4-4:45 p.m.
Location: Colburn Earth Science Museum - 2 South Pack Square
Contact: Contact Jen
Matthews at 254-7162 ext. 313 for more information or to
enroll your child today.
Cost: $30 for
members and $50 for non-members.
Description: Sign up now
to become a junior rock hound at the Colburn Museum! We will
meet with our geologist Phil. You will receive monthly
mineral specimens, a collector's box, as well as an
introductory guide book.
Event / Festival:
YWCA Swim Lessons
Ages:
all ages
Dates: Feb. 6
Time:
Location:
Contact: For more
information, call 254-7206 x 110
Cost:
Description: Sign up now
for YWCA swim lessons! A new session of Red Cross certified
lessons will begin on Monday, February 6. Lessons are
offered for all ages and levels.
www.ywcaofasheville.org.
Event / Festival:
"Swan Lake" performed by Russian National Ballet -
Asheville Bravo Concerts
Ages:
Dates: Feb. 25
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Contact: 225-5887
Cost: call for information
Description:
Swan Lake embodies the spirit of classical
perfection. An enchanting fairy tale of everlasting love,
Tchaikovsky’s beloved classic is overflowing with lyrical
romance and dramatic grandeur.
Event / Festival:
In-Line Open -
as part of the 4th annual Blue Ridge
Games
Ages:
Dates: Feb. 25
Time:
Location:
Brevard's Zero Gravity Skatepark, 1800 Old Hendersonville
Highway
Contact:
Information: 862-6700
Cost:
$16 to compete, free for spectators
Description: Enjoy
or participate in this event in Brevard's Zero Gravity Skate
park, 1800 Old Hendersonville Highway. Beginners,
intermediate, advanced and sponsored/professional divisions
Event / Festival:
Western
Carolina University - The Von Trapp Children
Ages:
Dates: Feb. 12
Time: 3:00 p.m -
School matinees available
Location: The Fine and Performing Arts Center is located 50
miles west of Asheville, NC and 25 miles east of Franklin,
NC on NC Highway 107 on the campus of Western Carolina
University in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
Contact: 828-227-2479
for information
Cost: *Adults (18-59 years) $20.00
* Seniors (60+ years) $17.00
* WCU Faculty/Staff $15.00
* Groups (of 10–19) $13.00
* Groups (20+) $10.00
* Children (3-17 years) $9.00
* Area College Students $7.00
* WCU Students: $5.00
Description: The
great-grandchildren of Maria and Captain von Trapp,
The von Trapp Children have inherited
the family’s unique musical gift, subject of the musical and
movie The Sound of Music. They perform a variety of
vocal music: classical, sacred music, folk songs from
various European and American traditions, and some beloved
pieces from The Sound of Music. Come experience
their world-renowned harmonic blend and pristine tone
Event / Festival:
Little Moments Tour -Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina
Ages:
Dates: February 23
Time: Tours are from noon
to 12:45
Location: French Broad
Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801-
Room 213 50 S
Contact: 828-253-1470
Cost:
Description: Visit Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina during a
Little Moments Tour and learn about us! We are excited about
what we are doing in the community; let us tell you about
it!
Event / Festival:
Discovery Day Camp for Kids Preview - N.C. Arboretum
Ages:
Dates: February 18
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00
Location: 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way - Asheville, NC.
Contact: 828-665-2492
Cost:
Description: Preview the
Arboretum's new kids classroom, laboratory and spring and
summer programs with a naturalist. At the top of the hour
play an environmental game and then explore several learning
stations consisting of live animal handling, hands-on crafts
and more.
Event / Festival:
Dora the Explorer - in Dora's Pirate Adventure
Ages:
all ages
Dates:
Feb. 24, 7 pm
Feb. 25, 11am, 2pm, 5pm
Feb. 26, 11am & 2pm
Location: Peace center - Greenville, SC. 29601 300
South Main Street on the corner of South Main and Broad
Streets
Contact:
Cost:
Description: Ahoy! DORA the EXPLORER, Boots and all their
friends are live on stage in a brand-new show, Dora’s Pirate
Adventure, and they’re coming to your town! See Dora and her
cousin Diego together as they sail the Seven Seas and
explore Treasure Island.
Event / Festival:
Middle School Madness: At YMCA Reuter Family Center
Ages:
Grades 6th - 8th
Dates: Feb. 11
Time: From 7 to 11 p.m.
Location: Reuter YMCA
Contact: 828-651-9622
Cost: $5 for members; $10 for friends
Description: Swimming, rock climbing and more
Event / Festival:
Teen movie night: “National Treasure” rated PG
Ages:
Teens
Dates: Feb. 10
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Henderson County Public Library, Hendersonville
Contact: 828-697-4725
Cost: Free
Description:
Event / Festival:
Teen
Open Mic Night - Hendersonville Library
Ages:
Teens
Dates: Feb. 21
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Henderson County Public Library, Hendersonville
Contact: 828-697-4725
Cost: Free
Description:
Event / Festival:
Monster Truck Show
Ages:
Dates: Feb. 17 & 18
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: WNC Ag Center in Fletcher
Contact: 828-687-1414 or 628-9626.
Cost: Call for information
Description:
Event / Festival:
ABYSA Mother and
Daughter Event
Ages:
Dates: Feb. 13 Sunday
Time: 2-5 p.m.
Location: John B. Lewis Soccer Complex
Contact:
Cost:
Description: ABYSA, along with the American Heart Association,
Pfizer, and Park Ridge Hospital are hosting the "Go Red for
Women" program for all ABYSA mothers and their daughters.
Whether you have a daughter involved in out program or not,
all are invited to attend. A couple of the events
include a WOW mobile providing free adult screenings
including free cholesterol checks, blood pressure, EKG, BMI,
grip and flexibility. Park Ridge Medical Associate doctors
will be on hand to discuss CV health Choices, results of
screening test and answer questions related to CV women's
issues. A Nutritionist will be available to discuss eating
choices for families and women for better CV health.
Event / Festival:
Jungle Jack
Hanna's live animal show
Ages:
Dates: Feb. 21
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Peace Center in Greenville, S.C.
Contact: Call 800-888-7768.
Cost:
Description: A frequent guest on “The Late Show with David
Letterman,” Jack Hanna is one of America’s most popular
ambassadors of the animal kingdom. Jungle Jack’s live show
features his animal friends, fascinating stories and footage
from his adventures around the world. The event will be at
the
Event / Festival:
Car Seat Inspections
- Safe Kids Western North Carolina will provide car seat
inspections by certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians
Description: In observance of Child Passenger Safety Week,
Technicians will train parents and caregivers in the proper
installation of their specific car seats in their vehicles.
Stop by the following locations to participate.
Car Seat Inspections.
When: 2 to 6 p.m. Feb. 13
Where: Babies R US, 801 Fairview Road, Asheville
When: 2 to
6 p.m. Feb. 15
Where: Allison’s Inc Chevrolet Dealership, 1188 W. Main St.,
Sylva
When: 2 to
6 p.m. Feb. 17
Where: Toys R Us, 877 Brevard Road, Asheville
Event / Festival:
"Preschoolers We Love
You!"
Ages:
Dates: February
14, 15 & 16
Time: shows at
9:30am and 10:45am.
Location: Pack Memorial Library 67 Haywood Street
Contact:
250-4720
Cost:
Description:
Librarians are practicing animal noises and silly songs in
preparation for the 21st anniversary production of
“Preschoolers We Love You!” This popular kids’ show began as
a special valentine to the library’s under-five set and now
regularly draws over 1,000 children for the multiple
performances. The program is a musical revue especially for
preschoolers, with puppets, dancing and other lighthearted
nonsense.
The talented performers are drawn from library staff across
the county. The dates for the performances are February 14,
15 & 16 with shows at 9:30am and 10:45am.
Groups are welcome, but must pre-register by calling
250-4720 before February 1. If you miss the show in person,
the production will also be televised on the Buncombe County
television channel, BCTV. Check
www.buncombecounty.org for listings.
Event / Festival:
Flutist Kate Steinbeck and guitarist Amy Brucksch perform
eclectic chamber music.
Ages:
Dates: February 26
Time: 3 PM
Location: St. Mary's Episcopal Church
337 Charlotte St. at Macon Avenue
Asheville NC 28801
Contact: 828-665-2492
Cost: Admission: $10 general; $5 students
Description:
Event / Festival:
Mid-day Musicals
at Pack Library
Ages:
Dates: Feb. 11, 18 & 25
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Lord Auditorium
Contact:
Cost: Admission: Free
Description: Mid-Day Musicals return to Pack Library each
Saturday through March 11. The snow date for any
missed performance is March 18. Don’t miss this annual
musical treat.
Feb. 11 - Classic Disney, Feb. 18 - Music from “The
Fantasticks,”
Feb. 25 - Music From “The Boy From Oz,”
March 4 - De-Lovely: The Music of Cole Porter and March 11 -
Simon and Garfunkel favorites. Call 250-4700.
Event / Festival:
Super Saturday Program
Ages:
Grades 3-8th
Dates: February 25
Time: 9 am to noon
Location: UNC Asheville
Contact: Leanna Preston at 250-3833 to register
Cost: Admission:
Description: A six-week Saturday morning enrichment program for
academically gifted, creative and/or highly motivated
students
Event / Festival:
Teen
Dance at Asheville and Reuter Branch
Ages:
Dates: February 25
Time:
9:00
-12:00
Location: YMCA - Asheville and Reuter Branch
Contact: Asheville or Reuter branch.
Check YMCA Locations & Phone
Numbers
Cost:
Description:
Event / Festival:
Helping Children with High Conflict Divorce
presented by Blan Minton, JD, LMFT
Ages:
Dates: February
22
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Acton
United Methodist Church, 171 Sand Hill Road, Asheville,
Contact: wescom@bellsouth.net
Cost:
Free
Description:
Event / Festival:
Male Cat Neuter-A-Thon
Ages:
Dates: February
24
Time:
Location: Humane Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic 231 Haywood
Street Asheville, NC.
Contact:
Cost: Special rate for Buncombe County residents
$20.00
Description: To make an appointment, for more information, or if
you need financial assistance, please call 828-252-2079
Event / Festival:
3rd Annual Dining For Pets Event
- Animal Compassion network
Ages:
Dates: February
28
Time:
Location: Visit
website for participating restaurants.
Contact:
Description: Each restaurant is donating a percentage
of their sales to ACN's Spay/Neuter Programs and
Foster/Adoption Program. Please ask all of your friends and
family to chose one of our good friends above for lunch or
dinner next Tuesday, National Spay Day. I am also attaching
a flyer and asking you to print it out and hang it on your
office door, church bulletin board, business window or lunch
room - we need to fill these restaurants to show our
support. (The flyer is in a pdf format. If you don't have
Adobe Reader to read/print it, you may download it for free
from
www.animalcompassionnetwork.org - it's in the right
column of the home page and it takes less than one minute.)
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