# Things to Do in Asheville, NC This Week \| WonderKit

Things to do in Asheville, NC — current events, restaurants, weekend ideas, family and date-night picks. Local guide updated daily by WonderKit.

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## Happening Today

Events and things to do tonight

### Lambrini Girls
Live at The Orange Peel.
- Venue: The Orange Peel
- Location: Asheville
- Address: 101 Biltmore Ave
- Date: 2026-10-05 7:30 PM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Everyone
- Link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/66505408/lambrini-girls-asheville-the-orange-peel

### Monday Night Karaoke at Eda's Hide-a-Way
Kick off the week with local singers and an extensive catalog in a classic neighborhood lounge setting.
- Venue: Eda's Hide-a-Way
- Location: Weaverville, Asheville
- Date: 2026-10-05 7:00 PM
- Cost: $
- Best for: Night Owls
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Monday%20Night%20Karaoke%20at%20Eda%27s%20Hide-a-Way%20Weaverville%2C%20Asheville

## This Weekend in Asheville, NC

Fresh air, gallery openings, and local sounds for the weekend

### Opening Night Reception: "Abstract in Asheville"
Juried exhibition celebrating contemporary abstraction with bold approaches to color, texture, and form from national artists.
- Venue: UpMarket Gallery
- Location: River Arts District, Asheville
- Date: 2026-10-09 5:00 PM
- Cost: $
- Best for: Art Enthusiasts
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Opening%20Night%20Reception%3A%20%22Abstract%20in%20Asheville%22%20River%20Arts%20District%2C%20Asheville

### Blue Ridge Battle Kendama Tournament
Western North Carolina's premier kendama competition returns for a day of high-skill play and community gathering.
- Venue: Sly Grog Lounge
- Location: South Slope, Asheville
- Date: 2026-10-10 12:00 PM
- Cost: $
- Best for: Skill Toy Fans
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Blue%20Ridge%20Battle%20Kendama%20Tournament%20South%20Slope%2C%20Asheville

### Bright Eyes at The Orange Peel
Indie folk-rock staple performing an intimate live set featuring classic tracks and recent arrangements.
- Venue: The Orange Peel
- Location: Downtown, Asheville
- Date: 2026-10-10 8:00 PM
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Concertgoers
- Link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/87309737/bright-eyes-asheville-the-orange-peel

## Eat & Drink

New neighborhood spots, seasonal plates, and local pours

### All Day Darling
Neighborhood market and café in historic Montford serving scratch-made breakfast bowls, Counter Culture coffee, and daytime patio seating.
- Location: Montford, Asheville
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Casual Dining
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=All%20Day%20Darling%20Montford%2C%20Asheville

### Chai Pani Asheville
Vibrant downtown spot serving raucous, inventive Indian street food like crispy bhel puri and thalis in a colorful atmosphere.
- Location: South Slope, Asheville
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Food Explorers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Chai%20Pani%20Asheville%20South%20Slope%2C%20Asheville

## New & Notable

Limited-time pop-ups, exhibits, and seasonal highlights

### Room for One More Group Exhibition
Group exhibition exploring the challenge of wall space in an expanded gallery footprint, running through mid-October.
- Location: River Arts District, Asheville
- Cost: $
- Best for: Art Lovers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Room%20for%20One%20More%20Group%20Exhibition%20River%20Arts%20District%2C%20Asheville

### Eliada Fall Festival & Corn Maze
Classic autumn destination featuring an 8-acre corn maze, hayrides, and seasonal family activities set against mountain backdrops.
- Location: Leicester Highway, Asheville
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Families
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Eliada%20Fall%20Festival%20%26%20Corn%20Maze%20Leicester%20Highway%2C%20Asheville

## Quick Escape

Weekend road trips within a 2-3 hour drive of Asheville

### Soaking & Hiking in Hot Springs, NC
Head 45 minutes north to soak in mineral hot tubs along the French Broad River and hike a scenic loop of the Appalachian Trail.
- Location: Hot Springs, NC \(45 min drive\)
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Nature Lovers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Soaking%20%26%20Hiking%20in%20Hot%20Springs%2C%20NC%20Hot%20Springs%2C%20NC%20(45%20min%20drive)

### High Country Weekend in Boone & Blowing Rock
Drive northeast along the Blue Ridge Parkway to catch peak autumn foliage, browse local artisan shops, and hike Grandfather Mountain.
- Location: Boone, NC \(2 hour drive\)
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Road Trippers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=High%20Country%20Weekend%20in%20Boone%20%26%20Blowing%20Rock%20Boone%2C%20NC%20(2%20hour%20drive)

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