Asheville's Snowy Halloween Weekend Kicks Off Festive Fall Season

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Monday, October 27, 2025. We’re waking up to a Halloween week like no other, as Asheville and the mountain region experience a rare October snowfall. Residents across town were treated to flurries that would normally be expected closer to December, with freeze warnings stretching from the Blue Ridge peaks through downtown. While the colorful leaves might compete with snowflakes this morning, local businesses are welcoming the seasonal crowds. Asheville’s fall tourism continues to rebound following the tough impact of Hurricane Helene last year, with visitor numbers trending up and shops, eateries, and artists especially grateful for the community support. For those itching for Halloween festivities, the city is bustling with things to do. This past weekend, Tanger Outlets Asheville kicked off their annual Halloween Boo Bash, a lively party with DJs, magicians, inflatable games, trick-or-treating, and big smiles from kids in costumes. Over in Brevard, today is their massive Halloweenfest which will keep downtown lively from ten this morning until ten tonight. There’s a Spooky Stroll Open House, regular and pet costume contests, a noon parade, downtown trick-or-treating, live music into the night, and a community bike ride for folks who want to show off their earth-friendly costumes. In town, the River Arts District just wrapped up its Fall Festival. Local artists like Andrea Johnston from Lucent Hearts Designs say these events are crucial for rebuilding both creative spirit and livelihoods post-storm. The RAD Brewing Company hosted pumpkin carving, a pumpkin patch, face painting, permanent jewelry stalls, food trucks, and a bustling art fair where Asheville’s makers are reconnecting with fans old and new. If live music is your vibe, check the local listings for shows at Third Room downtown and plan ahead for big acts like Joss Stone and the Black Mountain Blues Festival, both coming up in November. The Wortham Center has performances for all ages, and many venues are filling up fast, so consider grabbing tickets early. Fall festivals are rolling on, including the family-friendly Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville, a beloved experience for younger kids that runs through spooky but gentle scenes under glowing lights. Oktoberfest may have wrapped up, but Asheville’s beer gardens and breweries are still in a festive mood. For those focused on wellness or community, today brings a women of color empowerment event hosted by Noir Collective AVL, while outdoorsy folks can swing by local farmers markets for the freshest fall squash and produce, perfect for that hearty soup or side dish to enjoy during these chilly nights. And sports fans, UNC Asheville’s women’s golf team is hosting top collegiate programs at the Cliffs at Walnut Cove today and tomorrow, with talented athletes from across the southeast teeing off in Arden starting at ten this morning. That’s the latest from ar This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.