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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. South Carolina Stingrays CANCELLED
Apr 1 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Swamp Rabbits Hockey offers fantastic fun for the whole family! The Greenville Swamp Rabbits play in the South Division of the Eastern Conference of the ECHL, the premiere AA hockey league. The Swamp Rabbits play 36 home games (October-April) and offer endless entertainment opportunities! For more information on Swamp Rabbits hockey, visit swamprabbits.com. Proud affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Saturday, April 4, 2020
Cooper River Bridge Run
Apr 4 all-day
Cooper River Bridge Run

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Gateway to the Smokies Half Marathon
Apr 4 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Waynesville, North Carolina

Gateway To The Smokies Half Marathon

Welcome to the return of the Gateway to the Smokies Half Marathon in beautiful Waynesville, North Carolina.  We are excited to bring this race back with the original course and start/finish lines.  This race will be run in conjunction with the inaugural Mighty 4 Miler to Benefit the Riley Howell Foundation Fund.

Welcome to the return of the Gateway to the Smokies Half Marathon, Presented by The Swag, in beautiful Waynesville, North Carolina.  We are excited to bring this race back with the original course and start/finish lines.  This race will be run in conjunction with the inaugural Mighty 4 Miler to Benefit the Riley Howell Foundation Fund.

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YWCA Free Community Family Swim CANCELLED
Apr 4 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
YWCA
Community Family Swim
Every Saturday, YWCA of Asheville, in partnership with City of Asheville Parks and Recreation, is offering free Community Open Swim to the public. Winter/Spring 2020 hours are: Saturdays 1:30-3:30 pm through May 16th, 2020. Join us in our solar-heated, indoor pool and bring a friend! You do not need to RSVP or be a member of the YWCA to enjoy community open swim.
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Categories: Community Family Fun Sports
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks Basketball
Apr 5 @ 1:00 pm
Spectrum Center
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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Basketball: Prowl and Growl
Apr 7 @ 5:00 pm
Fluor Field

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Charlotte Hornets vs. Toronto Raptors Basketball
Apr 8 @ 7:00 pm
Spectrum Center
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Saturday, April 11, 2020
YWCA Free Community Family Swim CANCELLED
Apr 11 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
YWCA
Community Family Swim
Every Saturday, YWCA of Asheville, in partnership with City of Asheville Parks and Recreation, is offering free Community Open Swim to the public. Winter/Spring 2020 hours are: Saturdays 1:30-3:30 pm through May 16th, 2020. Join us in our solar-heated, indoor pool and bring a friend! You do not need to RSVP or be a member of the YWCA to enjoy community open swim.
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Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards Basketball
Apr 11 @ 7:00 pm
Spectrum Center
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Monday, April 13, 2020
Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat Basketball
Apr 13 @ 7:00 pm
Spectrum Center
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Baseball: Clemson vs Furman
Apr 14 @ 6:00 pm
Fluor Field

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Paddle Camping on the French Broad Paddle Trail
Apr 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Wedge at Foundation

Have you ever wanted to do a paddle overnighter? Do you want to get a taste of a river expedition? Learn the secrets behind using the FB Paddle Trail.

Here’s a sneak peak:
Secret #1: Your canoe or kayak is doing most of the heavy lifting. So, bring whatever you want! You’re not backpacking, so if you want your dog to have a costume box and it fits in your boat, bring it.

Secret #2: You can eat SOOOO well when you paddle camp. Bring your camp stove or a dutch oven to create your favorite meal with a sweet view.

Headwaters Outfitters, the French Broad Riverkeeper, and MountainTrue are hosting another session on how to use the FB Paddle Trail. Whether you’re looking to do one night or 14, we’ll tell you how. Get all your questions answered – from what gear to bring, to how to reserve campsites, and where to stock up on beer. There will even be a raffle to win a free camping weekend.

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Saturday, April 18, 2020
Nantahala Outdoor Center Spring Fling
Apr 18 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Date: April 18- 19, 2020

Time: All day

Price: Free

Age: All Ages

Celebrate spring in the Smoky Mountains with a free, family-friendly event in the Nantahala Gorge! Enjoy a release of the Cascades and Upper Nantahala, live music, delicious food and the 3rd Annual Live Like Maria Freestyle Classic on this weekend of celebration.

 

 
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Cascades and Upper Nantahala Recreational River Release
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Upper Cascades release 4/18

The release for this section should be 250cfs from 10am-4pm.

 

This is part of the 2020 Cascades & Upper Nantahala Recreational River Release Schedule. For additional days and flow rates that are currently planned, please visit our full schedule here.

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YWCA Free Community Family Swim CANCELLED
Apr 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
YWCA
Community Family Swim
Every Saturday, YWCA of Asheville, in partnership with City of Asheville Parks and Recreation, is offering free Community Open Swim to the public. Winter/Spring 2020 hours are: Saturdays 1:30-3:30 pm through May 16th, 2020. Join us in our solar-heated, indoor pool and bring a friend! You do not need to RSVP or be a member of the YWCA to enjoy community open swim.
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Sunday, April 19, 2020
Nantahala Outdoor Center Spring Fling
Apr 19 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Date: April 18- 19, 2020

Time: All day

Price: Free

Age: All Ages

Celebrate spring in the Smoky Mountains with a free, family-friendly event in the Nantahala Gorge! Enjoy a release of the Cascades and Upper Nantahala, live music, delicious food and the 3rd Annual Live Like Maria Freestyle Classic on this weekend of celebration.

 

 
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Friday, April 24, 2020
Smoky Mountain Relay
Apr 24 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Date: April 24- 25, 2020

Age: All Ages

 

A scenic, wild, team adventure in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the Smoky Mountain Relay is an adventure that is not to be missed. This course will challenge you and your friends with tough legs and reward you with stories to last a lifetime. Choose from the original 200-mile course or the shorter 135-mile course with your team of 8 or 12 participants.

The 200-mile course begins at the Pink Beds Trail Loop picnic area just outside of Brevard, NC In the Pisgah National Forest. Teams of 12 or “ultra” teams of 6 make their way through 36 legs and finish at Nantahala Outdoor Center.

The 135-mile course begins at the Jackson County Recreation Complex in Cullowhee, NC. Teams of 8 or “ultra” teams of 4 make their way through 24 legs and also finish at Nantahala Outdoor Center.

Each relay team member will run between 3 and 6 legs of varying lengths and difficulty and will cover an average total distance of 18-20 miles of the race.

Race Information & Registration: Please visit Smoky Mountain Relay’s webpage for more information on registration and pricing. Registration is now open for 2020!

Lodging & Activities

Racers, family and friends receive 10% off lodging, whitewater rafting, ziplining and mountain biking at our Nantahala Campus April 24th – April 26th using code using code SMR2020. Book your lodging while it lasts at one of our overnight options including: platform tents, the Basecamp bunk house, luxury Cabins and the Dogwood Motel. Learn more about our lodging options here.

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Saturday, April 25, 2020
Smoky Mountain Relay
Apr 25 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Date: April 24- 25, 2020

Age: All Ages

 

A scenic, wild, team adventure in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the Smoky Mountain Relay is an adventure that is not to be missed. This course will challenge you and your friends with tough legs and reward you with stories to last a lifetime. Choose from the original 200-mile course or the shorter 135-mile course with your team of 8 or 12 participants.

The 200-mile course begins at the Pink Beds Trail Loop picnic area just outside of Brevard, NC In the Pisgah National Forest. Teams of 12 or “ultra” teams of 6 make their way through 36 legs and finish at Nantahala Outdoor Center.

The 135-mile course begins at the Jackson County Recreation Complex in Cullowhee, NC. Teams of 8 or “ultra” teams of 4 make their way through 24 legs and also finish at Nantahala Outdoor Center.

Each relay team member will run between 3 and 6 legs of varying lengths and difficulty and will cover an average total distance of 18-20 miles of the race.

Race Information & Registration: Please visit Smoky Mountain Relay’s webpage for more information on registration and pricing. Registration is now open for 2020!

Lodging & Activities

Racers, family and friends receive 10% off lodging, whitewater rafting, ziplining and mountain biking at our Nantahala Campus April 24th – April 26th using code using code SMR2020. Book your lodging while it lasts at one of our overnight options including: platform tents, the Basecamp bunk house, luxury Cabins and the Dogwood Motel. Learn more about our lodging options here.

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YWCA Free Community Family Swim CANCELLED
Apr 25 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
YWCA
Community Family Swim
Every Saturday, YWCA of Asheville, in partnership with City of Asheville Parks and Recreation, is offering free Community Open Swim to the public. Winter/Spring 2020 hours are: Saturdays 1:30-3:30 pm through May 16th, 2020. Join us in our solar-heated, indoor pool and bring a friend! You do not need to RSVP or be a member of the YWCA to enjoy community open swim.
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2nd Annual Broad River Race
Apr 25 @ 1:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Lake Houser

We welcome folks to race at their own pace and enjoy 5 miles on the most beautiful stretch of the Broad River. Remember, the hare may not outrun the tortoise!

This race only has two rules:
– You MUST wear a pfd.
– No motors allowed

Otherwise, you can paddle solo, tandem, or with as many people as will fit in your boat. We will meet at the Lake Houser put-in at 1:45 sharp to drop off boats. From there, we will take vehicles to the Broad River Greenway and get a shuttle back to the put in. (If you don’t have a Greenway sticker, you may have a $5 parking fee). Betsy the Turtle drops and the race begins at 3:00pm.  And we’re off to paddle or just float at your own pace. First person, or first team, across the finish line wins a MountainTrue gift bag and takes possession of the Turtle until next year’s race.

Sign up and get directions here.

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