Asheville Halloween

It is that time again in Asheville, North Carolina. The leaves are changing, the shadows are growing a little longer, and the nights have taken on a certain surreal enchanting indicative of those last few weeks before Halloween. Asheville Halloween is a wonderful and exciting holiday, the only trouble is people often don't know exactly where to go to enjoy this time of year with their community. And so I wanted to take a moment to write about some of the things that I know are going on and that make this one of my favorite times of year.

First and foremost on most people's mind when it comes to Halloween is trick-or-treating. For this time honored night time walk around town I have to suggest heading to either Black Mountain or Brevard, NC. Black Mountain transforms from the quaint picturesque little village that it is into a Mardi Gras for kids of all ages. Hundreds if not thousands of children come out with their families, the city closes some of the streets, and lots of spooky and sugary fun ensues. Brevard also hosts masses of happy trick-or-treaters during Halloween. And after all it is in Transylvania County!

I also really want to talk about the Monster Jam at Hickory Nut Forest. This Halloween season outside Asheville, NC Hickory Nut Forest is inviting out the community to come and join them out in the mountains nestled in hundreds of acres of conservation easements for their first annual Monster Jam; Monster being a Green Halloween inspired acronym for Mountain Music, Organic Foods, Natural Building, Sustainable Living, Treasure Hunt, Eco-Friendly, Renewable Energy. A little wordy maybe but still lots of good stuff. The event should consist of pumpkin carving, Halloween costume contests, guided trail treasure hunts, and organic snacks throughout the day. They are also encouraging everyone to brings their instruments and really make it a "Monster Jam". The event is slotted for the Sunday before Halloween, the 26th, so it should be a great chance to get the family out and really kick off the Asheville Halloween season. I look forward to seeing you there.

Asheville, Halloween is a great time of year, one that really showcases the fun loving creative spirit that our area is so loved for. I myself can't wait.