Memorial Day 2025! Let's all take a moment to honor our Veterans who allow us to live freely in the US of A! My dad is a Vet so a little thank you to him goes a long way.
Memorial Day also serves as the unofficial start of summer! Pools are opening, days are getting hotter and longer, birds are chirping and greens are growing!
Opportunities to Honor Veterans in WNC!
Visit or Mail Letters to Sick Vets
- The West Asheville VA is located at 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805. Mail a thank you letter or walk around and say hello to recovering Vets. The VA is also accepting donations of
Make a donation to the VA
- Puzzles, Word search and puzzle books (New) – Used for Veteran inpatients and Community Living Center Residents
- Snacks and Soda – These donations are used for Recreational activities and for comfort cart.
- Art supplies – These donations are used for the Creative Arts Program: Canvas’, drawing pencils, charcoal, pastels, water color sets & paper, paint brushes
- Craft Kits - Kits are distributed to Veteran patients to help relieve stress. Wood and leather kits, beading, models, yarn and painting kits, dream catchers, and sun catchers.
- Make a donation in the name of the special veteran in your life.
Memorial Day Concert and Ceremony
- Held on the Roger McGuire Green Stage of Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville starting at 2:30 PM with the Army National Guard's Army Band performing a half-hour before and after the ceremony. Free.
Let's Celebrate the Start of Summer!
Asheville Tourist Baseball and Fireworks!
4th Annual Downtown Asheville Memorial Day Weekend Festival of the Arts
- Saturday May 24th and Sunday May 25 10-5pm at Pack Square Park! Residents and visitors will see some of the finest locally made art alongside national artists' works during this free, outdoor event.
May Movie Night at Burton St Center
- Saturday May 24, 7:30pm. Enjoy a family-friendly film for a fun night under the stars! Light refreshments will be provided.
Pinball Tournament at Level 256 Classic Arcade Bar!
- Sunday May 25, 5:30pm. Get a group of 3-4 folks and join the team knock-out tournament!
Pool Time
- The Wesley Grant Center has the feel of a private pool with a shallow family play zone, deck with lounge chairs and bistro tables, water basketball court, and modern restrooms and changing rooms to ensure a truly multi-generational space to be enjoyed by all. he pool’s hours are 12-6 p.m. on Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday.
Splashville located at Pack Square Park
- Asheville’s only public splash pad is includes lights and water programming that offer community members a chance to cool off in the heart of downtown.
Splasheville’s regular daily hours are 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., but may be closed for special events or during inclement weather.
- This free 3-day festival celebrates black business and entrepreneurship in Asheville. Enjoy a weekend of music, live performances, food, local vendors, community connection, and more in the River Arts District on Depot St. May 24th-May 26th, 2025
