Asheville hosts Halloween Block Party to boost local business recovery

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As businesses try to get back on their feet after Helene, the Asheville Downtown Association is hosting a Halloween Block Party on October 31st.

Organizers said they are hopeful the turnout will help inform the public that some of their favorite breweries, shops and restaurants have reopened.

The party starts at 4:00 PM and lasts until 7:00 PM, with various activities for children, including a dog costume contest, live music and trick-or-treating.

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There is also an interactive mystery hunt and science experiment at the Asheville Museum of Science.

The costume contest will be held at Spicer Greene Jewelers at 121 Patton Ave at 5 p.m., with other activities including screenings of the movie “Hotel Transylvania” at Rabbit Rabbit beginning at 5 and 6:30 p.m.

In addition, promotions will take place in the S&W Cafeteria and Grove Arcade.