Special Events

Thrifty Thursday Movies

This activity takes place at the Historic Sunset Theatre in downtown Asheboro. In most months movies are shown on two Thursday’s. Tickets are sold at a discounted rate, and includes a drink and popcorn. This schedule is subject to change based on other seasonal activities. Please click here for the Sunset Theatre Calendar of Events.

Friday Night Bluegrass

Every third Friday of the month, the Sunset Theatre will have a band performance.  All shows start at 7:00pm, doors open at 6:30pm.  The cost is $5 in advance and $8 at the door.  Please click here for the Sunset Theatre Calendar of Events.

Summer Concerts

Summer Concerts are held on selected weekends between Mid May-Mid September. These concerts take place at Bicentennial Park in Downtown Asheboro. Admission is free. Concessions are available for purchase.

Summer Kids Movies

Summer Kids Movies are played at our Sunset Theatre.  Matinees will be shown at 10am and 1pm, admission is $3 and includes fun size drink and popcorn.  Evening show will begin at 7pm, admission $5 and includes a small drink and popcorn.  For groups of five or more, please call 626-1240 x1 to reserve your seats. 

Pigs & Pedals

Click Here for the Pigs & Pedals website.

  

Fall Festival 10K Run

            This will be the 39th Annual Randolph County Fall Festival 10K Run.  The 10K (6.2 mile) run will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2016 beginning at 8:00am.  The race will begin at Memorial Park, located on Church St. in Asheboro and will continue throughout the streets of central Asheboro before finishing back at Memorial Park.  The course is USATF certified course (NC-04069-PH).

Age Divisions for the 2016 run are as follows:

Male: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Over.

Female:  14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Over.

            Each participant will receive a "Fall Festival 10k" T-Shirt and race number.  Door prizes from area businesses will also be given away.  Race awards to be given out include:  Trophies to the top 3 male/female overall finishers, medals will also be given out to the top 3 male/female finishers in each age division.

            To participate in this year's 10K, the cost is $20.00 in advance and $25.00 after September 28th.  Entry forms will be available at the Asheboro Cultural & Recreation Services office and may also be downloaded here soon. For more information call, 336-626-1240.

Trick or Treat in the Park

            Trick or Treat in the Park is a FREE event for all ages that is held on October 31^st in downtown Asheboro.  It is offered as a safe alternative to door to door trick or treating. We have games, prizes, costumes, attractions, and candy, candy, candy. 

  

Santa's Workshop

            Santa’s Workshop is an event held on a weekend leading up to the Christmas Holiday at the historic Sunset Theatre.  Children 3-10 years old can come make holiday crafts, get their picture taken with Santa, and watch a holiday movie while enjoying a free snack.  Pre-registration at our office is required and the cost is $10 per child.  Space is Limited.

Father Daughter Dance

Click here to see photos from the 2017 Father Daughter Diner Dance.

Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday, April 8, 2017