Weekly Picks

Let your footsteps follow your heart at a Labyrinth Walk on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. The Unity Center will open its doors to those seeking healing at 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road in Mills River. Info: unitync.net.

Kick off the holiday weekend early at a Labor Day Festival at Canton Recreation Park, Penland St. in Canton. The festival begins on Thursday, Sept. 1 and runs through Monday, Sept. 5. Times vary, so visit cantonnc.com.

See panoramic views and alpine-like meadows on a moderate hike to the Art Loeb Trail, starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 2. The hike departs near MP 420. Wear hiking shoes and bring water. Info: 298-5330.

Hear The Del McCoury Band, Cornmeal, Drew Emmitt and others at the Del Yeah Festival on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 3 p.m. to midnight. Held at Pisgah Brewing Company, 150 Eastside Drive in Black Mountain. Info: pisgahbrewing.com.

Don't miss freshly-picked apples, arts and crafts, festival food and free entertainment at the North Carolina Apple Festival on Sunday, Sept. 4 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The event, now celebrating its 65th year, runs Friday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 5 in downtown Hendersonville. Info: ncapplefestival.org.

Relax in the park while enjoying works from Rogers and Hammerstein, Brahms and more as The Asheville Symphony Orchestra performs in Pack Square Park on Monday, Sept. 5. Music is free and begins at 7 p.m. Info: ashevillesymphony.org.

Drs. Jarod and Tanya Doster of Doster Chiropractic will offer free medical examinations to patients experiencing back pain, headaches, muscle spasms and other conditions as part of Doctors with a Heart Day on Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Held at 179 Charlotte St. Financial donations accepted to benefit MANNA FoodBank. Info: 236-2200.

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