Summer fun is just around the corner! On Saturday, June 6th, the Sizzlin’ Summer Series reurns with exciting events like a children’s farmers market themed story trail, robot races, an evening movie screening, and so much more! The series offers 10 fun, free summer events for everyone to enjoy most Saturday’s on the Burnsville Town Square! With something for all ages, the Sizzlin’ Summer Series encourages everyone to stay active and engaged with the community.
Created by Healthy Yancey, a coalition organized with support from Partners Aligned Toward Health (PATH), the Sizzlin’ Summer Series aims to increase community connections, promote physical activity, and highlight fun ways to be active during the summer months. Activities are appropriate for ALL ages and abilities and are completely FREE.
Join the fun Saturdays on the Burnsville Town Square from 10am to 12pm, unless otherwise indicated below. Highlights of the Sizzlin’ Summer Series schedule include:
June 6 – Brain Games & Yard Games: Summer Fun for Every Generation. Hosted by Dementia Caregivers and Friends, Appalachian Youth to Youth, and Partners Aligned Toward Health.
June 13 – Lil’ Sprouts Children’s Farmers Market *from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.* Hosted by the Blue Ridge Partnership for Children.
June 20 – Grow, Play, Celebrate Resilience! Hosted by The Beacon Network and American Red Cross in partnership with Yancey County Long Term Recovery Group.
June 27 – Feel Good, Move More! Hosted by RHA Health Services and Partners Aligned Toward Health in partnership with Communities in Motion.
July 4 – There won’t be a Sizzlin’ Summer Series event so you can enjoy 4th of July festivities on the Square.
July 11 – Reading is Alive: “No Signal on the Mountain.” Hosted by Parkway Playhouse and Penland School of Craft.
July 18, Morning – Preparedness Palooza: Ready, Set, Resilient! Hosted by Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM), Faith 360 Network with support from Glenn Raven.
July 18, Evening- MCHP’s Movie on the Square *arrival time is 7:45 pm with movie starting at 8:15pm.* Hosted by Mountain Community Health Partnership.
July 25 – Bikes and Wheels *from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.* Hosted by Partners Aligned Toward Health and AmeriHealth Caritas NC. Afterwards join AMY Wellness Foundation for their open house building tour *11am to 1pm* at the soon-to-be Lamp Post Lofts (127 W. Main Street).
August 1 – Robot Races and Carnival Crazes. Hosted by Full Steam Ahead Carolina and Yancey County Health Department.
August 8 – There won’t be a Sizzlin’ Summer Series event so you can enjoy the Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair *from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.*
August 15 – Back to School Bash from *10:00 am to 2:00 pm.* Hosted by The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office and Yancey County Schools.
For full event descriptions, updates, and additions to the schedule will be posted on the main calendar at www.pathwnc.org and on PATH’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pathwnc.
Many community partners come together each year to make the Sizzlin’ Summer Series a success. Each week is implemented by a different sponsoring organization (listed above with each event), which is responsible for creating, funding, and staffing their event.
Thank you to the title sponsor AdventHealth, as well as the Town of Burnsville, and Yancey County Government, along with other community sponsors for their support which makes the 2026 Sizzlin’ Summer Series possible.
This summer you can also enjoy free pool days at the Burnsville Pool on June 22, July 16, and August 7, courtesy of Healthy Yancey and the Yancey County Government.
Partners Aligned Toward Health and the Mitchell Yancey Prevention and Recovery Coalition have also compiled a Summer Resource Guide, full of activities for children and families in Mitchell and Yancey counties. Find it online at bit.ly/gettheSRG or email info@pathwnc.org to request a digital copy.
As you plan your summer activities, consider supporting PATH’s work to promote health, wellness, and connection in Mitchell and Yancey Counties. Your gift helps ensure families have access to vital resources throughout the year.
To make a contribution, visit www.pathwnc.org and click the donation button. For questions or to learn more about PATH programs and resources, including the Sizzlin’ Summer Series visit the website or email info@pathwnc.org.