Name: Free Kids Movie: The Secret Life of Pets 2
Start: 2026-11-09
End: 2026-11-09
Location: Asheville Brewing Company

Free Kids Movie: The Secret Life of Pets 2

The Secret Life of Pets 2 is the free kids movie in the game room at Asheville Pizza & Brewing on Merrimon.

Seating is first come, first served, and the arcade games stay on during the movie.

Showtimes are Monday November 9 and Thursday November 12 at 3 and 6 PM. Grab a pizza and come early for a good seat.

Asheville Brewing Company, founded in 1998, is one of Western North Carolina’s original craft breweries with two unique locations in North Asheville and Downtown Asheville. Beyond award-winning craft beers like their Ninja Porter and Perfect Day IPA, they offer a full menu of pub favorites, from hand-tossed pizzas to burgers and vegan options. 

Their North Asheville spot stands out with an in-house movie theater showing new releases at some of the best prices in town, plus a lively  and game room for hours of fun.

Locals dig Asheville Brewing Company for its laid-back vibe that suits families, date nights, and friend hangouts alike. It’s where craft beer lovers meet casual diners, with something to satisfy every craving and passion. With rotating seasonal brews and classic favorites, it’s a place to try new flavors or grab your go-to pint in a welcoming, friendly setting.

Asheville Brewing Company

Asheville's food scene is mostly local, and this guide walks it neighborhood by neighborhood. Start with our [Asheville Food Guide](/asheville-nc/dig-deeper/242-asheville-food-guide-where-to-eat-asheville-nc) for Michelin picks. For specials by day and happy hours, see the [Dig Deeper guide to deals, specials and free things to do](/asheville-nc/dig-deeper/142-deals-specials-free-things-to-do-asheville-nc). Downtown, [Posana](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/34-posana) on Biltmore Avenue builds its menu around local farms, [Bargello](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1883-bargello) makes hand-rolled pasta on Pack Square, [Old Europe Pastries](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1716-old-europe-pastries) has made Hungarian pastries since 1994 and now sits on Broadway, and [Capella on 9](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1369-capella-on-9-rooftop-bar-and-lounge) serves tapas on the roof of the AC Hotel. On the South Slope, [Tiger Bay Cafe](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2068-tiger-bay-cafe) cooks Latin and West Indian food inside Ben's Tune Up, and the [Funkatorium](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1134-the-funkatorium) on Coxe Avenue pours sour beer. Haywood Road in West Asheville has [Biscuit Head](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1753-biscuit-head), [Thai Pearl](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1985-thai-pearl-west-asheville), [Finest](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4262-finest) and [Westville Pub](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/118-westville-pub). Merrimon Avenue in North Asheville has [plant](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1574-plant), [Mountain Madre](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1186-mountain-madre), [Mother Ocean Seafood Market](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2187-mother-ocean-seafood-market) and [828 Family Pizzeria](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/962-828-family-pizzeria). In East Asheville, [RendezVous](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1907-rendezvous) serves French bistro food on New Haw Creek Road. [Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1185-rocky-s-hot-chicken-shack-west-avl) fries Nashville-style hot chicken on Patton Avenue in West Asheville and on Sweeten Creek Road in South Asheville. For vegan kitchens and meat-free menus, see the [Dig Deeper guide to vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Asheville](/asheville-nc/dig-deeper/2-best-vegetarian-food-in-asheville-nc).

Asheville Food and Drink: Restaurants, Specials and Happy Hours

Asheville breweries pour everything from crisp lagers to wild sours, and these taprooms, brewpubs and craft beer bars are worth the trip, downtown and across the mountains. On the South Slope, the [Funkatorium](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1134-the-funkatorium) pours sour and funky beers, [Wicked Weed](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1133-wicked-weed-brewing)'s original brewpub anchors Biltmore Avenue, and [Asheville Brewing Company](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/25-asheville-brewing-company) has taprooms on Coxe Avenue and Merrimon Avenue. The River Arts District has [Wedge Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/69-wedge-brewing-co), [New Belgium](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4888-new-belgium-brewing) on the French Broad River, [RAD Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2372-the-river-arts-district-brewing-company) and [Ginger's Revenge](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1325-ginger-s-revenge) for gluten-free ginger beer. West Asheville has [Archetype Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1243-archetype-brewing), [One World Brewing West](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/866-one-world-brewing-west) and [Westville Pub](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/118-westville-pub) on Haywood Road. Just north in Woodfin, [Zillicoah](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2015-zillicoah-beer-company) and [Riverside Rhapsody](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2132-riverside-rhapsody-beer-company) sit along Riverside Drive, and [Salt Face Mule](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2481-salt-face-mule-brewing-co) adds 36 holes of mini golf. East Asheville's [Highland Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/45-highland-brewing-company) is the city's first craft brewery, and Black Mountain has [Pisgah Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/886-pisgah-brewing-company) and [Lookout Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4658-lookout-brewing-company). South of town, try [Sweeten Creek Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1329-sweeten-creek-brewing), [Turgua](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1327-turgua-brewing-company) in Fairview, [12 Bones Smokehouse](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2134-12-bones-smokehouse-and-brewing) in Arden, and [Sierra Nevada](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2361-sierra-nevada) and [Mills River Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2255-mills-river-brewing-co) in Mills River. Every brewery below has hours, photos and directions. For picks by food, dogs and live music, more breweries to try and answers to common questions, see our [Dig Deeper guide to Asheville breweries](/asheville-nc/dig-deeper/3-beer-and-breweries-in-asheville-nc-tastings-tours-releases-deals-specials).

Breweries in Asheville, NC: Craft Beer and Taproom Guide

Asheville is a dog friendly town, and these breweries, restaurant patios, bars, shops and pet services welcome you and your dog. Many breweries allow leashed dogs, including [Highland Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/45-highland-brewing-company) and its meadow in East Asheville, [Wedge Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/69-wedge-brewing-co), [RAD Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2372-the-river-arts-district-brewing-company), [New Belgium](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4888-new-belgium-brewing) and [Ginger's Revenge](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1325-ginger-s-revenge) in the River Arts District, and [Archetype](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1243-archetype-brewing), [One World West](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/866-one-world-brewing-west) and [Westville Pub](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/118-westville-pub) on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Downtown, [Wicked Weed](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1133-wicked-weed-brewing)'s brewpub has two pet friendly patios, the [Funkatorium](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1134-the-funkatorium) is on the South Slope, and [Twisted Laurel](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/857-twisted-laurel-downtown-asheville-twisted-laurel-weaverville) and [Posana](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/34-posana) have dog friendly patios near Pack Square. Woodfin has [Zillicoah](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2015-zillicoah-beer-company), [Riverside Rhapsody](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2132-riverside-rhapsody-beer-company) and [Salt Face Mule](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2481-salt-face-mule-brewing-co) along the French Broad River. South of town, try [Sweeten Creek Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1329-sweeten-creek-brewing), [12 Bones Smokehouse](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2134-12-bones-smokehouse-and-brewing) in Arden, [Turgua](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1327-turgua-brewing-company) in Fairview, and [Sierra Nevada](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2361-sierra-nevada) and [Mills River Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2255-mills-river-brewing-co) in Mills River. Black Mountain has [Pisgah Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/886-pisgah-brewing-company) and [Lookout Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4658-lookout-brewing-company). For pet supplies and care, visit [Asheville Pet Supply](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1016-asheville-pet-supply) on Merrimon Avenue and [All Pets Animal Hospital](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2251-all-pets-animal-hospital) on Patton Avenue. Every listing below has hours, photos and directions.

Free Kids Movie: The Secret Life of Pets 2

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