Family Fun
Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival
Headwaters Outfitters 25 Parkway Road, Rosman, NC, United StatesJoin the Headwaters Outfitters team for an afternoon of free fly fishing clinics, casting demos, local vendors, live music and a special Wicked Weed tap takeover! Door Prizes, Give-a-Aways and finish the afternoon off in our Corn Hole Tournament! Beginner Fly tying Class 2:30 – 3:30pm Entry level tying class, all materials will be included Entomology […]
Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum
North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United StatesTickets to Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum go on sale online Friday, October 1 through the Arboretum’s website, and the popular holiday display has a lot to offer this year. For 2021, Winter Lights is returning to a walk-through experience, with one million lights shining throughout the Arboretum’s gardens from November 19 through […]
Hendersonville’s Home for the Holidays: a Sleigh Full of Events
Hendersonville’s collection of holiday events, known as Home for the Holidays, returns this year with festivities starting the day after Thanksgiving and running through year’s end. Experience the most wonderful time of the year with a sleigh full of activities, including a tree lighting ceremony, carriage rides, greenery markets, Christmas shows at Flat Rock Playhouse […]
A Small Town Christmas: Banner Elk Yuletide Fun
For those who need a little Christmas this holiday season, the Blue Ridge Mountain town of Banner Elk is the place to be the first weekend of December. The town’s three-day celebration known as A Small Town Christmas takes place Dec. 3-5, offering visitors a traditional holiday getaway wrapped in small-town charm. The schedule starts […]
Shelton House Tinsel Trail
Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThe Shelton House Museum of NC Handicrafts will host several Holiday Events this December. The month-long Tinsel Trail which will remain open to the public through January 1, 2022. This event is a Community Events and free to the public, though donations for the preservation of the Shelton House History, Heritage, and Crafts is greatly […]
Historic Johnson Farm Christmas Tours
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United StatesDuring the weeks of December 6-10 and 13-17, the farm will host daytime Christmas tours from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Guided tours are at 10:30 AM each weekday. While drop-ins are allowed, those with reservations take priority, so please consider making a reservation. Guided daytime tours are $15 for adults, $10 for students and […]
Critter Check-Up at the WNC Nature Center
WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesYour child can bring their favorite stuffed animal to the Nature Center for a check up with a veterinarian! Our veterinarians and vet assistants will be on hand to give your child’s plush animal an annual exam, with your child’s assistance. One animal per participant. Children can bring their own stuffed animal from home or […]
May Day Parade at John C. Campbell Folk School
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesMay Day Parade hosted by the Brasstown Morris Dancers Join Folk School students, staff, and community for our annual English tradition of the May Day Parade and Maypole Dance. If you want to join in the short parade, meet at Festival Barn. The procession begins at 11:45am and will skip-daddle on down to the field […]
2022 NC Butterfly Festival
Downtown Hudson Central Street, Hudson, North Carolina, United StatesThe Hudson Butterfly Festival is the oldest festival in Caldwell County. The festival will feature arts, crafts, food & drink from area vendors, great entertainment, and plenty of children’s activities. Enjoy the festival and explore the Hub Station Arts Center while you're in town!
The Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesFrom May 28 through June 4, daily, short, guided strolls will highlight Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. The weeklong rambles culminate on Sunday, June 5, during which the park will host a special speaker and activities throughout the day. Included with admission.
White Squirrel Weekend 2022
Downtown Brevard Brevard, NC, United StatesHeart of Brevard is excited to announce a new date and focus for the White Squirrel Festival - White Squirrel Weekend 2022! White Squirrel Weekend will take place June 3-4, 2022. The Heart of Brevard Board and Events and Marketing Committee considered a wide variety of factors before deciding on a date shift and refreshed […]
Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival
Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesStretching out over 8 acres, the Shelton House "Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend" will be held Saturday and Sunday June 18th & 19th, 2022 on the beautiful grounds of Shelton House just 3 blocks off Main Street in Waynesville, NC. Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Don't Wait... Plan your […]