Family Fun
Events
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Junior Naturalist Day
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, North Carolina, United StatesJunior Naturalist Program activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome! Guests will also be able to meet some critters up […]
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Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend
Shelton House 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesWelcome to Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend! The Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend (BRHW) Arts & Crafts Fair 2026 (August 8th and 9th) takes place just three blocks from downtown Waynesville on […]
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Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend
Shelton House 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesWelcome to Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend! The Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend (BRHW) Arts & Crafts Fair 2026 (August 8th and 9th) takes place just three blocks from downtown Waynesville on […]
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Clay County Annual Agriculture Day & Tractor Parade
Hayesville Town Square 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, NC, United StatesMark your calendars and make plans to attend the 19th Annual Ag Day & Tractor Parade, set for Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Hayesville Town Square. Hosted by the N.C. […]
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River Appreciation Day in Bryson City
Appalachian Rivers Acquarium 117 Island St,, Bryson City, NC, United StatesJoin Mainspring at the Appalachian Rivers Aquarium for a special showcase of native plants and animals that depend on clean, abundant water. In addition to the team at Appalachian Rivers Aquarium, naturalists […]
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Hawk Watch
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, North Carolina, United StatesAll throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration. Participants can observe the migration from viewing […]
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First Friday Art Crawls
Downtown Boone Boone, NC, United StatesBoone’s monthly First Friday Art Crawls! Brought to you by WAC and the Downtown Boone Development Association. Experience the arts firsthand through art vending, gallery receptions, art exhibits, live music, […]
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Music on the Porch
Appalachian Women's Museum 100 W. Hometown Place, Dillsboro, NC, United StatesMusic on the Porch is an annual benefit event celebrating mountain music and Appalachian traditions. The event is held at the Appalachian Women's Museum, Monteith Farmstead Park in Dillsboro. Featuring […]
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55th-Annual Girl Scout Day
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, North Carolina, United StatesGirl Scouts are invited to join the park’s naturalists for a fun-filled learning adventure on Grandfather Mountain. Plus, all Girl Scouts and troop leaders are admitted free with proof of […]
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Annual Flock to the Rock
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesBreak out the binoculars and get ready for our annual feathered frenzy. This event was designed so birders of all skill sets can enjoy one of the country’s fastest-growing hobbies […]
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Blue Ridge Mountain Heritage Festival
Main Street - Sparta 58 South Main Street, Sparta, NC, United StatesAs the days grow shorter and the crisp air of fall settles in, the Blue Ridge Mountain Heritage Festival in downtown Sparta, NC, brings the community together on the third […]
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Weaverville Art in Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival
Main Street Weaverville Main Street, Weaverville, NC, United StatesJoin us for the annual Art in Autumn Outdoor Art Festival! Over 100 talented juried artists and craftspeople will fill Main Street with fine art, unique crafts, and creative treasures. Enjoy […]
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