• NC Mineral & Gem Festival

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    Three Peaks Enrichment Center 97 Pinebridge Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

      The NC Mineral and Gem Festival is a vibrant celebration of nature’s treasures, attracting gem enthusiasts and families alike. Experience a variety of activities including mine tours, and a […]

  • NC Mineral & Gem Festival

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    Three Peaks Enrichment Center 97 Pinebridge Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

      The NC Mineral and Gem Festival is a vibrant celebration of nature’s treasures, attracting gem enthusiasts and families alike. Experience a variety of activities including mine tours, and a […]

  • Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival

    Shelton House 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

    The Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend (BRHW) Arts and Crafts Fair 2025 is located 3 blocks from downtown Waynesville on the grounds of the Shelton Campus in the heart of the […]

    Free
  • Harvesting Heritage Festival

    Center for Pioneer Life 134 joe young road , Burnsville, North Carolina, United States

    Celebrate Appalachian traditions at the 2025 Harvesting Heritage Festival! Enjoy a full day of pumpkin picking, live music, historic craft demonstrations, and guided tours of our pioneer homestead. Shop from […]

  • Mountain Heritage Days

    Western Carolina University Campus 1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC, United States

    Western Carolina University has proudly hosted the Mountain Heritage Day festival on the last Saturday in September for 50 years! This cherished tradition has been the university’s gift to the […]

  • Black Bear Bonanza!

    Highlands Biological Station 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, Highlands, North Carolina, United States

    Stop by the Nature Center all day for drop-in activities and learning all about black bears! Then from 2:00–3:30 PM, join us for a special program co-led by Cynthia Strain, […]

  • Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Starry Skies

    Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, United States

    October is one of the best times of year to stargaze at Grandfather Mountain. The air is cool and clear, and the summer constellations are still very prominent, with some […]

    $51 – $60
  • FROG Fair – Friends of the Greenway in Franklin

    FROG QUARTERS - Greenway Visitor Center 573 E. Main St, Franklin, NC, United States

    Friends of the Greenway is hosting its Fall arts & crafts, music, and food event. FROG FAIR–The Music Venue will be outdoors all day during our twice-annual Arts and Crafts […]

    Free. Donations encouraged.
  • Sunrise on the Swinging Bridge

    Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, United States

    Celebrate the beginning of 2026 from a mile high! The New Year’s “Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge” event will provide guests with the rare opportunity to be in the park […]

  • Brevard Dig Day – Pisgah Area SORBA

    Pisgah National Forest & Brevard Pisgah Forest, NC, United States

    Join us as we team up with the Carolina Mountain Club for a trail maintenance day in Pisgah National Forest!  We’ll meet at the Pisgah Horse Stables on Avery Creek […]

    Free
  • The Little Crafty

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    North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United States

    This February, a beloved Asheville tradition takes root in a new setting. The North Carolina Arboretum, The Big Crafty, and ArtsAVL are excited to announce The Little Crafty, a new, […]

  • The Little Crafty

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    North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United States

    This February, a beloved Asheville tradition takes root in a new setting. The North Carolina Arboretum, The Big Crafty, and ArtsAVL are excited to announce The Little Crafty, a new, […]