Outdoors Activity
Walks in the Woods
Saluda Public Library 44 W Main Street, Saluda, NC, United StatesJoin us for a community-led hiking series on the first and third Sundays of each month from mid-March to mid-November, weather permitting. SCLT members will guide you on local favorite walks around Saluda. Each walk lasts about an hour and a half and highlights our area's natural treasures while encouraging outdoor activity. Walkers should meet […]
Moss Walk at the Jackson County Greenway
Locust Creek Trailhead 342 Old Cullowhee Road, Sylva, NC, United StatesLuscious, damp, and leafy, mosses are miniscule rainforests in your backyard. A single boulder may be home to hundreds of subtly different species, all sheltering a variety of microscopic animals like tardigrades and rotifers. We often overlook these tiny plants due to their small stature, but each one is equipped with ingenious adaptations that allow […]
Spruce Pine 3rd Thursdays
Downtown Spruce Pine Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesGet ready to experience another unforgettable evening at Third Thursdays in Downtown Spruce Pine, this time on June 19th! From 5 to 8 PM, the bustling streets between Link and Crystal streets will come alive with the vibrant energy of our community gathering. Start your adventure by perusing the local farmers and makers market, where […]
North Carolina Rhododendron Festival
The North Carolina Rhododendron Festival draws hundreds of visitors from all over the region and features the Rhododendron Festival Pageant, the Craft Fair with food vendors, children's activities, live music throughout the day, as well as a classic car show, a 10K run, and 2 nights of street dancing. Come discover our Small Town Mountain […]
Summer Tracks Music Concert: Anya Hinkle with Free Planet Radio
Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United StatesTryon’s most popular music series—continues its 25th season June 20 with Anya Hinkle with Free Planet Radio. Well known and well-loved, Asheville-based singer-songwriter, Anya Hinkle is steeped in the tones of roots and folk music, seasoned by her world travels and vivid storytelling. PopMatters calls her “a burgeoning force behind the Appalachian roots revival…” Americana Highways writes of her latest album Oceania (2024, Red […]
Hellbender Relay Canoe Race
Headwaters Outfitters 25 Parkway Road, Rosman, NC, United StatesPart of the Upper French Broad Riverfest in Rosman, NC The most exciting competition in town! Starting at Mile 0 from Headwaters Outfitters to Mile 20 at Hap Simpson River Park. Proceeds from the race support needed river accesses and log jam clearing projects to keep the French Broad River open to all users. Important […]
Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
Hot Springs Banding Station - Murray Branch Picnic Area 35.920906, -82.875088, Hot Springs, NC, United StatesIf you've ever floated down Section 10 of the French Broad or taken a drive down the scenic River Road, you have been to Murray Branch Picnic Area. This special secret spot is now beautifully restored for recreation, and has a new addition nearby- the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory’s new Hot Springs Banding Station! What […]
2nd Annual Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit
Center for Pioneer Life 134 joe young road , Burnsville, North Carolina, United StatesJoin us for the 2nd Annual Blue Ridge Storytelling at the Center for Pioneer Life! Experience a day filled with captivating tales from renowned storytellers, each bringing their unique flair and years of experience. Don't miss out on this family-friendly event on June 28th from 10 AM to 2 PM. Featured Storytellers: Larry Pearlman Catherine […]
Firefly Frolic
Pinnacle Park Trailhead 2110 Fisher Creek Road, Sylva, NC, United StatesPinnacle Park has a vibrant night life scene: lightning bugs and foxfire worms! Join us for this evening hike on the lower Forest Therapy trail loop to view and learn about these beautiful bugs. We will discuss how to identify different species, the firefly life cycle, the magic behind their glow, and how to attract […]
Shindig on Main July 4th Celebration
Downtown Brevard Brevard, NC, United StatesCelebrate Independence Day in downtown Brevard with Shindig on Main, a vibrant, family-friendly event on July 4, 2025 beginning at noon. This year’s festivities will feature the Transylvania Cruisers Classic Auto Show and plenty of family fun. Enjoy a patriotic flag-raising ceremony, a reading of the Declaration of Independence by local elected officials, food trucks, live music, and entertainment throughout the day. As night falls, […]
Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
Hot Springs Banding Station - Murray Branch Picnic Area 35.920906, -82.875088, Hot Springs, NC, United StatesIf you've ever floated down Section 10 of the French Broad or taken a drive down the scenic River Road, you have been to Murray Branch Picnic Area. This special secret spot is now beautifully restored for recreation, and has a new addition nearby- the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory’s new Hot Springs Banding Station! What […]
Shindig on the Green
Pack Square Park 121 College Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesBring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2025, Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]
