Outdoors Activity

Naturalist Niche: Fall Color Hike
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesFall color is one of the highlights of life in WNC. Toward the end of the season Hickory Nut Gorge comes alive with gorgeous shades of gold and red. Join […]

Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum
North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United StatesWinter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites […]

Naturalist Niche: Fall Ridge Hike
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesThe trails of Chimney Rock in the fall are amazing, but a guided hike off-the-beaten-path can lead you to places you never knew existed. Join a naturalist and learn what […]

Appalachian Christmas and Tinsel Trail at Shelton House
Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThe Shelton House - Museum of NC Handicrafts in Waynesville, NC will once again conclude their events for our 41st year in a magical way. On Sunday, December 5, we […]

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s CSA Fair
YWCA of Asheville South French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesASAP’s CSA Fair is a chance to meet local farmers and learn about CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) in our area. By joining a CSA, you get a weekly box of […]

Friends & Family Day at the John C. Campbell Folk School
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesJoin us May 6, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Friends & Family Day at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina. Tour our open […]
Third Thursday – Concert on the Lawn
The Hub Station Arts Center Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, North Carolina, United StatesJoin us for Third Thursday! A monthly event centered around musical experiences for everyone to enjoy! Grab your friends, family and favorite lawn chairs for an evening concert on the […]

White Squirrel Weekend
Downtown Brevard Brevard, NC, United StatesFRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025 5PM-10PM FOOD & CRAFT VENDORS OPEN 5PM-10PM BEER GARDEN and WRISTBAND 5:30PM QUACK SHACK 7:00PM KINDRED VALLEY 8:30PM RED CLAY REVIVAL SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025 […]

Hendersonville’s Garden Jubilee
Hendersonville Visitor Center Stage 201 S. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesMost anything and everything garden related will again be available during Hendersonville’s Garden Jubilee, presented by Stuller Power Solutions this Memorial Day weekend. The 30th edition of the garden party […]

Grandfather Mountain: Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and […]

National Trails Day at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesHit the trails and celebrate this national holiday, not to mention NC State Park’s Year of the Trail. Join us for guided hikes throughout the day and meet with a […]

Nature at Night Hike at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesWatch as the Park comes alive under the shadow of darkness on this guided evening excursion with a Park naturalist. Do you know which animals come out along the Hickory […]