• 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, […]

  • Burnsville Harvest Market Craft Show

    Burnsville Town Center 6 South Main Street, Burnsville, NC, United States

    Experience the magic of fall at the Burnsville Harvest Market Craft Show! Mark your calendars for October 4th and join us from 9am to 3pm at the Burnsville Town Center, […]

  • Fall Pop-Up Market hosted by Reems Creek Pottery

    Reems Creek Pottery 181 Reems Creek Rd , Weaverville, NC, United States

    Reems Creek Pottery will host a Fall Pop-Up Market on October 4th, 2025, from 10 am to 3 pm.   Vendors include: Jewelry by Nadine Babolulu Read Me Unconditionally Larkspur […]

    Free to attend.
  • Farm City Day 2025

    Henderson County Center - Jackson Park 100 Jackson Park Road, Hendersonville, NC, United States

    This FREE event features many educational hands-on activities including a farm animal petting zoo, old-time craft demonstrations and a fishing pond. There are many children’s games and a wagon ride […]

  • Mountain Monarch Festival

    Gorges State Park 976 Grassy Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC, United States

    This free event, hosted by the park and sponsored by Friends of Gorges State Park and other partners, will celebrate the monarch butterfly during its migration and bring attention to […]

    Free
  • Sonker Festival

    Recurring
    Edwards-Franklin House 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC, United States

    The Sonker Festival is a Surry County tradition, presented each year by the Surry County Historical Society. It is held on the first Saturday in October at the Edwards-Franklin House […]

    Free
  • Fall Color Ramble

    Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, United States

    From Oct. 4 through 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included in […]

  • Cherokee Indian Fair

    Old Acquani Expo Center 1441 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, United States

    Step into the heart of Cherokee culture at the 113th Cherokee Indian Fair! This spirited celebration showcases the rich culture of the Cherokee people. Visitors of all ages can enjoy […]

    $10 – $20
  • Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival

    Recurring
    The Village Green 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United States

    This aritsan fall festival celebrates the breathtaking autumn tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows located in the Heart of Cashiers. This popular and FREE event welcomes 100 artisans to the park. […]

    Free
  • Old Fort Art Walk

    Downtown Old Fort 38 S Catawba Ave., Old Fort, NC, United States

    Come join in the celebration as Old Fort kicks off their first-ever Art Walk! Arrowhead Gallery & Studios is the starting and end point for the Art Walk, from there […]

    Free
  • Fall Pottery Show at The Bascomb

    Recurring
    The Bascom 323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC, United States

    Discover one-of-a-kind pottery handcrafted by Bascom Studio Members. From functional wares to sculptural pieces, works were created and fired on-site. Proceeds support the artists and The Bascom’s Creative Community Initiative, […]