May 1 – May 15
Market & Music
Commerce Square Park
Calendar of Events
From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, find something to do or discover a new vacation destination
Explore Our Events
May 16
Piedmont
Songs of the Season with Joe Woodson and Friends
Orange County Public Library Main Branch
May 2 – May 30
Piedmont
Levitt AMP Statesville Music Series
Iredell Statesville Community Enrichment Corporation
Jun 7
Mountains
Catsman Foundation Global Film Series- Calle Malaga
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Jun 6 – Jun 10
Mountains
American Association of University Women Brevard Annual Used Book Sale
McClarty-Goodson Hall, Brevard College
Jun 12 – Jun 13
Mountains
Educator Workshop: Methods of Teaching Environmental Education
Grandfather Mountain
Jun 13 – Jun 14
Piedmont
June Bloom Lavender Festival at Sunshine Lavender Farm
Sunshine Lavender Farm
Jun 20
Mountains
Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Yoga on the Mountain: Grounded and Grateful
Grandfather Mountain
Jun 12 – Jun 21
Mountains
Day Out With Thomas, Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll! tour at Tweetsie Railroad
Tweetsie Railroad
Jul 2
Mountains
Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists
Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music Center
Jul 4
Mountains
250th Celebrate America Classic Wheels Show
North Toxaway Baptist Church Food Bank Parking Lot & Lake Toxaway Community Center
Jul 4
Mountains
250th Celebrate America Indoor Craft Show
North Toxaway Baptist Church Family Life Center & Lake Toxaway Community Center
Jul 4
Mountains
250th Celebrate America
Lake Toxaway Community Center and North Toxaway Baptist Church
Jul 14
Mountains
Catsman Foundation Global Film Series- Sentimental Value
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Jul 21
Mountains
Catsman Foundation Global Film Series- Sirāt
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Jul 25
Coast
Small Town, Big Celebration! Join Aurora, NC as we honor 250 years of American independence!
Town of Aurora all day event
Jul 28
Mountains
Catsman Foundation Global Film Series- Happy Birthday
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Oct 9 – Oct 11
Piedmont
EJ Snyder’s Uwharrie Bigfoot Survival and Outdoor Expo and Overlander Show
Camp Barnhardt
Coastal Region
View allAtlantic Beach Music Festival 2026
Save the date for the 12th Annual AB Beach Music Festival on the boardwalk at the Circle on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Stedman Party in the Park
Stedman Party in the Park begins at 10am with opening ceremonies, music, craft vendors, food trucks.
Yoga+Wine Night
Take a deep breath, grab your yoga mat, and join us for a laid-back evening at Hinnant Family Vineyards.
aLive in the ‘Boro – Rivermist Band
The May 22nd concert will feature local band, Rivermist.
Mountains Region
View AllNative Plant Sale and Fundraiser
A wide selection of native perennials, ferns, sedges, grasses, trees, and shrubs will be available.
Garden Jubilee
Hendersonville’s annual Garden Jubilee transforms seven blocks of Main Street into a giant nursery garden on Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend.
Children’s Ballet Classes
Children’s Ballet Classes Beginner Ballet & Intermediate Ballet is held on Tuesdays, 4:00pm & 5:00pm – weekly class, registration is ongoing
Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike
Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series!
Piedmont Region
View AllBeach Music Series – Blackwater Band
Shag the night away at the Beach Music Series with the Blackwater Band, powered by Brightspeed!
Songs of the Season with Joe Woodson and Friends
Join Joe Woodson and Friends as they sing songs of the Season; with special guests and special songs from the new CD “Grizzly Bear”
Arts Around the Square
Graham’s cherished signature event returns to downtown this year with a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and community.
Chicago: Live in Concert
For one night only, legendary rock band Chicago takes the stage with a night of iconic hits and unforgettable energy.