Rick Springfield
Over the past four decades, Rick Springfield has worn many hats as an entertainer and performer.
Our Events
From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, find something to do or discover a new vacation destination
Blowing Rock Tour of Homes
Tour four of Blowing Rock’s finest homes, Timeless Treasures, bake sale, Ben Long frescoes, available lunch at Blowing Rock Art and History Museum.
Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026
Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026 is a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026.
Family Field Course: Grizzly Family Foraging
Embark on a wild adventure with The Grizzly Forager on the mountain in search of mysterious treasure made by wasps, which explorers of old gathered and made into ink – the same ink that was used to sign the Declaration of Independence!
Pirates! A Boy At Sea
A swashbuckling adventure that explores the meaning of family, even when it’s redefined
Patriots at Sea: A Seaport Prepares for War
Learn about the lives of sailors who will become a part of our new nation’s defense and what a local seaport was like in 1775.
Small Town, Big Celebration! Join Aurora, NC as we honor 250 years of American independence!
Please come out and help us celebrate the US 250 birthday event on July 25, 2026, in downtown Aurora, NC.
Carolina CryptidFest
Carolina CryptidFest debuts July 24–25, 2026, at the Jim Graham Building, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC.
37th Annual Cruso Quilt Show
Quilt show, vendors, demonstrations
Moth Mania
All ages are invited to join us for an exciting evening with the often overlooked and misunderstood moth!
Chetola Resort Toast & Taste
The Inaugural Chetola Resort Toast & Taste Festival is a three-day celebration of culinary and beverage excellence, showcasing our award-winning culinary team’s talents alongside guest chefs and culinary masters.
Embracing Tranquility
The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce Embracing Tranquility, kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Embracing Tranquility will be in the gallery from June 23rd through July 26th.
Catsman Foundation Global Film Series- Happy Birthday
Eight-year-old maid Toha goes to great lengths to ensure that her best friend Nelly, the daughter of her wealthy employer, has a successful birthday party in this poignant debut feature exploring classism, power, and belonging in modern-day Cairo.
Calidore String Quartet
The Calidore String Quartet has been recognized for achieving an extraordinary cohesion of individual artistry and collective expression.
Animal Enrichment Day
On Animal Enrichment Day, guests see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals.
Aaron Diehl
Pianist Aaron Diehl has quietly redefined the boundary between jazz and classical music, building an international career distinguished by stylistic fluency, intellectual rigor, and a deep sense of musical lineage.
Morehead City Marlins Baseball!
Come out and cheer on the Morehead City Marlins during the 2026 season for an unforgettable night of family fun and exciting baseball action.
CoMMA presents Donna Washington: Fun, Foolery & Folktales
“Every story I tell is true…except for the parts I make up” – Donna Washington
Adult Field Course: Exploring Natural Communities of Grandfather Mountain
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the natural community types found on Grandfather Mountain. In this class, you’ll learn to recognize distinct habitats by studying their characteristic flora, fauna and environmental conditions.
The Jayhawks
Over the course of four decades and countless memorable live shows, country roots-rock band The Jayhawks have soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans, and peers in the process.
K9s In Flight Frisbee Dogs
Watch high-energy Frisbee dogs soar through the air at K9s In Flight Dog Show, July 25 – 27 and July 30 – August 2nd at Tweetsie Railroad.
Adult Field Course: Fungi in the Cloud Forest
Here’s a chance to learn about the lifestyle and habitats of fungi, as well as observe many kinds of fungal fruiting bodies, including mushrooms growing at higher elevations.
Horn in the West
‘Horn in the West’ is the Nation’s oldest Revolutionary War outdoor drama, performed every Summer at the ‘Horn in the West’ Amphitheater located in the Daniel Boone Park in Boone, NC
Tea with Seagrove Potters
Spend the day in Seagrove on a relaxing gallery crawl.