TANASI at Roots in the Garden
Join us for our free, family-friendly Roots in the Garden concert series celebrating live music and community in the heart of Boone!
Our Events
From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, find something to do or discover a new vacation destination
“The Lost Colony” Outdoor Drama
An experience not to be missed!
NC BeachBlast Festival
Celebrating its 27th year, the NC BeachBlast Festival in Kings Mountain is fun for the whole family.
Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Nature and Forest Therapy at Grandfather Mountain
Join Mattie Decker, a certified forest therapy guide, for a relaxing 2 to 2.5-hour stroll through the forest at Grandfather Mountain.
INTERTWINED
Botanical oil paintings by Chris Graebner, watermedia collage paintings by Nancy Smith and figurative needle-felted sculpture by Lynn Wartski.
Grandfather Presents: Eleanor Spicer Rice
Eleanor Spicer Rice, Ph.D., is an entomologist, award-winning author, and nationally recognized science communicator whose work explores the surprising connections between people and the natural world.
Cannon Day at Fort Macon State Park
Bring the whole family to Fort Macon and experience the boom of history in action.
Uwharrie Bigfoot Festival
After welcoming more than 10,000 attendees throughout its inaugural weekend, the Uwharrie Bigfoot Festival returns Labor Day Weekend 2026 with major expansion at Camp Barnhardt in New London, North Carolina.
Uwharrie Bigfoot Festival
The Uwharrie Bigfoot Festival returns Labor Day weekend for three days of family fun, folklore, outdoor adventure, live entertainment, vendors, food, and all things Bigfoot.
North Carolina Apple Festival
The North Carolina Apple Festival is a four-day celebration of Henderson County’s stature as the leading apple-producing county in the state.
Titanic: The Exhibition Charlotte
North America’s largest and most immersive touring Titanic experience sails into Charlotte for the first time this spring and summer.
Old North State History Series: On the Homefront During World War II
Join living historian Mrs. Anna Neill for an engaging look at how everyday Americans contributed to the war effort from home during World War II.
Lions, Tigers & Beer
Our eagerly awaited—and wildly delicious—dining experience brings you the rare chance to spend an entire evening at the Animal Park, complete with sunset serenades from our residents.
Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program
Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series!
Carolina Bible Camp Bluegrass Festival 2026
A one-day, family friendly bluegrass festival for only $20! Kids under 12 admitted free.
Homeschool and Family Day
Join us as we step back in time and experience life in the 18th century at Homeschool and Family Day.
Artist Talk for PATTERN RECOGNITION
The show, Pattern Recognition, will include an artist talk by Nell Chandler, Adrienne Knowles and Evelyn Ward in the gallery on Saturday, September 12th at 4pm.
9/11 Commemorative 5K Event
The City of Graham proudly presents the Sixth Annual 9/11 Commemorative 5K Run/Walk Event.
Unionville Heritage Festival
Live music, Food Trucks, Craft Vendors, Activities for kids, Silent Auction, Raffle, Heritage Hall
55th-Annual Girl Scout Day
Girl Scouts are invited to join the park’s naturalists for a fun-filled learning adventure on Grandfather Mountain.
Art in the Park
70+ regional artists exhibiting and selling work in a series of six juried shows.
Ayden Collard Festival
A family, fun-filled event that includes a pageant, a parade, street dances, rides, retail and food vendors, a Collard Eatin’ contest and much more.
Concert in the Park
Free concert in the Memorial Park Gazebo, Sundays following Art in the Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Downtown, 1pm.
Fayetteville Greek Festival
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean at the Fayetteville Greek Festival, a weekend celebration of Greek culture, cuisine and community in the Historic Haymount neighborhood.