Junior Naturalist Day
Junior Naturalist Program activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome!
Our Events
From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, find something to do or discover a new vacation destination
9th Annual Sarah James Fulcher Redfish Tournament
The Sarah James Fulcher Redfish Tournament is a annual festival and Redfish Tournament held in memory of Sarah James Fulcher.
Riders In The Sky
America’s favorite cowboys are coming to Tweetsie Railroad — Riders In The Sky.
Adult Field Course: Appalachian Woodcraft
We will examine the types of things Appalachian people have made for themselves from the forests around them like chairs, bowls, spoons, tool handles and more.
Monster Trucks @ Carteret County Speedway
Monster Truck fans can experience their favorite machines live, not just on TV!
Lions Duck Tace Festival
Food and Fun. Famous Rubber Duck Race in North Fork of New River.
Intertwined – Artist Talk
The show, Intertwined, will include an artist talk by Chris Graebner, Nancy Smith and Lynn Wartski in the gallery on Saturday, August 15th at 4pm.
34th Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show
The 34th annual Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show will be held on historic Main Street Forest City on Saturday, August 15.
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.
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.
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.
Homeschool and Family Day
Join us as we step back in time and experience life in the 18th century at Homeschool and Family Day.
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.
Randy Travis Music Festival
Family oriented festival with food, music, car show, craft vendors, children’s entertainment
Cockman Family Gospel Bluegrass Concert
Benefit concert for Lovelady Fire & Rescue Department.
Esperanza Festival
The Esperanza festival returns to Alamance County for the sixth year, welcoming visitors to savor and experience Hispanic and Latino heritage through dance, music, and food in a family-friendly environment.
American Music Festival Concert Series – Kenari Saxophone Quartet
Applauded for their “flat-out amazing performances” and “stunning virtuosity” (Cleveland Classical), the highly acclaimed Kenari Quartet delivers inspiring performances that transform the perception of the saxophone.
Hawk Watch
All throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration.
EJ Snyder’s Uwharrie Bigfoot Survival and Outdoor Expo and Overlander Show
NC Weekend Adventure Alert: Survival + Overland + Family Fun!
Autumn Art & Plant Festival – Presented by The Wake Forest Garden Club
The Wake Forest Garden Club is inviting the community to celebrate the beauty of the fall season at its annual Autumn Art & Plant Festival
36th Annual Taylorsville Apple Festival
We will be hosting vendors of all types including Food, Jewelry, Home Improvement, Medical, Boutiques, County Agencies and Novelties.