Our Events
From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, find something to do or discover a new vacation destination
Day Out With Thomas, Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll! tour at Tweetsie Railroad
All aboard for a Rockin’ Good Time with Thomas the Tank Engine™ June 12-15 & 18-21 at Tweetsie Railroad Wild West theme park in Blowing Rock, NC.
Fayetteville Frag Fest 2026 LAN Party
Fayetteville Frag Fest 2026 brings gamers together for a high-energy, in-person LAN experience where competition and community collide.
aLive in the ‘Boro – Carl Newton Review Band
The June aLive in the ‘Boro concert will feature Carl Newton Review Band.
Beach Music Series – Band of Oz
Shag the night away at the Beach Music Series with the Band of Oz, powered by Brightspeed!
Demolition Derby
Figure 8 race, fireworks, food, Big Foot, family-friendly fun!
The Punch Brothers
Punch Brothers, formed in 2006, are a virtuosic quintet featuring mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas.
Bee Jubilee
Join us for the 10th Annual Bee Jubilee, a buzzing, family-friendly event dedicated to educating, inspiring, and connecting our community through all things bees!
Town of Unionville Celebrates America’s 250th
Celebrating America’s 250th birthday, the Town of Unionville is hosting a free evening of music, bounce houses, and a drone show on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 6:00–10:00 pm.
65th Annual Old Homes Tour & More
Come and discover the charm of historic Beaufort during this annual tour featuring beautiful private homes, stunning gardens, local churches, artists’ studios, and the authentically restored buildings and grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site.
ARTtalk: “Curating Global Cinema,” Dale Pollock
Step behind the curtain for a series of intimate conversations with this season’s artists about the passions and processes that shape their work.
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Reflecting on the meaning of home, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents a stirring program on the longing for beloved countrysides and pride of cherished folk music under the baton of Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees.
Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists
The Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists is a prestigious annual event dedicated to discovering and nurturing the talents of the next generation of classical musicians.
15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition
The winner of the 15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists will perform a full recital of the works they performed during the morning competition.
Summer Exhibition Celebration
Engage with visiting artists and fellow arts advocates, enjoy live music and refreshments, and discover the exciting exhibitions showcased across six galleries by local, regional, national and international artists.
An Independence Day Eve to Remember!
Mark your calendars to celebrate that truth with us on Independence Day Eve (Thursday, July 3rd!) with hundreds of grateful Americans at Magnalia Homestead & Farm in Stokesdale.
An Independence Day Eve to Remember!
Mark your calendars to celebrate with us on Independence Day Eve (Thursday, July 3rd!) with hundreds of grateful Americans at Magnalia Homestead & Farm in Stokesdale.
Denton Antique Festival
Get ready for the 2026 Denton Antiques Festival!
250th Celebrate America Indoor Craft Show
This in-door craft show is in conjunction with the semi-quincentennial events being held at Lake Toxaway Community Center and North Toxaway Baptist Church on July 4th from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
250th Celebrate America Classic Wheels Show
This car show is in conjunction with the semi-quincentennial celebration taking place at the Lake Toxaway Community Center and North Toxaway Baptist church on July 4th, 2026.
250th Celebrate America
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina will celebrate the semi-quincentennial of America this July 4th with family fun, food, and entertainment.
Gladys Knight
The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest.
Straight No Chaser Beach Bash
If the phrase “male acappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again.


























