Oct 16, 2026
Outdoor Cooking
Bear Paw State Natural Area, Banner Elk, NC
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Pumpkin Carving
Illustrative imageA ranger hosts Pumpkin Carving on Tuesday, October 13, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Profile Parking Area at Grandfather Mountain State Park in Banner Elk.
What to expect
You carve your own pumpkin, and pumpkins are provided. It is also a chance to ask the rangers what they do day to day.
Plan your visit
- The event is free, but advance registration is required and capped at 20 people. Use the registration button on the official listing to sign up your party.
- Park address: 9872 N.C. 105 S., Suite 6, Banner Elk, NC 28604.
- The listing is open to all ages.
- If you are coming from out of town, you can plan where to stay in the area.
- Dates and details can change; confirm with the organizer before you go.
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