Oct 18, 2026
Leave No Trace Hike
Lake James State Park – Paddy’s Creek Access, Nebo, NC
The Leave No Trace Hike is a guided walk on Sunday, October 18, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.…
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Events in Western NC
52 upcoming events
Festivals, fairs, ranger programs and outdoor events in the mountains around our campgrounds. Dates and details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.
October 2026
Oct 18, 2026
Silent Hike
Chimney Rock State Park – Rumbling Bald Access, Lake Lure, NC
A ranger leads the Silent Hike on Sunday, October 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rumbling…
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Oct 20, 2026
Mt Mitchell History Hike
Mount Mitchell State Park, Burnsville, NC
Mt Mitchell History Hike is a ranger-led hike on Tuesday, October 20, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at…
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Oct 21, 2026
10 Hiking Essentials
Gorges State Park – Grassy Ridge Access & Visitor Center, Sapphire, NC
10 Hiking Essentials is a short ranger program on Wednesday, October 21, from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at…
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Oct 24, 2026
Halloweenfest
Downtown Brevard, Brevard, NC
Halloweenfest is a free, family-friendly Halloween event in downtown Brevard on Saturday, October 24, 2026, organized by Heart…
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Oct 24, 2026
WNC Truck Show
Old Acquoni Expo Center, Cherokee, NC
The WNC Truck Show is a custom truck gathering on Saturday, October 24 at the Old Acquoni Expo…
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Oct 24, 2026
Bands and Brews
Lazy Hiker Brewing Co., Franklin, NC
Bands and Brews is a day of live music and barbecue at Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. in downtown…
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Oct 25, 2026
Fall Colors Hike
Gorges State Park – Grassy Ridge Access & Visitor Center, Sapphire, NC
The Fall Colors Hike is a ranger-led walk on Sunday, October 25, from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at…
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Oct 25, 2026
Silent Hike
Chimney Rock State Park – Rumbling Bald Access, Lake Lure, NC
Silent Hike is a ranger-led evening walk at Chimney Rock State Park on Sunday, October 25, from 6:30…
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Oct 29, 2026
Scareokee
Scareokee is a Halloween trick-or-treat event in Cherokee on Thursday, October 29, at 181 Tsali Blvd. It is…
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Oct 30, 2026
Haunted History Hike
Gorges State Park – Grassy Ridge Access & Visitor Center, Sapphire, NC
Haunted History Hike is a ranger-led walk at Gorges State Park near Sapphire on Friday, October 30, from…
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Oct 31, 2026
Boone Boo!
Downtown Boone, Boone, NC
Boone Boo! is a free, family-friendly trick-or-treating event in Downtown Boone on Saturday, October 31, 2026, hosted by…
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Western NC at a glance
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