Oct 31, 2026
Blowing Rock Halloween Festival
The Blowing Rock Halloween Festival is a family-friendly celebration on Saturday, October 31, 2026, held on the Saturday…
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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
November 2026
Nov 3, 2026
Native Plant Gardens Volunteer Day – NC the Beautiful
Gorges State Park – Grassy Ridge Access & Visitor Center, Sapphire, NC
Native Plant Gardens Volunteer Day is a monthly work session at Gorges State Park’s Visitor Center near Sapphire.…
Nov 11, 2026
Veterans Day Program
Legends at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure, Lake Lure, NC
The Veterans Day Program is a military appreciation ceremony in Lake Lure on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at…
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Nov 14, 2026
The History Lake James: From Native Lands to Modern Recreation
Lake James State Park, Nebo, NC
This ranger program at Lake James State Park in Nebo is on Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 to…
Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026
Tweetsie Christmas
Tweetsie Railroad, Blowing Rock, NC
Tweetsie Christmas is an evening holiday event at Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, offered on select nights from…
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December 2026
Dec 2, 2026
Lighting Up Lake Lure
Lighting Up Lake Lure is a community holiday lighting ceremony in Lake Lure on Wednesday, December 2, 2026,…
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Dec 4, 2026
Festive First Friday and Solar Tree Lighting
Downtown Boone, Boone, NC
Festive First Friday and Solar Tree Lighting is a free holiday evening in Downtown Boone on Friday, December…
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Dec 5, 2026
29th Annual Santa on the Chimney
Chimney Rock State Park, Chimney Rock, NC
The 29th Annual Santa on the Chimney is a holiday event with Santa appearances at Chimney Rock State…
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Dec 5, 2026
Christmas Parade & Light Up the Night
Downtown Brevard, Brevard, NC
Brevard's Christmas Parade rolls down Main Street on Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 3 p.m. Heart of…
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Dec 12, 2026
29th Annual Santa on the Chimney
Chimney Rock State Park, Chimney Rock, NC
The 29th Annual Santa on the Chimney is a holiday event with Santa appearances at Chimney Rock State…
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Dec 12, 2026
Christmas at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Gardens
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Education Center, Lake Lure, NC
Christmas at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Gardens is a holiday event for families and children on Saturday,…
Dec 12, 2026
The History Lake James: From Native Lands to Modern Recreation
Lake James State Park, Nebo, NC
This ranger program at Lake James State Park in Nebo is on Saturday, December 12, from 10:00 to…
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