Want to be a dragon slayer? Conquer the 318 curves in 11 miles on the Dragon, a section of U.S. Highway 129 that starts near Robbinsville and Fontana Dam. It follows the southwest boundary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, so there…
The NC Arboretum hosts a celebration to honor trees and the essential roles they play in our lives and ecosystems. Educational programming includes information on how to protect and nurture the trees in your yard and neighborhood. Free. Parking…
Many people have wonderful childhood memories of visiting Ghost Town in the Sky in Maggie Valley. This mountaintop amusement park was wildly popular in the 70s and 80s. It opened in 1961 and closed in 2002, followed by a series of owners that…
Simple Life brings to life tiny home communities with private amenities, catering to those who prioritize experiences over possessions. Located in Western North Carolina, their gated land lease communities offer a simpler, yet richer lifestyle.…
The NC Arboretum hosts the 2026 Mountain Science Expo! This free STEM-oriented science festival invites the public to interact with scientists and explore nature. Geared for kids but appropriate for people of all ages who are interested in…
November 6, 2026 - January 10, 2027
The Biltmore House is even more magical when adorned for the holidays - complete with elaborate hand-decorated trees, including the favorite 35-ft. live Fraser fir in the Banquet Hall, a thousand…
Franklin, North Carolina, is known as the "Gem Capital of the World." Located an hour-and-15-minute drive southwest of downtown Asheville, the area is rich in gems and minerals and is a favorite spot for rockhounds of all ages. The famous Cowee…
Stroll 30+ acres of formal and informal gardens adjacent to the Biltmore House, all designed by America's foremost landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. After your house tour, stroll through a mile of some of the most spectacular…
As the tiny house movement grows in the United States, more places are welcoming tiny living, including Western North Carolina, which has caught on to the tiny house movement. Tiny homes are typically anywhere from 100 to 700 square feet, which…
Hoist the sails for two days of Trop Rock on the beach, benefiting Foundation4LL/CR and Feed the Children. Friday (5-9 pm): Italian dinner and IT's Five O'Clock Somewhere Band. Saturday (11:30 am-8 pm): Krystal King, Nelson's Blood sea shanty…
This group of 100 auditioned singers have been inspiring audiences since 1977 with choral music performed at the highest artistic level at three concerts each season.
April - August
2026 Dates: April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, and August 21
Location: Pack Square Park
Downtown After Five provides free live outdoor music concerts in downtown Asheville every third Friday from 5-9 PM from April…Asheville Choral Society offers two performances on March 27–28, 2026. Tempus, ACS's select vocal ensemble, will perform a program spanning the late Renaissance through experimental contemporary composers. Highlights include the serene Miserere…
Free, family-friendly event showcasing the Outdoor Industry Hub of the East! Spend the afternoon at New Belgium Brewing's Liquid Center connecting with local outdoor companies, demoing the latest gear, and shopping…
One of favorite spas in downtown Asheville, the Skin Spa in Historic Haywood Park Hotel is perfectly situated in downtown Asheville.
They specialize in group bookings, spa parties for all occasions, and couples packages. They use…
Don't miss one of the top summer music festivals in the country! You'll experience concerts under the stars in a beautiful mountain setting. Each summer, the Brevard Music Center presents a variety of 100+ events and performances during a 10…
June 5-6, 2026
Celebrate Forest City’s heritage at the Cherry Bounce Festival! This event was named after local moonshiner Amos Owens AKA "The Cherry Bounce King". He became famous for making cherry-infused whiskey. This free public event…For 2026, this event will be held on the Upper Quad on the campus of Mars Hill University. The festival is the second longest-running folk festival in Western North Carolina. It gets its name from Bascom Lamar Lunsford, a musician and folklorist…
The 2026 CODA Concert Featuring Chris Fraser and the B-Sides will be held at Gaither Hall at Montreat College in Montreat, NC. Ticket prices start at $16.30.