Hickory Ridge History Museum
591 Horn in the West Dr, Boone, NC
Celebrate Independence Day at Hickory Ridge! See a North Carolina Continental Line encampment where you can join the 1st North Carolina Regiment under the command of Colonel James Moore. See period weapons demonstrations as well as demonstrations of different skills and crafts from the colonial period. On Sunday afternoon witness a reading of the Declaration […]
Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
We all know that Santa covers the whole world delivering presents to good children in just one night, but have you ever stopped and asked yourself how? Santa has long used gravitational vortexes just like ours at Mystery Hill to warp himself from place to place! However this year some mischievous elves have messed with […]
Downtown Blowing Rock
132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Hit the streets of Blowing Rock and finish (or start) your holiday shopping. Enjoy a visit from Santa and much more! Stores will be open late. After Holiday Stroll head to the Tanger Outlets for more great holiday deals!
Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC
Appalachian Ski Mtn. will again be open on Christmas Day! The slopes will be open from 1 to 10 p.m. Reserve ahead of time and receive a 50 percent discount!
Blowing Rock Memorial Park
1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Come honor those who lost their lives in service to the nation. The Annual American Legion Post 256 sponsored Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 28th at 11:00am in the front of Memorial Park at the Gazebo - join us!
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
This exhibition draws together more recent works from the past 30 years that illustrate continued experimentation in sculptural glass. Ranging from the decidedly abstract to figural studies, these examples constitute only a small cross-section of the varied strategies deployed by artists as they continue to push and shape the medium to meet the needs of their own studio practices.
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
It's scary fun for the whole family! Enjoy ghastly attractions, including Ghost Train rides, the Haunted House, and the Freaky Forest, available only for Ghost Train hours. Separate park admission from daytime hours, with Ghost Train fun from 7:30 to 11:30pm. Advance tickets recommended; a limited number of guests will be admitted nightly. Friday and […]
This Holiday Market will include local crafts such as, ceramics, cupcakes, woodwork, candles, jewelry, and more! The Mustard Seed will also have a full selection of Holiday décor, gifts, Christmas trees, Holiday wreaths, garlands, and ornaments.
Mast General Store Valle Crucis
3565 HWY 194 S., Sugar Grove, NC, United States
Jolly Old St. Nick is heading to the Original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis as he starts making his list and hearing out everyone’s Christmas wishes. Before he harnesses up the reindeer team and takes his sleigh to the sky, stop by and pay him a visit. Bring along your family’s littlest believers and well-behaved dogs for an unforgettable Christmas memory.
Mast General Store Valle Crucis
3565 HWY 194 S., Sugar Grove, NC, United States
Jolly Old St. Nick is heading to the Original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis as he starts making his list and hearing out everyone’s Christmas wishes. Before he harnesses up the reindeer team and takes his sleigh to the sky, stop by and pay him a visit. Bring along your family’s littlest believers and well-behaved dogs for an unforgettable Christmas memory.
Downtown Blowing Rock
132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Join us in Blowing Rock for the Holiday Stroll, a celebration of winter and the Christmas season in December. It’s like a town-wide holiday open house! Shops are open late, many with special deals just for the season!
Mast General Store Valle Crucis
3565 HWY 194 S., Sugar Grove, NC, United States
olly Old St. Nick is heading to the Original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis as he starts making his list and hearing out everyone’s Christmas wishes. Before he harnesses up the reindeer team and takes his sleigh to the sky, stop by and pay him a visit. Bring along your family’s littlest believers and well-behaved dogs for an unforgettable Christmas memory.
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States
“Frosty” tells the musical adventure of a young orphan named Billy who discovers magic in a stolen hat. When he places the hat on a snowman’s head, that snowman comes to life.
Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC
Appalachian Ski Mountain's slopes will be open from 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, December 25. The day will serve as a fundraiser for Appalachian Ski Mtn’s ski patrol. Customers who purchase their tickets online before midnight on Dec. 24 will receive a 50 percent discount!
Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC
Grab a ski or skate reservation and ring in the new year right. Reserve your spot for the firework show and torchlight skiing! The cafeteria will be serving up delicious breakfast food too!
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC
Head to Grandfather Mountain and ring in an epic New Year on Sunday, Jan. 1, with the first sunrise of 2023. This special event will provide guests with the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and on a holiday.
Downtown Blowing Rock
132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
The best small-town holiday parade around! Come early for the parade and enjoy the festive atmosphere in town for the afternoon with games and music in Memorial Park!
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
Head to Tweetsie as they celebrate July 4th and Tweetsie Railroad's Anniversary with the largest fireworks show in the High Country. The Wild West theme park will be open for extended hours from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 pm.
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Phil Archer, the Betsy Main Babcock Director of Reynolda and the curator of its current exhibition Smith & Libby: Two Rings, Seven Months, One Bullet, will join us to talk about the characters and stories that led up to–and resulted from–the most tragic, titillating, intriguing, and baffling night in the long story of North Carolina's "second grandest estate." Reception with the speaker following the talk.
Traditions Pottery Studio
4443 Bolick Road, Blowing Rock
Always the Saturday after Thanksgiving! Bolick and Traditions Pottery will host their Annual Thanksgiving Wood Kiln Opening on Saturday November 25. The groundhog style wood kiln will be unloaded at 10am on Saturday morning. Guests are encourage to be present at that time to watch the items being taken from the kiln and then make their selection.
Chetola Resort
185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC
Chetola Resort features a sparkling display of lights each winter season! The “Festival of Lights” is free and open to the public, and you are invited to enjoy thousands of dazzling illuminations throughout the resort. As you drive or stroll around Chetola Lake, view glittering ice skaters, “Rudolph” reeling in a big fish, strolling carolers and many more captivating holiday scenes.
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States
The holiday season gets started with Christmas With The Embers featuring Craig Woolard! A great evening for the whole family, The Embers bring their signature sound to all your favorite holiday tunes.
Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
This year, some mischievous elves have been tinkering with Santa’s Vortex Generator and they accidentally set it off early! Now, 12 of santa’s elves are scattered across our mysterious hillside and santa needs your help to bring them back.
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States
The Carolina Snowbelles Christmas made its debut in Washington DC at the world renowned Kennedy Center's Millennium Stages and is now the High Country's newest holiday tradition for the whole family. A Carolina Snowbelle Christmas is certain to feature something for everyone! From beloved classics like "Merry and Bright", "Sing" and "Like This" by The Carolina Snowbelles director Cheryl Cutlip.
Join the Band, Choral, and Orchestra programs of Watauga High School for their 3rd Annual Holiday Kaleidoscope Concerts! See performances by the WHS Band, Honors Orchestra, Treble Choir, Jazz Ensemble, and Concert Choir, along with many other chamber ensembles, followed by a grand finale that includes every student involved in the WHS Music Department!
Mast General Store Valle Crucis
3565 HWY 194 S., Sugar Grove, NC, United States
Before stockings are hung by the chimney with care… Before milk and cookies are set by the fireplace… Before the sleigh is packed full and reindeer take to the skies…
Santa must hear the Christmas wishes of all good little girls and boys!
Downtown Blowing Rock
132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Join us in Blowing Rock for the Holiday Stroll, a celebration of winter and the Christmas season in December. It’s like a town-wide holiday open house! Shops are open late, and a number of special guests and activities will make the glowing streets even more festive.
Cafe Violette
1132 Main St. Suite 102, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
The Holiday Season is upon us and Cafe Violette is ready to celebrate! Head over to Cafe Violette for a 4-Course Champagne Dinner on December 8 at 6:30 pm.
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States
Internationally acclaimed Irish guitarist John Doyle and Irish multi-instrumentalist Mick McAuley playing accordion, melodeon, concertina, whistles and guitar join together for the Joe Shannon's Mountain Home Music "Celtic Christmas".
NOSW, New Opportunity School for Women, is a part of Lees-McRae, and has a mission to improve the educational, financial, and personal circumstances of low-income women in the Southern Appalachian region. The college is hosting the organization’s annual Holiday Open House to celebrate NOSW and thank all community partners and supporters
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States
Since their formal introduction to American audiences in 1997, The Kruger Brothers’ remarkable discipline, creativity and their ability to infuse classical music into folk music has resulted in a unique sound that has made them a fixture within the world of acoustic music. The honesty of their writing has since become a hallmark of the trio’s work.
Cupcrazed Cafe
146 Greenway Ct., Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Grab your friends and family and join Cupcrazed Cafe for a day of holiday cheer on December 16 from 3-5pm Gingerbread House Decorating Event! It's the perfect opportunity to bond, create memories, and indulge in some sweet treats.
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States
Come enjoy holiday hits from the one & only King of Rock & Roll delivered by Matt Lewis, the Elvis tribute artist USA Today called "The Best in Las Vegas!"
The Blowing Rock
432 The Rock Road, Blowing Rock, NC
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting the Blowing Rock from 12:30 - 3:00 PM every Saturday from 11/26 - 12/24. Children can come visit and tell them all about their wish list.
Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC
The slopes will be open from 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday, December 25. The day will serve as a fundraiser for Appalachian Ski Mtn’s ski patrol. Customers who purchase their tickets online before midnight on Dec. 24 will receive a 50 percent discount!
Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC
Appalachian Ski Mtn. offers the region’s only late night skiing with special “Midnight Blast” sessions, offered every Friday & Saturday night all season long, with bonus holiday sessions the week after Christmas, Dec 26-31. Note the slopes close at 11:30 on December 31 to prepare for our annual Torchlight show & Fireworks Celebration.
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
Tweetsie Christmas offers holiday activities the whole family will love, including a 20-minute nighttime train ride in an open-air car behind one of the park's historic steam locomotives on a three-mile route lined with over 1 million Christmas lights,
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC
Ring in an epic New Year on Monday, Jan. 1, with the first sunrise of 2024 — atop Grandfather Mountain. This special event will provide guests with the rare opportunity to visit the mountain outside of regular operating hours and on a holiday.
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
Celebrate July 4th with a day of family fun at Tweetsie Railroad, and the High Country’s most spectacular fireworks display. The park will remain open until 9:00 pm and fireworks begin at 9:30 pm.
Downtown Blowing Rock
132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
The best small-town holiday parade around! Come early for the parade and enjoy the festive atmosphere in town for the afternoon with games and music in Memorial Park!
