Grandfather by Night – Twilight Hike

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

The Twilight Hike version will include a hike after sunset to discuss and look for the creatures that are more active after the sun goes down. The group will explore a unique forest ecosystem from top to bottom in search of salamanders, owls, flying squirrels, fireflies and any other creatures they might come across.

$50

Junior Naturalist Day

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

Junior Naturalist Program activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome!

Included with Admission

2025 BRAHM Gala

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

The 2025 BRAHM Gala will take place on Saturday, August 9. More information to follow!

Event Series Full Moon Paddle on Price Lake

Full Moon Paddle on Price Lake

Price Lake Boat Rentals 3636 Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Price Lake Boat Rentals will be offering canoes, double kayaks, and single kayaks for rent to enjoy paddling around Price Lake under the full moon! See Price Lake and the Blue Ridge Parkway in a whole new light. Registration is required ahead of time.

$35 – $45

Mindfulness Meditation Group at BRAHM

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric DeVere will be guiding the weekly meditation group.

Free

Summer Concert Series: Music in the Park 2025

Broyhill Park 173 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC

Head over to Broyhill Park (173 Lakeside Dr.) for a free concert! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the sounds of local artists in a serene setting. 5-7 pm

Free

Tunes at the Trout – Thursdays

The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop 922 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC

Head over to The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop to get your tunes fix and hear some live music! Thursdays from 6-8pm.

Art in the Park

Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce 132 Park Ave, Blowing Rock NC, NC, United States

Art in the Park hosts some of the best local and regional artists! Craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more in this juried show.

Free Entry

Children’s Story Time at Blowing Rock Community Library

Blowing Rock Community Library 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Children Ages 2-8 and their parents are welcome to join us for stories, rhymes and fun! This event is free and open to the public. 

Free

Riders in the Sky

Tweetsie Railroad 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Round up the family for a weekend of unforgettable Western entertainment! Riders In The Sky—Grammy winners and “America’s Favorite Cowboys”—will take the stage at Tweetsie Railroad on August 16 & 17, with performances at 12 PM and 3 PM each day.