It’s Christmas time at the Cincinnati Zoo, and everyone eagerly anticipates the birth of Bella, the zoo’s first baby hippo. Seven-year-old Lois Jean, the zookeeper’s daughter, is especially excited—she’s counting on Bella to reunite her family in time for the holidays.
The best small-town parade you'll find anywhere! Celebrate the Christmas season with us as Main Street hosts a parade of decorated vehicles, dancing, costumes, and more. A 10am start time gets you in the holiday spirit for the rest of the day!
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.
Building Sweet Futures: Gingerbread Competition. All proceeds go to Watauga County Children's Council.
Support the Blowing Rock Community Library Association on November 29 from 11am-2pm. There will be a hot chocolate Story Time for kids at approximately 11:00am after the parade. There will also be a hand craft and quilt sale to support the Library!
App State vs. AR State
Susan Sweet will give a talk on the "History of the American Quit" with examples of quilts from the last 135 years. Susan is an avid quilter, collector and a scholar of American quilting, she has taught a class at ASU on this subject.
The Mustard Seed Market is pleased to present its 6th Annual Artisan Holiday Market this December. The Artisan Holiday Market will take place on the Mustard Seed Market's flagship location Friday and Saturday, December 5th and 6th, from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Meet Santa in Memorial Park (1040 Main Street, Blowing Rock)
Fridays and Saturdays
December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, and 20th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Carolina Snowbelles- are a precision dance company formed in 2015 under the umbrella of The Project Dance Foundation, a movement of dancers seeking to positively impact culture through artistic integrity. Precision dance incorporates tap and jazz styles while teaching skills of teamwork, self-esteem, mentorship and community involvement.
Join ASM the first weekend in December for their Anniversary Celebration, where they roll back ticket prices and offer both Saturday & Sunday Day Sessions for only $10 per day!
Bring your own supplies and projects to work on and workshop with the group! Bring friends or make new ones.