On Animal Enrichment Day, guests see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals. An enrichment is a special treat, new toy or even an unfamiliar scent given to the animals to break up their routines and help keep them active and intellectually stimulated.
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.
Blowing Rock Thursday Market is going to be replacing the Farmers' Market! Every Thursday starting May 14 through September 24 from 12-4 PM.
Head over to Daniel Boone Native Garden for the free, family-friendly Roots in the Garden concert series! Concerts will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will also feature visual artists.
Dr. Houck Medford, Founder and CEO Emeritus of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation will discuss how the Parkway evolved as a “ten league canvas painted with a comets tail” to become “America’s Favorite Journey.”
Chicago Tribute Band - Brass Transit goes far beyond just replicating the songs; they embody the music. They recently produced their first (self-titled) album, taking songs by other top rock artists from the seventies and recording them with horns in the Chicago style. The result is a fresh approach to some of the greatest hits of the era.
Participants will explore the local ecosystem plants and wildlife through observation, sketching in pencil, watercolor pencil, ink and wash on paper. Sketchbooks and art materials will be provided for this workshop.
Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) and experience the mountain as never before!
Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and see a sunrise from the top of the mountain.
Join BRAHM on your mat to explore elements of current works on exhibit as we move through an all levels yoga class. You'll meet in the community room with a slide show featuring different works each week. Classes will be led by Suzie Taylor, BRAHM docent + certified yoga teacher.
Bring your own supplies and projects to work on and workshop with the group! Bring friends or make new ones.
Over the course of four decades and countless memorable live shows, country roots-rock band The Jayhawks have soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans, and peers in the process.