Santa Visiting The Last Straw

The Last Straw 978 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC

Santa will be visiting The Last Straw on Saturday, December 9 from 12-3 pm for photo opportunities. Bring your children and your pets! 

Free

NOSW Holiday Open House at Lees McRae

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

Free

Gingerbread House Decorating Class at Cupcrazed Cafe

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.

$40

Weekends with Santa at The Blowing Rock

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. 

Free Entry

Holiday Midnight Blast Nights at Appalachian Ski Mountain

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.

Tunes at the Trout- Thursdays

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

Come enjoy live music in from 6 – 8 pm, no cover!

No Cover

Live: Charlie Ellis & Company – Fridays & Saturdays

Green Park Inn 9239 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC

Free concerts every Friday and Saturday night with local jazz musician Charlie Ellis! Enjoy the music in the lobby and sitting rooms of the beautifully restored Green Park Inn.

FREE

Live Music at Town Tavern- Fridays

Town Tavern Blowing Rock 1182 Main St, Blowing Rock

Live music every Friday night.  All live music, karaoke, and special events are free entry unless otherwise noted on restaurant website. 

no cover

Live Music at Chetola- Wednesdays thru Saturdays

Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Free live music, Wednesday through Saturday! Performances from local musicians like The Lucky Strikes, Klee Liles, Edward Main, Andy Ferrell and more. Full live music schedule can be found at the website link below.

Free admission

New Year’s Sunrise at Grandfather Mountain

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.

$50

Smith/Dakine Shred for the Cup Rail Jam

Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC

App Terrain Park will kick off the Signature Shred for the Cup Series on Sunday, January 7 with the Rail Jam!

The Shred for the Cup Series is the benchmark competition series in the region, with 3 events held throughout the winter season that test skiers & snowboarders skills in a variety of park disciplines (Rail Jam, Big Air, and Slopestyle).

Dan Tyminski Band

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

Throughout his 30+ year career, Dan Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. Tyminski’s voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brothers’ Classic song, “I’m A Man of Constant Sorrow,” in the film, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou

$32