The annual Valle Country Fair is a sure favorite among locals and visitors. Local food and crafts fill the space, while musicians and demonstrators entertain all day. Admission is free, but bring cash for parking and easy shopping.
Head over on October 18 & 19, 2025 in Banner Elk, North Carolina for woolly worm races, craft and food vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities, and so much more.
App State vs. Coastal Carolina
Get an in-depth look at one of BRAHM’s most ambitious exhibitions yet: “Daingerfield and the Tonalist Instinct.” We feature extraordinary works by Blowing Rock’s own Elliott Daingerfield, including some from private collections that have rarely been seen publicly, as well as works borrowed from major museums.
Join BRAHM on Thursday October 23 at 11 am when curator Ian Gabriel Wilson will be in conversation with Pam McKay, guest curator of the exhibition Arlee Mains: A Life in Watauga. We will learn about Arlee, her relationship with Pam, and what it is about Arlee's paintings that still captivate us today.
Visit Grandfather Mountain for a day of nature programs about animals that some consider creepy and crawly! This fun-filled celebration includes an opportunity to trick-or-treat on the mountain and then watch special Halloween enrichments be given to the animals. Included with admission.
Pumpkin Carving Party at McCoy Minerals! Join them on October 25th for an afternoon of fall fun! All you need to bring is your own pumpkin and your creativity!
Join Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation for tons of FREE fun with a full afternoon of spooky activities! From downtown trick-or-treating to the famous Monster March, this is among the best Halloween events for kids of ALL ages. Memorial Park, located right in the middle of downtown, is the center for all the fun!
Head to Westglow on October 26 at sunset for Stories at Sunset, an enchanting evening of history and folklore.
Acclaimed local historian and Senior Lecturer Trent Margrif will share the storied past of Westglow, the legacy of artist Elliott Daingerfield, and spine-tingling tales of haunted Appalachian lore.
In a raw and inspiring reflection on grief–selected by Publishers Weekly as one of the best books of the year–a mourning sister processes her personal story of loss by exploring the history of bereavement customs.
A three hour walking tour of historical downtown Blowing Rock, NC exploring local food, wine, art and history with a Halloween twist. From 2-5pm on October 31, tour guide, Joanna, will be leaning into the spooky aspects of Blowing Rock's food, wine, and art scenes. Prepare to be surprised by the spine tingling things you'll learn!
Head over to Downtown Boone, as the community and visitors are invited to stop by downtown merchants for a family-friendly trick-or-treating event.