Enjoy Tweetsie's Ghost Train and activites See www.tweetsie.com for more information

First day of fall in the mountains

Stories told by firelight and rare after-dark tours of the Mountain that include a visit to the bear habitat, an owl prowl, interesting historical facts about Grandfather, and the opportunity to meet Grandfather's nocturnal educational animals. Additional cost. Reservations required  Enjoy stories told by firelight and rare after-dark tours of Grandfather Mountain that include a...

Enjoy Ghost Train and Halloween activities at Tweetsie Railroad. See www.tweetsie.com for more information

Grandfather Mountain's Fall Color Ramble from October 3 to wraps up on October 11 with a day full of fall-color activities, including guest speakers and additional rambles, allowing participants to explore and admire the annual phenomenon.  See www.grandfather.com for more information.

Artist gather in the park in downtown Blowing Rock See www.blowingrock.com for more information.

Hemlock Inn offers lodging for Columbus Day weekend.

Enjoy Ghost Train and Halloween activities at Tweetsie Railroad. See www.tweetsie.com for more information.

ASU vs Old Dominion at Kidd Brewer Stadium TBA Homecoming  

Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain Ski.  We’ve got lots of reasons for you to grab your beer stein, put on your lederhosen or your dirndl, bring your appreciation for local school-age band music and head to Sugar Mountain Resort Saturday & Sunday October 10 and 11, 2026  . See www.skisugar.com for more information

Enjoy Ghost Train and Halloween activites at Tweetsie Railroad. See www.tweetsie.com for more information

Annual Valle Crucis Fair in Valle Crucis, NC. Art, music and more. See Avery County of Commerce for more information