Event Calendar
Plan to enjoy one of our special events during your visit to Grandfather Mountain! The vast majority are included with your park admission fee, but some events which require a small fee to ensure you receive expert guidance from specially trained individuals. Check the cost section of each Event Listing to confirm whether any additional fees apply.
In addition to the special events in the calendar below, check out our Daily Programs (April-October) and “behind the scenes” Experiences (weekends April-October). Also see an overview of our biggest annual events each year and updates on our popular Grandfather Glows Firefly Tours.
Daily Programs
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesAttend one of our Daily Programs in April-October presented by our animal habitat curators and park educators. These fascinating interpretive programs throughout the park are included in your admission ticket. See […]
Hawk Watch
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesAll throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration.
Grandfather Presents: Nature’s Song of Renewal: Ecological Resilience After Helene
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesJoin us for a compelling panel discussion that explores nature’s resilience after Hurricane Helene, with powerful findings and updates one year later. The event will open with meteorologist Brad Panovich […]
Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesFrom Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included […]
Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. To be placed on the waiting list, please email judi@grandfather.com with your name, phone number and the number of tickets you are interested in reserving. Embrace your […]
Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesFrom Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included […]
Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesFrom Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included […]
Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesFrom Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included […]
Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesFrom Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included […]
Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesFrom Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included […]
Grandfather Presents: Conor Knighton
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesConor Knighton is a correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning” and the author of the New York Times best seller “Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park.” Described by BookPage as […]
Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesFrom Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included […]
Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesFrom Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included […]
Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesFrom Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included […]
Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesFrom Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included […]