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.
Hugh Morton Photography Exhibition
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCSee the traveling exhibition “Photographs by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospective”. Daily: January 18–March 16 Weekends: March 18–May 14 Daily May: 15–29 Features 100 framed photographs, including one 7-foot-long panorama, […]
Daily Programs
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCAttend 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 […]
Grandparents’ Day
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCA day of fun and interactive programming meant to be attended by the whole family! Bring your grandchildren…or grandparents(!)… and explore nature together! Included in admission. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.: […]
Adult Field Course: North Carolina Bird Atlas – Getting Started
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCThe N.C. Bird Atlas (NCBA) is a 5-year statewide community science project that will harness the power of thousands of volunteer birdwatchers to map the distribution and abundance of birds […]
Adult Field Course: A Naturalist’s Sketchbook: Botanical Illustrating and Nature Journaling
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCThe naturalist’s sketchbook is full of drawings and observations of the outdoors that bring moments in nature to life! The way you arrange these drawings on a page, as well […]
Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and […]
Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and […]
Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and […]
Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and […]
Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and […]
Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and […]
Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and […]
National Trails Day
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCFrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a variety of interpretive tables and programming at the Woods Walk on topics such as how to plan a hike, Leave […]
Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and […]
The All-Day Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCCelebrate the rhododendron blooms with guided rambles, kids crafts and special displays. See the blossoms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. […]