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 […]
Animal Enrichment Day
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesOn Animal Enrichment Day, guests will see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals. Visitors can enjoy watching demonstrations, talk directly with keepers and participate in family-oriented games and crafts. Included with admission.
Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike
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. Explore the mountain […]
Educator Workshop: WILD About Elk
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesNOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. This workshop is open to individuals studying for the NC Environmental Education Certification or those needing […]
Grandfather Presents: Jeff Corwin
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesFor nearly three decades, Jeff Corwin has been telling stories of wildlife and nature to a global audience through his many celebrated television series on ABC, NBC, Travel Channel, CNN, […]
Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike
Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) […]
Junior Naturalist Day
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGrandfather Mountain’s Junior Ranger Program is now the Junior Naturalist Program — a new program for our new Conservation Campus! Activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12 to explore their environment and experience all that Grandfather has to offer.
Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesExplore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) […]
Adult Field Course: Hummingbird Natural History with Banding Demonstration
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. Have you ever […]
Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Exploring Forest Bathing with Creative Experiences
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesJoin Mattie Decker, a certified forest therapy guide for a forest bathing retreat at Grandfather Mountain. Through a series of invitations, you will have an opportunity to focus on being […]
Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesExplore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) […]
SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesThis workshop will take place at Grandfather Mountain and be hosted by Nantahala Outdoor Center’s SOLO Southeast Wilderness Medicine and Survival School. Instruction both days is from 8 a.m. to […]
Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike
Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) […]
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 by Night: Twilight Hike
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesExplore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) […]