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 […]
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
This 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 […]
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) […]
54th-Annual Girl Scout Day
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGirl Scouts are invited to join the park’s naturalists for a fun-filled learning adventure on Grandfather Mountain. Participants can enjoy special scout activities, presentations and a closing ceremony. Plus, all Girl Scouts and troop leaders are admitted free with proof of membership, and family members will receive discounted admission.
Adult Field Course: Fungi in the Cloud Forest
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. To be placed on the waiting list for a potential spot, please email judi@grandfather.com with your name, email address, phone number, the number of tickets […]
Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program
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) […]
Educator Workshop: WILD About Salamanders
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: 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 […]
Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesEmbrace your nocturnal side at Grandfather Mountain through Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight, the park's after-hours program where guests enjoy rare after-dark tours, fireside tales and a chance […]
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 Oct. 4 through 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 in […]