National Public Lands Day: Sunset Hike

Chimney Rock State Park

To honor and celebrate the rich history of environmental stewardship at Chimney Rock State Park, Superintendent James Ledgerwood will be leading an after-hours sunset hike to the top of the Chimney with one of the […]

Chimney Rock State Park’s 15th Annual: Flock to the Rock

Chimney Rock State Park

Break out the binoculars and get ready for our annual feathered frenzy. Flock to the Rock was designed so birders of all skill sets can enjoy one of the country’s fastest growing hobbies – bird […]

Lake Lure Farmer’s Market 4pm-7pm @ Morse Park

Morse Park 2948 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC, United States

Join us for Lake Lure's very first Farmer's Market at Morse Park & be sure to come back every Friday. The Chamber of Hickory Nut Gorge is happy to announce that we are partnering with […]

Nature at Night Hike @ Chimney Rock State Park

Chimney Rock State Park

Watch as the Park comes alive under the shadow of darkness on this guided evening excursion with a Park naturalist. Do you know which animals come out along the Hickory Nut Falls trail when the […]

Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival

The Arcade Commerce Building 119 1st St., Lake Lure, NC, United States

The Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival is an event showcasing many different artists and vendors from the surrounding area. From Photography to Jewelry to Woodworking, there will be something for everyone! This event will […]

Halloween Party & Punkin’ Chunkin’ @ Fae Nectar

Fae Nectar 2984 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC, United States

Join us for the very first Halloween celebration at Fae Nectar in Lake Lure NC, and the very first launching of our Trebuchet for Punkin Chunkin! Featuring all sorts of events for kids small and […]

Chimney Rock State Park – Fall Animal Encounters

Chimney Rock State Park

Did you know our staff had a wild side? Join a Park naturalist to meet some of our live Animal Ambassadors and learn what kind of wildlife inhabits the Park and their important roles in […]

Trick or Treat Walk in the Chimney Rock Village

Chimney Rock Village

Join us in the Chimney Rock Village for a fun and spooky Trick or Treat experience! The entire Main Street will be transformed into the perfect Halloween landscape and our local shops will be handing […]

Masquerade Social – Halloween Night At Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens

Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens 111 Resort Lane, Lake Lure, NC, United States

Join us at Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens for our Halloween Night event – featuring hearty hors d'Oeuvres, a welcome cocktail, and a full cash bar. On Halloween Night, Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens is […]

Naturalist Niche: Fall Color Hike @ Chimney Rock State Park

Chimney Rock State Park

Fall color is not only the reason hundreds of people travel to WNC each year, it’s also one of highlights of the year for locals. Toward the end of the season Hickory Nut Gorge comes […]