Are you ready for the ultimate sensory overload? Mark your calendars for March 14, because the Live Oak Bank Pavilion is about to transform into a paradise of smoked meats and smooth spirits.

The Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (Nov 28–Dec 30) features one million lights, a Winter Wonderland Carnival, Santa, and accessible trails at Ballantyne’s Backyard.

McDowell County welcomes you with a Peppermint Pub, a Gatsby New Year’s Eve, Milk & Cookies, and mountain views for a cozy “Swiss-Mas” visit!

Granville County is your holiday “yin” with Butner, Creedmoor, and Oxford parades, plus a Viking Yule and a Nashville Country Christmas!

Forget the cold! Enjoy hilarious toasts, warm whisky, the skirl of bagpipes, and poetic haggis at Rural Hill’s Scottish Supper.

Escape the mall! Fairhaven, at the Carolina Renaissance Festival, offers unique holiday shopping from 140+ artisans in a magical, immersive experience.

Shop local in Stokes County this holiday. Find unique gifts and festive, small-town charm in King, Walnut Cove, and Danbury.

Eden, N.C. invites holiday visitors to eat, shop, and stay, offering diverse local dining, unique independent retailers, and festive memory-making.

Have a-maze-ing fun at Rural Hill! Get lost in the corn, pick pumpkins, enjoy hayrides, and brave the spooky night maze.

Chase a kaleidoscope of fall color in Western NC’s mountains! Your feel-good foliage trip helps local communities rebuild beautifully.

Your ghost guide to North Carolina’s best Halloween haunts! Discover spooky festivals, scary theme parks, and frightful fun statewide.

Charlotte’s Whiskey, Wine & Fire festival on Oct 25th offers unlimited tastings, live-fire BBQ, and music at Ballantyne’s Backyard.