A group of brave swimmers take the Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake in Blowing Rock, part of this week’s slate of statewide events.
Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss spring and summer 2026 festivals in North Carolina.
When everything looks bleak, look to the creatives. This week, catch a classical music performance in Greenville, one of two shows by alt-country star Jason Isbell, or view the lights at Biltmore.
Winter gardening in North Carolina can produce bountiful results with a few considerations.
In NC, 2026 kicks off with an eclectic mix of happenings, including one of the state's most underrated winter celebrations, the Lake James Ice Festival.
The Avett Brothers take their New Year's show to Asheville, Charlotte chefs collaborate for free soup tradition, Carolina Beach runners kickstart 2026 on the coast.
Check out these great fireworks shows, ranging from free to bougie, in each of North Carolina’s three geographical regions to end 2025 with a bang.
Cardinal & Pine's weekly roundup of NC happenings is a full-on holiday party this week. Drive through High Point's massive Christmas lights show, party for Kwanzaa in the Triangle, and a world-renowned Christmas show comes to Charlotte.
Every week, Cardinal & Pine picks 3 things happening in NC that are worth your time. This week, a party for NC's historic first flight, the holidays come alive at Reynolda House in Winston-Salem, and Hillsborough lights up with its Solstice Lantern Walk.
Discover what’s in store for the 2026 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from local gems to an ice-themed schedule of events.
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