7 things to know about the upcoming Liver Mush Festival in Shelby
Music, eating competitions, and more: Here's what to know about this weekend's Liver Mush Festival in Shelby.
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2025
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8 reasons why fall is the best time to visit the Outer Banks
Visiting the Outer Banks in fall couldn’t be a wiser decision, and you can make the perfect itinerary for your trip if you check out these eight reasons why.
Sep
2025
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11 best North Carolina farms for picking your own pumpkins
From jack-o’-lanterns for carving to Sugar Pie for baking, you can find the perfect pumpkin for your needs at these North Carolina u-pick farms.
Sep
2025
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I visited western NC for the first time since Helene. Here are 10 things to do now that it’s reopening
Some parts of western NC are open and ready for business, a year after Helene devastated the area. Start planning your weekend trip with these recommendations.
Sep
2025
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Mules, Mayberry, and woolly worms: 8 fall festivals you won’t want to miss in North Carolina
The 2025 calendar of fall festivals in North Carolina is full. Here are eight of our favorites, from the coast to the mountains of NC.
Sep
2025
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‘Ooh’ and ‘ah’ at fall foliage on North Carolina’s prettiest autumn drives
Drink in the fall foliage on these scenic drives throughout North Carolina.
Sep
2025
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Oktoberfest, North Carolina-style: 19 German heritage celebrations across the state
Grab your dirndl or lederhosen and get ready for some German-style food and fun at these Oktoberfest events in North Carolina.
Sep
2025
11
HGTV named this spot as the best garden in North Carolina. Here’s why.
HGTV recently published a list of the top gardens in every state. Here's what they picked as best garden in North Carolina.
Aug
2025
25
3 things happening in NC this week: Kites, the endangered hellbender, and a first taste of fall
Unseasonably cool temperatures, a kite festival, and a celebration of North America’s largest native salamander, sometimes referred to as a ‘snot otter.’ Here are 3 things happening in NC this week.
Aug
2025
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2025 guide to leaf peeping in North Carolina: When & where to go to see fall colors
The Tar Heel State comes alive every fall as leaves begin to change colors. Discover when and where to go leaf peeping in North Carolina to witness the transformation.
3 things happening in NC: Wright Brothers Day, holidays at Reynolda House, and Hillsborough Lantern Walk
| December 15, 2025
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.
Haywood County’s 2026 Ice Fest Weekend celebrates community & recovery
| December 11, 2025
ANIMALS | Asheville | Community | ENTERTAINMENT | EVENTS | FAMILY | HOLIDAYS | Hurricane Helene | maggie valley | Music | nc community | OUTDOORS | RECREATION | SHOPPING | SMALL BUSINESS | WNC
Discover what’s in store for the 2026 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from local gems to an ice-themed schedule of events.
The Geminids meteor shower is peaking. Here’s how to watch in NC
| December 8, 2025
The Geminids meteor shower, one of the best celestial lightshows of the year, peaks in mid-December. Here's how to find the optimal "dark sky" spots to watch it in NC.
3 things happening in NC this week: ‘The Nutcracker’ reimagined
| December 8, 2025
Every week, Cardinal & Pine curates three things happening in NC that are worth your time and money. This week, Southport's "Winterfest" speeds toward its annual flotilla, a one-of-a-kind experience in New Bern, and a modern take on "The Nutcracker."
Durham, NC: The traveler’s guide to Bull City
| December 4, 2025
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | duke university | DURHAM | EAT LOCAL | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | food | HARDGATE | HIKING | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | Music | NC BEER | NC HISTORY | NIGHTLIFE | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | OUTDOORS | PARENTING | RECREATION | SHOPPING | SMALL BUSINESS | SPORTS | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL
Durham’s art, dining, outdoor, and sports scenes make it an all-weather city; it’s worthy of a visit any time of year.
From parades to tree lightings, 24 can’t-miss holiday events in the Gaston County area
| December 2, 2025
From carriage rides to parades, Gaston County will host it all this holiday season. Here is a run-down of family events happening in November and December.