Outdoor Events

Located within the wildly-popular and botanically beautiful Southern Appalachian Mountains, The North Carolina Arboretum offers more than 10 miles of hiking trails that connect to many other area attractions such as Lake Powhatan, the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors of all ages and abilities can enjoy their hiking experience at the Arboretum as trail options include easy, moderate, and difficult challenge levels. All trails are dog-friendly and visitors are asked to adhere to the proper waste disposing procedures for pets.

Part of a running group that would like to use the Arboretum as a starting point or parking location? Please review our Running Group Guidance and email [email protected] with any questions.

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.

Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Come out to the Greenville Convention Center for the Greenville RV Show!

• Friday, January 3, 2025, 10am – 8pm
• Saturday, January 4, 2025, 10am – 8pm
• Sunday, January 5, 2025, 10am – 5pm

Dates and times subject to change. Admission.

INCLUDES FREE RETURN PASS GOOD FOR ALL WEEKEND.
SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY PER FACILITY.
No advance ticket sales.

• $10 per person
• Under 18 FREE with paying adult
• Parking $5.

Come out to the Greenville Convention Center for the Greenville RV Show!

• Friday, January 3, 2025, 10am – 8pm
• Saturday, January 4, 2025, 10am – 8pm
• Sunday, January 5, 2025, 10am – 5pm

Dates and times subject to change. Admission.

INCLUDES FREE RETURN PASS GOOD FOR ALL WEEKEND.
SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY PER FACILITY.
No advance ticket sales.

• $10 per person
• Under 18 FREE with paying adult
• Parking $5.

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Come out to the Greenville Convention Center for the Greenville RV Show!

• Friday, January 3, 2025, 10am – 8pm
• Saturday, January 4, 2025, 10am – 8pm
• Sunday, January 5, 2025, 10am – 5pm

Dates and times subject to change. Admission.

INCLUDES FREE RETURN PASS GOOD FOR ALL WEEKEND.
SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY PER FACILITY.
No advance ticket sales.

• $10 per person
• Under 18 FREE with paying adult
• Parking $5.

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center on January 18-19th for SC Arms Association Gun and Knife Show. South Carolina’s Oldest Running and Largest Gun and Knife Show. See modern guns, antique guns, knives, ammo and more.

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center on January 18-19th for SC Arms Association Gun and Knife Show. South Carolina’s Oldest Running and Largest Gun and Knife Show. See modern guns, antique guns, knives, ammo and more.

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

The 54th Annual Upstate SC Boat Show is returning to the Greenville Convention Center on January 23-26, 2025!

The show will host the latest models of boats including Fishing, Pontoon, Speed, Ski, Cruisers, and Personal Watercraft. Additionally, you’ll find boating accessories, insurance vendors, and everything that you need to start boating season off right!

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

The 54th Annual Upstate SC Boat Show is returning to the Greenville Convention Center on January 23-26, 2025!

The show will host the latest models of boats including Fishing, Pontoon, Speed, Ski, Cruisers, and Personal Watercraft. Additionally, you’ll find boating accessories, insurance vendors, and everything that you need to start boating season off right!