Darnell Farms Fall Hayrides and Corn Maze
A one-mile wagon ride out to the pumpkin field, a corn maze to wander, and a riverside farm stand waiting at the end of it.
13 September 2026|
Darnell Farms Plow Days
A free harvest weekend in Bryson City where teams of horses plow a field the old fashioned way, with food trucks, live music and local vendors alongside.
NOC Guest Appreciation Festival
Nantahala Outdoor Center's season-ending bash, with a 20-plus vendor used gear market, retired raft sale, store markdowns and free live music by the river.
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
A 1¼ hour run into the dark to collect Santa, with cocoa, a read-along of the story, and a silver sleigh bell for every child.
Bryson City Christmas Tree Lighting
Carols, a live nativity, free cookies and cocoa, and the moment the mayor lights Bryson City's Christmas tree to open the holiday season.
Darnell Farms Winter Wonderland Hayrides
An evening hayride through holiday light displays on a working Bryson City farm, with hot cocoa, heated seating and visits with Santa.
