Grandfather Mountain to host New Year's event

Grandfather Mountain to host New Year's event

LINVILLE — Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is hosting a special experience for guests to celebrate the beginning of 2026 from a mile high. On Thursday, Jan. 1, the New Year's "Sunrise…

New Year's Day at Oakland Zoo's "Glowfari" 2025 Lights Festival

Glowfari returns in November 2025! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo's commitment to conservation. This year's experience includes new themes -- explore the future of Oakland, learn about coexisting with wildlife, swim throu…