If you’re visiting the southeastern U.S. and want to see the glorious colors of fall foliage, here's a little secret: Black Mountain, North Carolina.

The Arm’s Length Adventures Series, hosted by Black Mountain Recreation, provides twelve terrific (and free!) outdoor events including hikes, educational opportunities, volunteer outings, and camaraderie with fellow adventurers. Sign up today!

Meet your friends in Black Mountain NC for the annual Sourwood Festival, a celebration of summer, bees, and Sourwood honey! Explore 110 artisan vendors, local crafts, kid’s entertainment, music, shops, restaurants, breweries, and special events.

Celebrate Independence Day with a free fireworks display presented by the Town of Black Mountain!

Whether you’re a local or visitor to Black Mountain, NC, you’re invited to join your fellow soccer fans in cheering your favorite teams on to victory!

All along the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains near the charming town of Black Mountain, every summer comes alive with summer camp experiences for children and teens. Here, kids don’t just make memories—they discover a deeper connection to nature, to each other, and to themselves.

Join Black Mountain this June and July for the 30th annual Park Rhythms Concert Series in Lake Tomahawk Park! All concerts are free and take place every other Thursday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Summertime in WNC is awash in the art of nature. In celebration, Black Mountain Center for the Arts is hosting Art in Bloom, a joyful series of events including a garden tour, floral design exhibit, workshops, demos, and a special exhibit featuring works by River Arts District artists.

Learn about the highly influential Black Mountain College (1933–1957) and its enduring legacy.

As you explore the Town of Black Mountain, you’re actually following in the footsteps of another explorer. But back in the day of this globe-trotting plant hunter, he was trekking through the uncut terrain of Western North Carolina.

This Spring, the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce is hosting two “treasure hunt” style events that make discovering Black Mountain even more fun: Savor the Flavor of the Valley and Bear Hunt. Ready? Set? Go!

This Spring, discover Black Mountain’s Ascension Series and Monarch Weigh Station volunteer opportunities.

And the winner of the 2025 AFMC’s 17th annual Farmers Market award… The Black Mountain Tailgate Market! Not only was our Market voted #1 in North Carolina but also ranked 7th in the nation! Here’s why.

When you visit our downtown, it’s impossible to miss the striking image of Grammy Award-winning artist Roberta Flack on the side wall of Black Mountain Brewing. Learn the backstory.

With our walkable downtown, dreamy outdoor scenery, and charming places to stay, we invite you and your sweetie (or your besties!) to hurry up and get here… then slow down together and make Valentine’s weekend memories that will linger long after winter fades.

Join Black Mountain Recreation for their Cabin Fever Defeater Series in January-February, and the 4th annual Valentine Greenway Challenge (rescheduled for Feb. 28)!