Step into history with a Ranger as we unveil the fascinating story of the Wood Family, their Ordinary, and tourism at Peaks of Otter! Enjoy this 30-minute exploration into the history of the first public accommodation in Peaks of Otter—where it all began in the 1830s! Discover how this charming spot has been welcoming visitors...
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing this weekend! Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!
It's National Dragonfly Day! Come celebrate with us! Join a Ranger to learn about dragonflies and the important roles they play in our aquatic ecosystems. While you’re learning about our flying friends, you can create your very own dragonfly to take home! This event is free to attend. Program will be by Abbott Lake behind...
Live music on the water front! Enjoy the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, great food and awesome music! Click here to see who is playing each week.
Come to Fables and Feathers Winery for live music, great wine and beautiful views! Some days there will also be food trucks on site. Click here to see who is playing and which food truck will be on site!
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.
Come to the Bower Center to see Akeylah Simone sing live! The concert is free! This is Bower Center's gift to the community in support of the 20th Anniversary of the Bower Center of the Arts. Please still register for your seats by clicking here.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is home to black bears and people. Join a Ranger in the Peaks of Otter Campground for an introduction to black bear biology. Learn why it is important to recreate responsibly and ethically in black bear country. This 30-minute program will feature a Ranger-led discussion and a touch-table for participants to...
The 3D CEB Foundation is excited to announce their first ever Disc Golf Fundraiser! This is for singles, teams, men, women, children, pros, amateurs, and everyone who loves disc golf and raising money for veterans! All proceeds will benefit a scholarship in the names of the 36 fallen from The 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion. Click...
Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
