by Samuel Jackson | Sep 26, 2026 | Fall, Pedal Boats, Pullen Park, Spring, Summer
PEDAL BOATS Pedal boats on Lake Howell are paused during the lake improvement project; boats are expected to return in spring 2027. PEDAL BOATS AT PULLEN PARKClosed for renovation: Pedal boat rentals on Lake Howell are suspended while Raleigh completes shoreline and...
by Samuel Jackson | Sep 25, 2026 | Baseball & Softball, Fall, Pullen Park, Spring, Summer, Winter
BASEBALL / SOFTBALL Play or watch baseball and softball on Pullen Park’s two lighted ball fields in Raleigh. BASEBALL & SOFTBALL AT PULLEN PARKPullen Park has one lighted youth baseball field with a 257-foot outfield and one lighted softball field with a 270-foot...
by Samuel Jackson | Sep 17, 2026 | Fall, Outdoor Entertainment, Spring, Summer, Tweetsie Railroad, Winter
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT Live music, dancing, magic, comedy and interactive family shows bring Tweetsie Railroad’s Wild West setting to life throughout the daytime season. OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AT TWEETSIE RAILROAD IN BLOWING ROCK, NCSHOWS AND PERFORMANCESRegular daytime...
by Samuel Jackson | Sep 17, 2026 | Fall, Petting Zoo, Spring, Summer, Tweetsie Railroad
PETTING ZOO Deer Park Zoo gives families a hands-on visit with deer, goats, llamas, miniature horses, donkeys, emus and sheep on Miners Mountain. PETTING ZOO AT TWEETSIE RAILROAD IN BLOWING ROCK, NCWHAT TO EXPECTDeer Park Zoo is a hands-on petting zoo at the top of...
by Samuel Jackson | Sep 17, 2026 | Fall, Spring, Summer, Train Ride, Tweetsie Railroad, Winter
TRAIN RIDE The Wild West Train Adventure combines historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives, a three-mile route, mountain scenery and live-action western entertainment. TRAIN RIDE AT TWEETSIE RAILROAD IN BLOWING ROCK, NCTHE WILD WEST TRAIN ADVENTUREThe signature...
by Samuel Jackson | Sep 17, 2026 | Chairlift Rides, Fall, Spring, Summer, Tweetsie Railroad
CHAIRLIFT RIDES Ride the open-air chairlift between the Country Fair and Miners Mountain for scenic views and an easy connection to the park’s upper attractions. CHAIRLIFT RIDES AT TWEETSIE RAILROAD IN BLOWING ROCK, NCWHAT THE RIDE IS LIKEThe open-air chairlift...
