It will be a lovely Valentine's Day weekend to spend indoors, as rain is expected across most of North Carolina. We've put together a list of events happening, including a big furniture sale in Hickory.
Mountain air and music sounds like a fun way to celebrate this weekend. If you didn't score Billy Strings tickets, you can still celebrate the "jamgrass" superstar at Fuzzy Rainbows Fest in Asheville on Saturday.
It's happening at Asheville Music Hall, and there will be live music and fan art. Click here for a lineup and list of vendors.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the fest is open to those 18 years and older.
"TWO Floors of fuzzy fun, with both the Asheville Music Hall & The One Stop open to you, so you can explore different jams and different art. Come pregame & celebrate the vibrant musical community," event organizers said.
Click here for tickets.
WilmingtoNColor Black History Carnival
Celebrate Black History Month along the North Carolina coast with WilmingtoNColor's Black history carnival.
"With this event, WilmingtoNColor will look to entertain and educate guests on Wilmington’s Rich Heritage around food, music, culture and fun," event organizers said.
The carnival will be Satruday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Belle Vue Venue, 1125 N. Fourth St.
In addition to food and music, there will be bounce houses, vendors, face painting, a game truck, arts, games and Black history tours.
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical"
"If you can survive middle school, you can survive anything!" Based on the book series "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," the musical is coming to the Children's Theatre of Charlotte.
It's a family event! It's for all ages and will last about an hour, according to the website.
The musical is happening through March 2.
Click here for tickets.
Hickory Furniture Mart Anniversary Clearance Sale
If you're in need of a new couch or dining room set, you can score some exclusive deals at Hickory Furniture Mart's Anniversary Clearance Sale this weekend. It's happening Friday through Monday at Hickory Furniture Mart, located at 2220 Highway 70 SE in Hickory.
More than 15 showrooms and outlets are participating in the big sale. Click here for a list.
There will also be local art, food and drinks to enjoy.
Event organizers recommend arriving early for the best selections.
Walk along the winter trail, go ice skating, play ice hockey, enjoy a three-course meal or do it all at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte.
The winter trail, featuring lights and play structures, is illuminated at night and crosses two suspension bridges. It has obstacles and play areas, and is open through mid-February.
"Experience Wildwoods, Off Leash, Ice Skating, and the Canyon Zips (North and South Rim Zips) into the evening. These activities will be lighted to enjoy after the sun goes down," Whitewater Center officials said.
Wildwoods is the center's new playground area that features dozens of climbing and discovery elements, with a tree house village and balance bikes for kids.
The center offers ice skating on a converted pond during the winter. Skate up to the on-ice Airstream to get a hot or cold drink.
If you enjoy being on the ice, the center also has cask curling that is accessed with an ice skating pass.
Click here for activity pass information.
