Community events include the culinary tradition of the Taste of Black Mountain the UPBEAT! Music Heritage Concerts at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, the Fall By the Tracks celebration, the annual family-friendly Pumpkinfest and the Holly Jolly Christmas holiday celebration. As a tourist town, the city offers a family atmosphere with generations of residents starting as visitors deciding to raise their children here.

The nearby city of Asheville just 15 minutes away boasts adventure and an expansive list of attractions. From farmers markets to watercolor exhibits, historical festivals to the River Sculpture Festival and Shindig on the Green, Asheville is sure to provide an option for everyone. The city offers a rich architectural legacy, while serving as an art colony, resort and vacation spot alike.