Birthday Party at Grandfather Mountain’s Animal Habitats

Grandfather Mountain celebrates all its habitat animals’ birthdays with this bash. Come for a party and cake with Jane the bear, who turns 29, cougars Nikita and Aspen, who turn 14 and nine, and Morley the eagle, who is estimated to be in his late 30s. Visitors will enjoy time with the creatures as well as games. » Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $18, $15 seniors, $8 ages four to 12, free for children three & younger; (828) 733-8715; www.grandfather.com