February 8-10 » BLOWING ROCK
The 2026 Special Olympics Southeast U.S. Winter Games, which involves Alpine skiing and snowboarding competition and is held at Appalachian Ski Mountain, takes place during a three-day event, which raises money and showcases the prowess and talents of Special Olympic athletes as well as recognizing their coaches. The snowboarding opening ceremony takes place on the mountain on Sunday, February 8. All events are free and open to the public, but donations are most welcome. » French-Swiss Ski College, 940 Ski Mountain Rd.; Sunday-Tuesday, various times; free; (919) 719-7662; sonc.net