Eastern Phoebe | Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
A member of the flycatcher family, this songbird is about the size of a Titmouse, with a dark head, white breast and belly, and dark gray-brown wings. The Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) calls its name in a raspy voice. Compared to the slower, two-part call of the...
Shadow of the Bear | Whiteside Mountain
This month brings a quiet frenzy among the creatures of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Foxes extend their territory to get a little fatter before the onset of winter. Squirrels get even squirrel-ier as they cache away the mast crop. And the little brown bats that...
October Fishing on the Highlands Cashiers Plateau
Anglers in Western North Carolina look forward to the month of October like a kid counts the days until Christmas. October provides some of the best conditions for trout fishing that anyone could ask for. The temperature of the air will cool down and so will the...
A Welcomed Addition | Turtlehead
Chelone is a genus of four species and has several nicknames beside Turtlehead. She has also been known as Balmony, Bitter Herb, Fish Mouth, Snakehead and more, but enough of the name calling. Rumor has it, name calling is what caused her to have a name at all. ...
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Music Bingo with DJ Mox at The Ugly Dog Pub
Music Bingo with DJ Mox at The Ugly Dog Pub
Test your bingo skills and music knowledge with this fun, high energy take on a classic game. Always free to play and you can win house cash.
Enjoy a fun evening with cash prizes - while testing your music knowledge - every Sunday at The Dog!
Sunday Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Sunday Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Close the weekend out with a moderately paced vinyasa flow that will infuse breath, body and mind for inspiring clarity, flexibility, focus, awareness, balance and strength.
Bluegrass Brunch at Highlander Mountain House
Bluegrass Brunch at Highlander Mountain House
The Ruffed Grouse Tavern host Bluegrass Brunch– every Sunday with music from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
1 event,
Youth Craft Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
Youth Craft Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
Craft Camp is a fun and creative experience where kids can explore different art projects and express their creativity! This session, led by Kara Long, will feature tissue paper flowers and clay crafts, allowing campers to experiment with color, texture, and design while making their own unique creations
2 events,
Warm Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Warm Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Breathe, move, sweat and connect! Stoked by yogic breathing techniques, the internal heat of the body couples well with the external heat of the room to allow you the opportunity to drop a little deeper into your practice.
Youth Craft Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
Youth Craft Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
Craft Camp is a fun and creative experience where kids can explore different art projects and express their creativity! This session, led by Kara Long, will feature tissue paper flowers and clay crafts, allowing campers to experiment with color, texture, and design while making their own unique creations
6 events,
Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
Discover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers.
Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!
Movement for Parkinson’s at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Movement for Parkinson’s at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Parkinson's Classes
Stretching, balance, mobility and strength training.
All levels. Students can participate on their feet or in a chair.
Both classes taught by a fellow PWP
The Bookworm Open
The Bookworm Open
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
Youth Craft Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
Youth Craft Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
Craft Camp is a fun and creative experience where kids can explore different art projects and express their creativity! This session, led by Kara Long, will feature tissue paper flowers and clay crafts, allowing campers to experiment with color, texture, and design while making their own unique creations
7 events,
Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays!
Burgers and Blues at Highlander Mountain House
Burgers and Blues at Highlander Mountain House
The Ruffled Grouse Tavern-$20 burger and select beer special, paired with live blues music - Thursdays beginning January 4.
Mountain Findings Open
Mountain Findings Open
A non-profit resale store featuring furniture, home accessories, lamps, tools, linens, pictures, tableware and more at reasonable prices!
The Bookworm Open
The Bookworm Open
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
Cashiers Quilters at St Jude’s Catholic Church
Cashiers Quilters at St Jude’s Catholic Church
Come join us for lunch each Thursday at 11:30 at a local restaurant and then quilting at the church.
Held at St Jude's Catholic Church in Cashiers.
10 events,
Annual Airing of the Quilts at Cashiers Historical Society
Annual Airing of the Quilts at Cashiers Historical Society
The Appalachian tradition of “Airing of the Quilts” marks the arrival of spring, when families hang quilts outdoors to freshen them after a long winter. More than a practical task, it’s a cultural celebration—an opportunity to showcase handcrafted quilts and honor a rich heritage.
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CLE’s Opening Season Party! at Highlands Wine & Provisions
CLE’s Opening Season Party! at Highlands Wine & Provisions
Join CLE for its annual Opening Season Soirée! This year the event will be held at High Country Wine and Provisions. Catch up with friends, enjoy wine and charcuterie, meet CLE’s new Executive Director, Meg Stevens, and learn about what’s in store this season!
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.
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Friday Night Live Concert Series with Foxfire Boys at Town Square
Friday Night Live Concert Series with Foxfire Boys at Town Square
Friday Night Live Showcasing Traditional Mountain Music and Local Talent
Mountain Findings Open
Mountain Findings Open
A non-profit resale store featuring furniture, home accessories, lamps, tools, linens, pictures, tableware and more at reasonable prices!
16 events,
Annual Airing of the Quilts at Cashiers Historical Society
Annual Airing of the Quilts at Cashiers Historical Society
The Appalachian tradition of “Airing of the Quilts” marks the arrival of spring, when families hang quilts outdoors to freshen them after a long winter. More than a practical task, it’s a cultural celebration—an opportunity to showcase handcrafted quilts and honor a rich heritage.
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“Lyrics on the Lawn” at Highlands Wine Shoppe
“Lyrics on the Lawn” at Highlands Wine Shoppe
Join us for “Lyrics on the Lawn” featuring Chris Kohne 3-6 P.M.
Pop Up Pipers in Downtown Highlands
Pop Up Pipers in Downtown Highlands
The Pop-Up Pipers will appear in unexpected locations throughout downtown Highlands on select Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:00 P.M.
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.
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Saturdays on Pine Concert Series with Paula Hanke and Peggy Ratusz at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
Saturdays on Pine Concert Series with Paula Hanke and Peggy Ratusz at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
Saturdays on Pine Featuring a variety of popular regional bands and musicians
8 events,
Music Bingo with DJ Mox at The Ugly Dog Pub
Music Bingo with DJ Mox at The Ugly Dog Pub
Test your bingo skills and music knowledge with this fun, high energy take on a classic game. Always free to play and you can win house cash.
Enjoy a fun evening with cash prizes - while testing your music knowledge - every Sunday at The Dog!
Sunday Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Sunday Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Close the weekend out with a moderately paced vinyasa flow that will infuse breath, body and mind for inspiring clarity, flexibility, focus, awareness, balance and strength.
Bluegrass Brunch at Highlander Mountain House
Bluegrass Brunch at Highlander Mountain House
The Ruffed Grouse Tavern host Bluegrass Brunch– every Sunday with music from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Brax Trunk Show at TJ Baileys
Brax Trunk Show at TJ Baileys
Join TJ Baileys for a Brax Trunk Show. Complimentary beverages and snacks.
1 event,
Free ESL Online Classes with The Literacy and Learning Center
Free ESL Online Classes with The Literacy and Learning Center
Free Online Weekly Classes
Mondays
6:30 - 7:30 PM
5 events,
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Blood Drive at Hudson Library
Blood Drive at Hudson Library
Hudson Library in Highlands is hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross.
Kids Nature Series at The Village Green
Kids Nature Series at The Village Green
Fungi Fanatics
Join Gina Patton of Balsam Mountain Trust to learn about the fantastic world of fungi!
Warm Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Warm Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Breathe, move, sweat and connect! Stoked by yogic breathing techniques, the internal heat of the body couples well with the external heat of the room to allow you the opportunity to drop a little deeper into your practice.
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CLE | Intro to Wines at High Country Wine & Provisions
CLE | Intro to Wines at High Country Wine & Provisions
Whether you’re a casual wine lover or just starting your wine journey, this class is the perfect opportunity to explore the wonderful world of wine with Guy Davis of High Country Wine & Provisions.
Salamander Meander at Highlands Nature Center
Salamander Meander at Highlands Nature Center
Join our Naturalists on a nighttime search for our secretive salamander friends!
12 events,
Tinker Time for Tots at The Literacy and Learning Center
Tinker Time for Tots at The Literacy and Learning Center
The Literacy & Learning Center is excited to bring back another season of engaging workshops tailored for preschoolers and their parents. The aim is to empower parents by demonstrating inventive ways to utilize everyday household items for their children's educational benefit.
Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
Discover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers.
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Orchard Sessions with Andrew Wooten at The Farm at Old Edwards
Orchard Sessions with Andrew Wooten at The Farm at Old Edwards
The Farm at Old Edwards invites you to join us for the return of our live concert series, Orchard Sessions.
Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!
Movement for Parkinson’s at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Movement for Parkinson’s at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Parkinson's Classes
Stretching, balance, mobility and strength training.
All levels. Students can participate on their feet or in a chair.
Both classes taught by a fellow PWP
11 events,
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HMF | One Lap of the Mountains-Grande Driving Tour
HMF | One Lap of the Mountains-Grande Driving Tour
Join us for a wonderful, driving tour of the winding, and scenic roads of Western North Carolina mountain. Two tour groups daily with a longer more spirited drive on Thursday and the shorter more casual paced drive on Friday.
Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Albert-Carlton Community Library
Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Albert-Carlton Community Library
Join a welcoming group of people that understand what you are going through. We come together to offer each other support, resources, and a listening ear.
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Volunteer Fair at Highlands Community Building
Volunteer Fair at Highlands Community Building
Stop by to hear about opportunities to give time and talent to Highlands-area nonprofit organizations. This free event is organized and hosted by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC. For more information call 828-526-2112 or go to visithighlandsnc.com. .
Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays!
Burgers and Blues at Highlander Mountain House
Burgers and Blues at Highlander Mountain House
The Ruffled Grouse Tavern-$20 burger and select beer special, paired with live blues music - Thursdays beginning January 4.
9 events,
HMF | One Lap of the Mountains-Speciale Driving Tour
HMF | One Lap of the Mountains-Speciale Driving Tour
Join us for a wonderful, driving tour of the winding, and scenic roads of Western North Carolina mountain. Two tour groups daily with a longer more spirited drive on Thursday and the shorter more casual paced drive on Friday.
HMF | Main Street Parade of Classic Cars, Downtown Highlands
HMF | Main Street Parade of Classic Cars, Downtown Highlands
On Friday evening, spectators will gather along Main Street in Highlands to watch over a hundred classic cars cruise by, driven just as they were meant to be. This event is always free for both spectators and participants.
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.
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Friday Night Live with Southern Highland Band at Town Square
Friday Night Live with Southern Highland Band at Town Square
Friday Night Live Showcasing Traditional Mountain Music and Local Talent
Mountain Findings Open
Mountain Findings Open
A non-profit resale store featuring furniture, home accessories, lamps, tools, linens, pictures, tableware and more at reasonable prices!
16 events,
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Game of Shrooms (Scavenger Hunt) at The Bascom
Game of Shrooms (Scavenger Hunt) at The Bascom
The next Game of Shrooms happens on June 14th, 2025. On that day, artists from all over the world hide their original mushroom-themed art works in public places then they give hints (often on social media) for others to find AND KEEP!
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.
HMF | The Gala and Automobilia Auction at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
HMF | The Gala and Automobilia Auction at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
Come dine with old and new friends at the Wild Cat Country Club. You will hear tales of classic automobiles from the festival's Grand Marshall, Corky Coker.
The evening will also include silent and live auctions of selected automotive memorabilia from the collection of Dr. Terry Clark and others.
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Saturdays on Pine Concert Series with BoogiTherapi at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
Saturdays on Pine Concert Series with BoogiTherapi at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
Saturdays on Pine Featuring a variety of popular regional bands and musicians
Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Accessible for all levels of practitioners this moderately paced Hatha Flow practice of flowing movement linked with breath offers challenges and intensity with modifications and variations in order to meet each practitioner at his or her skill level.
9 events,
HMF | “High Octane” Social and Car Gathering at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
HMF | “High Octane” Social and Car Gathering at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
A second car show and social gathering in the Kelsey Hutchinson Park and open to all interesting vehicles. There is no judging or any fees for entrants and spectators. Entrants can arrive and depart at will.
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Live Music with Blue Jazz at The Vineyard at High Holly
Live Music with Blue Jazz at The Vineyard at High Holly
Join The Vineyard at High Holly for live Music with Blue Jazz.
Vineyard open 12-6pm
Music Bingo with DJ Mox at The Ugly Dog Pub
Music Bingo with DJ Mox at The Ugly Dog Pub
Test your bingo skills and music knowledge with this fun, high energy take on a classic game. Always free to play and you can win house cash.
Enjoy a fun evening with cash prizes - while testing your music knowledge - every Sunday at The Dog!
Sunday Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Sunday Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Close the weekend out with a moderately paced vinyasa flow that will infuse breath, body and mind for inspiring clarity, flexibility, focus, awareness, balance and strength.
Sapphire Valley Resorts’ Arts & Crafts Festival
Sapphire Valley Resorts’ Arts & Crafts Festival
Sapphire Valley Resorts’® Arts & Crafts Festivals are a great family event! There’s much to explore – local handmade mountain crafts, quality folk art, live music, fine jewelry, Humane Society Adoptions, and much more! Adjacent to vendor tents, the resort playground provides fun outdoor playtime for the entire family. Kids can also enjoy Corn Hole, Kerplunk, and Buckets of Bubble Mix for kids to blow bubbles! Bring the kids, dogs, and explore something new!
3 events,
Pawsitively Purrfect Party with Cashiers -Highlands Humane Society at Country Club of Sapphire Valley
Pawsitively Purrfect Party with Cashiers -Highlands Humane Society at Country Club of Sapphire Valley
If every dog has its day, well, it turns out that every local dog (and cat) has its own glorious party. There will be plenty of wags, and whiskers at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley, for this event to benefit the shelter pets at the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society. Organized by Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society.
Free ESL Online Classes with The Literacy and Learning Center
Free ESL Online Classes with The Literacy and Learning Center
Free Online Weekly Classes
Mondays
6:30 - 7:30 PM
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Zahner Conservation Lecture Series | Cohabitate; Living with Nature at Highlands Nature Center
Zahner Conservation Lecture Series | Cohabitate; Living with Nature at Highlands Nature Center
Sonya Carpenter, Co-founder and President of Co-habitate Inc.
7 events,
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Bloom Bar with R & R Farms at The Molly Grace
Bloom Bar with R & R Farms at The Molly Grace
We've made it to year 10 thanks to YOU! We're so blessed & celebrating BIG! Shop sales, enjoy some sips & snacks + build your own bouquet of beautiful, locally grown flowers.
R & R Farms is joining us with their Bloom Bar from 11 am to 6 pm on Tuesday, June 17th, the day of our actual anniversary to kick off a week of celebrating!
Ribbon Cutting and Celebration at Allison Diane Clothing
Ribbon Cutting and Celebration at Allison Diane Clothing
Don’t miss it! Reception starts at 4 PM .Join us for the anniversary celebration of Allison Diane Clothing!
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Live Music with Andrew Wooten at The Molly Grace
Live Music with Andrew Wooten at The Molly Grace
Andrew Wooten will be performing live music at 207 North 4th Street, Tuesday, June 17th from 4 pm to 6 pm to help us celebrate our 10 year anniversary!
Warm Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Warm Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Breathe, move, sweat and connect! Stoked by yogic breathing techniques, the internal heat of the body couples well with the external heat of the room to allow you the opportunity to drop a little deeper into your practice.
HCCMF | Steinway Piano Dedication at The Village Green
HCCMF | Steinway Piano Dedication at The Village Green
William Ransom will dedicate the new Steinway Piano donated to the Village Green for use by the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival. There will be a short celebratory concert for the community and a reception following the dedication ceremony.
12 events,
Tinker Time for Tots at The Literacy and Learning Center
Tinker Time for Tots at The Literacy and Learning Center
The Literacy & Learning Center is excited to bring back another season of engaging workshops tailored for preschoolers and their parents. The aim is to empower parents by demonstrating inventive ways to utilize everyday household items for their children's educational benefit.
Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
Discover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers.
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Sunset Slush of Cullowhee at The Molly Grace
Sunset Slush of Cullowhee at The Molly Grace
Sunset Slush of Cullowhee will be at 207 North 4th Street on Wednesday, June 18th to help us celebrate 10 years of business! Stop by to shop & refresh with a delicious slushie of your favorite flavor!Cele
June Movie at Hudson Library
June Movie at Hudson Library
Hudson Library continues monthly film screenings on selected Wednesdays.
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Nature Center Drawing Club at Highlands Nature Center
Nature Center Drawing Club at Highlands Nature Center
Do you like to draw or are you inspired by what you see in nature? If so please come the Nature Center’s Drawing Club! Supplies will be available, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook and materials.
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CHS | Jan Wyatt Symposium at Chimney Pond Farm
CHS | Jan Wyatt Symposium at Chimney Pond Farm
Campfires & The Embers of Youth: The History of Summer Camps in Western North Carolina
Great Art On Screen | Florence & The Uffizi Gallery at Highlands PAC
Great Art On Screen | Florence & The Uffizi Gallery at Highlands PAC
Florence and the Uffizi Gallery is a journey into the Italian Renaissance through the most beautiful, representative works of art of the period. It is a totally immersive and unique experience and allows the audience t0 see, listen, feel and savor the most outstanding and celebrated breeding ground of creativity in the history of art.
Zahner Lecture Series 2 | Are You BearWise? at Highlands Nature Center
Zahner Lecture Series 2 | Are You BearWise? at Highlands Nature Center
Tanya Poole, Conservation Initiatives Engagement Coordinator for NC Wildlife Resources Commission, discusses BearWise strategies recommended by wildlife experts that will help people better coexist with these amazing animals.
Hudson Library Foundation’s Books and Bluegrass Fundraiser at Fire Mountain Inn
Hudson Library Foundation’s Books and Bluegrass Fundraiser at Fire Mountain Inn
Books and Bluegrass, Hudson Library Foundation’s fun frolic of food, drink and lively conversation, is punctuated with the music of The Foxfire Boys – 6:00 P.M. Thursday, June 19, at Fire Mountain Inn.
Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays!
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Community Coffee with the Mayor at Hudson Library
Community Coffee with the Mayor at Hudson Library
One Friday a month from March-October at 11:00 AM, the library hosts a talk / Q&A with Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor. Each month a different local non-profit is invited to sponsor the event and provide refreshments.
Community Coffee is a collaboration between the Town of Highlands and Hudson Library.
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Rockin H & C Jewelry Pop Up at The Molly Grace
Rockin H & C Jewelry Pop Up at The Molly Grace
Friday, June 20th Rockin H & C will join us for a permanent jewelry pop up from 11 am to 6 pm. Come shop & get your new favorite bling!
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.
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Groovin’ on the Green with The Commodore Fox Band at The Village Green
Groovin’ on the Green with The Commodore Fox Band at The Village Green
Join us for Groovin’ on The Green featuring the Commodore Fox Band! Towing the line as your favorite party band, cranking out rock and dance hits from the 70s, 80s, to today!
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Friday Night Live Concert Series with Curtis Blackwell & Dixie Bluegrass Boys at Town Square
Friday Night Live Concert Series with Curtis Blackwell & Dixie Bluegrass Boys at Town Square
Friday Night Live Showcasing Traditional Mountain Music and Local Talent
12 events,
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Low Country Shrimp Boil at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
Low Country Shrimp Boil at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
What's the best way to enjoy the sumptuous taste of southern coastal cuisine known as the shrimp boil without the effort of cooking one yourself - by joining the Friends of Founders Park for their annual low country shrimp boil fundraiser on Saturday, June 21, at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.
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Saturdays on Pine Concert Series with Spalding McIntosh & The Lionhearts at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
Saturdays on Pine Concert Series with Spalding McIntosh & The Lionhearts at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
Saturdays on Pine Featuring a variety of popular regional bands and musicians
Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Accessible for all levels of practitioners this moderately paced Hatha Flow practice of flowing movement linked with breath offers challenges and intensity with modifications and variations in order to meet each practitioner at his or her skill level.
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Historical Homes Tour with Highlands Historical Society
Historical Homes Tour with Highlands Historical Society
To celebrate Highlands’ 150th Anniversary, Highlands Historical Society is hosting a tour of four of Highlands’ grandest and most important historical homes.
5 events,
Music Bingo with DJ Mox at The Ugly Dog Pub
Music Bingo with DJ Mox at The Ugly Dog Pub
Test your bingo skills and music knowledge with this fun, high energy take on a classic game. Always free to play and you can win house cash.
Enjoy a fun evening with cash prizes - while testing your music knowledge - every Sunday at The Dog!
Sunday Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Sunday Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Close the weekend out with a moderately paced vinyasa flow that will infuse breath, body and mind for inspiring clarity, flexibility, focus, awareness, balance and strength.
Bluegrass Brunch at Highlander Mountain House
Bluegrass Brunch at Highlander Mountain House
The Ruffed Grouse Tavern host Bluegrass Brunch– every Sunday with music from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Mountain Theatre Company Presents Forever Plaid at Highlands PAC
Mountain Theatre Company Presents Forever Plaid at Highlands PAC
Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time.
Mountain Theatre Company presents The Marvelous Wonderettes at Highlands PAC
Mountain Theatre Company presents The Marvelous Wonderettes at Highlands PAC
This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts!
1 event,
Free ESL Online Classes with The Literacy and Learning Center
Free ESL Online Classes with The Literacy and Learning Center
Free Online Weekly Classes
Mondays
6:30 - 7:30 PM
6 events,
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An Afternoon of Majong & Mimosa’s at The Village Green
An Afternoon of Majong & Mimosa’s at The Village Green
The Friends of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is hosting An Afternoon of Mahjongg and Mimosas to raise funds for our Library. Come join us and enjoy Mahjongg fun with refreshments, snacks, prizes and gifts.
Bascom Gala | Lighter than Air
Bascom Gala | Lighter than Air
We are delighted to announce that this year’s Gala will take place at The Bascom Campus on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Co-chaired by Kirk Moore and Maudie Huff, this year’s gala invites guests to join a summer evening Lighter than Air amongst butterflies, fragrant flowers, delicious food and drinks, and friends who share the love of The Bascom.
Warm Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Warm Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Breathe, move, sweat and connect! Stoked by yogic breathing techniques, the internal heat of the body couples well with the external heat of the room to allow you the opportunity to drop a little deeper into your practice.
Author Talk: Pippa and Andry Seichrist @ Hudson Library
Author Talk: Pippa and Andry Seichrist @ Hudson Library
Local writers Pippa and Andry Seichrist will introduce their recently-released memoir, My Life Before: A Memoir of a Family Created Through Adoption, on Tuesday June 24 at 2:00 PM. Books will be available for purchase and signing at this free program.
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Sapphire Valley’s Concert on the Slopes with The Legacy Motown Revue at Sapphire Valley Resort
Sapphire Valley’s Concert on the Slopes with The Legacy Motown Revue at Sapphire Valley Resort
The ultimate motown tribute! Paying tribute to legendary icons of Motown! Four talented performers dance and sing, plus an amazing six piece horn band, transporting you back in time to one of the most influential periods of American musical history.
12 events,
Tinker Time for Tots at The Literacy and Learning Center
Tinker Time for Tots at The Literacy and Learning Center
The Literacy & Learning Center is excited to bring back another season of engaging workshops tailored for preschoolers and their parents. The aim is to empower parents by demonstrating inventive ways to utilize everyday household items for their children's educational benefit.
Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
Discover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers.
Mountain Music Soiree with Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival
Mountain Music Soiree with Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival
A piano concert will be performed by Julie Coucheron & William Ransom and will also feature a Special Surprise Guest. A premier gourmet dinner will follow the performance at the elegant home of Greg and Mary Thompson with an added benefit of a spectacular view!
Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!
Family Storytime at Hudson Library
Family Storytime at Hudson Library
Join us for stories, music, and movement at Family Storytime, every Thursday morning.
13 events,
Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Albert-Carlton Community Library
Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Albert-Carlton Community Library
Join a welcoming group of people that understand what you are going through. We come together to offer each other support, resources, and a listening ear.
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Zahner Lecture Series | Bats in Your Backyard at Highlands Nature Center
Zahner Lecture Series | Bats in Your Backyard at Highlands Nature Center
Featured Speaker: Rada Petric, Assistant Research Professor and Director of the UNC IE Highlands Field Site, UNC Institute for the Environment.
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Rotary Club Bingo at Highlands Community Building
Rotary Club Bingo at Highlands Community Building
Join us for Rotary Club Bingo at Highlands Community Building.
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A Taste of Summer with Chef Chris Hall At The Farm at Old Edwards
A Taste of Summer with Chef Chris Hall At The Farm at Old Edwards
Join us for a Taste of Summer with Chef Chris Hall of Local Three in Atlanta. Chef Chris will present dishes from the past 15 years of Local Three, a mix of guest favorites and his favorite Italian dishes.
Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays!
7 events,
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.
Mountain Findings Open
Mountain Findings Open
A non-profit resale store featuring furniture, home accessories, lamps, tools, linens, pictures, tableware and more at reasonable prices!
The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
Author Talk: Diane Heiler at Hudson Library
Author Talk: Diane Heiler at Hudson Library
Local author Diane Pike Heiler will introduce her newly-released memoir, A Widow’s Fire: An Intimate Memoir of Heartbreak, Survival, and Moving Forward, on Friday June 27 at 11:00 AM. Books will be available for purchase and signing at this free program.
The Bookworm Open
The Bookworm Open
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
9 events,
The Mountaintop Art and Craft Show at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
The Mountaintop Art and Craft Show at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
The Mountaintop Art and Craft Show is a premier outdoor event held annually in the beautiful mountain town of Highlands, NC. Known for its high-quality, original, and traditional artwork, the […]
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Accessible for all levels of practitioners this moderately paced Hatha Flow practice of flowing movement linked with breath offers challenges and intensity with modifications and variations in order to meet each practitioner at his or her skill level.
Mountain Findings Open
Mountain Findings Open
A non-profit resale store featuring furniture, home accessories, lamps, tools, linens, pictures, tableware and more at reasonable prices!
The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
6 events,
The Mountaintop Art and Craft Show at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
The Mountaintop Art and Craft Show at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
The Mountaintop Art and Craft Show is a premier outdoor event held annually in the beautiful mountain town of Highlands, NC. Known for its high-quality, original, and traditional artwork, the […]
HCCMF | “Winds” at The Bascom
HCCMF | “Winds” at The Bascom
The Woodwind Quintet: James Zellers, flute: Alexandra Prior, oboe; Ryan Little, french horn will present a delightful Sunday evening concert. Additional musicians to be announced.
Music Bingo with DJ Mox at The Ugly Dog Pub
Music Bingo with DJ Mox at The Ugly Dog Pub
Test your bingo skills and music knowledge with this fun, high energy take on a classic game. Always free to play and you can win house cash.
Enjoy a fun evening with cash prizes - while testing your music knowledge - every Sunday at The Dog!
Sunday Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Sunday Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Close the weekend out with a moderately paced vinyasa flow that will infuse breath, body and mind for inspiring clarity, flexibility, focus, awareness, balance and strength.
Bluegrass Brunch at Highlander Mountain House
Bluegrass Brunch at Highlander Mountain House
The Ruffed Grouse Tavern host Bluegrass Brunch– every Sunday with music from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
1 event,
Free ESL Online Classes with The Literacy and Learning Center
Free ESL Online Classes with The Literacy and Learning Center
Free Online Weekly Classes
Mondays
6:30 - 7:30 PM
2 events,
Warm Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Warm Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Breathe, move, sweat and connect! Stoked by yogic breathing techniques, the internal heat of the body couples well with the external heat of the room to allow you the opportunity to drop a little deeper into your practice.
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Nature Center Nights | Amazing Moths at Highlands Nature Center
Nature Center Nights | Amazing Moths at Highlands Nature Center
To celebrate International Moth Week we’ll put up some moth lights to meet and learn more about the amazing moths who live here.
9 events,
Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
Discover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers.
Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!
Movement for Parkinson’s at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Movement for Parkinson’s at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Parkinson's Classes
Stretching, balance, mobility and strength training.
All levels. Students can participate on their feet or in a chair.
Both classes taught by a fellow PWP
The Bookworm Open
The Bookworm Open
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
Mountain Theatre Company Presents Forever Plaid at Highlands PAC
Mountain Theatre Company Presents Forever Plaid at Highlands PAC
Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time.
10 events,
Family Storytime at Hudson Library
Family Storytime at Hudson Library
Join us for stories, music, and movement at Family Storytime, every Thursday morning.
Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays!
Burgers and Blues at Highlander Mountain House
Burgers and Blues at Highlander Mountain House
The Ruffled Grouse Tavern-$20 burger and select beer special, paired with live blues music - Thursdays beginning January 4.
Mountain Findings Open
Mountain Findings Open
A non-profit resale store featuring furniture, home accessories, lamps, tools, linens, pictures, tableware and more at reasonable prices!
The Bookworm Open
The Bookworm Open
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
8 events,
Take Me Out to the Ballfield at Highlands Town Ballfield
Take Me Out to the Ballfield at Highlands Town Ballfield
All activities are free and take place at the ballfield next to the community building. Games organized by Highlands Recreation Department. Hot dog lunches organized by Highlands Rotary Club. For more information, please call the Highlands Parks & Recreation Department. at 828-526-3556.
Duck Derby with Highlands Rotary Club at Mill Creek Bridge
Duck Derby with Highlands Rotary Club at Mill Creek Bridge
The Highlands Rotary Club's annual rubber duck race brings excitement and raises money for Rotary Club charities on the Fourth of July. Organized by the Highlands Rotary Club. For more information visit highlandsduckrace.com.
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.
Mountain Findings Open
Mountain Findings Open
A non-profit resale store featuring furniture, home accessories, lamps, tools, linens, pictures, tableware and more at reasonable prices!
The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
7 events,
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
Accessible for all levels of practitioners this moderately paced Hatha Flow practice of flowing movement linked with breath offers challenges and intensity with modifications and variations in order to meet each practitioner at his or her skill level.
Mountain Findings Open
Mountain Findings Open
A non-profit resale store featuring furniture, home accessories, lamps, tools, linens, pictures, tableware and more at reasonable prices!
The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
The Bookworm Open
The Bookworm Open
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.