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.

Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!

Enjoy a warming flow of postures to strengthen and tone the breath, body and mind.

Join HCLT to explore wildflowers at our lesser-known public access property, Sassafras Gap Preserve! This wildflower walk will be led by Adam Bigelow, local naturalist and wildflower expert.

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.

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.

Join us at The Bascom for an artist talk with ceramics artist, Paula Smith.

Blues & Brews Special– Enjoy burgers and select beer specials, paired with live blues music.

A trio of brothers and best friends, Highbeams is Adam Pendlington, Ian Pendlington, and Stephen Quinn.

Join us for live music with Jake Matthews!

Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays!

Join HCLT and US Fish and Wildlife Pollinator Specialist, Bryan Tompkins, for a citizen science training to learn how to use the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas.

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).

Join us at the library for coffee with the mayor of Highlands and learn about things that are important to the Highlands community. Topic of discussion to be announced.

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.

Free and open to the public. Don't miss bubbles, bites and raffle surprises.

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.

Transylvania County based Byrds & Crows play songs deeply rooted in the Appalachian Mountains, with styles ranging from bluegrass to folk to early country.

A dynamic performer, playing 100-150 shows per year, Kevin Daniel’s music has been described as “radio and TV ready with enough darkness creeping in around the edges to appeal to fans of Jason Isbell & Langhorne Slim.”

Join us for live music with The Remnants!

The Kid’s Fishing Day event will be held from 7:30 am until 12:00 pm.

Free family event organized by International Friendship Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit bbbswnc.org. 

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.

Learn to easily analyze soil health, composting techniques and recipes for your own DIY soil amendments.

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).

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.

Join us at The Bascom as we welcome jewelry artist Elizabeth Walton for a jewelry trunk show.

Join us the first Saturday of the month, May through October for Highlands Bagpipers from 4:30-5:00. 

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.

High 5's sound incorporates rock, blues, Americana, bluegrass, country, jazz as well as other musical styles to provide a set list that is familiar and eclectic at the same time.