What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
Liberty in the Garden
Washington and Jefferson showed that independence could be grown as well as declared, using native plants and self‑reliant agriculture to root American liberty in its soil.
The Secret Life of the Whippoorwill
On spring and summer nights, the elusive eastern whippoorwill fills the Highlands‑Cashiers air with its namesake call, a reminder of a species both magical and increasingly at risk. Conservation groups like the Headwaters Bird Alliance rely on local sightings to help protect this declining bird.
Brookings Bash Gives Back
Brookings Bash gives Back returns on Sunday, September 6, filling the day with music, food, and mountain camaraderie. Every ticket helps Transylvania Habitat for Humanity create safe, affordable homes for families across the region.
July Belongs to the Libraries
July is packed with STEAM fun, concerts, crafts, author talks, and family programs from Highlands to Cashiers. Both libraries are in full summer stride, offering something for every age all month long.
Gotcha Groove Takes the Green
On Friday, July 24, from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M., Gotcha Groove takes the Green with a free, high‑energy Groovin’ on the Green concert that blends soul, funk, classic hits, and pure Cashiers summer magic.
Secrets in the Woods
Join the Village Nature Series on Wednesday, July 22, as wildlife tracker Sam Giovanetti shares the surprising stories and hidden signs that reveal the Southeast’s wildest secrets.
Lake Toxaway on Film
On July 30, the Highlands‑Cashiers Film Festival hosts a reception and screening of Rise, Ruin, and Restoration: A History of Lake Toxaway, a documentary on the lake’s dramatic past.
Music on Every Corner
Porchfest returns on Sunday, September 20, filling Highlands’ with free, open‑air performances from 1:00 to 6:00 P.M. It’s an afternoon of wandering, listening, and celebrating the creative spirit that makes this mountain community feel like home.