The Annual Fall Pottery Show at The Bascom
2025-10-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
From beautiful functional wares to striking sculptural pieces, each work is made and fired right here in our on-site Bascom Clay Studio. It’s a unique opportunity to take home a piece of locally crafted art while supporting local artists and The Bascom’s Creative Community Initiative, bringing accessible arts experiences to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and beyond.

Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival at The Village Green
2025-10-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 15:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Celebrate the Colors of Fall at the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
Join us in the Heart of Cashiers for a stunning celebration of autumn’s vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows at our Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival. This popular, FREE event brings together 100 talented artisans showcasing their handcrafted woodwork, pottery, jewelry, and SO much more. Visitors can explore unique creations and purchase one-of-a-kind items all weekend long.
In addition to the artisan displays, enjoy delicious local food and drinks, live music, and activities for the kids. The festival is perfect for families, and dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed and accompanied by their owners.

Leaf Walks at Highlands Botanical Garden
2025-10-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Highlands Botanical Gardens, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, United States
Celebrate Fall with a guided walk through Highlands Botanical Garden to discover what leaves are changing & why.

HFW | Foragers, Farmers, and Friends at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-10-10 18:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Kick off Highlands Food & Wine Festival week in style with an unforgettable evening at High Country Wine & Provisions.
Acclaimed Chef Johannes of The Library Kitchen + Bar brings his culinary mastery to a four-course dining experience, paired with the award-winning wines of Cooper and Guy Davis from Davis Family Vineyards.

Football Weekend at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-10-11 12:00, 2025-10-12 12:00, 2025-10-18 12:00, 2025-10-19 12:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
College Football Saturday and NFL Sunday is ON at High Country!
We’re going BIG with the games ALL DAY on our massive 90-inch screen—the best seat in town! Fuel your fandom with special features on wine, craft beer, and delicious game-day eats.
Gather your crew and settle in for great football and even better company. See you there!

Empty Bowls at Highlands First Presbyterian Church
2025-10-12 11:00 - 14:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 471 Main Street, HIghlands, NC, 28741, United States
On October 12, Highlands First Presbyterian Church hosts the 14th annual Empty Bowls lunch, raising vital funds for the Highlands Food Pantry, operated by the International Friendship Center through handmade pottery, donated soups, and shared generosity.

Sacred Sundays at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2025-10-12 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-10-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Unfurl Wellness Spa, 454 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Sacred Sundays is a 90 minute class of mindfulness movement and poses accompanied with an acoustic sound meditation held by Robert John Malone.
This is an all levels class focused of a variety of wellness practices to assist in raising our mind/body awareness through conscious movements and poses (1:00 – 2:30 each Sunday this season)

The Laurel Cover Artist Reception at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-10-14 17:30 - 19:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Meet Artist Terry Warren at The Laurel’s October Cover Artist Reception at High Country Wine and Provisions in Highlands on Tuesday, October 14, 5:30 – 7:00 P.M.
RSVP to info@thelaurelmagazine.com.

Welcome Center Sessions at Highlands Chamber of Commerce
2025-10-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Highlands Chamber of Commerce, 108 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us October 15 from 2-4pm for our Welcome Center Session!
Enjoy refreshments on the patio, a stroll through our gardens, and relax to the soothing sounds of rising-star Breeze Cable, performing your favorite tunes.

The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
2025-10-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 W, Cashiers, 28717, United States
The Bazaar Barn is an “upscale resale” shopping experience, offering gently used home furnishings.
Owned and operated by the Church of the Good Shepherd, the 10,000 square foot shopping center sells furniture, art and household items in styles ranging from antique to vintage to modern.
All of our items are donated, and all proceeds go directly back to the Cashiers community in the form of Outreach Grants.

Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
2025-10-16 11:30, 2025-10-23 11:30 | NC
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.

Landmark’s 19th Annual Chili Cook-Off at The Village Green
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Spice Up Your Evening
Landmark Realty Group, in collaboration with the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce, invites the entire community to come together for the 19th Annual Chili Cook-Off.
Get ready for an evening filled with flavor, friendly competition, and community cheer! A dozen local cooks — plus a few pros from nearby restaurants — will go head-to-head in the ultimate battle for the title of Best Chili in Cashiers. Compete solo or as part of a team (one entry per team) and bring your best recipe to the table.

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2025-10-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series!

HCLT | Falling Leaves Forest Bathing at Dixon Woods Preserve, Highlands
2025-10-17 14:00 - 16:00 | NC
Immerse yourself in the serene experience of Shinrin Yoku, or forest bathing, with Dr. Mark Ellison at Dixon Woods Preserve, hosted by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust.
This calming event invites you to reconnect with nature through mindful exploration, deep breathing, and gentle movement in the tranquil woods.
RSVP required.

Black Bear Bonanza at Highlands Nature Center
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Stop by the Nature Center all day for drop-in activities and learning all about black bears!
Then from 2-3:30pm, join us for a special program co-led by Cynthia Strain, Chair of the Highlands B.E.A.R. Task Force. Together we’ll explore the world of black bears through engaging, hands-on activities and interactive learning.

Oyster Roast at Highlander Mountain House
2025-10-18 15:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for a Lowcountry Oyster Roast featuring oysters from Pelican Oyster Company.

Your ticket includes all-you-can-shuck oysters, your first beer from Munkle Brewing, and live bluegrass on the porch from Flat Bridge String Band.

Tickets are $50 + tax and available here.

Halloween Baking Championship Community Watch Party at Highlands PAC
2025-10-20 20:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
When the clock strikes 9 pm on Mondays, something stirs in the mist over the Highlands Plateau. Not the wind… not the owls… but the pulse of Halloween Baking Championship—the bewitching hour on Food Network.
Since September 15, when our own Oksana Shchelgachova, the heart and hands behind Edelweiss Bakery Boutique, first stepped into that eerie kitchen, Highlands has held its breath.
Her journey hasn’t been a straight path—it’s been a roller coaster of fire and frost, of chocolate and chaos.
But Oksana never folds. She fights. She creates. She represents us—our mountains, our community, our spirit.
One for all, and all for Oksana.
Every week she’s faced storms that would melt lesser souls… and yet, she rises—stronger, sweeter, sharper.
The grand finale won’t come until October 27, but every episode leading there is a story in itself: suspense, artistry, and a heart that won’t quit.
Now it’s our turn to rise with her. Join the Highlands family for a Community Watch Party on Monday, October 20, at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands,
Doors open at 8:15 PM, and admission is free—but come early, before the seats vanish like magic…and beware… those who arrive late may find themselves under a chocolate spell.

Meet Winemaker John Lockwood at Moondance Market & Wine Bar
2025-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Moondance Market and Wine Bar, 13481 Rosman Highway #3, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
Sip, swirl, and meet the mind behind the bottle—John Lockwood of Enfield Wine Co. joins Moondance Market for an intimate tasting experience.
Reserve your spot and enjoy a curated lineup, with your $20 tasting fee applied toward any wine purchase.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Albert-Carlton Community Library
2025-10-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Albert-Carlton Community Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
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.
The group is a safe place for judgement free discussion.
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
