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Folk Songs and Foliage on Satulah Mountain
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
While taking in the breathtaking scenery from atop the mountain, participants will learn ways that Appalachian folk music is both inspired by the natural world and helps us connect more deeply to nature.
Satulah Mountain, meet at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park

HCLT | Folk Songs and Foliage on Satulah Mountain
2025-10-25 13:00 - 17:00 | NC
Satulah Mountain (Meet at KH Park), 411-499 Pine St, Highlands
Join Topher Stephens and Susan Pepper for a musical hike up Satulah Mountain, blending Appalachian ballads, banjo songs, and folklore with nature’s beauty.
Enjoy music, history, and breathtaking views on this immersive afternoon journey.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Street at The Village Green
2025-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join Us for the 3rd Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Street
The Village Green is excited to present the third annual Halloween Block Party along Frank Allen Road, with collaborative partners Albert Carlton Cashiers Library, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Cashiers-Glenville Rec Center, and the Boys and Girls Club of The Plateau. Each of these fantastic organizations plus local businesses will host a variety of fun and festive Halloween activities, creating a spook-tacular experience for the entire community!

Football Weekend at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-10-26 12:00, 2025-11-01 12:00, 2025-11-02 12:00, 2025-11-08 12:00, 2025-11-09 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!

Sacred Sundays at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2025-10-26 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-02 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)

Autumn Wreath Workshop at Flat Mountain Farms
2025-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Flat Mountain Farm, 1359 Flat Mountain Road, Highlands, 28741, United States
Join us for an Autumn Wreath Workshop on October 26th. This workshop will be held in Flat Mountain Farm’s beautiful barn space from 1-4pm on Sunday, October 26th! Come, Mingle, Create.
The Wreath Workshop will be hosted by Christy and Megan of Growing Studio. The two will be on hand to show you how to step away from your average, traditional wreath using a huge array of unusual dried florals, textural elements, ribbon, and more.
Enjoy a seasonal cocktail and a fall charcuterie spread while you get hands-on assistance and guidance. Warm yourself by the roaring fire in the barn while you soak in the autumn cheer!

CHS | A Life Reimagined - The George Masa Story at The Village Green
2025-10-29 16:00 - 17:30 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
A Life Reimagined – The George Masa Story
Join Cashiers Historical Society, along with Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library, Highlands Biological Foundation, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, and the Highlands Historical Society, for a Sneak Peek Screening of A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Paul Bonesteel.

Wine Club Event | Birds & Bubbles at Duck Hawk Provisions
2025-10-29 17:00 | Duck Hawk Provisions, 281 US 64, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Become a member of the Duck Hawk Provisions Wine Club and unlock exclusive monthly pairing parties crafted just for you.
This delicious series kicks off October 29 with a bold and bubbly twist: Fried Chicken & Champagne (limited to 20 guests.) It’s crispy, effervescent, and only for members—don’t miss your seat at the table.

Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
2025-10-30 11:30, 2025-11-06 11:30, 2025-11-13 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.

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2025-10-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-06 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!

The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
2025-10-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-08 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.

Mr. Pickles' Howl-A-Ween Costume Contest at The Park on Main
2025-10-31 16:30 | Park on Main
The excitement is building for the 2025 Mr. Pickles’ Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest.
Join us for a tail-wagging good time from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, with the winner announced at 5:15pm. Be sure to register your costumed pet with the judges at The Park on Main by 5pm.
We can’t wait to see all the pawsome creativity!

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt with The Bascom
2025-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join The Bascom for a Halloween Scavenger Hunt!
During the Chamber’s Halloween Celebration, search for handcrafted ceramic pumpkins, created by students in The Bascom’s Clay Studio, hidden on Main Street. If you find one, be sure to snap a picture and tag us on social media—we’d love to see your discovery!

Halloween on Main | Downtown Highlands
2025-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | NC
Main Street is visited by ghosts and goblins of all ages during this popular event. Enjoy tricks and treats, along with live music. This event is organized and hosted by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC.
For more information, email events@highlandschamber.org, call 828-526-5841 or go to visithighlandsnc.com.

Saturday Sound Bath at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2025-11-01 16:00 | Unfurl Wellness Spa, 454 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us each Saturday at 4:00 pm for Unfurl Wellness Spa’s Sound Bath, a serene experience designed to help you reset and reconnect. Through the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls and gentle percussion, sound baths encourage deep relaxation and promote mental clarity. These harmonic tones help slow brain waves, reduce stress, and foster a meditative state, allowing your body and mind to unwind from the pressures of daily life.
Take this time to nurture your well-being in a calm, supportive environment.

CHS | Trivia Night at Whiteside Brewing Co
2025-11-06 18:00 | Whiteside Brewing Company, 128 NC-107, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Come out and join Cashiers Historical Society for Trivia Night at Whiteside Brewing Co.
Trivia questions are curated by your friends at the Historical Society! Prizes will be given to the winners.
*10% of the sales will be donated to CHS
Bring your Cashiers and Southern Appalachia history knowledge. We look forward to seeing you there!

Highlands Veterans Day Ceremony at Highlands Police Station
2025-11-11 11:00 | NC
Join us in honoring our veterans at a brief ceremony on 11/11 at 11:00 a.m. at the Highlands Police Station—a meaningful way to show appreciation for some truly remarkable individuals.

MCAA Veterans Portrait Project at Uptown Gallery-Franklin
2025-11-11 12:30 | Uptown Gallery, 30 East Main Street, Franklin, NC, 28734, United States
Join us at the Franklin Uptown Gallery for the annual MCAA Veterans Portrait Project — a heartfelt tribute honoring local veterans through art.
Stop by to view 10 custom portraits of Macon County veterans, each hand-crafted by one of our talented MCAA member artists. Program Presentation: Tuesday, November 11th (Veterans Day) at 12:30pm. Exhibit: Now through Tuesday, November 11
This project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Albert-Carlton Community Library
2025-11-13 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.
