Laurel Magazine

Kids Zone at Hudson Library
2025-07-03 15:30, 2025-07-10 15:30 (America/New_York) | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Kids Zone features a variety of fun and interesting programs where kids can explore art, nature, science & more! Best for ages 5 and up.

"Red, White & Bubbles Tasting" at Highlands Wine Shoppe
2025-07-03 16:30 - 18:00 | Highlands Wine Shoppe, 269 Oak St, Highlands, 28741, United States
Kick off your holiday weekend with a sparkling good time! Join Highlands Wine Shoppe for this fun, festive walk-around tasting featuring 4 sommelier-selected wines that are perfect for summer sipping — including a splash of something bubbly to get you in the celebratory spirit! We’ll also be serving up a delicious selection of charcuterie to pair perfectly with the wines, so come sip, savor, and socialize with us as we toast to summer and the 4th of July!

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2025-07-03 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!

Fireworks Extravaganza at The Village Green
2025-07-03 18:30 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Come one, come all! This Independence Day, join us at The Village Green for an evening of live music, family fun, and of course, fireworks! The annual Fireworks Extravaganza will take place beginning at 6:30PM at The Village Green Commons. The evening will begin with incredible live entertainment followed by an extraordinary fireworks show at dark featuring thousands of colorful bursts!
Admission to this event is free, however, donations will be collected to support The Village Green and to continue this treasured event for years to come! The Village Green, a 501c3 non-profit public park, relies solely on private contributions to bring free and family-friendly events to all residents and visitors of the greater Cashiers area.
Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnics and coolers, and food and beverage vendors will be on site for the event. Due to the nature and size of this event, dogs will not be allowed to attend and personal tents are not permitted.
The Village Green looks forward to celebrating Independence Day with our amazing community!!

Take Me Out to the Ballfield at Highlands Town Ballfield
2025-07-04 09:00 | Highlands Ballfield, 869 N 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
9–11am  Water Rockets  Town Ball Field
11am  Free Hotdog Lunch  Town Ball Field
11am–12pm  Field Games  Town Ball Field
12pm  Visit MAMA  (Mtn. Area Medical Airlift)  Town Ball Field
1pm  Ladder Truck Spray-down  Town Ball Field. Boy Scouts water rocket launch, traditional field games, fire trucks, free hotdogs at Rotary Cookout and more.
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.

Yankee Doodle Dandy Day at Sapphire Valley Resort
2025-07-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Sapphire Valley Resort, 127 Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC, 28774, United States
An ALL-DAY Celebration for AMERICA’S 248th BIRTHDAY!!
Activities take place at The Recreation Center, Athletic Field, Community Center, Racquet Club, Boat Dock & Red Bird Golf.
Ducky Derby, Live Music, Games & Contests, Snow Cones & Popcorn, Pitch ‘n Putt Contest, Tennis Tournament, Food & Cold Drinks, Kids Fun Zone!
NO entry fee!!

4th Annual Fourth of July Celebration at Highlands Wine Shoppe
2025-07-04 15:00 - 22:00 | Highlands Wine Shoppe, 269 Oak St, Highlands, 28741, United States
Not only is the wine shop the PERFECT spot to watch Fireworks (@ 9:30pm), we’ll also have special, Sommelier-curated wine machine selections, Grab + Go Bottles + Summer tunes from our favorite DJ Bill Travers + cameos from Steve Miskew + friends. Hope to see you there!

Pig Pickin On The Hill at Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
2025-07-04 17:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Celebrate July 4th with an outdoor pig roast. We will have live music, sparklers & s’mores. Catch the fireworks from our patio.

Independence Day Concert with Diverse Groove at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2025-07-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Independence Day Concert
**special holiday concert in Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park**
Diverse Groove  Known nationwide for their high-energy performances and top-tier showmanship, Diverse Groove delivers a nonstop show from the moment they take the stage. True to their name, they perform a wide range of genres, including Top 40 hits, Beach Music, Motown, R&B, Rock, Dance, and Reggae.

Fiber Club at The Bascom
2025-07-05 10:00 - 12:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Bascom’s Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace. In inclement weather, the group moves inside to the Library, but their enthusiasm is never dampened.

Community Day at The Bascom
2025-07-05 11:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Hey kids and families! Save the date!!! An event made for you and your family! Community Day at The Bascom.
Join us for a day filled with free art activities for the whole family.
Organized by The Bascom Center for Visual Art. For more information, visit thebascom.org or call 828-526-4949.

Saturday Sound Bath at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2025-07-05 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.

Sacred Sundays at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2025-07-06 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)

Youth Adventure Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
2025-07-07 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-08 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-09 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-10 12:00 - 15:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
1st – 4th Graders
Join Kara Long and Carolyn Middlebrooks for an action-packed Adventure Camp! Kids will explore Highlands on small walking field trips, play exciting outdoor games, and enjoy a day full of fun. Please make sure to pack a lunch.

StoryTime at Highlands Nature Center
2025-07-08 10:30 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Join local storyteller Ms. KK at the Nature Center this summer as she reads fun books & sings silly songs all about the great outdoors.
This program is geared towards elementary-aged children, but all nature explorers are welcome!

Nature Center Nights | Hunters in the Sky at Highlands Nature Center
2025-07-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Birds of Prey are fascinating, but are sometimes misperceived due to their predatory instincts. Meet some live raptors and learn about their day to day struggle to survive in our constantly changing world.
This program features Carlton Burke of Carolina Mountain Naturalists.
All ages welcome
FREE | Registration required
(Weather dependent)

Tinker Time for Tots at The Literacy and Learning Center
2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
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.
These sessions will showcase practical activities that parents can seamlessly incorporate into their daily routines, fostering a rich learning environment at home.

Garden Tour at Highlands Nature Center
2025-07-09 12:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Join in for a free guided tour of the Highlands Botanical Gardens! Led by our Horticultural Specialist, a naturalist, or a guest expert, these weekly tours explore the fascinating native plants, ecosystems, and seasonal wonders of the Southern Appalachians. No two tours are ever the same!
Meet at the Highlands Biological Station Amphitheater. Come take a walk with us and see what’s blooming!

Camp Historical Society Family Night at Cashiers Historical Society
2025-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Cashiers Historical Society, 1940 NC-107, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
Camp Historical Society: Family Night– Screening of the 1961 film “The Parent Trap” at CHS from 7-9pm

Family Storytime at Hudson Library
2025-07-10 10:30 | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for stories, music, and movement at Family Storytime, every Thursday morning at 10:40AM.

Beth Poindexter Luxe Trunk Show at Josephine's Emporium
2025-07-10 11:00 - 17:00 | Josephine’s Emporium, 40 Burns St,, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
“Vintage Fashion At Its Best”
THURSDAY, July 10, FRIDAY, July 11, SATURDAY, July 12 11a – 5p
at Josephine’s Emporium at 40 Burns St., Cashiers. bwpoindexter1217@gmail.com, 336-420-6054

Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
2025-07-10 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.

Summer Writing Workshop at Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library
2025-07-10 13:00 | Albert-Carlton Community Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
Beginning on June 5 at 1:00 p.m. and continuing every Thursday until August 28, ACCCL staff member Michael Redman will lead a writing workshop that is free and open to everyone, regardless of previous writing experience.
The workshop will be a place to be introduced to techniques, perspectives, and exercises to help you develop your writing. It will also provide a safe,welcoming environment for you to share your own thoughts, ideas, and questions.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Albert-Carlton Community Library
2025-07-10 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.

Paint your Pet with CHHS at Sapphire Valley Resort Community Center
2025-07-10 17:00 | Sapphire Valley Resort, 127 Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC, 28774, United States
Cashiers Highlands Humane Society and PAWS Bryson City announce our second annual joint fundraiser to support the animals at our no-kill shelters!
No painting skills necessary! Chances are, the less artistic you feel you may be, the more fun you will have! Just send us a head shot photo of your pampered pet when you register below and our artist partner with Be a Light Painting will have customized for you that evening a line drawing sketch of your pet on a 16” x 16” canvas ready for you to paint! Brushes, paints and aprons will all be supplied.
Join us for a fun-filled two hours of creativity and love for the four-legged members of our family! Attendance is limited, so register early! Or show your support and get in on the fun becoming a Sponsor of one of the events.
To give our awesome artist partner with Be a Light Painting time to prepare your customized line drawing sketch of your pet based on the photo you submit, the deadline to register for Paint Your Pet is Friday, June 27th for the July events in Sapphire and Monday, July 21st for the August event in Highlands! Reservations come in hot and fast for this wonderful event and attendance is limited, so don’t delay!
Net proceeds from this event will be split 50/50 with the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society and PAWS Bryson City, both 501(c)3 non-profit no-kill animal shelters rescuing, caring for, and finding forever homes for abandoned and neglected animals in western North Carolina.
RAFFLE PRIZES: Thanks to our generous partners, there will be some awesome prizes we will raffle during Paint Your Pet! So bring some extra bucks (raffle tickets are $10 each) to support the shelter pets and a chance to win some great prizes!
Check-In: 4:30pm | Event: 5:00-7:00pm
Early check-in is encouraged so you have the full two hours to paint your pet!

Zahner Conservation Lecture Series | Cohabitate; Living with Nature at Highlands Nature Center
2025-07-10 18:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Sonya Carpenter, Co-founder and President of Co-habitate Inc.
The Highlands Plateau is rich in biological diversity and appreciated for its natural beauty. Development pressure is increasing in Highlands, and threatens to have a negative impact on our natural resources. Therefore, neighbors must work together to ensure the natural resources we all appreciate such as clean air and water are protected. We as a community must create a culture in which native species are celebrated, encouraged, and harmoniously integrated into public and private landscapes. This is the vision for the new community-based organization, Co-habitate, which is dedicated to engaging and educating our neighbors on the intrinsic value of our ecosystem and seeking solutions to environmental degradation due to the pressures of development. Co-habitate co-founders Sonya Carpenter and Canty Worley have a vision for this work and hope to ensure that our plateau is a place where we can all reap the health benefits of nature. In this talk Sonya will introduce some of the activities, projects, and opportunities of this new initiative and offer ways that each of us can promote a healthier environment for humans and all of the other species who share the Highlands Plateau.
Sponsored by Jennie Stowers.
FREE | No registration required
