Ice Skating at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2026-01-09 15:30 - 22:00, 2026-01-10 13:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-15 15:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-16 15:30 - 22:00, 2026-01-17 13:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-18 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Price: $8.00 (with or without skates)
Rental skates available, youth size 8 to adult size 14.
Coffee and Hot Chocolate will also be available.
For any additional information, please call the Highlands Parks & Recreation Dept. at 828-526-3556.
Hours are Thursday 3:30 to 8 P.M., Friday 3:30 to 10 P.M., Saturday 1:00 to 10:00 P.M., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.

The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
2026-01-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-17 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.

The Bookworm | Open Hours
2026-01-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-21 11:00 - 16:00 | The Bookworm, 555 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Our shelves are full of a wide range of interesting and compelling books, thanks to the generosity of our wonderful donors and the hard work of our volunteers who have been shelving and organizing. We are eager to share with you all that is new! An added benefit is that all proceeds go to support The Hudson Library, our beautiful community library. Come see us soon!
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm 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.

Community Jam Sessions at Albert Carlton Community Library
2026-01-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Albert-Carlton Community Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
Bring your guitar, banjo, harmonica, mandolin, fiddle or rhythm instrument and join the fun at an informal jam session at the public library in Cashiers!
All skill levels welcome. Piano on site.
Folk, country, acoustic rock, Americana and traditional music.
2nd and 4th Sundays

Music Bingo at The Ugly Dog Pub
2026-01-11 19:00, 2026-01-18 19:00 | The Ugly Dog Pub – Highlands, 294 S 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Test your bingo skills and music knowledge with this fun, high energy take on a classic game. Always free to play and you can win house cash.

Enjoy a fun evening with cash prizes – while testing your music knowledge – every Sunday at The Dog!

Highlands Food Pantry | Open Hours
2026-01-12 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-13 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-19 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-20 10:00 - 18:00 | Highlands United Methodist Church, 315 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church and the MANNA FoodBank, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities.
The pantry offers a variety of produce, protein, dairy, grains and a wide selection of non-perishable items. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide clients with a bounty of healthy and nutritious items. Our partnership with MANNA Food Bank allows us to source large amounts of goods for an affordable price.

"Assagio di Lasagna" | A Wine Club Event at Duck Hawk Provisions
2026-01-14 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.

Assagio di Lasagna (lasagna tasting)

Join us for a lovely night with a sampling of different lasagnas & Italian Wines

Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
2026-01-15 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.

Cheese and Tipple at One Wicker Cheese Co
2026-01-15 17:30 | One Wicker Cheese Co., 539 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Perfect for all cheese and wine enthusiasts!
Join us for the evening as we explore a selection of amazing English cheeses and paired beverages. We’ll talk through the fun basics of tasting, offer pairing tips, sip wine and chat cheese.

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2026-01-15 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!

Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
2026-01-15 19:30 | The High Dive, 476 Carolina Way, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Think you’re the smartest in the room? Prove it.
Join us weekly on Thursdays for bragging rights, cold drinks, and unique prizes.

January Book Club: An Impossible Thing at Center for Life Enrichment
2026-01-21 13:00 | Center For Life Enrichment, 348 S 5th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join CLE’s book club! For our second selection, we will be reading The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer.
Join us on January 21st from 1-3pm in the CLE lecture hall for light bites, discussion, and a shared love of literature!
All are welcome!
