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Mountain Findings Open
2025-12-20 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Mountain Findings, 432 Spruce Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
A non-profit resale store featuring furniture, home accessories, lamps, tools, linens, pictures, tableware and more at reasonable prices!

The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
2025-12-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-27 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.

Take a Pic with Saint Nick! at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2025-12-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Guess what, boys and girls? Santa Claus is coming to town. And not just for a quick flyover – he and Mrs. Claus love Highlands so much that they’ve decided to spend lots of time here this December.
You can visit Santa on December 20 from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.

Football Weekend at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-12-20 12:00, 2025-12-21 12:00, 2025-12-27 12:00, 2025-12-28 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!

Ice Skating at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2025-12-20 13:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-21 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-25 15:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-26 15:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-27 13:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-28 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-01 15:30 - 20:00 | 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.

Highlands Food Pantry | Open Hours
2025-12-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-01 10:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
2025-12-25 11:30, 2026-01-01 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.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Albert-Carlton Community Library
2025-12-25 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.

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2025-12-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-01 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
2025-12-25 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.

Community Jam Sessions at Albert Carlton Community Library
2025-12-28 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

Oyster Roast at Highlander Mountain House
2026-01-01 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.
