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The Bookworm | Open Hours
2026-06-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-27 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-30 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-01 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-02 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-03 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Highlands Farmers Market at Kelsey Hutchinson Park
2026-06-27 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Highlands Farmers Market returns to Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park most Saturdays from 8:00 A.M. to Noon.
Shop fresh produce, baked goods, and local favorites while enjoying the open-air charm of spring on the Plateau.

Fiber Club at The Bascom
2026-06-27 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.

The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-03 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.

Mountaintop Art and Craft Show at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2026-06-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
A weekend event for everyone! We bring 120 of the finest regional artisans to the cool mountains community of Highlands, NC. and take over the local Founders Park for the weekend. This is the largest fundraiser for Highlands- Mountaintop Rotary.
The proceeds of the shows support local and community grants for non profits.

Paint (By Numbers) and Sip at Trailborn Highlands
2026-06-27 12:00 | Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Come enjoy a fun relaxing time painting!

You’re never too old for a little arts & crafts, and they’re even more fun with a bottle of wine. Spend your evening hanging out in our lobby lounge and expressing your creativity with our Paint and Sip experience.
This activity features a guided paint-by-numbers session, with various nature designs to choose from. We provide all the necessary materials, including hanging dowel frames to proudly display your finished artwork. Two glasses of wine per person are included, and you are welcome to purchase more at our market.

Community Jam Sessions at Albert Carlton Community Library
2026-06-28 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

Music Bingo at The Ugly Dog Pub
2026-06-28 18:30 | 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
2026-06-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-02 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.

Pawsitively Purrfect Party: The 2026 CHHS Gala at The Country Club of Sapphire Valley
2026-06-29 17:00 | Country Club of Sapphire Valley, 120 Handicap Dr, Sapphire, NC, 28774, United States
Please support us in saving lives, providing compassionate care, and giving a second chance for life and love for the homeless animals in our community. The evening will feature a live and silent auction combined with a magnificent dinner and beer, wine and spirits. Live auction items include a once-in-a-lifetime Tuscan holiday and the ultimate in golfing getaways to Pinehurst, NC.
Tickets
Tickets for this year’s gala are $600 per couple or $300 per individual, with a limit of six (6) people per transaction. This ensures your party can all sit together at a single table. For parties of ten (10) or more, please see our Premium Table Sponsorship option below.
Premium Table Sponsorship
New for 2026, we are offing a Premium Table Sponsorship for $5000/table. This option features premium seating for ten (10) people, sponsor recognition at the event, and each table guest will receive an exclusive CHHS Pet Lovers Gift Bag.

Digital Light Show Creation Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
2026-06-30 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-01 12:00 - 15:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Do you love to draw and create? Then THIS is the camp for you!
Come and illustrate creations that will be turned into a digital light show for all to experience! You will be amazed and have a great time learning and creating!
5 – 12th Grade

Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
2026-07-01 11:00 - 15:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Shop fresh, local, and handmade at Locally Grown on the Green! This producer-only market features amazing local vendors selling a variety of their homegrown and handmade produce and goods. Vendors must produce within a 100-mile radius of Cashiers. Shopping at the Green Market provides a forum for learning how food is grown, who grew it, and why it tastes so good.
Fill your basket with naturally raised meats and dairy, farm-fresh eggs, artisanal jams, savory pickles, warm, freshly baked bread, and wholesome granola. Adorn your table with vibrant, freshly cut flowers or brighten your entryway with locally grown perennials. Always fresh. Always local.
Bring the farm to your table!
Locally Grown On the Green
Every Wednesday May 6th – October 28th (No Market on July 15th, August 5th, September 2nd)
160 Frank Allen Road in Cashiers

Citizenship Class with Faviola Olvera at The Literacy & Learning Center
2026-07-01 17:30 - 19:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Ready to take the next step toward U.S. citizenship? 🇺🇸 The Literacy & Learning Center is here to support your journey with our FREE weekly Citizenship Class!

Led by Faviola Olvera, this program is designed to help you navigate the naturalization exam with total confidence.
What We Cover:

English Test Prep: Practice the speaking, reading, and writing skills needed for the exam.
Reading & Writing Proficiency: Get structured practice for the specific sentences you’ll need to read and write during the official test.
Civics Test: We cover all 100 possible questions on U.S. history and government, including the principles of democracy and the system of government.
Wednesdays 5:30-7 PM

Slow Flow Yoga at Yoga Highlands
2026-07-02 10:00 | Yoga Highlands, 460 Carolina Way, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
In our fast-paced society we can become addicted to our sense of urgency. Give yourself the gift of slowing down. Slow Flow is an easy paced class suitable for all levels of yoga experience. Mindfully moving and breathing, you’ll find strength and steadiness in the body and mind. We will focus on seated and standing yoga postures and refrain from wrist bearing postures.

Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
2026-07-02 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.

Kids Zone at Hudson Library
2026-07-02 15:30 | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Every Thursday at 3:30, kids can enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities at Hudson Library! Kids Zone programs are free and open to the public. Programs are designed with kids in grades K-5 in mind.
Lego club is every 3rd Thursday
Kids Zone with The Bascom is every 4th Thursday
STEM Programs and Crafternoons

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2026-07-02 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!

Community Day at The Bascom
2026-07-03 11:00 - 14:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts will host its annual Community Day on Friday, July 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This free, family-friendly event invites guests of all ages to explore The Bascom’s six-acre campus with hands-on art activities, live artist demonstrations, free popcorn, and special exhibitions on view in the galleries.
The Bascom Shop and Atrium Series will also be open, offering unique works by regional artists. Whether you’ve visited many times or are just passing through, Community Day is an open invitation to create, to connect, and to feel at home in the heart of the Plateau’s creative community.

Fireworks Extravaganza at The Village Green
2026-07-03 18:30 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding!
Join us at The Village Green for our annual Fireworks Extravaganza held on Friday, July 3rd, 2026! This is a FREE community event, open to the public!
The event will feature live music, local food and beverage vendors, and an extraordinary fireworks show at dark!
Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnics, coolers, lawn chairs, and blankets. Due to the nature and size of this event, personal tents or awnings and dogs will not be allowed. This event is held rain or shine.
