Hudson Library in Highlands is hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross.

Whether you’re a casual wine lover or just starting your wine journey, this class is the perfect opportunity to explore the wonderful world of wine with Guy Davis of High Country Wine & Provisions.

Fungi Fanatics

Join Gina Patton of Balsam Mountain Trust to learn about the fantastic world of fungi!

Join our Naturalists on a nighttime search for our secretive salamander friends!

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.

Discover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers.

Join us for our "4th Annual Rosé Soirée Summer Kickoff" tasting as we celebrate the start of Summer + sample glorious dry rosé wines from around the globe. We'll be sipping in style with selections curated + presented by Certified Sommelier + Owner, Stephanie Miskew.

Join us as we celebrate the start of Summer + sample glorious dry rosé wines from around the globe. We'll be sipping in style with selections curated + presented by Certified Sommelier + Owner, Stephanie Miskew.

Join us for a wonderful,  driving tour of the winding, and scenic roads of Western North Carolina mountain. Two tour groups daily with a longer more spirited drive on Thursday and the shorter more casual paced drive on Friday.

Stop by to hear about opportunities to give time and talent to Highlands-area nonprofit organizations. This free event is organized and hosted by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC. For more information call 828-526-2112 or go to visithighlandsnc.com.   .

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.

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.

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.

Join the Highlands Biological Foundation for their annual Zahner Conservation Lecture series.

Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series!

Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays!

Join us for a wonderful,  driving tour of the winding, and scenic roads of Western North Carolina mountain. Two tour groups daily with a longer more spirited drive on Thursday and the shorter more casual paced drive on Friday.

On Friday evening, spectators will gather along Main Street in Highlands to watch over a hundred classic cars cruise by, driven just as they were meant to be. This event is always free for both spectators and participants.

Highlands is serving up the bounties of its local farmers, artisans, and kitchen masters at Highlands Farmers’ Marketplace from 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Saturdays at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.

The centerpiece event of the festival is Saturday's concours level judged showing of invited classics. The 2025 featured theme is "The Cars of Enzo Ferrari". All pre-1990 makes and models are eligible to apply for invitation. This event is free for both spectators and participants, but donations are appreciated.

Sapphire Valley Resorts’® Arts & Crafts Festivals are a great family event! There’s much to explore – local handmade mountain crafts, quality folk art, live music, fine jewelry, Humane Society Adoptions, and much more! Adjacent to vendor tents, the resort playground provides fun outdoor playtime for the entire family. Kids can also enjoy Corn Hole, Kerplunk, and Buckets of Bubble Mix for kids to blow bubbles! Bring the kids, dogs, and explore something new!

The next Game of Shrooms happens on June 14th, 2025. On that day, artists from all over the world hide their original mushroom-themed art works in public places then they give hints (often on social media) for others to find AND KEEP!

Art Highlands Gallery introduces William's globally celebrated work to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Come dine with old and new friends at the Wild Cat Country Club. You will hear tales of classic automobiles from the festival's Grand Marshall, Corky Coker.  

The evening will also include silent and live auctions of selected automotive memorabilia from the collection of Dr. Terry Clark and others.