Laurel Magazine

Take a Pic with Saint Nick! at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2025-12-20 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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 | 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!

Live Music on the Patio at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for live music on the patio every Saturday at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern at the Highlander Mountain House!

Ice Skating at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2025-12-20 13:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-21 13:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Holiday Origami | Folded Stars & Trees at The Bascom
2025-12-20 14:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
In this holiday workshop, you’ll learn the relaxing art of origami while creating stars and trees that bring a touch of peace and cheer to the season. It’s a calming, creative way to unwind—and you’ll leave with handmade ornaments to decorate your home or give as heartfelt gifts.
All Materials are provided.
This workshop is part of The Bascom’s Holiday Market Workshop Series, celebrating the season through the joy of making.

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere at Highlands PAC
2025-12-20 14:00, 2025-12-20 17:30, 2025-12-21 14:00, 2025-12-21 17:30 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Bruce Springsteen, a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past.

Appalachian Holiday Tea at Highlands Supper Club
2025-12-20 14:00, 2025-12-21 14:00 | Highlands Supper Club, 130 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Celebrate the season with an afternoon of cheer and experience our new tradition at our Holiday Tea! Gather your friends to enjoy an Appalachian take on the Afternoon tea. We’ll provide the tea, and a tower of pimento cheese and smoked trout tea sandwiches, our favorite biscuits and jams, and sweets and treats, and of course have wine and great cocktails to add on.

Home For The Holidays 2025 at Highlands PAC
2025-12-20 15:00, 2025-12-20 19:30, 2025-12-21 15:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Purchase tickets to Mountain Theatre Company’s production of HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2025 here: https://www.mountaintheatre.com/
An Original Musical Revue Written & Created by Scott Daniel
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Mountain Theatre Company at our annual holiday spectacular! Fun for all ages, this ALL-NEW festive seasonal music revue promises dazzling costumes, high energy choreography, and is sure to fill audiences with plenty of good, old-fashioned holiday cheer!

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
2025-12-20 17:30 - 22:00 | Old Edwards Inn and Spa, 445 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night with Cy Timmons.

Live Music at Happ's Place
2025-12-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Happs Place, 5914 NC-107, Glenville, NC, 28736, United States
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ’s Place in Glenville.

Bluegrass Brunch at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
2025-12-21 10:30 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern at Highlander Mountain House as we host Bluegrass Brunch– every Sunday with music from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Live Music at The Vineyard at High Holly
2025-12-21 14:00 - 17:00 | The Vineyard at High Holly, 37 High Holly Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775, United States
Join us for live music at The Vineyard at High Holly!
Vineyard open hours 12-6 PM.

Monday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-12-22 09:00 - 17:30 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
Fusion Flow: Flow & Restore
9 AM
This class offers the best of both worlds, beginning with a mindful vinyasa flow to build heat, strength, and flexibility, followed by grounding restorative poses to help you slow down, release tension, and reset.
Fusion Flow: Gentle
10:30 AM
Slow down and unwind with this soothing class that focuses on gentle, flowing movements paired with mindful breathing.
Fusion Rx: Crushing PD
12:00 PM
This moderate-intensity class is designed for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and may also benefit those with other neurological disorders.
Fusion Flow: Vinyasa
5:30 PM
This class offers a blend of movement and stillness, combining the mindful pacing of Hatha holds with the breath-connected flows of Vinyasa.
Visit https://www.fusionyogaandwellness.com/schedule for more information.

Highlands Food Pantry | Open Hours
2025-12-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-23 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.

Tuesday/Thursday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-12-23 09:00 - 10:30 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us on Tuesdays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
Fusion Flow: Warm
9 AM
Set in a room heated to 85°F, our Warm Flow Yoga class combines alignment-focused poses with moderate, flowing sequences to build strength, improve flexibility, and enhance balance.
Fusion RX: Yoga for Osteoporosis & Bone Health
10:30 AM
Strengthen Your Bones. Support Your Body. Empower Your Practice.
This therapeutic class is designed specifically for individuals with osteoporosis, osteopenia, or low bone density.
Visit https://www.fusionyogaandwellness.com/schedule for more information.

Holiday Market at The Bascom
2025-12-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-24 10:00 - 17:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Bascom’s Holiday Market is just around the corner!
Festive shopping in the Greehey Atrium – with unique handcrafted gifts by local and regional artists.⁠ Our line-up of seasonally themed workshops is already live, inviting all to create, learn, and celebrate the joy of making.
From gingerbread houses to ornament making, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.⁠

Free ESL Classes at The Literacy and Learning Center
2025-12-23 18:00 - 19:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for free ESL classes at The Literacy & Learning Center!
Tuesdays
6 – 7 pm
At The Literacy & Learning Center

Wednesday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-12-24 09:00 - 17:30 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us for Wednesday’s classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness.
Fusion Flow: Vinyasa
9:00 AM
This class offers a blend of movement and stillness, combining the mindful pacing of Hatha holds with the breath-connected flows of Vinyasa.
Fusion Restore: Mobility Stretch
10:30 AM
Enhance your range of motion, improve joint health, and lengthen your connective tissue and muscles with this gentle yet effective class.
Fusion Rx: Movement for Parkinson’s
12:00 PM
Led by a fellow PWP (Person with Parkinson’s), this class combines stretching, balance, mobility, and strength training to support overall motor recruitment and hand-eye coordination.
Fusion Flow: Vinyasa
5:30 PM
This class offers a blend of movement and stillness, combining the mindful pacing of Hatha holds with the breath-connected flows of Vinyasa.
Visit https://www.fusionyogaandwellness.com/schedule for more information.

Tech Time at Hudson Library
2025-12-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Have you ever received the gift of a new digital device, like an iPad, smartphone or laptop, but had no idea how to use it? Hudson Library has the perfect solution-
Tech Time sessions offer one-on-one help on any personal digital device. Tech Time is a chance for residents of all ages to bring their devices and ask any questions. Learn how to set up an email account, mute your cell phone, back up and store files, and more.
Tech Times are free. No library card is required and no appointment is necessary. Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Live Music at Cashiers Celtic Table
2025-12-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Cashiers Celtic Table, 341 U.S. 64, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us at Celtic Table for Live Music Wednesdays!
