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Brasstown Ringers "Christmastime!" Concert at
2025-12-05 19:00 (America/New_York) | First United Methodist Church, 66 Harrison Avenue, Franklin, NC, 28734, United States
To kick-off the 2025 holiday season, Brasstown Ringers, a community handbell ensemble, invites you to their annual concert, “Christmastime!” scheduled for Friday, December 5, at 7:00 pm at First United Methodist Church, Franklin, NC (66 Harrison Avenue). The program will include a variety of pieces that feature traditional carols, classical and pop favorites which showcase the beauty and depth of handbell music.. The First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir with join these advanced ringers in select choral/bell selections and an audience sing-along will hopefully get everyone in the Christmas spirit!
As part of Brasstown Ringers’ winter season, additional concerts are scheduled as follows:
• Sunday, December 7th at 5 pm – Hiawassee United Methodist Church in Hiawassee, GA;
• Saturday, December 13th at 4 pm – Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church in Rabun Gap, GA; and
• Sunday, December 14th at 5 pm – Sharp United Methodist Church in Young Harris, GA.
Church choirs at each location will join the ringers on select songs and audience participation is encouraged on sing-alongs that feature familiar carols.
Although all concerts are FREE, monetary donations are gratefully accepted.

Home For The Holidays 2025 at Highlands PAC
2025-12-05 19:30, 2025-12-06 15:00, 2025-12-07 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!

The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
2025-12-06 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.

Holiday Market at The Bascom
2025-12-06 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.⁠

Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas Parade
2025-12-06 11:00 | NC
What happens when the bands, camels, and floats arrive in Highlands? An amazing small-town Christmas Parade that you don’t want to miss!
Gather all your family, friends and neighbors and join the merry making on Main Street for this long-standing Highlands Christmas tradition.
The parade begins at 10:00 a.m., don’t be late!

The Bookworm | Open Hours
2025-12-06 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.

Christmas BBQ Lunch at Church of the Incarnation
2025-12-06 11:30 - 13:30 | The Church of the Incarnation, 520 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Come for the parade and stay for a delicious Pork BBQ lunch at Church of the Incarnation.
The BBQ lunch supports the Highlands Emergency Council and Highlands Childcare Development Center. Organized by Church of the Incarnation.
For more information, visit incarnationwnc.org or call 828-526-2968.

Football Weekend at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-12-06 12:00, 2025-12-07 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!

Mountain Findings Open
2025-12-06 12:00 - 15:00 | 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!

Live Music on the Patio at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
2025-12-06 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
2025-12-06 13:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-07 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.

Paint and Sip | Winter Scene at The Bascom
2025-12-06 14:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Bring your friends along to this paint-along experience with Caryn Raming where you will paint a winter scene step-by-step!
Wine, supplies, and good times included.
This workshop is part of The Bascom’s Holiday Market Workshop Series, celebrating the season through the joy of making.

Wicked: For Good at Highlands PAC
2025-12-06 14:00, 2025-12-06 17:30, 2025-12-07 14:00, 2025-12-07 17:30 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Set in the Land of Oz, before and after Dorothy Gale’s arrival from Kansas, Elphaba and Glinda’s friendship is put to the test as they embrace their new respective identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch of the North, and how the consequences of their actions will change all of Oz forever.

51st Annual Cashiers Christmas Parade
2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:00 | NC
Catch Us If You Can…
We’re sweet on this year’s 51st Annual Cashiers Christmas Parade, marching your way on Saturday, December 6 with another whimsical theme.
We’re busy baking up all the fun, so mark your calendar and check back soon for parade details—float info, route updates, and all the festive magic you know and love.
Click HERE to view the extended parade route map! This year’s start remains the same, beginning at Frank Allen Road & Hwy 64 W, to the crossroads, then down 107 S to Cashiers School Road.

Saturday Sound Bath at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2025-12-06 16:00 | Unfurl Wellness Spa, 454 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us each Saturday at 4:00 pm for Unfurl Wellness Spa’s Sound Bath, a serene experience designed to help you reset and reconnect. Through the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls and gentle percussion, sound baths encourage deep relaxation and promote mental clarity. These harmonic tones help slow brain waves, reduce stress, and foster a meditative state, allowing your body and mind to unwind from the pressures of daily life.
Take this time to nurture your well-being in a calm, supportive environment.

SEC Championship Party: Georgia vs. Alabama at High Country Wine and Provisions
2025-12-06 16:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us Saturday, Dec 6th at 4 pm for Alabama vs Georgia on our massive 90-inch screen—the best seat in town! Fuel your fandom with 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 at Hummingbird Lounge
2025-12-06 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
2025-12-06 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.

Holidays at Cashiers Historical Society
2025-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Cashiers Historical Society, 1940 NC-107, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
Back by popular demand, Holidays at the Historical Society invites guests to step into the warmth and wonder of Southern Appalachian traditions.
Enjoy a candlelight tour of the historic Zachary-Tolbert House, festive music, and beautifully decorated spaces. Families can craft together in the Zachary Cabin, savor seasonal treats, and gather around the fire for s’mores and holiday cheer.

Bluegrass Brunch at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
2025-12-07 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
2025-12-07 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
2025-12-08 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.

Tuesday/Thursday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-12-09 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.
