Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Albert-Carlton Community Library
2026-05-28 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Kids Zone at Hudson Library
2026-05-28 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

Wine Tasting at Historic Toxaway Market
2026-05-28 17:00 | Historic Toxaway Market, 15889 Rosman Hwy, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
Join in at Historic Toxaway Market for our signature wine tastings, held every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 5pm.
Sample six distinctive wines for just $25 and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming evening of discovery, conversation, and great pours. It’s the perfect mid‑month and month‑end treat.

Blues Night at Ruffed Grouse Tavern at Highlander Mountain House
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for Blues Night with Scott Low every Thursday night at the Ruffed Grouse Tavern.

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2026-05-28 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!

Unfurl Movement Studio | Ashtanga Yoga at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2026-05-29 09:00 | Unfurl Wellness Spa, 454 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Start your mornings with Ashtanga Yoga led by Noah Williams, Sunday through Friday at 9am at Unfurl Movement Studio.
Noah offers a grounded, traditional practice that welcomes both seasoned students and curious beginners. Build strength, focus, and breath‑led movement in a warm, supportive space.
For details or to reserve your spot, email ashtanga.noah@gmail.com.

Mountain Findings Open
2026-05-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 13:00 | 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!

The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
2026-05-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-30 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.

The Bookworm | Open Hours
2026-05-29 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-30 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.

Fusion Rx: Chair Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2026-05-29 12:00 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
A gentle and accessible yoga class designed for anyone who prefers or benefits from the support of a chair. This class is ideal for those with limited mobility, recovering from injury, or seeking a low-impact way to build strength, increase flexibility, improve balance, and promote relaxation.
Students will explore both seated and standing poses using the chair as a prop for safety and support. No prior yoga experience is necessary. All bodies and abilities are welcome.

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
2026-05-29 17:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-30 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.

Bear Shadow Music Festival
2026-05-29 18:00
Welcome to Bear Shadow, a 3-day music festival in Highlands, North Carolina!
We’re proud to announce our 5th year of incredible live music with beautiful mountain scenery, warm spring temperatures, and unique flora and fauna. We’re also excited to introduce you to new experiences, fan-favorite daytime events, and as always, incredible Grammy-worthy live performances.
Join us for Friday’s benefit concert supporting Stage4Hope featuring Colton Bowlin and headliner, The Infamous Stringdusters!

Friday Night Live Concert Series | Andrew Wakefield & Friends at Town Square
2026-05-29 18:00 - 20:30 | Town Square, Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Friday Night Live | Showcasing Traditional Mountain Music and Local Talent
Andrew Wakefield & Friends
With a knack for song-craft and a boundless passion for the guitar, Chimney Rock-based Andrew Wakefield has become a western North Carolina bluegrass fixture while word of his talent continues to spread further. Weaving old with new, blurring genres, and pouring heart and soul into every live performance, Andrew brings the bluegrass scene something always needed: a sound and style of his own. Career highlights include performing with Molly Tuttle, members of Old Crow Medicine Show, Billy Strings, Sierra Ferrell, Fireside Collective, Songs From the Road Band, Jon Stickley Trio, Larry Keel’s Natural Bridge, and Larry Stephenson Band.

Groovin’ on the Green | Live Music with Dylan Armour at The Village Green
2026-05-29 18:00 - 20:30 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us for Groovin’ on The Green featuring Dylan Armour!
Groovin’ on The Green is FREE and takes place rain or shine on the Commons Lawn at The Village Green. Food and beverage vendors will be available at each concert and concert-goers are welcome to bring their own picnics and coolers. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets; personal tents are not allowed at Groovin’.

Live Music at Happs Place
2026-05-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Happs Place, 5914 NC-107, Glenville, NC, 28736, United States
Live music with Blue Jazz is in full swing at Happ’s Place, where great food, mountain vibes, and local talent come together all season long.

Nashville Bel Canto | Opera Goes to the Movies at Highlands PAC
2026-05-29 19:30 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Nashville Bel Canto Presents: Opera Goes to the Movies
Relive the magic of the movies and the unforgettable moments when opera made them even more enchanting. An immersive concert experience where iconic cinema scenes meet the power and beauty of live opera.
Let yourself be transported through a journey of music and cinema, where beloved film moments come through the human voice.Raw, immediate, and profoundly moving.

Highlands Farmers Market at Kelsey Hutchinson Park
2026-05-30 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
2026-05-30 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.

Paint (By Numbers) and Sip at Trailborn Highlands
2026-05-30 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.

Gabriela Lena Frank / Libretto by Nilo Cruz's El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego at Highlands PAC
2026-05-30 13:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
PAC’s Live On Screen Series
American composer Gabriela Lena Frank makes her Met debut with her first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth, the story depicts Frida, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. The famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Met premiere of Frank’s opera, a “confident, richly imagined score” (The New Yorker) that “bursts with color and fresh individuality” (Los Angeles Times).
The vibrant new production, taking enthusiastic inspiration from Frida and Diego’s paintings, is directed and choreographed by Deborah Colker, following her remarkable 2024 debut staging of Ainadamar.

Live Music on the Patio at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
2026-05-30 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!

Live Music at The Vineyard at High Holly
2026-05-30 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.

Bear Shadow Music Festival
2026-05-30 15:30 | Bear Shadow Base Camp, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Welcome to Bear Shadow, a 3-day music festival in Highlands, North Carolina.
We’re proud to announce our 5th year of incredible live music with beautiful mountain scenery, warm spring temperatures, and unique flora and fauna. We’re also excited to introduce you to new experiences, fan-favorite daytime events, and as always, incredible Grammy-worthy live performances.
Join us on Saturday for a wonderful day filled with amazing performances from J & The Causeways, Marc Broussard, Mavis Staples and Trombone Shorty!

Saturdays on Pine Concert Series | SNAP at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2026-05-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Saturdays on Pine | Featuring a variety of popular regional bands and musicians
SNAP
Snap is a compact, high-energy quartet delivering rocking funk and phunky pop perfection. From soulful R&B and explosive pop-punk to hip-hop and classic rock, they’re masters of mashups and medleys. With over 20 years of professional experience, Snap brings stellar performances, reliability, and nonstop fun to every event, guaranteed to energize any crowd.

Live Music at Happs Place
2026-05-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Happs Place, 5914 NC-107, Glenville, NC, 28736, United States
Live music with James Gang is in full swing at Happs Place, where great food, mountain vibes, and local talent come together all season long.

The Texas Tenors ENCORE at Highlands PAC
2026-05-30 19:30 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
ENCORE: Back by Popular Demand: The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America’s Got Talent!
Since appearing on the series in 2009, JC, Marcus and John have performed over 2000 concerts, recorded 5 studio albums, produced 2 PBS Specials, and have written two hit children’s books earning them impressive recognition including 3 Emmy Awards, The Gelett Burgess Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature and the distinction of being Billboard Magazine’s #10 Classical Artist in the World. The tenors’ most recent albums “Outside the Lines”, “Rise” and “A Collection of Broadway and American Classics” all debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts.
