Events

CLE’s August lineup blends suffrage history, political music, and colorful art workshops to close out the 2026 season.

Downtown Highlands will come alive September 20 as Porchfest 2026 brings five hours of free music, expanded venues, and a lively mix of returning favorites and new performers.

Porchfest returns on Sunday, September 20, filling Highlands’ with free, open‑air performances from 1:00 to 6:00 P.M. It’s an afternoon of wandering, listening, and celebrating the creative spirit that makes this mountain community feel like home.

CLE’s July lineup brings bees, brews, and a breathtaking Everest story to the Plateau, offering three programs that spark curiosity and celebrate lifelong learning.

From Founding Mothers to craft cacao, June’s CLE programs offer fresh ways to learn, explore, and savor the season.

CLE opens June with a trio of new creative workshops spanning writing, art, and personal expression.

CLE invites all ages to celebrate the season with festive decoupage on December 3 and a joyful cookie exchange on December 17.

For the ambitious Highlands Porchfest, set for Sunday, September 21, the entire downtown will transform into a vibrant musical venue.

This August, The Center for Life Enrichment spotlights local literary giant Ron Rash, the legacy of Rosie the Riveter, and the fascinating inner workings of the
surgical theater.