The Mountaintop Art and Craft Show is a premier outdoor event held annually in the beautiful mountain town of Highlands, NC. Known for its high-quality, original, and traditional artwork, the […]

The Ruffed Grouse Tavern host Bluegrass Brunch– every Sunday with music from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts!

The Woodwind Quintet: James Zellers, flute: Alexandra Prior, oboe; Ryan Little, french horn will present a delightful Sunday evening concert. Additional musicians to be announced.

Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time.

Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!

Join local storyteller Ms. KK at the Highlands Nature Center as she reads fun books and sings silly songs all about the great outdoors.

Enhance your range of motion, improve joint health, and lengthen your connective tissue and muscles with this gentle yet effective class. Using a combination of dynamic and static stretches, this practice is perfect for anyone looking to increase functional movement, release tension, and move with greater ease in daily life. Ideal for most levels.

To celebrate International Moth Week we’ll put up some moth lights to meet and learn more about the amazing moths who live here.

Enhance your range of motion, improve joint health, and lengthen your connective tissue and muscles with this gentle yet effective class. Using a combination of dynamic and static stretches, this practice is perfect for anyone looking to increase functional movement, release tension, and move with greater ease in daily life. Ideal for most levels.

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

Join in for a free guided tour of the Highlands Botanical Gardens! Led by our Horticultural Specialist, a naturalist, or a guest expert, these weekly tours explore the fascinating native plants, ecosystems, and seasonal wonders of the Southern Appalachians. No two tours are ever the same! Meet at the Highlands Biological Station Amphitheater. Come take a walk with us and see what’s blooming!

Join in for a free guided tour of the Highlands Botanical Gardens! Led by our Horticultural Specialist, a naturalist, or a guest expert, these weekly tours explore the fascinating native plants, ecosystems, and seasonal wonders of the Southern Appalachians

Join The Vineyard at High Holly for wine, live music & food from July 2–6, 12-6pm. Live Music Thurs, Fri., and Sun 2-5pm. 
(closed Saturday)

Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time.

Camp Historical Society: Capture the Flag (and a love of History) at CHS from 5-7pm 

Join in every Wednesday for a special prix-fixe dinner menu!

Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!

Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!

This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts!

Join us for stories, music, and movement at Family Storytime, every Thursday morning.

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.

Join The Vineyard at High Holly for wine, live music & food from July 2–6, 12-6pm. Live Music Thurs, Fri., and Sun 2-5pm. 
(closed Saturday)

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.

This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts!

Kids Zone features a variety of fun and interesting programs where kids can explore art, nature, science & more! Best for ages 5 and up.

Kick off your holiday weekend with a sparkling good time! Join Highlands Wine Shoppe for this fun, festive walk-around tasting featuring 4 sommelier-selected wines that are perfect for summer sipping — including a splash of something bubbly to get you in the celebratory spirit!

Enhance your range of motion, improve joint health, and lengthen your connective tissue and muscles with this gentle yet effective class. Using a combination of dynamic and static stretches, this practice is perfect for anyone looking to increase functional movement, release tension, and move with greater ease in daily life. Ideal for most levels.

Live music every Thursday from 6-8pm with Zorki Nastasic on guitar and Matt Molesworth on keyboard alternating weekly.

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

Come one, come all! This Independence Day, join us at The Village Green for an evening of live music, family fun, and of course, fireworks! The annual Fireworks Extravaganza will take place beginning at 6:30PM at The Village Green Commons. The evening will begin with incredible live entertainment followed by an extraordinary fireworks show at dark featuring thousands of colorful bursts!

Kick off your July 4th holiday on Thursday! Featuring live music with Zorki - and a wine celebration!

Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time.

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

All activities are free and take place at the ballfield next to the community building. Games organized by Highlands Recreation Department. Hot dog lunches organized by Highlands Rotary Club. For more information, please call the Highlands Parks & Recreation Department. at 828-526-3556. 

An ALL-DAY Celebration for AMERICA’S 248th BIRTHDAY!!

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.

Join The Vineyard at High Holly for wine, live music & food from July 2–6, 12-6pm. Live Music Thurs, Fri., and Sun 2-5pm. 
(closed Saturday)

The Highlands Rotary Club's annual rubber duck race brings excitement and raises money for Rotary Club charities on the Fourth of July. Organized by the Highlands Rotary Club. For more information visit highlandsduckrace.com. 

Not only is the wine shop the PERFECT spot to watch Fireworks (@ 9:30pm), we’ll also have special, Sommelier-curated wine machine selections, Grab + Go Bottles + Summer tunes from our favorite DJ Bill Travers + cameos from Steve Miskew + friends. Hope to see you there!

Celebrate July 4th with an outdoor pig roast. We will have live music, sparklers & s'mores. Catch the fireworks from our patio.

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.

Diverse Groove   
Known nationwide for their high-energy performances and top-tier showmanship, Diverse Groove delivers a nonstop show from the moment they take the stage. True to their name, they perform a wide range of genres, including Top 40 hits, Beach Music, Motown, R&B, Rock, Dance, and Reggae.  

Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville.

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.

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.

Southern Botanics specializes in collecting and preserving the beautiful and unique flowers, leaves and other plants of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and transforming them into unique one-of-kind artworks that can be treasured for years to come. Douglas and Austin Davis-Selph invite you to share their love of this very special place by adding a little bit of the mountains to your home.

Hey kids and families! Save the date!!! An event made for you and your family! Community Day at The Bascom.

This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts!

Lyrics on the Lawn featuring the fabulous musical stylings of wine shop favorite Chris Kohne!

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.

"The Old and the New": 
 NC Premiere of Paul Coletti's Viola Quintet

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.

**Special holiday Saturday concert in Town Square**

\Silly Ridge  
Popular Highlands-based band Silly Ridge brings classic bluegrass & popular music, mixed with fun and high energy, to the Highlands-Cashiers plateau! 

Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville.

Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time.

Enjoy music by DJ Jimmy Shur at The High Dive Saturday evenings starting at 9:30 PM