April 2026

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Music Under the Highlands Sky

by: Luke Osteen

Slip on your dancing shoes — Highlands’ Friday Night Live and Saturdays on Pine Outdoor Concert Series return this May, ready to soundtrack another season of long evenings, cool breezes, […]

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A Day in the Orchard

by: Lindsay Garner Hostetler

On Saturday, April 18, from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., the Cashiers Historical Society invites the community to celebrate mountain traditions with cider pressing, crafts, music, and hands‑on history at its 19th Annual Heritage Apple Day.

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Hopping into Spring

by: Luke Osteen

Local egg hunts on April 4 invite families across Highlands, Cashiers, and Sapphire to celebrate Easter with shared joy, handmade crafts, and a touch of holiday wonder.

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Bingo Night with Heart

by: Donna Rhodes

Rotary’s April Bingo Night shines a spotlight on Highlands School’s Interact Club, whose student‑led service projects – from local outreach to global giving – are powered in part by the fun and generosity of this monthly community tradition.

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A Weekend Made by Hand

by: Mary Jane McCall

Mountaintop Rotary’s juried summer show returns with exceptional artists, entertainment, and a mission that directly supports local
youth programs.

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Spring Starts with a Single Plant

by: Luke Osteen

As gardeners dream up fresh plans for the season, the Highlands Mountain Garden Club’s annual plant sale returns May 23 with native, locally grown plants and a year‑round commitment to tending community spaces.

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April at the Libraries

by: Marlene Osteen

From hands‑on science to tech help, storytime, games, and music, the Highlands-Cashiers two libraries offer a full month of learning, play, and community connection.

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A Festival with Room to Breathe

by: Marlene Osteen

The Bear Shadow Music Festival (May 29–31) pairs a standout lineup with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere where great music and mountain air can be enjoyed with plenty of space to spread out.

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