What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Boots & Bourbon returns for its third annual celebration on Thursday, August 6, inviting the community to gather for an evening of music, food, drinks, and generosity in support of […]

Toast to the Trees returns July 28 with A Midsummer Snowfall, a luminous High Hampton soirée that sets the tone for Summit’s Festival of Trees.

The Summer Party on August 20 celebrates 30 years of the Highlands Community Fund and supports the endowment that strengthens local nonprofits for generations.

The Bascom hosts Community Day on Friday, July 3, filling its six‑acre campus with free art activities, demonstrations, exhibitions, and hands‑on creativity for all ages.

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.

Highlands celebrates Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, with daylong traditions, live music, and a fireworks finale that fills the town with classic mountain‑town spirit.

Fourth of July Weekend unfolds across the mountains with celebrations in every community. From fireworks and live music to lake parades and family festivities, the holiday becomes a joyful, community‑rooted tradition.

Join the Cashiers‑Highlands Humane Society on June 29 for a heartfelt night of dining, bidding, and lifesaving impact at The Country Club of Sapphire Valley.

With Summer Reading, family programs, and standout events, the Plateau libraries offer one of June’s most compelling calendars.