What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
Holiday Traditions at CHS
From candlelit tours to gingerbread creations, the Cashiers Historical Society invites all to celebrate the season with two festive events.
Bear Shadow Returns
The Bear Shadow Music Festival comes back to Highlands May 29–31 with Grammy-nominated artists, mountain adventures, and a new scenic “Base Camp” at Ferngrove.
Coats of Kindness
The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary Winter Coat Drive, in partnership with the Emergency Council, gathers hundreds of warm coats and accessories each year to help neighbors face the cold with comfort and dignity.
Winter Market, Local Flavor
On December 13, the Highlands Winter Market moves indoors, offering a welcoming haven filled with seasonal charm.
Wreaths of Honor
Highlands gathers December 13 to honor veterans with wreaths and unity.
Cashiers’ Christmas: Twelve Days
From December 1–12, Cashiers celebrates the season with daily heartfelt community cheer.
Festival of Lights
Highlands’ annual Menorah lighting on December 14 invites all to celebrate Hanukkah’s message of hope, resilience, and shared community.
