Appearances Can Be(e) Deceiving
Tuesday, October 26  |  10am

Prepping Your Pollinator Garden for the Winter
with Sonya Carpenter, co-owner of Canty Worley & Comp. and HBF's Project Coordinator. The work of your pollinator garden does not stop at summer's end. Pollinators utilize the landscape throughout the year.

Village Nature Series: Along Came a Spider
Tuesday, October 26 | 5 pm

Uncover the spider’s web of secrets. Join local spider expert, Alyssa Fuller, as she explains why spiders are more fascinating that scary. Get a chance to meet live spiders! This free, family-friendly program will be in-person at the Village Green Commons in Cashiers. Kids welcome!

Enchanted Forest, Highlands Nature Center
Tuesday, October 26 | 6 pm

A scavenger hunt through the Botanical Garden will lead you trick-or-treating along the forest trails. A bonfire, hot drinks, and candy will be waiting at the end. Those wishing to participate in this free event should meet in the amphitheater behind the Highlands Nature Center.

Oak Steakhouse: Under the Stars, On the Rocks Guest Chef Series
Tuesday, October 26 | 6 pm

Oak Steakhouse Highlands, which in its few short months of operation has rocketed to the upper tier of Plateau dining experiences, is bringing in guest pitmasters Sam Jones, of Sam Jones BBQ and Skylight Inn BBQ, and Pat Martin of Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, for a five-course meal hosted at Skyline Lodge.

Highlander Mountain House Presents: An Evening of Song with Langhorne Slim
Wednesday, October 27 | 9:30 - 11 pm

“Langhorne Slim mixes folk, blues, and rock in a way that only lunatic rocker Hasil Adkins could understand. The Brooklyn-via-Pennsylvania-via Nashville songwriter conjures images of many other neo-folk singers, but there’s soul, fire, and warmth in his records.” NPR

Autumn Amble Tours
Thursday, October 28  |  1-2pm

If you have wondered why leaves change color or what conditions make for a spectacular fall display, join the Highlands Nature Center for our ‘Autumn Amble’ tours this every Thursday in October. HBS saff will lead an exploration  to discover what leaves are already changing and the why. Registration required.

Highlands Wine Shoppe Wine Tastings 
Thursday, October 28  | 4:30 - 7pm

Empowering Your Palate: Help Us Decide Our New Wines: 6 Wines To Rate
$15pp 4:30-7:00 
828-526-4080 highlandswineshoppe@gmail.com 

Friday Night Live
Friday, October 29 | 6pm

Highlands Chamber of Commerce presents this week's live concert series.
Friday Night Live - Silly Ridge Roundup at Town Square

Ghostly Gardens at Highlands Biological Garden
Friday - Sunday, October 29 - 31 | 6pm

Wander through the Ghostly Garden, if you dare, to see all the decorations. The Garden will feature decorations made by community members during the 2020 Halloween season as well, so come see if you can spot yours.

Snow Tubing Opens at Scaly Mountain OC
Saturday, October 30 | 10am-8pm

Regardless of temperature! They will turn on the Latitude 90 All-Weather Snowmaking Technology machine a week prior and pile up the snow.  In the evening, join us for Trunk or Treat and live music in Annie's Cafe.

Trunk or Treat at The Village Green
Saturday, October 30 | 5-6:30pm

We look forward to seeing our community families on October 30th for Trunk or Treat at The Village Green from 5:00 pm - 6:30pm!  Over ten "trunks" from our beloved, local organization will be set-up in The Village Green Commons parking lot on Frank Allen Rd. with lots of candy and treats!

Howl-O-Ween Costume Party
at Park on Main
Saturday, October 30 | 6pm

You're invited to Mr. Pickles' annual Howl-O-Ween Party at The Park on Main featuring a dog costume contest starting promptly at 6 p.m. Food and drinks will be provided. Special prizes will be given to all winners. 

Highlands Halloween
Sunday, October 31

Pumpkin Painting at The Ugly Dog Pub, 5-6 pm

Trick or Treating on Main Street, 6-8pm, DJ, Dancing, High Five Band & Hot Dogs

Adult Costume Contest at The High Dive, 10pm

Live Music at On the Verandah
Sunday - Thursday

Enjoy live music with Lisa Rankin Sunday - Thursday evenings in the beautiful setting of On the Verandah.

Classic Links & Luggage is Now
Elena's Women's Golf and Activewear
Monday -Saturday 10-5 | Sunday 12-5

Classic Links & Luggage is Now Elena's Women's Golf and Activewear offering the latest in girls and  women's golf, tennis , pickleball, yoga and athleisure. Located at 381 Main Street Highlands - 828.526.2400

Fressers Courtyard Cafe Open
Mon., Tues. and Thurs. |  10:30am-5pm
Closed Wednesdays
Friday |  10:30am-6pm
Saturday |  8:30am-8pm

Enjoy Fressers Newly Renovated Patio Dining, Daily specials. Open Mon., Tues. and Thurs. 10:30am-5pm.  Friday 10:30am-6pm, Saturday 8:30am-8pm

The Green Market 
Wednesdays | 2-5pm

Locally Grown on the Green offers a tailgate market featuring fresh, locally grown food from a first-class selection of local farmers, homemade foods, fresh wild caught fish and seafood mongers. At The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road.

Highlander Mountain House &
The Ruffed Grouse Tavern 

Enjoy Craft Beer, Wine and Crafted Cocktails; Serving locally sourced seasonal fare for lunch and dinner Wednesday-Saturday 11am to close
and Sunday 12 pm to close; Breakfast to be offered soon.

Bluegrass Wednesdays at The Ugly Dog
Wednesdays | 6pm

Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog! Table reservations are required at $10 per seat. Entire table must be purchased and is subject to availability. Call Kellye to reserve: 828-318-5762. Seating starts at 5:30 PM, music starts at 6:00 PM.

Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
Thursdays | 7pm

Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive on Thursdays! And it’s Thirsty Thursday! We have pints for $3.50 and pitchers for $12 all night long! The High Dive opens at 4:00 PM, trivia starts at 7:00 PM.

Zachary Tolbert House Tours
Fridays and Saturdays | 11am -3pm

Virtually unaltered from when it was built 150 years ago, the Zachary-Tolbert House is one of the most important historical buildings in Western Northern Carolina. A. rare example of Greek Revival-style architecture it serves as a monument to the pioneer settlers of Cashiers Valley. 

Weekend Live Music at
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
Fridays and Saturdays | 6:30 - 8:30pm 

Enjoy live music at Annie's Cafe at SMOC every Friday and Saturday.

Highlands Marketplace
Saturdays | 8am-12:30pm

This local market opens Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street and you’ll want to arrive early for the best selections.  Not only will you see your neighbors there shopping, but you’ll see local farmers, crafters, growers, artists, and bakers.

Cashiers Fusion Yoga & Wellness
Weekly Yoga Classes | In-studio & Online

Massage Therapy
Reiki & Energy Balancing
Life Coaching
Herbal Medicine
Salt Room & Infrared Sauna (coming soon)
Pilates Reformer (coming soon)

Mountain Spring Spas & Pool

MAKE EVERY DAY BETTER with a new Hot Springs spa. Relax and enjoy!. Visit our virtual Showroom  or in person at 611 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-2871, website

Two-Day Marriage Conference at Community Bible Church
Nov. 5, 6:30-9:30pm & Nov. 6, 9am - 4pm

Take your marriage to the next level! On November 5th and 6th, CBC will be hosting a marriage conference entitled “Adventures in Marriage.” Food and childcare will be provided on both days. Contact Melani Beavers at 828-526-4685 or Melani@cbchighlands.comfor more information. Childcare Provided

National Theatre LIVE via Satellite: Follies
Saturday, November 6 | 1pm

Featuring a cast of 40 and an orchestra of 21, Follies is directed by Dominic Cooke (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom). Winner of Academy, Tony, Grammy and Olivier Awards, Sondheim’s previous work at the NT includes A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George. 

Journal Class at Cashiers Valley Fusion Yoga & Wellness
Tuesday, November 9 | 12pm

Join Barbara Banks, MA, Life Coach and Yoga Instructor, and discover  the “yoga of writing” for self-awareness and personal growth. No writing experience necessary. Bring a journal and a pen. Offered at noon on the following dates: 10/19, 11/09, 12/07, 1/11, 2/08, 3/08. $16/class. Available in-studio & online.

Wine Tastings
at Highlands Fine Art and Estate Jewelry
Thursday, Nov. 11 - Saturday, Nov. 13 

Join us for Wine Tastings November 11-13,
featuring wines of Tuscany
828-526-0656 • highlandsfineart.com

Highlands Food & Wine Festival
November 11 - 14

Enjoy 4 flavorful days of celebration with nationally acclaimed musical acts perform all weekend long! Get a taste from award-winning chefs and sommeliers as they showcase their fan-favorite dishes and wine. 

Gobble on the Green
Thursday, November 25  | 9am

Turkey, cornbread dressing, pumpkin pie, football and family time…so many reasons to love about Thanksgiving!  Did we mention pie?  Each family has its own activities and traditions to look forward each year. The Village Green is thrilled that so many have added our 5K run/walk to their family's festivities. 

Wreaths Across America
Saturday, December 18 | 12pm

Wreaths Across America will be at Highlands Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.