Walking Wednesday

Wednesday, January 22 | 3:30am`

Join HCLT this new year on a hike through the Cashiers Ramble and enjoy the brisk air and winter views. We will be hiking the Salamander and Trout Loops, beginning at the Village Green Commons. All are welcome!
Please bring water and appropriate clothes for cold weather and uneven terrain.

Highlands Ice Skating Rink

This Week's Schedule 

Thursday 3:30-8pm;
Friday 3:30-10pm;
Saturday 1-1pm;
Sunday 1-5pm 

Bulb Forcing Workshop at Hagan Binder Landscape Architects

Thursday, January 23 | 4pm

Join us for an exclusive hands-on workshop and discover the art of bulb forcing—a time-honored technique to bring vibrant blooms indoors during the winter months. Guided by expert instructors, you’ll learn how to select and prepare bulbs, create stunning arrangements in soil, and care for your flowers to ensure spectacular results.

National Theatre Live:
Dear England

Thursday, January 23 | 5pm

The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? The team has the worst track record for penalties in the world, and manager Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take team and country back to the promised land. 

A Taste of Europe at One Wicker Cheese Co.

Thursday, January 23 | 5:30pm

Join us for the evening as we explore a selection of amazing European cheeses paired with wines hand picked and poured by our friends @imbibeadvintage. We’ll talk through the fun basics of tasting, offer pairing tips, sip wine and chat cheese.

Highlands Rotary Bingo Benefiting Highlands Hurricanes Swim Team

Thursday, January 23 | 6:30-8:30pm

Join us for Rotary Club Bingo at Highlands Community Building. This month proceeds will benefit the Hurricanes Swim Team. Come out and have some fun for our community!

Live On Screen: Aida

Saturday, January 25 | 12:30pm

American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi’s Aida by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations. 

We Love Locals at Old Edwards Hospitality

Sunday - Thursday, January - March

Old Edwards Hospitality welcomes residents of Clay, Graham, Haywood, Cherokee, Macon, Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Rabun counties to enjoy the comforts of Old Edwards Inn and Spa or Half-Mile Farm at a locals-only rate.

Lights on The Green

Through February

The Village Green and surrounding shops and businesses in Cashiers will be a Glittering Wonderland throughout the grey days and dark nights of this winter.

Community Coat Drive

through March 15

Coat donations needed for our kids on the Highlands Cashiers Plateau through March 15. Donation boxes for new and gently used coats are located throughout Highlands. Powered by Mountaintop Rotary and Highlands Emergency Council. 

Celebrating 40 Years of The Bascom!

2025 classes and workshops are now open for registration

Don’t miss your chance to explore an exciting array of art experiences for all ages and skill levels. Celebrate this milestone year with us and secure your spot today at TheBascom.org!

Read the Winter 2025 Laurel 

Discover the shows to see, where to shop, stay & dine, who to know, places to go…and the magic that is the plateau in the new issue of Laurel!

Studio Alive at The Bascom

Mondays | 9:30am - 1pm

Figure Drawing Open Studio for Artists of every skill level in any medium

Bluegrass Wednesdays at The Ugly Dog

Wednesdays | 6pm

Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!

Highlander Mountain House &
The Ruffed Grouse Tavern 

Lunch: Wed .- Sat., 11am- 3pm; Dinner: Wed.- Sat.,  5:30- 9pm;  Bluegrass Brunch: 10am- 3pm, Sundays (Sunday music is 10:30-12:30) ;  Blues Music: 6- 8pm -  Thursdays.; Live Music on the Patio: 1-3 pm - Saturdays.

Lobby Coffee Bar at Outpost Inn

Daily | 8am-4pm

Come in from 8am - 4pm to start your day with some really good vibes brought to you by methodicalcoffee, homemade banana bread (free with purchase), classic vinyl, cozy seating to lounge/read/work and tons of sunlight or a crackling fire on a rainy day (or maybe all the above

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge

Fridays and Saturdays

Enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, wine, and craft beer - and live music beginning at 5:30pm.

Weekly Yoga Classes & Wellness Services

Yoga, Salt Room, Full-Spectrum Infrared Sauna, Reiki, Massage, Skin Care/Facials, Monthly Journal Classes, Life Coaching, Sound Healing, Parkinson's Classes, Wellness Events, and Bungalow Boutique.

Highlander Mountain House Salon Series With Thad Cockrell

Thursday, January 30 | 8:30pm

Our Salon Series happens in our Ruffed Grouse Tavern space at the Highlander Mountain House Hotel. Make dinner reservations before the show during service hours 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm if you choose, then enjoy an incredible music performance by Thad Cockrell. Parking available on the property or street behind HMH. Seating for the show is first come first serve.

Cabin Fever

Saturday, February 8 | 6:30pm

Escape the Winter Blues at "Cabin Fever" Live! Get ready for an unforgettable winter night at the Highlands Performing Arts Center as Cabin Fever brings you a unique blend of soulful acoustic sounds. Start the evening with a captivating opening performance by special guest, John Grove, followed by a fun and entertaining show by Zack Couron and Matt Walden.

Landscape Elements with a Focus on Trees

6-session Online Course beginning February 13

Master tree painting techniques and integrate them into cohesive landscapes in this 6-session online course. Includes lectures, demos, critiques, and access to recordings.
$695 

Highlands Cashiers Players' Valentine Dinner Theatre

Thurs.-Fri., February 13-14 | 7:30pm

Join us for a delicious dinner catered by Kristy Martin, and enjoy scenes and vignettes performed by some of your HCP favorites as well as some newcomers, including an original one-act written by Scott Ewing.

Winter Beer Fest at Whiteside Brewing

Friday, February 14 | 4-8pm

Join us for our 2nd Annual Winter Beer Fest from 4-8. Six different local breweries participating, live music, prizes, and fire pits to keep cozy. More details to come soon.

Valentine Dinner at The Vineyard at High Holly

Friday, February 14 | 6:30pm

Join us for our Valentines Wine Dinner and Live Music w/ Monica Spears

Stop the Bleed Interactive Workshop

Saturday, February 15 | 10am

FOR AGES 11 - 16 and taught by local responders
Age appropriate; FREE opportunity; Refreshments provided
Presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC and Hosted by Highlands Fire & Rescue.
To participate, RSVP by Feb. 12 AT: (828) 399-9133 cashiers@bbbswnc.org

Sapphire’s Outhouse Races

Saturday, February 15 | 2:30pm

Registration is at 1:30 P.M. Saturday. Static parade (the viewing and judging) is at 2:30 P.M. with the races to follow in the Sapphire Valley Ski Area, 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. It’s $125 per homebuilt entry. If you want to rent an outhouse from Sapphire, there’s an additional charge. Checks payable to SVMA.

Bowl for Kid's Sake

Saturday, March 22

This year's theme is "Yabba Dabba Do!"—so don your best prehistoric or caveman costume for some fun (costumes are not required to participate). Choose from two sessions: 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM or 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM. It’s just $50 per bowler or $250 per team. Sponsorships are available too! All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina.