Dec 4
Holiday
Sylva Tree Lighting
Downtown Sylva · Sylva · Jackson County
Source: Discover Jackson County
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240 upcoming events
Dec 4
Community
The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
Bardo Arts Center · Cullowhee · Jackson County
Source: Discover Jackson County
Dec 5Worth the drive
Holiday
52nd Cashiers Christmas Peppermint Stick Parade
NC Highway 107, Cashiers · Cashiers · Jackson County
Source: Discover Jackson County
Dec 5
Community
The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
Bardo Arts Center · Cullowhee · Jackson County
Source: Discover Jackson County
Dec 6
Holiday
Sylva Christmas Parade
Downtown Sylva · Sylva · Jackson County
Source: Discover Jackson County
Dec 12
Community
Sapphire Valley Ski Slopes Open
Sapphire Valley Resort · Sapphire · Jackson County
Source: Discover Jackson County
Jan 21
Arts & Culture
Reception | 2027 School of Art and Design Faculty Biennial
Bardo Arts Center · Cullowhee · Jackson County
Source: Discover Jackson County
Jan 29
Community
Laughing For All The Wrong Reasons
Bardo Arts Center · Cullowhee · Jackson County
Source: Discover Jackson County
Feb 18
Community
Step Afrika!: The Evolution Tour
Bardo Arts Center · Cullowhee · Jackson County
Source: Discover Jackson County
Mar 4
Community
Reception | 59th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition
Bardo Arts Center · Cullowhee · Jackson County
Source: Discover Jackson County
Mar 11
Community
Reception | Kei Ito: Can There be Shadows within a Flash
Bardo Arts Center · Cullowhee · Jackson County
Source: Discover Jackson County
Apr 22
Arts & Culture
Reception | 2027 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition
Bardo Arts Center · Cullowhee · Jackson County
Source: Discover Jackson County
Apr 24
Community
Greening up the Mountains
Bridge Park · Sylva · Jackson County
Source: Discover Jackson County
Oct 15
Community
Paint and Sip
Mountain Layers Brewing Company · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 15–Oct 18
Community
Seeds and Sprouts
Expo Building · Fletcher · Henderson County
Source: WNC Agricultural Center
Oct 16
Festivals
Harvest Festival Campfire Storytelling
Stecoah Valley Center · Robbinsville · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 16
Community
Falspringh
Mountain Layers Brewing Company · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 16Worth the drive
Community
Community Coffee
Hudson Library Foundation · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 16–Oct 17
Community
Glow in the Dark Corn Maze
Darnell Farms · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 16 · 4:00 PM
Community
Community Carving Night
27 Peachtree Street · Murphy · Cherokee County
Source: Cherokee County Chamber events
Oct 16 · 7:00 PM
Community
Grocery Bingo
125 Memory Lane · Murphy · Cherokee County
Source: Cherokee County Chamber events
Oct 17
Festivals
Harvest Festival
Stecoah Valley Center · Robbinsville · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 17
Arts & Culture
Meet The Artists
Three Rivers Gallery · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 17Worth the drive
Community
Creating Nature-Based Bath Bombs and Salt Scrubs
Mountain Retreat and Learning Center · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands