Oct 16
Community
Falspringh
Mountain Layers Brewing Company · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
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What’s happening around the mountains
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90 upcoming events
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
Oct 17
Community
Granny's Mason Jar - Live!
Mountain Layers Brewing Company · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 17–Oct 18Worth the drive
Arts & Culture
Fall Colors Fine Art Show
Art League of Highlands-Cashiers · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
Community
Guided Forest Therapy
849 Connahetta Street · Murphy · Cherokee County
Source: Cherokee County Chamber events
Oct 20 · 6:00 PM
Community
Paint & Sip + Hoppy Trout Brewery
911 Main Street · Andrews · Cherokee County
Source: Cherokee County Chamber events
Oct 21–Oct 25
Fairs
Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair
Davis Event Center · Fletcher · Henderson County
Source: WNC Agricultural Center
Oct 23 · 8:00 PM
Community
Die Laughing Comedy
911 Main Street · Andrews · Cherokee County
Source: Cherokee County Chamber events
Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Classes & Workshops
Muffin Basket Class
21 Campus Circle · Murphy · Cherokee County
Source: Cherokee County Chamber events
Oct 30Worth the drive
Community
Forest Bathing Guided Walk
Oconaluftee Visitor Center · Cherokee · Swain County
Source: Discover Jackson County
Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Community
Trunk or Treat
68 Fairfax Drive · Murphy · Cherokee County
Source: Cherokee County Chamber events
Oct 31
Community
Show Me Reptile
Expo Building · Fletcher · Henderson County
Source: WNC Agricultural Center
Oct 31 · 4:00 PM
Community
Murphy Haunting
5 Wofford · Murphy · Cherokee County
Source: Cherokee County Chamber events