Sep 2–Nov 2 · Starts 10:00 AM
Arts & Culture
Go With the Flow: Art Exhibit
Haywood Handmade Gallery · Waynesville · Haywood County
Source: Visit Haywood
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What’s happening around the mountains
Haywood and Buncombe lead this source-backed calendar, followed by neighboring North Carolina counties and selected day trips. Always confirm final details with the organizer.
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Upcoming events
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18 upcoming events
Oct 1–Nov 21
Community
Kids' Elections
Canton Library - 11 Pennsylvania Avenue Canton NC 28716 · Canton · Haywood County
Source: Haywood County public calendar
Oct 8 · 10:30 AM
Arts & Culture
Special Storytime with the Center Pigeon Fire Department
Canton Library - 11 Pennsylvania Avenue Canton NC 28716 · Canton · Haywood County
Source: Haywood County public calendar
Oct 8 · 1:00 PM
Community
Reading With Rover
Canton Library - 11 Pennsylvania Avenue Canton NC 28716 · Canton · Haywood County
Source: Haywood County public calendar
Oct 8 · 3:30 PM
Community
The Rot Squad: Composting with Worms
Canton Library - 11 Pennsylvania Avenue Canton NC 28716 · Canton · Haywood County
Source: Haywood County public calendar
Oct 8 · 6:00 PM
Community
October Craft Night: Ghost Door Sign
Crown & Thistle Tea Room · Waynesville · Haywood County
Source: Visit Haywood
Oct 8 · 5:00 PM
Community
Black Business Alliance - Planning for Business Growth
285 Livingston St. · Asheville · Buncombe County
Source: Asheville Area Chamber community events
Oct 8
Arts & Culture
Reception | 2026 South Arts Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts Exhibition
Bardo Arts Center · Cullowhee · Jackson County
Source: Discover Jackson County
Oct 4–Oct 9Worth the drive
Community
CoCreators of a Delightful Expedition: Beauty, Breath, Bliss
Mountain Retreat and Learning Center · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 6–Oct 11
Community
Board Game Night at Quill’s Canteen
Quill's Canteen at Fontana Village · Fontana Dam · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 6–Oct 11
Community
Brews & Bingo at Quill’s Canteen
Quill's Canteen at Fontana Village · Fontana Dam · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 6–Oct 11
Community
Karaoke at Quill’s Canteen
Quill's Canteen at Fontana Village · Fontana Dam · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 6–Oct 11
Live Music
Live Music at Quill’s Canteen
Quill's Canteen at Fontana Village · Fontana Dam · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 6–Oct 11
Community
Trivia Tuesday at Quill’s Canteen
Quill's Canteen at Fontana Village · Fontana Dam · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 8
Fundraisers
Night of Worship 25th Anniversary Fundraising Event
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts · Franklin · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 8Worth the drive
Community
NCNPS 75th Anniversary celebration
Highlands Biological Station · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 8–Oct 10
Agriculture
Championship Walking Horse Show
McGough Arena · Fletcher · Henderson County
Source: WNC Agricultural Center
Oct 8 · 6:00 PM
Community
Inaugural Fall Night of Worship
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4eGG5YqQqWxcEEJK9 Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin, N.C. · Franklin · Macon County
Source: Jackson County Chamber / MountainLovers