Partner content: Haywood County Arts Council: Where Creativity Connects

You may know the Haywood County Arts Council as a gallery where you can admire and purchase local art. But we’re so much more!

Christmas Parades & Events

There are several Christmas parades and events coming up around the region over the next couple of weeks. 

NOC welcomes Santa

Meet Santa at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Swain County at one of three events coming up next month. 

Get Involved with Friends of Panthertown

Friends of Panthertown has two events coming up in September that will give people a chance to get involved.

Join Jackson County Recreation

Jackson County Recreation will host a series of events throughout September.

What's Going On This Weekend?

Here's a roundup of things to do in WNC this weekend.

Events & Activities: Fourth of July and Beyond

Get ready for the holiday weekend!

Juneteenth: a community affair

For the third year in a row, First United Methodist Church in Waynesville is teaming up with community partners to celebrate Juneteenth — the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. But while the event has taken place at Lake Junaluska in past years, this year, the community is invited to celebrate on Academy Street just outside of FUMC for a day of music, games, storytelling, food and good company.

What's going on this weekend?

What's going on this weekend?

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