The senior games are coming to Haywood County beginning April 17, and adults 50 and older are invited to participate in a whole series of events, from swimming to pickleball to poker. 

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Get ready for the holiday weekend!

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.