223 things to do in Hayesville, NC starting between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. this week, Thursday, November 12 through Wednesday, November 18. On the first page: 8 fitness class, 7 talks + ideas, 6 community, 5 art. Among them: Sewing Make & Take: Double Zipper Lined Bag at Venue at 699 Connahetta St (Friday 9 a.m.); Unfurl Movement | Ashtanga Yoga at Unfurl Wellness Spa (Friday 9 a.m.); 2026 Cohutta Cat at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp (Friday 9 a.m.); Business Planning Clinic w/ Maps Leadership Coach Loredana Ghete at Keller Williams (Friday 9 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
Holiday festival with about 75 to 80 decorated Christmas trees, a chance to enter a tree raffle, and visits with Santa. Admission is $5 per person at the door, children under 12 are free, and each paid admission includes two raffle tickets. Admission helps fund scholarships and approved community programs.
Free holiday market at The Bascom with handcrafted gifts from local and regional artists. Workshops for all ages include a gingerbread house build, a Santa letter station and ornament making, with hot chocolate.
A $15 somatic yoga class at The Soulful Collective, using gentle, mindful movement to release tension, calm the nervous system and create space for inner peace.
Story Time at Anna Porter Public Library in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a library in the heart of the Smoky Mountains whose collection runs from children's stories to adult fiction and a selection of rare books.
Open hours at The Bookworm, a used bookstore affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated, all staff are volunteers, and all funds support the library.
A seasonal lunch with exceptional wines at Highlands Wine Shoppe, cooked by Chef Ken Naron of ENVIE Catering. Master Sommelier and Master of Wine Eric Hemer is this year's King of the Harvest.
Fusion Rx chair yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness, a gentle, low-impact class for those with limited mobility or recovering from injury, building strength, flexibility and balance.
Magic: The Gathering in Commander, its four-player format: each deck is built around one legendary card, its commander, and everyone starts at 40 life. Casual play.
A 5K in the North Georgia mountains designed for runners and walkers of every level. Proceeds support United Way of White County, and virtual participants can take part too.
A 5K run or walk in Dahlonega that welcomes four-legged companions and supports Lumpkin County Animal Services. Fees and donations go toward the new county animal shelter now under construction.
A collectables card show at the Legion Post 13 hall in Maryville, home of a post named for Capt. Emerson J. Lones that sits on 14 scenic acres near the Great Smoky Mountains.
A Prepared Childbirth Class meets at NGMC Gainesville, the 557-bed flagship hospital of Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, Georgia. First opened in 1951, the hospital includes a Women & Children's Pavilion with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Runs across the dates shown. A one-night backpacking loop through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, climbing the Appalachian Trail to Shuckstack fire tower and returning on the Lakeshore Trail. About 12 miles of moderate hiking.
A moderate 6-mile hike on the Bridge trail and around Chicopee Lake from Elachee Nature Science Center. Leaves are thick, so bring poles; parking is $5.
A guided walk with the Asheville Amblers and others: choose 5 KM or 10 KM past public art, Civil War sites and the Waynesville Greenway; the longer route adds Frog Level. Free, donations accepted.
Decorated Christmas trees, a visit with Santa and family fun at the Beal Center. Admission is $5 per person at the door, free for children under 12, and each paid admission includes two raffle tickets.
Children start their own businesses, making a product or service and selling it at a one-day market. Baked goods must follow Georgia's cottage food laws.
A day of remembrance and gratitude: a moment of silence, a mini dream catcher craft, thankful notes and a nacho and quesadilla bar. Veterans get in free.
A holiday market with handcrafted gifts from local and regional artists, plus workshops, a gingerbread house workshop and hot chocolate. Free, with activities for all ages.