Family Friendly Activities in Haywood

Haywood Handmade Gallery's "Go with the Flow" exhibit celebrates the beauty, power, and importance of Haywood County’s waterways. In partnership with Haywood Waterways, this exhibition invites artists to create works inspired by rivers, streams, and other bodies of water—both literally and metaphorically. From flowing currents to reflections on life’s journeys, the show highlights how waterways inspire creativity while raising awareness of the need to protect and conserve our local watershed. Pictured work is by Peter Brown.

Craft a new signature scent for your space at Fire on the Mountain Candle Company’s fall-themed candle-making class, hosted at Frog Level Brewing Company! Sip on a craft brew while you customize a 10oz wood wick candle with your very own autumnal scent. The cost is $50/person. Reserve your spot at the linked page!

Held Thursdays from 4pm-7pm at the Sorrells Street Park in downtown Canton, the Mill Town Farmers Market celebrates Haywood County’s local farmers and artisans. Browse handcrafted wood carvings, metal work, and pottery to spruce up your living space, pamper yourself with botanical skincare and perfumes, and stock your pantry with locally grown produce, farm-fresh dairy, homemade jams, baked goods, and much more! Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and sip on a fresh lemonade while you browse.

Calling all anglers! This charitable event celebrates the Appalachian artistry of fly tying in honor of Bob Nanney, a late, great fly fisher and Hall of Famer in the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachias. Gather with other fly-tiers to tie, visit, and learn from one another. Shop the latest materials, tools, and gear from expert vendors, grab a bite from onsite food trucks, and enter the raffle to win a full-day guided float or wade trip for two.

Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market invites everyone to experience local flavors and crafts every Saturday, April through December, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This producer-only market showcases a variety of products sourced from Haywood and nearby counties, including fresh produce, meats, fish, eggs, honey, dairy, flowers, nursery plants, baked goods, preserves, and heritage crafts. Leashed dogs are welcome. Come enjoy a top-notch community gathering to support local producers and stock up on the finest items Haywood has to offer!