Calendar events must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for publication. Items accepted are events sponsored by not-for-profit organizations or free events. Mail to: Community Calendar c/o The Nashville Graphic, 203 W. Washington St. Nashville, NC 27856 or fax (252) 459-3052 or email to news@nashvillegraphic.com. Please include a contact name and phone number.

BLOOMING FESTIVAL - The Nashville Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the May 8-9, 2026 Nashville Blooming Festival. Applications for craft/merchandise vending, parade entries, event sponsorships, mother of the year and flag sponsorships can be found on the chamber's website: https://nashvillencchamber.org/blooming-festival. For more information call or text 252-459-4050 or email nashvillencchamber@gmail.com

MARCH 19
The Nash County Arts Council will host a wooden Easter egg class with Regina Pena Thursday, March 19th at 6 p.m. Costs are $40 General & $35 members. Pre-registration is required. Call Shelly Gray at (252) 459-4734 or email sgray@nasharts.org. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

MARCH 19
The Nash County Arts Council will host a Mosaics Garden Stone class with Meri Fern Tuesday, March 24th at 6 p.m. Costs are $55 General & $50 members. Pre-registration is required. Call Shelly Gray at (252) 459-4734 or email sgray@nasharts.org. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

MARCH 24
Nashville Planning Board meeting is March 24 at 6 p.m. at the Town of Nashville Town Council Chambers, 114 W. Church St., Nashville.
Municipal Service District Advisory Board meeting is March 24 5:15 p.m. Town Council Chambers at the Town of Nashville Town Council Chambers, 114 W. Church St., Nashville.

MARCH 27
The Nash County Arts Council will host a botanical gourd vase class with Regina Pena Thursday, March 26th at 6PM. Costs are $42 General & $37 members. Pre-registration is required. Call Shelly Gray at (252) 459-4734 or email sgray@nasharts.org.

MARCH 28
The Peachtree Classics Car Show will be held March 28th from 9a.m - 3:30 p.m. at 3523 N. NC 581, Spring Hope. Registration is $20 per car, opens at 8:30 a.m. Spectators free, food and drink available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Baptist on Mission for Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief for Western NC.

Nashville Parks & Recreation will host Eggciting Saturday, March 28. The egg hunt beings promptly at 10 a.m. at Stoney Creek Environmental Park (455 W. Washington Street). Easter Bunny photos, crafts and activities will take place from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Nashville Parks & Recreation Center, 200 S. Boddie Street, Nashville.

Nashville Parks & Recreation will host a Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt on March 28 from 2-4 p.m. at the Nashville Council Chambers, 114 W. Church St., Nashville. Sensory-friendly Easter Bunny photos, indoor egg hunt, crafts and games will be available. This event is designed to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for children who benefit from a sensory-friendly experience.

Floods Chapel Church is hosting an Easter egg hunt Saturday March 28th at 11 am including a bouncey house, crafts and lunch. All ages are invited. The church is located at 5149 W NC 97, Spring Hope. for more information email: Floodschapel@gmail.com

APRIL 17
Nashville Farmers Market will celebrate its opening day on April 17 from 3-7 p.m. Celebrate the start of the season with local produce, baked goods, crafts, and more! The afternoon will feature live music with Meredith & Co. (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.); Food Trucks: Barone Meatball Company & La Placita. The Farmers Market is located at 725 S. Barnes Street, Nashville. SNAP/EBT customers welcome.

APRIL 25
Paint Just Like Bob Ross in One Day! on April 25 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. A relaxing oil painting class led by a certified instructor trained in the Bob Ross method. No experience needed--just come ready to create your own happy little masterpiece! Residents: $57; non-residents: $77. The class will be held at Nashville Parks & Recreation Center, 200 S. Boddie Street, Nashville. Registration required: https://townofnashville.recdesk.com/Community/Home

MAY 16
Nashville Parks & Recreation will host Bake With Me! Family Cookie Class on May 16, 2026 from 10-11 a.m. This is a fun make-and-take cookie class where families will measure, mix, and create their own cookie dough to take home and bake! The class is for ages 6 and older. Children must attend with an adult. Residents: $10; non-residents: $15. The class will be held at Nashville Parks & Recreation Center, 200 S. Boddie Street, Nashville.

- ANNOUNCEMENTS -
Nashville Parks and Recreation will host Brick Builders - Homeschool STEAM Program on Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Feb. 26 through April 2, 2026. Designed for ages 7-11, this homeschool STEAM program uses LEGO Education curriculum to explore engineering, creativity, and storytelling. Fees: Nashville residents ($20); Nonresidents ($30).