Haywood Happenings

🗓️ What’s Happening Around Haywood County

March 17 Edition | Your Local Weekend + Upcoming Guide

Spring is starting to show up in the mountains and then winter, and then spring — and so is the calendar.


Here’s what’s happening across Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, and beyond in the coming days and weeks.

🔥 Featured Events You Don’t Want to Miss

🍝 HVO Spaghetti & Bingo Fundraiser
📅 Friday, March 20
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 150 Westwood Circle, Waynesville

A fun night of bingo, good food, and community — all supporting Haywood Vocational Opportunities.
Bring friends, grab a plate, and play for a great cause.

🌱📚 Seed & Book Swap
📅 Saturday, March 21
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 The Ten Acre Garden, Canton

Bring seeds or books to share and leave with something new. A relaxed, community-focused gathering perfect for gardeners, readers, and anyone who just wants a laid-back Saturday afternoon.

🎨🙏 Women’s Paint & Pray Night
📅 Tuesday, March 24
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Life Church, Waynesville

A creative and meaningful evening for women to paint, connect, and pray together.
All supplies provided — just bring a snack and a friend.

🐰 Easter Bunny Farm Tour & Photos
📅 March 28–29 (also April 4–5)
📍 Winchester Creek Farm, Balsam

Meet alpacas, take Easter Bunny photos, and enjoy a family-friendly farm experience.
Spots tend to go quickly — advance booking recommended.

🛍️ A Very Vintage Summer – Open House
📅 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 The Country Cupboard, 1252A Asheville Highway, Canton

Step into summer with a curated vintage shopping experience at The Country Cupboard. This open house will feature refreshed vendor booths, Americana-inspired décor, and a wide selection of unique finds perfect for the season.

Whether you’re hunting for statement pieces or just want a fun Saturday outing, this event offers a full day of browsing, inspiration, and community.

✨ Bring a friend and make a day of it — this one’s already getting a lot of local buzz.

🍔 Fat Burger Month (All Across Haywood County)
📅 All March

Local restaurants are rolling out creative, over-the-top burgers all month long. This is one of the easiest ways to explore different spots around the county.

👉 Make it a challenge: try a new place each week.

🥋 R.A.D. Women’s Self-Defense Classes
📍 Waynesville

A powerful program helping women build confidence and practical self-defense skills through certified instruction.

🎭 Academy at HART – Spring Classes (Now Open)
📍 Waynesville

Acting, voice, dance, and improv classes are now underway for kids, teens, and adults.

If you’ve got a creative kid (or you’ve been wanting to try something new yourself), this is a great local entry point.

🐾 Adopt Local – Haywood County Animal Shelter
📍 Clyde

The shelter currently has a wide range of cats available for adoption.

If you’ve been considering adding a pet to your family, this is a great opportunity to support a local need.

📍 453 Jones Cove Rd, Clyde

🌼 Looking Ahead (Mark Your Calendar)

🥚 Friendship House Easter Egg Hunt
📅 Saturday, April 4
📍 First United Methodist Church, Waynesville

• Younger kids: 9:00 AM
• Older kids: 9:15 AM

Breakfast, fellowship, and community resources are also available that morning. Completely free and open to everyone.

🎩 Regency Weekend (Jane Austen Inspired Experience)
📅 April 24–26
📍 The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road

A unique themed weekend featuring:
• Formal dinner
• Live music
• Tea gatherings
• Performances and games

Costumes encouraged — and yes, this one is as fun as it sounds.

📍 Ongoing Around the County

📚 Library Programs & Storytimes
Free weekly programming for kids and families at local branches.

🎶 Live Music at Local Breweries
Frog Level, Boojum, and BearWaters continue hosting live music most weekends.

☕ Crown & Thistle Tea Room Events
Rotating calendar of themed nights, craft events, and social gatherings.

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