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JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Gifts of Gold at NC Museum of Art

Every spring, Raleigh Arts and United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County partners with Wake County Public School System ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: East Building, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Admission to the People’s Collection in East and West buildings and the Museum Park is free.
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Cringe Fest at RUMAH

Let’s be real and embrace our collective cringe! What is Cringe Fest? Cringe Fest is a chance to bask in the ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: RUMAH, 415 Hillsborough St., Raleigh NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Crowder Park's Animal Senses

Did you know that crickets hear with their feet or that rabbits have 17,000 taste buds on their tongues? Get ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

White Deer Park's Statewide Star Party

We're just two weeks away from the Statewide Star Party! Join us on Friday, April 5th for an evening of activities, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

A Celestial Celebration with The Jewish Federation Greater Raleigh

Join Us for the Ultimate Celestial Spectacle! Get ready to witness the most EPIC event in the sky – the ...

  • 2:45 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: David R. Kahn Community Campus, 12804 Norwood Road, Raleigh, NC, 27613
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.shalomraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Historic Oak View's Poetry in the Park

This program introduces young poets to different styles of poems. Participants will be guided to spots of inspiration around the ...

Saint Monica Teen Center's Dress for Success

Whether it's the latest summer trends, cozy winter essentials, or stylish back-to-school outfits, our Dress for Success Closet keeps up ...

Athens Drive Community Library is Learning with Legos

Build, learn, and play with LEGOs. For Kids in Preschool-5th grade.

  • 5:30 pm -  6:15 pm 
  • Location: 1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Downtown Cary Park's School BreakOUT

Turn teacher work day into a fun-filled adventure for kids! Join us for School BreakOUT! in the Park, brimming with ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Harris Lake's Spring Wildflowers

Spring is a magical time of year as woodland wildflowers respond to the warming sun. These ephemerals are visible for ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Disc Golf/Fishing Pond gravel lot, 2112 County Park Dr, New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • Category: Free

Barnes and Nobles Cary's Storytime for Babies and Toddlers

Join us for our babies and toddlers story time each Wednesday at 11am. This event lasts 15-20 minutes.

Saint Monica Teen Center's Teen Fit

The goal of teen fit is to be fun, challenging, and calorie-burning. Strengthen your muscles and improve your range of ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 15 N Tarboro St., Raleigh, NC, 27610
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Haven Farm's Mom Walk Club

Join us every Thursday / 10:30-11:30AM for Mom Walk Club! We’ll meet in the shoppe and head out for a walk ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Stories

Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

PIckleball for Teens at Tarboro Road Park

Teen pickleball is a wonderful fitness and social activity that combines aspects of racquetball, tennis and table tennis. It is ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 121 N Tarboro St Raleigh, NC, 27610
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Gig In The Park at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

The Gig in the Park is a spring concert series in Wilson, NC. Every other Thursday from April 11 - ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Early Birds

Everyone knows the best birding happens early in the morning, so we are pleased to welcome Early Birds at Prairie ...

  • 6:30 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Historic Yates Mill's Field School

A-Maize-ing Grains Put on your Grain Brain and investigate the grains in your favorite foods. Find out how the mill grinds ...

Morelia Groumet Paletas Raleigh's Grand Opening

Enjoy the Best Ice Cream Experience now in Raleigh, NC! Gourmet Artisanal Pops made with fresh & natural ingredients of ...

Peak City Pig Fest

Apex Sunrise Rotary is proud to present the 10th Annual Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest, which is sanctioned ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: 112 Saunders Street, Apex NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: peakcitypigfest.com
  • Category: Free

Friday Night On White

Friday Night on White (FNOW) returns to downtown Wake Forest on April 12 and continues the second Friday night of ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: South White Street, Downtown Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Peach Road Park's Friday Night Family Soccer

Bring the whole family out to the pitch on Friday Nights at Peach Road Cultural Center! This is a time to ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 911 Ileagnes Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Wilkerson Star Party

A once-a-year free all-ages Astronomy event and Wilkerson tradition since 2013. Join us after sunset to observe the Moon, planets ...

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot On Salem Street

The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Arc Lot, Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexfarmersmarket.com
  • Category: Free

Midtown Farmer's Market's Opening Day

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April 13 to November 2, 8 am - noon, in the ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Free

Holly Springs Farmers Market

Come see why we've been ranked a "best in class" farmers market for the last several years! 30+ vendors, live music ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 300 W. Ballentine St. Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free entry
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Meridian Waste-Tri-Corners Landfill Fishing Rodeo and Fun Fest

Meridian Waste Tri-Corners Landfill invites you to celebrate spring with us! Enjoy a FREE great day in the scenic outdoors ...

  • 9:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 5833 Foster Store Road, Liberty, NC 27298
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: docs.google.com
  • Category: Free

Away with the Fairies at Mordecai Historic Park

Enter a market full of fairies, dragons, mischief and more at this themed event especially for families. Set in Mordecai ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Little Doodles Play Cafe, Wendell Grand Re-Opening

Join us for our Grand Re-Opening in Wendell! This event is free! Includes character visits-Bluey, Spiderman and Elmo.

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 11 West 3rd Street, Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Phillips Farms Shop and Play Saturdays

Shop and Play Saturdays and The Family Fun Park Featuring Local Makers and Growers, food and drink, live music, rides, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6720 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: $12 plus fees
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Raleigh Fire Museum

Experience Fire History Touch a Fire Truck Spray a Fire Hose Every second Saturday of the month, the Raleigh Fire Museum will be ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 105 Keeter Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighfiremuseum.org
  • Category: Free

TEDxYouth@ChavisWay

On April 13th, TEDxYouth@Chavis Way will amplify and celebrate the voices, stories, and ideas of Triangle-area youth on the TEDx ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Reception Room, John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Triangle Disability and Autism Services Resource Fun Fair

Come by the Building Abilities Center, home to our brand new Day Program to get information and resources from area ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Building Abilities Center, 7025 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Barnes and Nobles Cary's Storytime for Young Children

Join us each Saturday at 11am for storytime for young children. This event lasts 15-20 minutes.

Barwell Road's Community Day

Barwell Road Community Center is hosting its 3rd annual Community Day event. There will be a variety of community members sharing ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Cary's Pimento Cheese Festival

Pimento cheese is a southern delicacy worth celebrating. Come enjoy the nation’s only festival dedicated to pimento cheese! This year’s ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Harmony: A Day of Heritage Music at NC Museum of History

Spend the day at the North Carolina Museum of History immersed in the vibrant melodies of multicultural heritage music! Featuring ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Daniels Auditorium, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration for Evening Performances
  • Website: www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
  • Category: Free

Historic Oak View's Poetry in the Park

This program introduces young poets to different styles of poems. Participants will be guided to spots of inspiration around the ...

Peak City Pig Fest

Apex Sunrise Rotary is proud to present the 10th Annual Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest, which is sanctioned ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 112 Saunders Street, Apex NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: peakcitypigfest.com
  • Category: Free

Barnes and Noble Triangle Town Center Saturday Storytime

Come join us in our Kid's Department on the stage on Saturday at 1pm for Storytime -- can't wait to ...

Fuquay Varina Arts Center's ArtisTree

One Saturday each month, the 12 tree projects will explore a different art path: Collage, painting, papier-mâché, drawing, photography, silk-screening, ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 123 East Vance St., Fuquay Varina, NC, 27526
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
  • Category: Free

Morelia Groumet Paletas Raleigh's Grand Opening

Enjoy the Best Ice Cream Experience now in Raleigh, NC! Gourmet Artisanal Pops made with fresh & natural ingredients of ...

Worthdale Community Center Open House

Discover the wealth of resources Worthdale Community Center provides for individuals and families by attending our upcoming open house event! The ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Southeast Regional Library

Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school.

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 908 7th Ave., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Clouds Brewing Taproom's Earth to Raleigh

EARTH TO RALEIGH… YOUR MOTHER’S CALLING! Let’s celebrate the earth and learn how we can protect it! Join Climate Action NC and ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1233 Front St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Holly Springs Chalk the Walk

Chalk of the Town is a community art festival that celebrates the visual arts and allows everyone in the community, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 300 West Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Yates by Night: Sunset Hike

Have you ever wanted a closer look at wildlife that wakes up in the evening? Join park staff for a ...

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