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Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate. Escape the hustle and bustle of urban ...

Statewide Star Party on The American Tobacco Trail

Join us for the NC Science Festival’s Statewide Star Party, themed “Your Place in Space”! Take part in fun, hands-on activities, ...

  • 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: White Oak Parking Area, 1305 White Oak Church Rd., Apex, NC 27523
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Wilkerson Star Party

Join members of the Raleigh Astronomy Club and Wilkerson Nature Preserve for a special star gaze in conjunction with the ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve; 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Porter Farms and Nursery's Strawberry Field Opening Day

We will open for the season with pre-picked strawberries and ice cream at the farm in Willow Spring

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate. Escape the hustle and bustle of urban ...

Book Swap at Mocha Room

Bring your old books and take new ones home! Books of all categories are welcome! For All Ages Unclaimed books will ...

Historical Farm Food Preservation at Oak View

No refrigerator? No problem! Come learn how farms provided all the food that farmers ate and how they saved those ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Farm History Center at Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate. Escape the hustle and bustle of urban ...

Carolina Mudcats Family Sundays at Five County Stadium

Five County Family Sunday features $7.00 box seat tickets and postgame catch on the field for all fans.

We Love Books at Kids Together Playground

We love books, and you do, too! Join us as we celebrate books! We’ll have stories throughout the playground and a ...

Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day

Free cone day is being celebrated around the world and we’ll be giving away free ice cream. Every time you ...

  • 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Ben & Jerry's North Hills, 4160 Main Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: benjerry.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Artsy Thursday at Bright Horizons

Smocks on! Let’s get creative! You and your child are invited to a day full of hands-on art activities. Unleash your ...

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate. Escape the hustle and bustle of urban ...

Peak Gymnastic's Mini Mites Open Gym

Mini Mites open gym is for ages 18 months (walking) - 3 years old. Pay at the door. No registration necessary. ...

Equity Before Birth's Dance Party Fundraiser at Museum of Life and Science

Please join us for our annual Dance Party Fundraiser in celebration of Black Maternal Health Week 2025! This celebratory event ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 433 W Murray Ave., South Labs 3&4, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: $60 per Adult. $10 Children ages 7-18. Free for children 6 and under.
  • Website: www.equitybeforebirth.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Peak City Pig Fest

Apex Sunrise Rotary is proud to present the 11th Annual Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest. This annual event ...

Friday Night on White

Introduced in 2016, Friday Night on White (FNOW) takes place in downtown Wake Forest from 6-9 p.m. on the second ...

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate. Escape the hustle and bustle of urban ...

Meet The Easter Bunny at The Mocha Room

-Take Pictures With The Easter Bunny for free -Free Magic Show 9:30AM and 10:30AM -Fun Activities -Breakfast Available for Purchase $12 Want To Have ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 2145 Ten Ten Rd., Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Free Admission. Food for Purchase.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

JLR Touch-A-Truck

We are pleased to present the 10th Annual JLR Touch-A-Truck event! Join us for a day of fun as children of ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: NC State Highway Patrol Training & Driving Facility, 380 East Tryon Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: givebutter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Brier Creek Community Center's Holiday Crafts

Holiday Crafts at the Creek- Hopping Into Spring Are you looking for some family holiday fun? Unplug, unwind, and spend quality ...

Mordecai Egg Hunt

For All Ages Join us at Mordecai Historic Park for a fun-filled morning hunting for eggs! Egg hunts will begin at 11 ...

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate. Escape the hustle and bustle of urban ...

Lebanese Festival at the Triangle Lebanese American Center

Triangle Lebanese American Center presents 25th Annual Lebanese Festival! Join us for Lebanese food & desserts of various kinds, Dabke performances ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Baytna, 241 Horizon Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free Admission and Parking
  • Website: tlacnc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Durham Central Park's Food Truck Rodeo

Join us downtown for over 50+ food trucks, cuisine from all over the world, and family fun - making it ...

  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Durham Central Park 501 Foster Street Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: eventvesta.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Festival Cultural Día del Niño de Revista Latina

Revista Latina Children's Day Cultural Festival We want it to be an event full of cultures and traditions with the ...

  • 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Raleigh Rose Garden, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free/Gratis
  • Website: revistalatinanc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Triangle Baptist Church's Spring Fling

Triangle Baptist is excited to announce that it will hold a community Spring Fling event. The event will offer three ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 9713 Old Stage Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: tribaptist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marla Dorrel Park's Easter Eggstravaganza

Individuals with disabilities, intellectual and/or physical, are invited to an egg hunt at Kids Together Playground at Marla Dorrel Park. ...

Family Fun Night at Urban Air Raleigh

Join us from 4-8pm for Family Fun Night at Urban Air Raleigh. For starting at $49.99 you get 2 kid ...

Chick-Fil-A White Oak Cops on Top

We want to see you at Cops on Top Cops on Top is this Thursday and Friday! Join us at ...

  • 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 220 Shenstone Blvd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Donations Accepted
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburger

Join us for our In-Store Egg Hunt Extravaganza from April 17 to 20, plus Lunch with the Easter Bunny on ...

Chick-Fil-A White Oak Cops on Top

We want to see you at Cops on Top Cops on Top is this Thursday and Friday! Join us at ...

  • 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 220 Shenstone Blvd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Donations Accepted
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate. Escape the hustle and bustle of urban ...

Peak Gymnastic's Mini Mites Open Gym

Mini Mites open gym is for ages 18 months (walking) - 3 years old. Pay at the door. No registration necessary. ...

Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburger

Join us for our In-Store Egg Hunt Extravaganza from April 17 to 20, plus Lunch with the Easter Bunny on ...

*FULL* Falls River Flour Power Spring Has Sprung

Hop on over for some fun recipes to create with your family for your Spring celebrations or your Easter Holiday! ...

Triangle Youth Music presents Woodwind Wonders

Join us for a sensory-friendly chamber performance by the Triangle Youth Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet. This concert is open to audiences ...

  • 4:00 am - 5:30 am
  • Location: Junior League of Raleigh Building, 711 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $5 Suggested Donation per person
  • Website: www.triangleyouthmusic.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Midtown Farmer's Market - Earth Day

In honor of Earth Day and this year’s theme “Our Power, Our Planet” we’ve teamed up with 2 local organizations ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4160 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate. Escape the hustle and bustle of urban ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market - Earth Day

Join us for Earth Day at the Fuquay-Varina Growers Market! Meet adorable baby goats, explore bee education with the NCSU ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Taylor Street Park's Sprayground Opens for the Season

Taylor Street Park Sprayground opens for the 2025 season. Free and open to the public, the sprayground will operate according ...

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate. Escape the hustle and bustle of urban ...

Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburger

Join us for our In-Store Egg Hunt Extravaganza from April 17 to 20, plus Lunch with the Easter Bunny on ...

  • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 221 Grand Hill Pl Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: see menu
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easter with Egg Hunting at Lake Crabtree

We are two Filipino-American churches joining to celebrate Resurrection Sunday with an Easter Sunday church service followed immediately by lunch, ...

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: Lake Crabtree (Beech Shelter), 1400 Aviation Pkwy Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carolina Mudcats Family Sundays at Five County Stadium

Five County Family Sunday features $7.00 box seat tickets and postgame catch on the field for all fans.

Downtown Raleigh Easter Kids Treasure Hunt

Walking Team Scavenger Hunt! For All Ages Use your treasure map to follow clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes on this unique ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Color Pop Corner, 102 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $19.14 Adult ticket. $15.70 for 4-17yrs old. Plus taxes and fees.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Zebulon Parks and Recreation Celebrates the Earth

Join us to celebrate Earth Day by creating a beautiful air-dry clay seed mosaic! This program is for individuals of ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Zebulon Community Center (Art Room), 301 S. Arendell, Zebulon, NC, 27597
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Website: zebulon.recdesk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PBS NC's State of Change at NC Musem of Natural Sciences

PBS North Carolina, NC Science Festival and The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Proudly Present State of Change: Living ...

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate. Escape the hustle and bustle of urban ...

Battle of the Badges Tournament at Ting Park

Join us for the 2025 Battle of the Badges Tournament as local fire, police and EMS departments face off in ...

  • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: $10 per person, per day OR $20 per person, for weekend 10 and under free.
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Tractors and Trains at the NC Transportation Museum

Join us to see modern tractors, antique farm equipment, farm life demonstrations, and much more! With kid’s activities, music, and ...

Peak Gymnastic's Mini Mites Open Gym

Mini Mites open gym is for ages 18 months (walking) - 3 years old. Pay at the door. No registration necessary. ...

Spring Has Sprung at Millbrook Exchange

For Little Gardeners ages 3-5 Spring has sprung at Millbrook Exchange Community Center. Join us for a fun morning with plants. ...

Morrisville's Earth Day Celebration at Western Wake Farmers Market

The Morrisville Environment & Stormwater Committee (MESC) is joining the Western Wake Farmers Market to celebrate Earth Day! The theme ...

Battle of the Badges Tournament at Ting Park

Join us for the 2025 Battle of the Badges Tournament as local fire, police and EMS departments face off in ...

  • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: $10 per person, per day OR $20 per person, for weekend 10 and under free.
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April through November in the North Hills Commons. This beloved community ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4160 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate. Escape the hustle and bustle of urban ...

Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Join us under the shady canopy of Bond Park where a festival budding with arts and crafts awaits. The annual ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Bond Park, 801 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate. Escape the hustle and bustle of urban ...

Battle of the Badges Tournament at Ting Park

Join us for the 2025 Battle of the Badges Tournament as local fire, police and EMS departments face off in ...

  • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: $10 per person, per day OR $20 per person, for weekend 10 and under free.
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Biltmore Hills Park Earth Day Community Clean Up

H Realty is excited to invite you to celebrate Earth Day with us at a community cleanup event in Raleigh! At ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

DPAC presents Sesame Street Live

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At ...

OWL Art Studio is Introducing a New Space

Ready to create? Join us every Sunday and bring your art to life! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned ...

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