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65+ free and cheap things for kids in the Triangle to do during Spring Break 2026
For most public schools in the Triangle, Spring Break, including weekends, starts March 28, 2026, and ends April 6. Some … [Read More...]

Updated! 50+ Spring festivals in the Triangle in 2026
By Jody Mace
Spring festivals will be blooming in the Triangle! Here's Here's a big list of festivals in spring of 2026 in Raleigh, … [Read More...]

Logan’s Garden Center’s Spring Festival March 27 and 28 — giveaways, doorbuster sales, demos, more…
By Jody Mace
Logan's Garden Center at the NC Farmers Market, 1208 Farmers Market Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its … [Read More...]

Top things to do in March in the Triangle
By Jody Mace
March brings the beginning of spring activities in the Triangle. Plan March 2026 with this list of the top things to do … [Read More...]

Spring consignment sales in the Triangle 2026
By Jody Mace
Save on clothes by shopping these consignment and warehouse sales in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding … [Read More...]
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Earth Day Celebration at Blackwood Farm Park in Chapel Hill on Apr. 22
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation is hosting an Earth Day Celebration on … [Read More...]
Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt (and bacon for adults) at Calvary Presbyterian Church Apr. 5
Calvary Presbyterian Church, at 6520 Ray Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Neighborhood Egg Hunt on Sunday, … [Read More...]
Poetry in the Park at Dix Park Apr. 17
Poetry in the Park is a free event on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at House of Many Porches Market in … [Read More...]
Powell Drive Community Day Apr. 18: inflatables, music, food trucks, more…
Powell Drive Park, 740 Powell Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting the inaugural Powell Drive Community Day on … [Read More...]
Every Day is Earth Day — Party at The Scrap Exchange and Lakewood April 18
Scrap Exchange and Lakewood Shopping Center, 2020 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Every Day is … [Read More...]
Raleigh Earth Day at Dix Park April 24
The 5th Annual Raleigh Earth Day takes place on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m., at Dix Park. Specifically, it … [Read More...]
Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations in the Triangle
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Durham Earth Day Festival April 19
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65+ free and cheap things for kids in the Triangle to do during Spring Break 2026
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Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
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Free and cheap New Year’s Eve Parties in the Triangle
By Jody Mace
Looking for fireworks near you for New Year's Eve? Or a festive champagne toast? We've got you covered! There are many … [Read More...]

Family friendly New Year’s celebrations in the Triangle, including Noon Year’s Eve and early countdowns
By Jody Mace
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Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2025/2026
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Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2025, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery
By Jody Mace
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Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map (updated again!)
By Jody Mace
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Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2025
By Jody Mace
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Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
By Jody Mace
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Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2025
By Jody Mace
Winter solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. When that happens, … [Read More...]

Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
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Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
With all the excitement over Santa, sometimes the more sacred or spiritual aspects of Christmas can be … [Read More...]

Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
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Free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
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Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2025
By Jody Mace
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25 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!
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Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
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All throughout the Triangle, in Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding towns, tree lighting events are marking the beginning … [Read More...]

