Earth to Raleigh! Your Mother's Calling is an Earth Day festival on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 2 to 7 p.m., at Clouds Brewery and Taproom, 1233 Front Street, Raleigh. Join Climate Action NC and RUMAH fo rthis fun event. This is a free event. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Earth to Raleigh! Your Mother’s Calling — An Earth Day Festival
Revolutionary War Living History Day in Hillsborough April 11
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough presents the annual Revolutionary War Living History Day to commemorate Hillsborough’s Revolutionary history. Re-enactors and activities will be set up throughout the day at the Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 East King Street. There will be activities at other locations in Hillsborough, as well. Please see below. The event is free and open to the … [Read more...] about Revolutionary War Living History Day in Hillsborough April 11
Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 11
Beyond the Book Children's Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor celebration of storytelling, creativity and community. It takes place Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival is open to all. The festival typically includes: … [Read more...] about Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 11
Tarheel Antiques Festival April 10-11
The Tarheel Antiques Festival is a large antique event that takes place April 10 and 11, 2026, at Lloyds Farm, 226 North Lloyd's Dairy Road, Efland, North Carolina. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Tickets are $5, with kids ages 12 and under admitted for free. You can also buy a weekend pass for $7. Get free simple antique appraisals with paid … [Read more...] about Tarheel Antiques Festival April 10-11
MagiCon April 10 and 11 — for magicians and fans of magic
MAGiCon 2026 takes place April 10 and 11, 2026, at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. This festival includes events both for magicians and for fans of magic. Meredith College is at 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Most events take place in the Wainwright Music Building. You can find a campus and parking map here. MAGiCon includes plenty of activities and events for … [Read more...] about MagiCon April 10 and 11 — for magicians and fans of magic
Movies Under the Stars at Hargrave Community Center: Sandlot on Apr. 10
Movies Under the Stars, the very popular free, family friendly, outdoor movie series, is returning to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Up next is Sandlot on April 10, 2026, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Hargraves Community Center's baseball field, located at 216 N. Roberson St., Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The movie will start at sundown. Movie snacks will be available for purchase. … [Read more...] about Movies Under the Stars at Hargrave Community Center: Sandlot on Apr. 10
Dancing at Dix — free square dancing Apr. 10 (registration required)
Dance the night away at Dix! Learn fun, easy dances, meet new people, and enjoy music, movement, and light refreshments. All are welcome! This FREE event takes place Friday, April 10, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Gipson Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC. Space is limited and registration is required. Grab your dancing shoes and join us for a lively night of … [Read more...] about Dancing at Dix — free square dancing Apr. 10 (registration required)
Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex April 10-11
Bone Suckin' Sauce Peak City Pig Fest is serious business for BBQ chefs. Taking place Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Apex, it's the only Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned BBQ contest in the Triangle, and chefs compete for over $10,000 in prize money. It's free to attend the festival. Of course the main focus is food, and plenty of it will be on sale, but … [Read more...] about Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex April 10-11
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Apr. 10
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Teen Science Café. These events usually take place the first Friday of the month (with a couple of exceptions; see below) during the school year, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Daily Planet Cafe, the coffee shop within the Nature Research Center, at 121 W Jones Street, Raleigh. Each cafe will includes a science … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Apr. 10
Reception at The ArtsCenter April 10 for Chance Encounter: Found Still Life Photography
The ArtsCenter, at 300-G East Main Street in Carrboro, provides arts opportunities to people of all ages and skill levels. Opportunities include: You can find its performance and class schedule on its website. Among the events are some free ones. Here's one that's coming up: Reception at The ArtsCenter April 10 for Chance Encounter: Found Still Life PhotographyFriday, April 10, 20266 to 8 … [Read more...] about Reception at The ArtsCenter April 10 for Chance Encounter: Found Still Life Photography
