Bone Suckin' Sauce Peak City Pig Fest is serious business for BBQ chefs. Taking place Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, 2025, 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 … [Read more...] about Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex April 11-12
Spring Eggstravaganza in Garner April 12
Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources is hosting a Spring Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Barner, North Carolina. This is a free event. The event includes: Make sure to bring your camera or phone for the Easter Bunny pictures. The egg hunts are for kids ages 0-12: Pets are not allowed at … [Read more...] about Spring Eggstravaganza in Garner April 12
Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 12
The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area families to Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road. Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will expose students to a variety of … [Read more...] about Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 12
Egg Hunt at Mordecai Historic Park April 12
Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, is hosting an Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a free event, and no registration is required. Crafts, games, and spring activities will be available before and after egg hunts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Egg Hunts will begin at 11 a.m., and will be separated into three age groups: Please call the … [Read more...] about Egg Hunt at Mordecai Historic Park April 12
Free walking tours of Chapel Hill
Whether you're new to the Triangle or a long-timer, check out these free walking tours of Chapel Hill. They take place on many Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The start time can differ, and the schedule changes throughout the year. There may be tours on some other days as well. Each tour is about an hour and twenty minutes. Make sure to check the schedule online to see which days the … [Read more...] about Free walking tours of Chapel Hill
Storytime with the Animals at Sunrise Community Farm Center, and more
Sunrise Community Farm Center, 6407 Millhouse Road, Chapel Hill, NC, has several upcoming events. Read on to learn what's going on. Swingin' Spring Barn Dance with Too Much Fun Swingin' Spring Barn DanceFriday, April 11, 20256 to 9:30 p.m.Free Enjoy energetic live music by Too Much Fun, with an opening set by Tim Stambaugh. These talented local musicians will fill the farm with music, … [Read more...] about Storytime with the Animals at Sunrise Community Farm Center, and more
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe April 11
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 April 11
Triangle Drive-In: A Minecraft Movie
Enjoy an iconic drive-in movie experience right in Raleigh! Triangle Cinemas and Drive-In is showing drive-in movies at 9500 Forum Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, every weekend. Gates open at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $11 for adults and $9 for children 12 and under (plus fees.) Triangle Cinemas and Drive-In Schedule: Learn more and buy tickets. … [Read more...] about Triangle Drive-In: A Minecraft Movie
NCMA Family Movie Night: Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds on April 12
North Carolina Museum of Arts is hosting a Family Movie Night on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the SECU Auditorium in the East Wing. The movie is Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds. Tickets are $10 ($12.87 with fees when purchased online.) Tickets for museum members are $5. Tickets for children 6 and under are free. Purchase tickets here. North Carolina Museum of Art is at … [Read more...] about NCMA Family Movie Night: Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds on April 12
Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP April 11
Celebrate the grand opening of The Makery at Boxyard by Kidzu Children's Museum, at 900 Park Office Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The Makery will be a hub for creativity and innovation, a place for upper elementary kids, tweens, and adults to dive into hands-on crafting, 3D printing, robotics, and more. Definitely check it out if you're into design thinking, upcycling, or digital … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP April 11
