Head to Wake Forest for Forest Fest on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free family event in Downtown Wake Forest focuses on celebrating the heart and history of Wake Forest. The event will feature entertainment, the Wake Forest Farmers Market, a tree seedling giveaway, educational opportunities, children's activities, vendors, food options and much more! The festival takes … [Read more...] about Forest Fest in Wake Forest April 18
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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 Earth Day on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a free event that includes: … [Read more...] about Every Day is Earth Day — Party at The Scrap Exchange and Lakewood April 18
Arts on the Block in Raleigh April 18
Arts on the Block is a new block party for all ages, hosted by Artspace, celebrating the power of community and visual art. The festival takes place Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Historic City Market, 306 Parham Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Historic City Market and Davie Street will come alive with local DJs, hands-on artist-led demonstrations, art … [Read more...] about Arts on the Block in Raleigh April 18
Artist Heather Evans Smith Book Release Event with Live Music and Artist Talk Apr. 18
Join artist Heather Evans Smith for the release of her new monograph, Skipping Sundays, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 7 p.m., at Eno House Artist'sDen, 903 Eno Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. This is a free event. The evening will be filled with live music followed by an artist talk and book signing. Books will be available for purchase. Doors open at 7:00 and live music starts at … [Read more...] about Artist Heather Evans Smith Book Release Event with Live Music and Artist Talk Apr. 18
8th Annual Pimento Cheese Festival in Cary April 11
The Town of Cary is once again celebrating pimento cheese! The Annual Pimento Cheese Festival takes place April 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Food trucks and vendors will serve their regular menus, plus new dishes that feature pimento cheese. Menu items include pimento cheese ice cream, sausage balls, egg rolls, empanadas, … [Read more...] about 8th Annual Pimento Cheese Festival in Cary April 11
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
Meet the Artist events at Cary Arts Center March 27
Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, North Carolina, hosts art and performances of many kinds. During the Final Friday Cary Art Loop, Cary Arts Center will be host two "Meet the Artist" events. Both are free to attend. Meet the Artist: Judi H BastionFriday, March 27, 20266 to 8 p.m.Free Medium: FibersAlchemy is a series of 20 quilts that combine my photography and quilting. The challenge … [Read more...] about Meet the Artist events at Cary Arts Center March 27
Meet the Artist events at Page-Walker Art & History Center March 27
The Page-Walker Art & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting two "Meet the Artist" receptions for exhibitions at the center during Cary Art Loop's Final Friday on Friday, March 27, 2026. Meet the Artists: Triangle Book Arts: History of Book BindingFriday, March 27, 20266 to 8 p.m.Free Medium: Book and Paper Art. On display from March 11 to May 2, … [Read more...] about Meet the Artist events at Page-Walker Art & History Center March 27
Artspace 40th Anniversary — Creative Connection and Artmaking on Apr. 18
Artspace, at 201 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Artspace 40th Anniversary -- Creative Connection and Artmaking on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. This is a free event, but registration is required. Follow the above link. Participate in a graphic artmaking session to help Artspace capture its significance (or poetic sentiments) to the community. You'll learn how … [Read more...] about Artspace 40th Anniversary — Creative Connection and Artmaking on Apr. 18
Create a literary marshmallow peeps diorama for Orange County Public Library’s contest
Orange County Public Library, at 137 W Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting its 8th Annual Literary Peeps Show contest. The library invites you to make and bring in a literary-themed, marshmallow peeps diorama. All entries need to be based on a book and family-friendly. All ages are welcome to enter! Entry Categories: Youth, Teen, Adult, and Family. Entries will be judged … [Read more...] about Create a literary marshmallow peeps diorama for Orange County Public Library’s contest
