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
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Earth to Raleigh! Your Mother’s Calling — An Earth Day Festival
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
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
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
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
Beer Box Cary: Sci-Fi Trivia on Apr. 15, more…
Beer Box Cary, at 1200 Gathering Park Circle, Suite 100, Cary, North Carolina, features 24 taps, as well as several bourbons, handpicked wines and classic cocktails. It's a dog-friendly taproom and you're welcome to bring your own food. Beer Box Cary hosts events, which you can find on their website or Facebook page. Read on for a few upcoming events. Sci-Fi Trivia NightWednesday, April 15, … [Read more...] about Beer Box Cary: Sci-Fi Trivia on Apr. 15, more…
A Walk with Poetry: A guided poetry walk and performances at Shelley Lake in Raleigh April 11
Celebrate National Poetry Month with A Walk With Poetry—an immersive community-centered arts experience curated by spoken word artist Kiana Renee (aka CraziiKi) as part of SEEK Raleigh. A Walk With Poetry takes place Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Shelley Lake Park, 1400 W Milbrook Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event, but (free) tickets are required for the … [Read more...] about A Walk with Poetry: A guided poetry walk and performances at Shelley Lake in Raleigh April 11
Busk and Bloom: A Spring Buskers Day Celebration at North Carolina Museum of Art on Apr. 4
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting Busk and Bloom: A Spring Buskers Day Celebration on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. Buskers will be performing in every corner of the 164-acre Museum Park. Wander around and enjoy all the different performances, while enjoying the park and outdoor artwork. Bring some money to put in the guitar case! Want to … [Read more...] about Busk and Bloom: A Spring Buskers Day Celebration at North Carolina Museum of Art on Apr. 4
Autism Acceptance Month Film Screening & Panel Apr. 4
For Autism Acceptance Month, B3 is presenting a free screening of a film that centers the neurodivergent experience, followed by a panel conversation with Autistic adults. The free event takes place Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Panelists will reflect on their lived experiences, highlighting … [Read more...] about Autism Acceptance Month Film Screening & Panel Apr. 4
Pop Up Music Series at North Hills
North Hills' outdoor music series, Pop Up Music at North Hills, returns in 2026. The series will offer acoustic music events, showcasing a variety of genres. The free concerts will take place from April 3 to May 31, 2026, and from September 11 to October 25, 2026, at two locations at North Hills. The general address of North Hills is 4321 Lassiter at North Hills Avenue, Raleigh, North … [Read more...] about Pop Up Music Series at North Hills
