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Broadway Our Way Street Festival includes live music, kids’ activities, street fair, more…

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The town of Broadway, NC, is hosting Broadway Our Way on April 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Broadway Our Way is a free street festival that includes live music, a street fair, kids' activities, a food truck rodeo, and more. The free festival takes place on Main Street in downtown Broadway, NC. Broadway is a small town in Lee County, close to Sanford. It's about 48 minutes to the … [Read more...] about Broadway Our Way Street Festival includes live music, kids’ activities, street fair, more…

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 19, 2025, from 2 to 8 p.m., at Clouds Brewery and Taproom, 1233 Front Street, Raleigh. This is a free event. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Earth to Raleigh! Your Mother’s Calling — An Earth Day Festival

Children’s Day Festival of Cary: International music, dance, crafts, food April 19

On Saturday, April 19, 2025, Children's Day Festival of Cary will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Admission is free. It is a mini version of the nation-wide celebrations that have been taking place in Turkey for the past 88 years as a national holiday, a children’s version of the international festival, and an event where … [Read more...] about Children’s Day Festival of Cary: International music, dance, crafts, food April 19

Every Day is Earth Day — Party at The Scrap Exchange April 19

The Scrap Exchange, at 2000 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Every Day is Earth Day on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. It's free to attend. Celebrate 34 years of The Scrap Exchange with: … [Read more...] about Every Day is Earth Day — Party at The Scrap Exchange April 19

Hemparoo at The Plant April 19

Hempsmith Clothing Co. is hosting Hemparoo on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m., at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. This free event is devoted to learning about and celebrating the hemp plant. Experts on the plant will be guest speaking. The festival also features vendors, live music and thematic festivities. Live music: … [Read more...] about Hemparoo at The Plant April 19

15th Annual ‘Cuegrass Festival April 19

15th Annual North Carolina 'Cuegrass Festival returns to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The festival is free to attend, but raises funds for local children's causes, so donations are welcome. This festival celebrate two of the great things about North Carolina: Barbecue and Bluegrass. There will also be a vendor village on Fayetteville Street, near … [Read more...] about 15th Annual ‘Cuegrass Festival April 19

Major the Bull’s 21st Birthday Bash April 18

Major the Bull is turning 21! Celebrate Major's Birthday Bash on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina. Major was created in 2004 by Liberty Artists Michael Waller and Leah Foushee-Waller. This celebration is part of Third Friday Durham. Read on to learn about the celebration, as well as special celebratory deals at businesses … [Read more...] about Major the Bull’s 21st Birthday Bash April 18

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Shotwell Environmental Party: Earth Day Party and Easter Egg Hunt, with free lunch April 19

Meridian Waste North Carolina is hosting an Earth Day Party and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Shotwell Environment Park, 4724 Smithfield Road, Wendell, NC. The free family event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please RSVP by April 14 at 10 a.m. to let them know how much lunch to order! The event incudes: … [Read more...] about Shotwell Environmental Party: Earth Day Party and Easter Egg Hunt, with free lunch April 19

Peeps in the Park in Morrisville April 17

The Town of Morrisville is hosting Peeps in the Park on April 17, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. This is an Easter/spring themed scavenger hunt. Find all the hidden peeps and win a prize. Peeps in the Park is a free event. There event also features: Parking will be available at Cedar Fork Elementary School, … [Read more...] about Peeps in the Park in Morrisville April 17

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Big List of Spring festivals in the Triangle in 2025 — more added

Spring festivals will be blooming in the Triangle! Here's Here's a big list of festivals in spring of 2025 in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. Spring festivals include Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations, art festivals, cultural festivals and much more. First take a look at some of the major spring festivals in the Triangle, but then, keep reading for an even longer, … [Read more...] about Big List of Spring festivals in the Triangle in 2025 — more added

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