The very popular North Carolina Pickle Festival is returning as an in-person and in-pickle event on April 26, 2025, with some events the night before. It takes place in nearby Mount Olive, North Carolina, the home of Mt. Olive Company. This is a free event. Mount Olive is just about an hour's drive, to the southeast, from Raleigh, and is a little closer for those along I-40 East, like … [Read more...] about North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive
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Spring Festival with Autism Center of Excellence April 26
Autism Center of Excellence, 1000 Park Forty Plaza, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Spring Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is free to attend and features food, drinks, games and more. … [Read more...] about Spring Festival with Autism Center of Excellence April 26
Brewgaloo — local beer fest — April 25 and 26
Brewgaloo NC Craft Beer Festival takes place on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, 2025. It features live music, food, and, of course, a wide selection of beer to try! Friday Night Kick-Off Party On Friday night, there's a tasting event from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. There's no admission price to enter the festival, but a tasting ticket is $45 online … [Read more...] about Brewgaloo — local beer fest — April 25 and 26
Children’s Day in Selma April 27
Celebrate Children's Day with Latinos Activate JOCO. The celebration takes place Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Edgerton Memorial UMC, 401 W Anderson Street, Selma, North Carolina. Admission is free. A wristband for playing all day is $5. The celebration features food, bounce houses, face painting, games, piñatas, and music. … [Read more...] about Children’s Day in Selma April 27
Raleigh Earth Day & Arbor Day at Dix Park April 25, with free trees, outdoor movie, more…
The organization We Plant It Forward is dedicated to preserving and restoring the natural environment. It's building a grassroots community network that plant trees. We Plant It Forward is hosting an Arbor Day Festival in partnership with Raleigh Park's Earth Day Celebration at Dorothea Dix Park, 1985 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC, on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 4 to 10 p.m. This free … [Read more...] about Raleigh Earth Day & Arbor Day at Dix Park April 25, with free trees, outdoor movie, more…
Little River Community Complex Fair April 11-20
Little River Community Complex Fair takes place from April 11 to 20, 2025, at Durham County Stadium, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Admission and parking is free. Admission is $5 at the door, cash only. Armbands are available in advance for $35. Purchase here. Hours: Rides: If you have questions, call 919-477-0264. More details here. … [Read more...] about Little River Community Complex Fair April 11-20
Broadway Our Way Street Festival includes live music, kids’ activities, street fair, more…
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