UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast, the block party is moving inside, to the Marbles IMAX building (Venture Hall.) PBS North Carolina and its partners are hosting Rootle Roadster Tour Block Party at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, NC, and in the courtyard of Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett Street, on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event for … [Read more...] about Rootle Roadster Tour Block Party in Raleigh Moves Inside!
Festival
Carolina FiberFest March 8-9
Carolina FiberFest takes place on March 8 and 9, 2024, at The Expo Center at NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Admission is $5 for one day or $8 for both days. At Carolina FiberFest you'll enjoy a marketplace full of fiber, fleeces, hand-dyed yarn, crafting tools, supplies and gifts. In addition, there will be more than … [Read more...] about Carolina FiberFest March 8-9
Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences March 9
Reptile & Amphibian Day is returning to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme this year is crocodilians! At this popular festival, learn about reptiles and amphibians through crafts, lectures, close encounters and more. This is a free event. Exhibits Amphibians and ConservationNC … [Read more...] about Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences March 9
NC Indigenous Artist Festival at North Carolina Museum of Art March 2
The North Carolina Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting the NC Indigenous Artist Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event in the East Building. Celebrate the opening of To Take Shape and Meaning: Form and Design in Contemporary American Indian Art with a day of Indigenous art and culture. Join open studios to create … [Read more...] about NC Indigenous Artist Festival at North Carolina Museum of Art March 2
Spring Festival and Baseball Clinics at Biltmore Hills Park in Raleigh
A Spring Festival and baseball clinics will be held at Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy games, inflatables and food. Learn about, and sign up for, youth baseball. … [Read more...] about Spring Festival and Baseball Clinics at Biltmore Hills Park in Raleigh
Durham Mardi Gras, including a daytime, family event and the Fat Tuesday parade
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Durham celebrates Mardi Gras in a big way. The main event is always on Fat Tuesday, which is February 13, 2024. It will be free. The three places you can expect updates are the Bulltown Stutters' Facebook page, Durham Mardi Gras' Facebook page, and League of the Tutu's Facebook page. In addition, there is a family-friendly event the Sunday before Fat Tuesday, at Durham Central Park. Read … [Read more...] about Durham Mardi Gras, including a daytime, family event and the Fat Tuesday parade
Lunar New Year — how to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in the Triangle
The Lunar New Year takes place February 10, 2024, and is celebrated all month long, starting in mid-January. Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it's also celebrated in other Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Korea. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon in most Asian countries! If you were born in 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964 or 1952, after the Lunar New Year (late January or … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year — how to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in the Triangle
Spring Fling in Holly Springs — egg hunt, inflatables, more…
Bring the family to Spring Fling at Ting Park, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, North Carolina, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This free event includes: … [Read more...] about Spring Fling in Holly Springs — egg hunt, inflatables, more…
Spring Eggstravaganza in Garner
Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources is hosting a Spring Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 23, 2024, 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
Lunar New Year celebration at Lake Lynn Community Center
The City of Raleigh is presenting a free Lunar New Year program on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enjoy games, crafts, and the Lion Dance. This event is brought to you by the Cultural Outreach and Enrichment (COE) Program, Wah Lum Kung Fu of Raleigh, and Lake Lynn Community Center. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year celebration at Lake Lynn Community Center
