North Carolina Science Festival 2025 is a statewide collection of events during the month of April, intended to ignite an interest in science in both kids and adults. Events take place at a number of venues in the Triangle, including museums, parks and libraries. We will be listing some of the special events in the Triangle below, but make sure to visit the North Carolina Science Festival … [Read more...] about NC Science Festival all April — tons of events, including multiple star parties
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PeakFest at new location in Apex in 2026
PeakFest returns to Apex on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Please note that this year it's at a new location, Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. New parking spaces recently added in the downtown Saunders Lot and Moore Street lot are a short walk away from Town Hall. Check back soon for the festival's schedule. … [Read more...] about PeakFest at new location in Apex in 2026
Cary Arbor Day Celebration March 22
Celebrate Arbor Day with the Town of Cary on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., on the lawn of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina. At this free event, enjoy: In addition, the Arbor Day celebration will be pick-up day for the free trees that Cary is offering through the My Tree, Our Tree giveaway. Learn more about and … [Read more...] about Cary Arbor Day Celebration March 22
Raleigh Comedy Festival March 20-22
The first Raleigh Comedy Festival will take place March 20 to 22, 2025. It will feature 30+ comics and 15 shows over the three nights. Venues will include: Single shows will cost $20, and there will also be single day passes and weekend passes available. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Comedy Festival March 20-22
Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 15
Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade is planned for Saturday, March 15, 2025. It starts at 10 a.m. and lasts about an hour and a half. This is a non-motorized parade. Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade Route The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Hillsborough Street and Salisbury Street, heading south on Salisbury Street. It then turns left on Morgan Street and right on Fayetteville Street, where it … [Read more...] about Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 15
Away with the Fairies festival at Mordecai Historic Park March 15
Paper & Stars Studio is presenting Away with the Fairies at Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event. Enter a market full of fairies, dragons, mischief and more at this themed event especially for families. Set in Mordecai Historic Park's beautiful nature space, this event by Paper & Stars Studio … [Read more...] about Away with the Fairies festival at Mordecai Historic Park March 15
Carolina FiberFest March 14-15
Carolina FiberFest takes place on March 14 and 15, 2025, at The Expo Center at NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is $7 for one day or $12 for both days. Youth age 16 and under are admitted for free. At Carolina FiberFest you'll enjoy a marketplace full of fiber, fleeces, hand-dyed yarn, crafting tools, supplies … [Read more...] about Carolina FiberFest March 14-15
Raleigh’s Spring Festival May 10
Raleigh's Spring Festival is taking place Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Spring Festival May 10
Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 9
Carrboro's Annual Kite Fly takes place Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Hank Anderson Community Park, 302 NC Hwy 54 West, Carrboro. This is a free event for all ages. This welcome-to-spring event will provide plenty of fun. Bring a kite and help fill the sky with color. A few kites will be available for those without one. This event will be canceled if it's raining. … [Read more...] about Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 9
Wake Forest Film Festival March 1
Wake Forest Film Festival is a one-day at Wake Forest Renaissance Center, 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest, on March 1, 2025. All access passes are $28.30, including fees, and will allow unlimited access to the films throughout the festival, as well as question-and-answer sessions with industry professionals. The festival includes more than 30 films of all lengths and genres, including … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Film Festival March 1
