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Creation Celebration at Highland UMC on Apr. 26 — free food, games, entertainment, more…

In Honor of Earth Day, Highland United Methodist Church, at 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, invites the community to join them for a celebration of God's good creation. Creation Celebration takes place Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend and for all ages. Luke Vandergriff will be performing. He's a local multi-instrumentalist, storyteller, and visual artist … [Read more...] about Creation Celebration at Highland UMC on Apr. 26 — free food, games, entertainment, more…

Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more, on April 26

Unleashed's Annual Spring Fling is a fun, free event for families, including the canine family members. Parking is also free. It takes place Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 12 to 6 p.m., at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. Many rescue groups will be there, along with lots of vendors. This event raises money for animals in … [Read more...] about Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more, on April 26

Cary’s Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival April 25

Celebrate springtime and art at Cary's Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. You might also be interested in this huge list of upcoming art, artisan and vintage markets in the Triangle! This festival will feature 170+ local artists and also serves as an Earth Day … [Read more...] about Cary’s Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival April 25

6th Annual Magical Hill Festival and Fairy House Contest April 25

The 6th Annual Magical Hill Festival will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Chapel Hill Community Center Park, 120 E. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. This event will also be an Earth Day celebration. Compete in a Fairy Garden contest, for prizes. Pre-registration is required for the Fairy Garden Contest. View all the fairy homes, which are made from all natural … [Read more...] about 6th Annual Magical Hill Festival and Fairy House Contest April 25

Raleigh City Farm: Bearthday April 25 — Earth Day and 15th Anniversary Celebration

Raleigh City Farm, at 800 N Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is celebrating its birthday and Earth Day at its annual Bearthday Party on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's free to attend. Rain date is April 26. The celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Raleigh City Farm: Bearthday April 25 — Earth Day and 15th Anniversary Celebration

Y’all Means All NC Beer Festival at Raleigh Brewing Co. Apr. 25

Raleigh Brewing Company, 3707 Neil Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Y'all Means All NC Beer Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. The festival is free to attend. You pay for your food and drink. The festival features tons of North Carolina breweries (see below), plus local artisans, food trucks and live music. A portion of the proceeds will be going to LGBT … [Read more...] about Y’all Means All NC Beer Festival at Raleigh Brewing Co. Apr. 25

Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 25, including 24th Annual Birdhouse Competition

The JC Raulston Arboretum, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, is hosting Raulston Blooms  on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raulston Blooms is a garden festival for people of all ages. It features garden and nature activities, plant sales, outdoor fun, and more. Tickets are only $5, or $10 per family. Admission is free for garden members and for college students. Proceeds benefit … [Read more...] about Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 25, including 24th Annual Birdhouse Competition

38th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival April 24-25

The 38th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival takes place April 25 and 26, 2025, in the Downtown of nearby Mebane, North Carolina. Mebane is 20 miles to the northwest of Chapel Hill, and just 10 miles to the west of Hillsborough. It's free to attend and to enjoy the entertainment, but you'll need funds for food, drinks, rides, etc. Mebane Dogwood Festival has created Facebook events for each … [Read more...] about 38th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival April 24-25

40th North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive April 25

The very popular North Carolina Pickle Festival is returning on April 25, 2026, 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, but some activities might have a cost. 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 40th North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive April 25

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