The Town of Wake Forest is hosting a free Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It takes place at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC. This is a free event. Bunny Trail: Instead of an egg hunt, this event will again feature Bunny Trail! Hop in any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to "poach" your eggs. You have three hours to hop in and … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Easter Eggstravaganza March 28, including a special time for children with special needs
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Carrboro Community Egg Hunt March 28
The Town of Carrboro is holding the Carrboro Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Hank Anderson Community Park, 302 NC Hwy 43 West, Carrboro, NC. This is a free event for kids ages 2-10 years old. There will be three egg hunts: Other activities include face painting and arts and crafts from North Carolina Children's Museum. Bruster's Ice Cream will be there … [Read more...] about Carrboro Community Egg Hunt March 28
Egg Hunt at Mordecai Historic Park March 28
Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, is hosting an Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a free event, and no registration is required. Crafts, games, and spring activities will be available before and after egg hunts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Egg Hunts will begin at 11 a.m., and will be separated into three age groups: Please call the Mordecai … [Read more...] about Egg Hunt at Mordecai Historic Park March 28
Spring Festival at Centenary UMC in Smithfield March 29
Centenary UMC, 140 E Market Street, Smithfield, North Carolina, is hosting a Spring Festival on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. It's free to attend, and parking is free too. Children of all ages are invited. The celebration includes an egg hunt and inflatables. … [Read more...] about Spring Festival at Centenary UMC in Smithfield March 29
Free Easter Bunny Pictures in the Triangle
If you'd like a picture of your child (or yourself!) with the Easter Bunny, you do not have to pay for expensive mall pictures! There are many opportunities for FREE pictures with the Easter Bunny in the Triangle. You'll find events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and the rest of the Triangle. At most of these events you'll take the picture yourself, but there are also a few with a … [Read more...] about Free Easter Bunny Pictures in the Triangle
Spring Egg Hunt at Duke Homestead April 4
Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum encompasses the historic home, farm, and factory buildings of Washington Duke and his family as they lived on the property from 1852 until 1874. The site interprets the early farming life of the Duke family and the beginnings of their tobacco manufacturing business on the property after the Civil War. There are several guided tours daily, … [Read more...] about Spring Egg Hunt at Duke Homestead April 4
Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations in the Triangle
This year marks the 56th anniversary of Earth Day. There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day in the Triangle in 2026, including festivals, tree giveaways, and much more. Keep reading for a list of Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations. History of Earth Day In early 1969, there was a huge oil spill near Santa Barbara, California, dumping around 100,000 barrels of crude oil into the channel … [Read more...] about Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations in the Triangle
Triangle’s Train: New Hope Valley Railway offering free rides for military service members on Armed Forces Day
Triangle's Train: New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill, North Carolina, is offering free train rides to military service members on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026. The hour-long ride travels on historic railroad track from Bonsal to New Hill and back. Included in the invitation are active duty service members and veterans. Service members and veterans are encouraged … [Read more...] about Triangle’s Train: New Hope Valley Railway offering free rides for military service members on Armed Forces Day
Free Easter lunch and egg hunt (after church service) at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh April 5
Glory of God Christian Fellowship and Ephesus Baptist Church are joining up to host a joint church service, free lunch and an Easter egg hunt. The events take place at Ephesus Baptist Church, 6767 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Follow the Facebook event for any updates. The schedule of events: … [Read more...] about Free Easter lunch and egg hunt (after church service) at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh April 5
Create a literary marshmallow peeps diorama for Orange County Public Library’s contest
Orange County Public Library, at 137 W Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting its 8th Annual Literary Peeps Show contest. The library invites you to make and bring in a literary-themed, marshmallow peeps diorama. All entries need to be based on a book and family-friendly. All ages are welcome to enter! Entry Categories: Youth, Teen, Adult, and Family. Entries will be judged … [Read more...] about Create a literary marshmallow peeps diorama for Orange County Public Library’s contest
