Celebrate Earth Day at Fenton, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. The celebration takes place by Paragon Theaters. The celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Fenton’s Earth Day Celebration April 22
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Spring Plant Swap at Durham Main Library May 2
Durham County Library is hosting a Spring Plant Swap on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., in the MakerLab at the Main Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina. Registration helps the library with planning. Bring your saplings, shrubs, bulbs, houseplant cuttings, flowers, and seeds to swap and share! Check out the Digging Durham Seed Library resources and seeds! … [Read more...] about Spring Plant Swap at Durham Main Library May 2
Spring Festival and Plant Sale at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham Apr. 18
Briggs Avenue Community Garden, which is owned and operated by NCSU-Cooperative Extension-Durham County, is holding its spring festival and plant sale on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Donations are appreciated. The garden is at 1314 S. Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC. You can expect: Whether you're an experienced grower or just getting started, this event … [Read more...] about Spring Festival and Plant Sale at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham Apr. 18
Open House and Native Plant Sale at Simple Gifts Community Garden Apr. 18
Simple Gifts Community Garden and South Wake Conservationists are hosting an open house at Simple Gifts Community Garden, 3109 Tingen Road, Apex, North Carolina, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It's free to attend. This open house will feature a big native plant sale, tours of the garden, information tables, kids activities, and complimentary refreshments. Bring the … [Read more...] about Open House and Native Plant Sale at Simple Gifts Community Garden Apr. 18
Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show April 10-12
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Your projects begin here!The Southern Ideal Home Show returns April 10 to 12, 2026, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Three days only to shop, compare and save on kitchens, baths, flooring and more! Hundreds of local experts under one roof and ready to consult with you on all of the home improvement and landscaping projects you have planned this spring. This year’s show highlights … [Read more...] about Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show April 10-12
Studio Maypop’s 2nd Annual Planter Sale and Community Plant Swap Apr. 11-12
Studio Maypop, 2001 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its Second Annual planter sale and community plant swap on Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Free to attend. Bring your extra plants from your home, garden and yard to share. Seeds welcome as well. Invite your friends and neighbors, too! There will be tags to mark your … [Read more...] about Studio Maypop’s 2nd Annual Planter Sale and Community Plant Swap Apr. 11-12
Plants & Pops: Plant Swap at Locopops Apr. 12
Locopops Dessert Cafe, at 600 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a special event for home gardeners who want to spruce up their gardens. Plants & Pops is a plant swap taking place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. Bring along cuttings, starters or full plants to share with fellow plant lovers! There's no cost to attend and swap, but make sure to try a pop, ice … [Read more...] about Plants & Pops: Plant Swap at Locopops Apr. 12
Free Document Shredding at Office Depot / Office Max — through May 23
Shredding your sensitive documents is an important step to protect yourself from identify theft and fraud. It's especially important to shred document that you have your social security number, credit card info or bank account information on them. Office Max and Office Depot are offering 5 pounds of paper shredding for free. Just pay tax. You'll need a coupon, which you can find by going to this … [Read more...] about Free Document Shredding at Office Depot / Office Max — through May 23
Logan’s Garden Center’s Spring Festival March 27 and 28 — giveaways, doorbuster sales, demos, more…
Logan's Garden Center at the NC Farmers Market, 1208 Farmers Market Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its Spring Festival on March 27 and 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. This is a “neighborhood” spring celebration, suitable for dogs, families, plant lovers, and anybody looking for a fun atmosphere. Event Highlights: … [Read more...] about Logan’s Garden Center’s Spring Festival March 27 and 28 — giveaways, doorbuster sales, demos, more…
Cary Arbor Day Celebration March 28
Celebrate Arbor Day with the Town of Cary on Saturday, March 28, 2026, 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 28
