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
Kids
Super Mario Galaxy Party at Marbles Kids Museum Apr. 4
Raleigh Retro Gamers, Marbles IMAX and Oak City Indie Games are joining up to present the ultimate Super Mario Galaxy Party in celebration of the new The Super Mario Bros. Movie. It takes place Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m., in Venture Hall inside the IMAX building at Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. No museum pass or movie … [Read more...] about Super Mario Galaxy Party at Marbles Kids Museum Apr. 4
Easter Egg Hunt at Hope Valley Farms YMCA on Apr. 4
Hope Valley Farms YMCA, at 4818 S Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is free. Registering helps with planning. The celebration includes egg hunts, Easter crafting and an Easter selfie station. The Easter egg hunt for preschoolers is at 10 a.m. and the one for elementary school aged children is at … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Hunt at Hope Valley Farms YMCA on Apr. 4
Spring Festival at Carrollock Farms in Willow Spring Apr. 4 — egg hunts, games, more…
Relentless Church and Carrollock Farms are hosting a Spring Festival on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 12 to 3 p.m., at Carrollock Farms, 6818 Kennebec Road, Willow Spring, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy egg hunts for kids up to 5th grade, games, treats, face painting and food trucks. Egg hunt times: … [Read more...] about Spring Festival at Carrollock Farms in Willow Spring Apr. 4 — egg hunts, games, more…
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…
65+ free and cheap things for kids in the Triangle to do during Spring Break 2026
For most public schools in the Triangle, Spring Break, including weekends, starts March 28, 2026, and ends April 6. Some schools' calendars may differ. Here are some fun, free or cheap things going on in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas for kids and teens throughout that time period. Make sure to follow each link to get the necessary details on times and locations. You … [Read more...] about 65+ free and cheap things for kids in the Triangle to do during Spring Break 2026
Scented Storytime at Durham County Library April 24 (and once a month)
Bright Black Candle Co. is hosting Scented Storytime events at branches of Durham County Library. Each of these events will be a storytelling journey through scent, song and laughter. Scented Storytime is for preschoolers and their families. Registration is required. Please follow the links below. Scented StorytimeFriday, April 24, 202610:30 to 11:30 a.m.Stanford L. Warren Branch … [Read more...] about Scented Storytime at Durham County Library April 24 (and once a month)
Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 11
Beyond the Book Children's Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor celebration of storytelling, creativity and community. It takes place Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival is open to all. The festival typically includes: … [Read more...] about Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 11
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
One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary
During Cary's Final Friday Art Loop, make sure to visit the site of the old library, 310 S Academy Street, for One Tribe Final Friday Drum Circle with Fire Spinning by Caroleena and Friends on Friday, March 27, 2026. The drum circle will be taking place from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a fire performance by Caroleena and friends at 8 p.m. It generally takes place the last Friday of the month. Bring … [Read more...] about One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary
