For most public schools in the Triangle, Spring Break, including weekends, starts March 29, 2025, and ends either April 6 or 7. For some school districts, April 7 is teacher work day and for other districts, students return to school on April 7. Also, it's possible that weather make-up days can affect some scheduled days off. Here are some fun, free or cheap things going on in Raleigh, Durham, … [Read more...] about 50+ free and cheap things for Triangle kids to do during Spring Break 2025
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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
Easter egg hunts and bunny visits in the Triangle in 2025
Easter 2025 will bring many Easter Egg hunts and photo ops with the Easter Bunny! Read on for a giant list of events throughout Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the surrounding areas. Included in the list of events are many chances for FREE Easter Bunny pictures. Check out a list of places to order Easter brunch or dinner for to go or for delivery. (It will be updated for 2025 soon.) Also, … [Read more...] about Easter egg hunts and bunny visits in the Triangle in 2025
Free Easter Bunny pictures at Bass Pro Shops
The Easter Bunny is coming to Bass Pro Shops in 2025, and we've got the details! The Easter Bunny will be at Bass Pro Shops in Cary, NC and Garner, NC on April 5 and 6, and April 12 to 20, 2025, for free pictures. Hours for Easter Bunny at Bass Pro Shops in 2025 Times may vary. The Easter Bunny may take breaks throughout these time periods. Reservations open each day for sessions … [Read more...] about Free Easter Bunny pictures at Bass Pro Shops
Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 5
Fest in the West is a free festival in Western Cary on Saturday, April 5, 2025. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at a new location: Mills Park Field 1, Cary, North Carolina. Get ready for an active day of learning and fun! You and your kids can participate in many activities from jump rope to robotics. Our two stages will host youth dance and musical groups and The Big Field offers … [Read more...] about Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 5
Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 5
Beyond the Book Children's Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor celebration of storytelling, creativity and community. The theme this year is Chapter 4: The Mystic Sea. It takes place Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival is open to all. The festival includes: More Children's Festivals from … [Read more...] about Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 5
All Aboard! Model Train Show in Cary April 12-13
All Aboard! Model Train Show is a FREE event taking place April 12 and 13, 2025, at Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. The train show will showcase five different N & S scale model train sets and a hands-on children's layout. Three local train clubs are providing their model railroads, including the North Raleigh Model Railroad Club, Atlantic … [Read more...] about All Aboard! Model Train Show in Cary April 12-13
Raleigh Drum Circle and Hoop Jam Wednesdays at Pullen Park
Each week everyone is invited to participate in the Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam. This is an all ages event and no experience is required. Free to participate. If you have drums, shakers, etc., please bring them, but there might be a few available to borrow. The event is held every Wednesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Pullen Park in Raleigh. In colder months it will take place at … [Read more...] about Raleigh Drum Circle and Hoop Jam Wednesdays at Pullen Park
Triangle Drive-In: A Minecraft Movie
Enjoy an iconic drive-in movie experience right in Raleigh! Triangle Cinemas and Drive-In is showing drive-in movies at 9500 Forum Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, every weekend. Gates open at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $11 for adults and $9 for children 12 and under (plus fees.) Triangle Cinemas and Drive-In Schedule: Learn more and buy tickets. … [Read more...] about Triangle Drive-In: A Minecraft Movie
Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials starting in April
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 2 to October 22, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 8th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a kid-friendly and dog-friendly … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials starting in April
