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
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Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents March 1 and 17
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. The exhibits explore a wide range of scientific fields -- physics, zoology, aerospace, weather, sound, and more -- all in a fun, hands-on way. Read on to learn all about the museum, or … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents March 1 and 17
Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park March 13: The Dark Knight
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting movie nights throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2026. You can find all the movie nights on Downtown Cary Park's calendar. The movie nights are free to enjoy and do not require registration. The movies will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Before each movie there will be pre-screening activities for all … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park March 13: The Dark Knight
Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 8
Carrboro's Annual Kite Fly takes place Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Hank Anderson Community Park, 302 NC Hwy 54 West, Carrboro, North Carolina. This welcome-to-spring event will provide plenty of fun. Bring a kite and help fill the sky with color. A few kites will be available for those without one. This event will be canceled if it's raining. This is a free event for … [Read more...] about Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 8
Feminist First Friday at Hartwell March 6: free headshots, art, vendors, more…
Downtown Raleigh Alliance presents Feminist First Friday on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Hartwell, 620 W South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event is part of Raleigh's First Friday festivities, and is honor of Women's History Month, which takes place in March. Feminist First Friday features: … [Read more...] about Feminist First Friday at Hartwell March 6: free headshots, art, vendors, more…
School BreakOUT! at Downtown Cary Park March 3 and 31
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, regularly presents School BreakOUT! events for kids during scheduled days off of school. These events are packed with kid-friendly crafts and activities. School BreakOUT! is free and no registration is required. These are not drop-off events. Parents or guardians must stay with their children the whole time. School BreakOUT! … [Read more...] about School BreakOUT! at Downtown Cary Park March 3 and 31
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Open House March 28
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine opens its doors to the public for a free open house Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a very popular annual event. It takes place at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Dr., Raleigh, North Carolina. Wear closed-toe shoes. Children must be accompanied by adults. No pets allowed. At this event you learn … [Read more...] about NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Open House March 28
Pandas Supporting Local: Free crafts and goodies March 1
Cozy Panda presents Pandas Supporting Local on March 1, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Trophy Brewing, 656 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Stop by for free crafts and goodies from participating vendors. Plus, a food truck will be on site and drinks will be available for purchase. … [Read more...] about Pandas Supporting Local: Free crafts and goodies March 1
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile at Marbles Kids Museum
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming to the Raleigh and other Wake County spots the weekend of February 27-29, 2026! There's no cost to visit the Wienermobile. A typical Wienermobile visit includes: Wienermobile Schedule in the Triangle Here is the schedule for the Wienermobile in the Triangle: Brick 'n Brews1118 Kentworth Drive, Holly SpringsFriday, February 27, 2026Noon to 4 … [Read more...] about Oscar Mayer Wienermobile at Marbles Kids Museum
Lunar New Year Festival March 14
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration returns in 2026! Celebrate the year of the horse! The 2026 NC TACAS Lunar New Year Festival takes place Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be at Dorton Arena at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast on January 24. Tickets are … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Festival March 14
