The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area families to Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road. Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will expose students to a variety of … [Read more...] about Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 12
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Star Wars Day Event at Downtown Cary Park May 4
May 4th is Star Wars Day (May the Fourth Be With You!) and Downtown Cary Park is hosting a special event to celebrate. The May the 4th event takes place Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Choose your side. "Embrace the Dark Side" or "Join the Resistance." The event features: … [Read more...] about Star Wars Day Event at Downtown Cary Park May 4
Arts on the Block in Raleigh April 26
Arts on the Block is a new block party for all ages, hosted by Artspace, celebrating the power of community and visual art. The festival takes place Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Historic City Market, 306 Parham Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Historic City Market and Davie Street will come alive with local DJs, hands-on artist-led demonstrations, art exhibitions, make + … [Read more...] about Arts on the Block in Raleigh April 26
Storytime with the Animals at Sunrise Community Farm Center, and more
Sunrise Community Farm Center, 6407 Millhouse Road, Chapel Hill, NC, has several upcoming events. Read on to learn what's going on. Swingin' Spring Barn Dance with Too Much Fun Swingin' Spring Barn DanceFriday, April 11, 20256 to 9:30 p.m.Free Enjoy energetic live music by Too Much Fun, with an opening set by Tim Stambaugh. These talented local musicians will fill the farm with music, … [Read more...] about Storytime with the Animals at Sunrise Community Farm Center, and more
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe April 11
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Teen Science Café. These events usually take place the first Friday of the month (with a couple of exceptions; see below) during the school year, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Daily Planet Cafe, the coffee shop within the Nature Research Center, at 121 W Jones Street, Raleigh. Each cafe will includes a science … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe April 11
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
NCMA Family Movie Night: Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds on April 12
North Carolina Museum of Arts is hosting a Family Movie Night on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the SECU Auditorium in the East Wing. The movie is Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds. Tickets are $10 ($12.87 with fees when purchased online.) Tickets for museum members are $5. Tickets for children 6 and under are free. Purchase tickets here. North Carolina Museum of Art is at … [Read more...] about NCMA Family Movie Night: Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds on April 12
Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP April 11
Celebrate the grand opening of The Makery at Boxyard by Kidzu Children's Museum, at 900 Park Office Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The Makery will be a hub for creativity and innovation, a place for upper elementary kids, tweens, and adults to dive into hands-on crafting, 3D printing, robotics, and more. Definitely check it out if you're into design thinking, upcycling, or digital … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP April 11
Pullen Amusements extends hours for the spring — plus special activities Friday nights
Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, has started to stay open later for the spring, giving everyone more time to enjoy the carousel, playground and train ride. The new hours, which started March 21, 2025, are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the week. The train runs until sunset. In addition, there will be special entertainment on Friday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. … [Read more...] about Pullen Amusements extends hours for the spring — plus special activities Friday nights
55th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham May 17 — headliner announced
The 55th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival will take place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 1 to 7 p.m., at Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Drive, Durham. This festival is a celebration of African and African American history, culture, arts and traditions. This is a FREE event for all ages. The event includes: Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Main Stage Performances … [Read more...] about 55th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham May 17 — headliner announced
