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
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Great deals on LEGO Star Wars sets for Star Wars Day
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May 4th, 2025, is Star Wars Day. (May the Fourth be with you!) There are lots of fun Star Wars Day events in the Triangle, including movies, costume parties and markets. Amazon has a number of LEGO Star Wars sets on sale right now! The current discount, at the time of this post, is generally 20%, but that can change at any time. The price can go up or down, or items can sell out. Here are … [Read more...] about Great deals on LEGO Star Wars sets for Star Wars Day
Free Bike Workshop Series with Oaks and Spokes
Oaks and Spokes is hosting a free bike workshop series on the second Tuesday of each month at Raleigh Brewing, 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The workshops take place in January, February, March, and April, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 14th: Flat Repair and Demystifying Tubeless Tires In this workshop, learn how to change a flat tire on both your front and rear wheels. … [Read more...] about Free Bike Workshop Series with Oaks and Spokes
April Foods Day Food Truck Rodeo in Garner April 5
Downtown Garner will host the April Foods Day Food Truck Rodeo on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., on Main Street in Downtown Garner, NC. This event features lots of delicious food, as well as local artisan vendors, music from a DJ, and a Kids' Zone with inflatables and games. Food Vendors Artisan Vendors Please note that this is not an event for pets. … [Read more...] about April Foods Day Food Truck Rodeo in Garner April 5
Safety poster contest for middle school students — you could win a Cannondale bicycle!
Safe Routes to School Wake County is hosting a poster contest for middle schoolers. Wake County students in 6th to 8th grade are eligible to compete! The mission: Design an eye-catching poster that educates drivers about the importance of giving at least 3 ft. of space when passing cyclists. Submissions should convey the information in a way that the public can easily understand. The deadline to … [Read more...] about Safety poster contest for middle school students — you could win a Cannondale bicycle!
Statewide Star Party with Triangle Land Conservancy April 4
As part of North Carolina Science Festival, Triangle Land Conservancy is hosting one of the many Statewide Star Parties taking place across North Carolina. TLC's Statewide Start Party takes place Friday, April 4, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Three Bears Private Preserve, 711 Beaver Dam Road, Creedmoor, North Carolina. Admission is free, but registration is required. This event is for all … [Read more...] about Statewide Star Party with Triangle Land Conservancy April 4
Film at Fletcher Park – A League of their Own March 30
Celebrate Women's History Month by viewing A League of Their Own (1992) at the Fletcher Park Amphitheater, 920 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It will take place Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. It's free to attend and all ages are welcome Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. The movie will start at 7:30 p.m. This film about the first women’s professional baseball … [Read more...] about Film at Fletcher Park – A League of their Own March 30
Family Game Night at Village Church Rolesville — free family event March 29
Village Church Rolesville, 410 Southtown Circle, Rolesville, North Carolina, hosts some free events for the whole community. Read on to learn about each event. You can also learn more, and see more events, as they're announced, on the church's Facebook page. Family Game NightSaturday, March 29, 20256 to 8 p.m.Free All ages welcome! There will be games to choose from to play -- you can try a … [Read more...] about Family Game Night at Village Church Rolesville — free family event March 29
Youth 4-on-4 Basketball Tournament in Five Points
The 4th Annual Youth 4-on-4 Basketball Tournament takes place on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., at the Hayes Barton Baptist Church Gymnasium, 1800 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is for middle and high school youth. It costs $5 to sign up as an individual and $10 to sign up as a team. Sign up in advance. Walk-ons are welcome too. Midway through the evening, … [Read more...] about Youth 4-on-4 Basketball Tournament in Five Points
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center’s Science for All: A sensory-friendly science night March 23
On Sunday, March 23, 2025, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is hosting Science For All: A Sensory-Friendly Science Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Morehead is at 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. On this special evening, Morehead is making changes to fit various sensory sensitivities. Guests of all ages can experience interactive activities, full-dome theater shows, … [Read more...] about Morehead Planetarium and Science Center’s Science for All: A sensory-friendly science night March 23
