New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsai Road, New Hill, is offering its annual Hop Into Spring rides on April 1st and 2nd, 2023. This is a chance to celebrate all things spring, with a train ride behind the historic locomotive. New Hope Valley Railway is known at Triangle's Train! The Easter Bunny will be in the rail yard for photo opportunities before or after your ride. During the … [Read more...] about New Hope Valley Railway’s Hop Into Spring Train Rides
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Free ProTown BMX stunt shows and riding clinics in Wendell
The ProTown BMX stunt team out of Greenville, NC is presenting two free shows on Main Street in Downtown Wendell on Saturday, March 25th, 2023. The shows are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. They've been seen on the X Games, ATM Dew Tour and more. At the show you'll see them demonstrate flips, spins, whips and much more. After each performance the team will sign autographs and give free riding … [Read more...] about Free ProTown BMX stunt shows and riding clinics in Wendell
Skyfest NC — festival with aerial demonstrations, music, more (Smithfield)
Skyfest NC is a community festival that features aerial demonstrations, live music, static displays, a beer garden and a kids' zone. The event includes parachute team jumps, flyovers, helicopter rappelling and other aerial performances. It take place at Johnston Regional Airport, 3149 Swift Creek Road, Smithfield, North Carolina, on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 … [Read more...] about Skyfest NC — festival with aerial demonstrations, music, more (Smithfield)
Superhero Day in Zebulon
Zebulon Parks & Recreation Department is presenting Superhero Day on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Whitley Park, 689 N Wakefield Street, Zebulon, NC. It's free and no registration is required. Calling all heroes! Come train like a superhero with Zebulon Parks and Recreation at Superhero Day. Wear your favorite superhero costume and complete your action hero … [Read more...] about Superhero Day in Zebulon
Spring Fling in Angier — live music, egg hunts, touch-a-truck, more…
Celebrate springtime at a free festival in Angier, which is about 21 miles south of Raleigh, and just about 7 miles from Fuquay-Varina. Spring Fling takes place at Jack Marley Park, 145 E Williams Street, Angier, NC, on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 12 to 3 p.m. The festival includes: … [Read more...] about Spring Fling in Angier — live music, egg hunts, touch-a-truck, more…
Seed Exploration & Discovery Nature Program in Zebulon for Families
Zebulon Parks & Recreation Department is presenting a free nature program for kids and families, Seed Exploration & Discovery. The program takes place Friday, March 24th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Zebulon Community Center, 301 S Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, NC. Study many of the different seeds that you may encounter daily. Investigate how seeds travel, grow, and flourish. You'll … [Read more...] about Seed Exploration & Discovery Nature Program in Zebulon for Families
St. Patrick’s Celebration at Old Mill Farm in Durham
Old Mill Farm is hosting a St. Patrick's Celebration on Saturday, March 18th, 2023. Old Mill Farm is at 8913 NC-751, Durham, NC. There are four sessions: General admission tickets are $12. They include scavenger hunt/treasure mining for children, and one beverage for adults. Family Pack admission tickets are $40 for four guests. This option includes parking for one … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Celebration at Old Mill Farm in Durham
Egg hunt at Christ the King Community Church in Durham
Christ the King Community Church, at 4405 Hope Valley Road, Durham, is hosting a free egg hunt for the community on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. There will be games, freshly popped popcorn, tons of hidden eggs to find, and the Easter story. If you have a basket for your children, please bring it! Grocery bags will be available for those who do not have a basket. … [Read more...] about Egg hunt at Christ the King Community Church in Durham
Found It! Chatham Rabbit Hunt in Pittsboro April 8
Pittsboro Gallery of Arts and Welcome Chatham are hosting the 3rd Annual Found It! Chatham Rabbit Hunt on Saturday, April 8th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The is a fun, free family event that encourages everyone to get outside and explore Pittsboro. Seven embellished rabbit statues will be hidden outside along Hillsboro Street and in the immediate vicinity. Find a rabbit and, without … [Read more...] about Found It! Chatham Rabbit Hunt in Pittsboro April 8
Upcoming free and cheap events in Eastern Wake County
On Triangle on the Cheap, we've always included events all over the Triangle, from the east to west and from the north to south. But sometimes there are so many events listed that it's hard to find events near you. So, residents of Eastern Wake County, including Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon, we're making things a little easier for you by creating a day by day list of free and cheap events in … [Read more...] about Upcoming free and cheap events in Eastern Wake County
