16th Annual North Carolina 'Cuegrass Festival returns to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The festival is free to attend, but raises funds for local children's causes, so donations are welcome. This festival celebrate two of the great things about North Carolina: Barbecue and Bluegrass. There will also be a vendor village on Fayetteville Street, near … [Read more...] about 16th Annual ‘Cuegrass Festival April 18
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Upcoming free and cheap events for kids
Find plenty of free and cheap things for kids to do in Raleigh, Durham Chapel Hill and beyond, on this list. Events for all age kids are included, from toddlers to teens, so make sure to follow the links to learn more about each event. You'll also find some events on this list that, while not specifically designed for kids, are kid-friendly and a great way to spend time with the whole … [Read more...] about Upcoming free and cheap events for kids
Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences rescheduled to Feb. 7 and 8
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Astronomy Days will take place February 7 and 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. These are rescheduled dates, due to the winter weather on the scheduled dates. The theme of Astronomy Days this years is Passport to the Moon. The two days will be packed with lunar-focused programming. The festival takes place at North Carolina Museum of Natural … [Read more...] about Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences rescheduled to Feb. 7 and 8
“I Heart Books” Kids’ Valentine’s Event Feb. 7
Book Harvest is hosting "I Heart Books" Kids' Valentine's Event on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m., at their location at 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The event includes: … [Read more...] about “I Heart Books” Kids’ Valentine’s Event Feb. 7
Gold Medal Games at Downtown Cary Park Feb. 7
Celebrate the Olympic Winter Games at Downtown Cary Park's Gold Medal Games on February 7, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. This is a free event for all ages. No registration is required. Downtown Cary Park is at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Bundle up for a winter games–themed celebration full of fun, competition, and creativity! Cheer on Team USA as they chase the gold, then step into … [Read more...] about Gold Medal Games at Downtown Cary Park Feb. 7
Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is required. The celebration features: … [Read more...] about Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
EagleFest at Jordan Lake rescheduled to Feb. 7
Jordan Lake, at 2060 Jordan Dam Road, Moncure, North Carolina, is celebrating its population of Bald Eagles with its second annual EagleFest. It's been rescheduled to February 7, 2026, due to the winter weather on January 24 and January 31. Follow the Jordan Lake website and Jordan Lake Facebook page for more announcements. Jordan Lake is home to at least 25 nesting pairs of bald eagles. In the … [Read more...] about EagleFest at Jordan Lake rescheduled to Feb. 7
National Girls & Women in Sports Day Clinic with Duke Athletics Feb. 7
Duke Athletics is hosting a National Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in Cameron Indoor Stadium, 115 Whitford Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE event that's open to kids (both boys and girls) from 1st to 8th grade. Registration is not required, but is strongly encouraged. Each participating women's varsity sport will … [Read more...] about National Girls & Women in Sports Day Clinic with Duke Athletics Feb. 7
Durham Earth Day Festival April 19
Durham Earth Day Festival will take place Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Durham Earth Day Festival is free to attend. This event features music, kids' activities, an Earth Day Parade and much more. Check back soon for details. … [Read more...] about Durham Earth Day Festival April 19
PeakFest at new location in Apex in 2026
PeakFest returns to Apex on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Please note that this year it's at Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. New parking spaces recently added in the downtown Saunders Lot and Moore Street lot are a short walk away from Town Hall. The festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. … [Read more...] about PeakFest at new location in Apex in 2026
