Nana's Block Party has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 26th, 2022, due to the weather forecast on its original date. It will be happening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at C3 @ The Venue, 5291 Capital Blvd, Raleigh. The event includes local vendors, a cash bar, food trucks, and kid-friendly activities. There will be giveaways every hour. … [Read more...] about Nana’s Block Party at C3 at The Venue rescheduled to March 26
Kids
Free Family Day and Vaccine Clinic at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Kidzu Children's Museum, at 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, is hosting POW! Adventure to Immunity on Saturday, March 19th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to Kidzu will be free all day. Some of the fun things for kids include: Superhero scientistsArtistsAuthorsPerformersTeddy Bear Clinic, facilitated by UNC School of MedicinePerformances every hour (see schedule below) The … [Read more...] about Free Family Day and Vaccine Clinic at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Museum of Life + Science’s 75th anniversary party features $7.50 admission March 19
Museum of Life + Science, at 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a special event. On Saturday, March 19th, 2022, admission will role back to $7.50 for everyone, adults and children. The regular price is $23 for adults and $18 for kids, so this is a significant discount. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, there will be some special … [Read more...] about Museum of Life + Science’s 75th anniversary party features $7.50 admission March 19
Satellite Park in Durham — 8 colorful murals on decommissioned satellite dishes
It's no secret that Durham, North Carolina, is rich with murals. But there are eight large, colorful murals that might have escaped your attention. Satellite Park is on the grounds of the Duke Arts Annex, 404 Gattis Street, Durham. Since April of 2018, it's been home to eight decommissioned satellite dishes that have been repurposed into works of art. Satellite Park is free to … [Read more...] about Satellite Park in Durham — 8 colorful murals on decommissioned satellite dishes
Free family concert by Mallarmé Chamber Players: Luna’s Magic Flute, featuring puppetry by Paperhand Puppet Intervention
Mallarmé Chamber Players is presenting a free family concert, Luna's Magic Flute, on Saturday, March 12th, 2022, at The Fruit, 305 South Dillard Street, Durham. Luna's Magic Flute is a musical fairy tale for flute and piano, and also features storytelling and puppetry. The audience is taken on a journey with Luna as she encounters galloping horses, swimming turtles and other creatures, … [Read more...] about Free family concert by Mallarmé Chamber Players: Luna’s Magic Flute, featuring puppetry by Paperhand Puppet Intervention
Canceled: Wings of the City Community Picnic at Dix Park
UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to bad weather. World-renowned Mexican artists Jorge Marín's exhibition Wings of the City is at Dorothea Dix Park through March 22nd, 2021. The exhibit is a collection of nine bronze sculptures. They are larger-than-live figures, many winged. Wings of the City Community Picnic will be a celebration of the exhibit's time in Raleigh. It will take place … [Read more...] about Canceled: Wings of the City Community Picnic at Dix Park
Free Easter celebration for kids with special needs (registration required)
Hamilton Farm in Apex is opening to the community with a FREE Easter celebration for kids with special needs. The event will take place Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Registration is required and space is limited. More details, including the address of the farm, will be emailed to registrants closer to the date of the event. The celebration will include: Accessible … [Read more...] about Free Easter celebration for kids with special needs (registration required)
Free forest playgroup in Raleigh with WildRoots Nature School
UPDATE: We don't have current information about this program. If we learn the free event is still taking place we'll update. WildRoots Nature School is holding a FREE forest playgroup at Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh. The playgroup will take place the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the nature play space area. Please note that it takes place January 8th, … [Read more...] about Free forest playgroup in Raleigh with WildRoots Nature School
Community Ecology Day at Durham Garden Center
Durham Garden Center, at 4536 Hillsborough Road, Durham, is hosting a free Community Ecology Day on Saturday, March 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn to: Plant pollinator-friendly gardens that help regenerate the soilFoster a child's love of natureCare for your neighborhood trees and remove invasive speciesVolunteer to clean up and protect the Eno River watershedCreate beautiful floral … [Read more...] about Community Ecology Day at Durham Garden Center
Triangle Families Explore — Earth Day Festival at The Honeysuckle Tea House
Triangle Families Explore is presenting an Earth Day Festival at The Honeysuckle Tea House, 8871 Pickards Meadows Road, Chapel Hill, NC. The free event takes place Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature live music, hands-on activities, interactive programs and more. While you're there, make sure to enjoy some of treats and beverages … [Read more...] about Triangle Families Explore — Earth Day Festival at The Honeysuckle Tea House
