The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough presents the annual Revolutionary War Living History Day to commemorate Hillsborough’s Revolutionary history. Re-enactors and activities will be set up throughout the day at the Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 East King Street. There will be activities at other locations in Hillsborough, as well. Please see below. The event is free and open to the … [Read more...] about Revolutionary War Living History Day in Hillsborough April 11
Kids
Earth to Raleigh! Your Mother’s Calling — An Earth Day Festival
Earth to Raleigh! Your Mother's Calling is an Earth Day festival on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 2 to 7 p.m., at Clouds Brewery and Taproom, 1233 Front Street, Raleigh. Join Climate Action NC and RUMAH fo rthis fun event. This is a free event. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Earth to Raleigh! Your Mother’s Calling — An Earth Day Festival
Movies Under the Stars at Hargrave Community Center: Sandlot on Apr. 10
Movies Under the Stars, the very popular free, family friendly, outdoor movie series, is returning to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Up next is Sandlot on April 10, 2026, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Hargraves Community Center's baseball field, located at 216 N. Roberson St., Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The movie will start at sundown. Movie snacks will be available for purchase. … [Read more...] about Movies Under the Stars at Hargrave Community Center: Sandlot on Apr. 10
Dancing at Dix — free square dancing Apr. 10 (registration required)
Dance the night away at Dix! Learn fun, easy dances, meet new people, and enjoy music, movement, and light refreshments. All are welcome! This FREE event takes place Friday, April 10, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Gipson Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC. Space is limited and registration is required. Grab your dancing shoes and join us for a lively night of … [Read more...] about Dancing at Dix — free square dancing Apr. 10 (registration required)
Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex April 10-11
Bone Suckin' Sauce Peak City Pig Fest is serious business for BBQ chefs. Taking place Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Apex, it's the only Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned BBQ contest in the Triangle, and chefs compete for over $10,000 in prize money. It's free to attend the festival. Of course the main focus is food, and plenty of it will be on sale, but … [Read more...] about Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex April 10-11
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Apr. 10
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 Apr. 10
Get Wild: Creek Critters with Triangle Land Conservancy May 2
Triangle Land Conservancy, an organization that works to safeguard clean water and natural habitats, leads groups in guided hikes and provides outdoor programs in nature preserves in the Triangle. You can find all the upcoming events on TLC's calendar. Here is one upcoming event. Make sure to follow the link to see all the details and register. Get Wild: Creek Critters!Saturday, May 2, 202610 … [Read more...] about Get Wild: Creek Critters with Triangle Land Conservancy May 2
65+ free and cheap things for kids in the Triangle to do during Spring Break 2026
For most public schools in the Triangle, Spring Break, including weekends, starts March 28, 2026, and ends April 6. Some schools' calendars may differ. Here are some fun, free or cheap things going on in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas for kids and teens throughout that time period. Make sure to follow each link to get the necessary details on times and locations. You … [Read more...] about 65+ free and cheap things for kids in the Triangle to do during Spring Break 2026
Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt (and bacon for adults) at Calvary Presbyterian Church Apr. 5
Calvary Presbyterian Church, at 6520 Ray Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Neighborhood Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 12:15 to 1 p.m. This is a free event for kids of all ages. In addition, there will be bacon for the adults! … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt (and bacon for adults) at Calvary Presbyterian Church Apr. 5
Easter Bunny at Fenton for Free Pictures April 5
The Easter Bunny will be at Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m. It's free to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Sam Trebing will be providing live acoustic music from 12 to 4 p.m. … [Read more...] about Easter Bunny at Fenton for Free Pictures April 5
