Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, is located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests. Amenities include three playgrounds, three picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, playfield, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater and a 3-acre pond with a boardwalk and observation deck. Crowder County Park hosts many family events. Register for programs here. Space is limited … [Read more...] about Crowder County Park: free nature programs, and more, in March
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Holi Celebration in Morrisville with the Hindu Society of North Carolina March 8
The Hindu Society of North Carolina is presenting a Holi celebration on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will take place at HSNC, at 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. The festival is free to attend, but there is a $5 parking fee. The celebration includes: Schedule: … [Read more...] about Holi Celebration in Morrisville with the Hindu Society of North Carolina March 8
Heritage Fest: A Celebration of Black History Month at Haven Farm in Knightdale March 8
Haven Farm Venue and Shoppe, at 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, North Carolina, is hosting Heritage Fest: A Celebration of Black Excellence for All on March 8, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. This is a rescheduled date. This is a free, family-friendly event. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Heritage Fest: A Celebration of Black History Month at Haven Farm in Knightdale March 8
LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Star Wars Lightsaber Mini-Build for free and take it home on March 8
LEGO Stores often host events during which customers can put together a small project and take it home. It's absolutely free to participate. These builds are provided especially for the in-store events. They are not available for purchase. LEGO Star Wars Lightsaber On Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m., build a Star Wars Lightsaber and take it home with you. It's free! This mini-build … [Read more...] about LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Star Wars Lightsaber Mini-Build for free and take it home on March 8
Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 8
Carrboro's Annual Kite Fly takes place Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Hank Anderson Community Park, 302 NC Hwy 54 West, Carrboro, North Carolina. This welcome-to-spring event will provide plenty of fun. Bring a kite and help fill the sky with color. A few kites will be available for those without one. This event will be canceled if it's raining. This is a free event for … [Read more...] about Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 8
The Classical Concert — family-friendly concert with pianist Clara Yang in Cary March 8
The Classical Concerts -- a concert series created by Dr. Anthony C. Lee -- presents family-friendly programs in the Cary-Raleigh area. Their next concert is on March 8, 2026, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at Saint Francis Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, North Carolina. All ages are invited, with a suggested donation of $15 per person or $30 per family. This concert features Clara … [Read more...] about The Classical Concert — family-friendly concert with pianist Clara Yang in Cary March 8
Art in Bloom Stargazing Community Night at NC Museum of Art March 14
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center and the Raleigh Astronomy Club are joining up for a night of sky watching in the Museum Park at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This special stargazing event is a celebration of NCMA's Art in Bloom exhibition. It celebrates the zodiac theme of … [Read more...] about Art in Bloom Stargazing Community Night at NC Museum of Art March 14
City of Raleigh Museum’s Family Fun Day: Space! on March 14
City of Raleigh Museum's mission is to "Preserve Raleigh's Past for the Future." It's supported by the nonprofit Friends of the COR Museum. The museum is at 220 Fayetteville Street, in the 1874 Briggs Building in historic downtown Raleigh. Admission is free, although a $5 donation is suggested and can be placed in the donation box in the gift shop. Hours: Learn about more free museums … [Read more...] about City of Raleigh Museum’s Family Fun Day: Space! on March 14
Free Easter Egg Hunt and Free Lunch in Chapel Hill April 4
Love Chapel Hill is hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt and Lunch on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m., at The Foundry, 7326 Sunrise Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event that includes egg hunts for all ages -- even adults. Free lunch will be available. … [Read more...] about Free Easter Egg Hunt and Free Lunch in Chapel Hill April 4
Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Have you wondered how to get started with stargazing in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle? You'll have a great start with this guide written by Xiao-Ming Porter, who was, at the time, an undergraduate student employee at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn where to go for skywatching or stargazing, what to look for in the sky, tools that will help you identify … [Read more...] about Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
