Silver Screen & Starry Skies: Apollo 13 is a free event at West Point Environmental Education Pavilion, 5235 N Roxboro Road, Durham, North Carolina, on April 24, 2026, from 8 to 11 p.m. Although it's free, registration is required. Bring your blankets, chairs, and friends as we gather under the night sky to watch the film Apollo 13 (1995). This film dramatizes the true story of the 1970 … [Read more...] about Film and skywatching at West Point Environmental Education Pavilion April 24
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Raleigh Earth Day at Dix Park April 24
The 5th Annual Raleigh Earth Day takes place on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m., at Dix Park. Specifically, it will be at Harvey Hill, Cranmer Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. This family-friendly event brings together community members, local organizations, and city departments for an evening dedicated to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and … [Read more...] about Raleigh Earth Day at Dix Park April 24
Smithfield’s River Jam Concert Series at Neuse River Amphitheater
The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department is holding River Jam Concert Series in the spring of 2026. It will take place at the Neuse River Amphitheater, 150 S Front Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. This is a free event. The concerts are all at 7 p.m. Enjoy the live music, food and fun. This concert was announced on Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department's Facebook … [Read more...] about Smithfield’s River Jam Concert Series at Neuse River Amphitheater
Farm Animal Days with NC State Extension
NC State Extension has announced Farm Animal Days, a FREE program for kids and families. The event, hosted by the Lake Wheeler Road Field Library, takes place at NC State University Beef Educational Unit, 4505 Mid Pines Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. (2 miles south of I-40) You must enter the facility from Mid-Pines Road. It happens just once a year and it's FREE. Farm Animal Days is … [Read more...] about Farm Animal Days with NC State Extension
Taste of China: Chinese Food & Culture Festival in Cary Nov 7
Taste of China Festival is a celebration of Chinese culture, including authentic cuisine, traditional performances and cultural exhibits. It's co-hosted by the Town of Cary and the Chinese-American Friendship Association of North Carolina. The festival takes place Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 321 S Academy Street in Cary, North … [Read more...] about Taste of China: Chinese Food & Culture Festival in Cary Nov 7
Shakespeare in the Park — a free evening of performances at North Carolina Museum of Art on Apr. 23
Carolina Shakespeare is presenting Shakespeare in the Park on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., in the Museum Park at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. No registration is required. Carolina Shakespeare performs in full costume, presenting five 20-minute scenes from some of Shakespeare’s most well-known plays: … [Read more...] about Shakespeare in the Park — a free evening of performances at North Carolina Museum of Art on Apr. 23
Earth Day Pop-Up at Book Harvest’s Storywalk April 22
Book Harvest is holding an Earth Day Pop-Up Event on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 West Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. The event is free, but please register. Join Book Harvest at the storywalk for a fun afternoon in nature! Enjoy exploring nature through stories. In collaboration with the Museum of Life & Science, Book … [Read more...] about Earth Day Pop-Up at Book Harvest’s Storywalk April 22
Fenton’s Earth Day Celebration April 22
Celebrate Earth Day at Fenton, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. The celebration takes place by Paragon Theaters. The celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Fenton’s Earth Day Celebration April 22
Morrisville’s July 2 Red, White & Boom!
The Town of Morrisville is celebrating Independence Day on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with Red, White & Boom! at Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. The festival will take place from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and will include live music, inflatables, face painting, food trucks, family-friendly games, and more. A fireworks show will conclude the … [Read more...] about Morrisville’s July 2 Red, White & Boom!
Earth Day Celebration at Blackwood Farm Park in Chapel Hill on Apr. 22
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation is hosting an Earth Day Celebration on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Blackwood Farm Park, 4215 NC-86, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy environmental and family-friendly hands-on activities, hikes, and local vendors—all designed to educate, inspire, and entertain in the … [Read more...] about Earth Day Celebration at Blackwood Farm Park in Chapel Hill on Apr. 22
