The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area families to Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will … [Read more...] about Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 11
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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)
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
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
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
Free Easter Bunny pictures at Bass Pro Shops
The Easter Bunny is coming to Bass Pro Shops in 2026, and we've got the details! The Easter Bunny will be at Bass Pro Shops in Cary, NC and Garner, NC March 21 and 22, and March 28 to April 5, 2026, for free pictures. Hours for Easter Bunny at Bass Pro Shops in 2025 Times may vary. The Easter Bunny may take breaks throughout these time periods. Reservations open on March 14, … [Read more...] about Free Easter Bunny pictures at Bass Pro Shops
