Sunrise Community Farm Center, 6407 Millhouse Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a community farm inclusive of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and interests. Sunrise Community Farm Center hosts an Open Farm event every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. These take place all year, rain or shine. There are plenty of covered and weather proofed areas so that you can enjoy the visit regardless of … [Read more...] about Open Farm at Sunrise Community Farm Center on Saturdays
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Violinist Omar Ruiz-Lopez at Carolina Theatre’s Family Saturday Series March 7 — just $5 a ticket
Carolina Theatre, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, is presenting Family Saturday Series, with performances perfect for all ages. These music, storytelling, dance, and magic performances will introduce young audiences to the magic of live performances, but will also be enjoyable to the older members of the family. The Family Saturday Series will take place once a month, from August, 2025, … [Read more...] about Violinist Omar Ruiz-Lopez at Carolina Theatre’s Family Saturday Series March 7 — just $5 a ticket
Dive for Gold at St. Patrick’s Day Swim Event in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a special swim event on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Homestead Aquatic Center, 300 Aquatic Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dive for Gold in the swimming pool and search for hidden gold coins. This event is for ages 3 to 10. Admission is $10 for Chapel Hill residents and $15 for non-residents. Register … [Read more...] about Dive for Gold at St. Patrick’s Day Swim Event in Chapel Hill
Wheels on Academy, including Touch-a-Truck, in Cary May 16
Wheels on Academy takes place on North Academy Street, in Cary, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out the cars of yesteryear, as well as some of today's modern hot rods and exotic cars. Wheels on Academy also features: It's free to attend and free to register your car! Interested in showing your car at Wheels? To be considered for awards, … [Read more...] about Wheels on Academy, including Touch-a-Truck, in Cary May 16
Free skywatching at Little River Regional Park March 20
Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming Skywatching Events Skywatching at Little River Regional ParkFriday, March … [Read more...] about Free skywatching at Little River Regional Park March 20
Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more, on April 26
Unleashed's Annual Spring Fling is a fun, free event for families, including the canine family members. Parking is also free. It takes place Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 12 to 6 p.m., at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. Many rescue groups will be there, along with lots of vendors. This event raises money for animals in … [Read more...] about Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more, on April 26
Spring Festival at Olde Raleigh Village April 11: free flower bouquet bar, free Chipotle buffet, more…
Olde Raleigh Village, at 3231 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Spring Festival on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m. This is a FREE event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Spring Festival at Olde Raleigh Village April 11: free flower bouquet bar, free Chipotle buffet, more…
Spring Eggstravaganza in Garner March 28
Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources is hosting a Spring Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Barner, North Carolina. This is a free event. The event includes: Make sure to bring your camera or phone for the Easter Bunny pictures. The egg hunts are for kids ages 0-12: Pets are not allowed at this … [Read more...] about Spring Eggstravaganza in Garner March 28
Feminist First Friday at Hartwell March 6: free headshots, art, vendors, more…
Downtown Raleigh Alliance presents Feminist First Friday on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Hartwell, 620 W South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event is part of Raleigh's First Friday festivities, and is honor of Women's History Month, which takes place in March. Feminist First Friday features: … [Read more...] about Feminist First Friday at Hartwell March 6: free headshots, art, vendors, more…
First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy March 6
In general, on the first Friday of the month, Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a sky viewing session at Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserves. However, in some months the event happens on Saturday or a different Friday: First Friday Under the Stars Friday, March 6, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m.: RegisterFriday, April 3, 2026, 7 to 10 p.m.: RegisterFriday, May 1, 2026, 8 to 11 p.m.: RegisterFriday, June … [Read more...] about First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy March 6
