Easter 2025 will bring many Easter Egg hunts and photo ops with the Easter Bunny! Read on for a giant list of events throughout Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the surrounding areas. Included in the list of events are many chances for FREE Easter Bunny pictures. Check out a list of places to order Easter brunch or dinner for to go or for delivery. (It will be updated for 2025 soon.) Also, … [Read more...] about Easter egg hunts and bunny visits in the Triangle in 2025
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Safety poster contest for middle school students — you could win a Cannondale bicycle!
Safe Routes to School Wake County is hosting a poster contest for middle schoolers. Wake County students in 6th to 8th grade are eligible to compete! The mission: Design an eye-catching poster that educates drivers about the importance of giving at least 3 ft. of space when passing cyclists. Submissions should convey the information in a way that the public can easily understand. The deadline to … [Read more...] about Safety poster contest for middle school students — you could win a Cannondale bicycle!
Historic Yates Mill County Park: Mill Open House and more…
Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Admission to the park is free. Tours of … [Read more...] about Historic Yates Mill County Park: Mill Open House and more…
First Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square: Wall-E April 4
Raleigh Parks and Get 2 Know Raleigh are hosting free outdoor films and markets at Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The events are usually held on the first Friday of the month. If there's a change in that schedule it's noted below. These events also feature food trucks, games, and live music by a local artist. The events take place from 5 to 9 p.m., but the start … [Read more...] about First Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square: Wall-E April 4
NC Science Festival all April — tons of events, including multiple star parties
North Carolina Science Festival 2025 is a statewide collection of events during the month of April, intended to ignite an interest in science in both kids and adults. Events take place at a number of venues in the Triangle, including museums, parks and libraries. We will be listing some of the special events in the Triangle below, but make sure to visit the North Carolina Science Festival … [Read more...] about NC Science Festival all April — tons of events, including multiple star parties
First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill: “REKINDLING: Voices of Restoration and Resilience” April 4
Eno Arts Mill is an arts hub in the historic Eno Mill, at 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, in Hillsborough. The space includes both artist studios and a gallery, and is managed by the Orange County Arts Commission. The First Friday of every month, Eno Arts Mill hosts First Fridays to celebrate the new exhibit. The visual art will be combined with poetry, music or other performances. In … [Read more...] about First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill: “REKINDLING: Voices of Restoration and Resilience” April 4
Statewide Star Party with Triangle Land Conservancy April 4
As part of North Carolina Science Festival, Triangle Land Conservancy is hosting one of the many Statewide Star Parties taking place across North Carolina. TLC's Statewide Start Party takes place Friday, April 4, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Three Bears Private Preserve, 711 Beaver Dam Road, Creedmoor, North Carolina. Admission is free, but registration is required. This event is for all … [Read more...] about Statewide Star Party with Triangle Land Conservancy April 4
Children’s Day in Selma April 27
Celebrate Children's Day with Latinos Activate JOCO. The celebration takes place Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Edgerton Memorial UMC, 401 W Anderson Street, Selma, North Carolina. Admission is free. A wristband for playing all day is $5. The celebration features food, bounce houses, face painting, games, piñatas, and music. … [Read more...] about Children’s Day in Selma April 27
Calico Makers Market April 26-27
Calico Studio, at 1411 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, is hosting Calico Makers Market on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. This free event will feature 24 local artists. In addition, enjoy music, art activities and food trucks. … [Read more...] about Calico Makers Market April 26-27
Earth Day Pop-Up at Book Harvest’s Storywalk April 22
Book Harvest is holding an Earth Day Pop-Up Event on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 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. Enjoy an afternoon in nature. Grab a Book Harvest Nature Explorer kit and walk the trail while reading along with the featured story. … [Read more...] about Earth Day Pop-Up at Book Harvest’s Storywalk April 22
