The very popular North Carolina Pickle Festival is returning as an in-person and in-pickle event on April 26, 2025, with some events the night before. It takes place in nearby Mount Olive, North Carolina, the home of Mt. Olive Company. This is a free event. Mount Olive is just about an hour's drive, to the southeast, from Raleigh, and is a little closer for those along I-40 East, like … [Read more...] about North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive
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Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 26
The JC Raulston Arboretum, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, is hosting Raulston Blooms on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raulston Blooms is a garden festival for people of all ages. It features garden and nature activities, plant sales, outdoor fun, and more. Tickets are only $5, or $10 per family. Admission is free for garden members and for college students. Proceeds benefit … [Read more...] about Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 26
37th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival April 26-27
The 37th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival takes place April 25 and 26, 2025, in the Downtown of nearby Mebane, North Carolina. Mebane is 20 miles to the northwest of Chapel Hill, and just 10 miles to the west of Hillsborough. It's free to attend and to enjoy the entertainment, but you'll need funds for food, drinks, rides, etc. Mebane Dogwood Festival has created Facebook events for each … [Read more...] about 37th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival April 26-27
Northside Festival in Chapel Hill April 26
The Marian Cheek Jackson Center for Saving and Making History is presenting the Northside Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 12 to 3:30 p.m., at 512 Rosemary Street, between Roberson and N. Graham Street, Chapel Hill. This event was announced on The Marian Cheek Jackson Center for Saving and Making History's Facebook page. This is a free neighborhood festival. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Northside Festival in Chapel Hill April 26
Independent Bookstore Day Celebration and McIntyre’s Books’ 36th Birthday April 26
McIntyre's Books, at 220 Market Street, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is an independent bookstore in Chatham County that has been encouraging readers and hosting authors for many years. It's also, of course, a great place to shop for books. The bookstore hosts many events, which you can find on their calendar. Here's one: Independent Bookstore Day and McIntyre's 36th … [Read more...] about Independent Bookstore Day Celebration and McIntyre’s Books’ 36th Birthday April 26
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
Book Signing and Reading at Ruckus Pizza for Starfish’s Day at the Beach, plus Trivia, Music Bingo and Open Mics
Ruckus Pizza hosts weekly trivia, and more, at all of its locations. Read on for a list of locations, and what each one's weekly schedule is. Ruckus Pizza also hosts special events. Book Reading and Signing Attend the Book Launch Party for Starfish's Day at the Beach, taking place at two locations of Ruckus Pizza. Each event features: Book Launch Party in MorrisvilleSaturday, April … [Read more...] about Book Signing and Reading at Ruckus Pizza for Starfish’s Day at the Beach, plus Trivia, Music Bingo and Open Mics
Earth Evening in Hillsborough April 25
Celebrate Earth Day at Earth Evening at Farmers' Market Pavilion, River Park, 140 E Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, on Friday, April 25, 2025. This free event is part of Last Fridays Hillsborough. This event will include environmental and hands-on activities to educate, inspire and entertain, in honor of Earth Day. … [Read more...] about Earth Evening in Hillsborough April 25
Raleigh Earth Day & Arbor Day at Dix Park April 25, with free trees, outdoor movie, more…
The organization We Plant It Forward is dedicated to preserving and restoring the natural environment. It's building a grassroots community network that plant trees. We Plant It Forward is hosting an Arbor Day Festival in partnership with Raleigh Park's Earth Day Celebration at Dorothea Dix Park, 1985 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC, on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 4 to 10 p.m. This free … [Read more...] about Raleigh Earth Day & Arbor Day at Dix Park April 25, with free trees, outdoor movie, more…
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
