All Aboard! Model Train Show is a FREE event taking place March 21 and 22, 2026, at Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. This is a free event. Discover O, G, S, N, and Z scale layouts, and even a Lego Scale layout. There will also be interactive children's displays—free fun for the whole family! Experience the excitement of trains with creativity … [Read more...] about All Aboard! Model Train Show in Cary March 21 and 22
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Bennett Place School Day March 6 — history program for kids
Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Bennett Place School Day on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bennett Place hosts several historic sites and museums for a history-packed School Day program. This program is geared toward students ages 5-18, with an emphasis on homeschool kids. The program is especially recommended … [Read more...] about Bennett Place School Day March 6 — history program for kids
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
Cary Arbor Day Celebration March 28
Celebrate Arbor Day with the Town of Cary on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., on the lawn of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina. At this free event, enjoy: In addition, the Arbor Day celebration will be pick-up day for the free trees that Cary is offering through the My Tree, Our Tree giveaway. Learn more about and … [Read more...] about Cary Arbor Day Celebration March 28
Sensory Friendly Storytime at Book Harvest March 28
Book Harvest, at 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina, periodically offers a Sensory Friendly Storytime. These events are designed to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for children with sensory needs, but are open to all. The next one takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. It's free to attend. Please register here. This storytime will include stories … [Read more...] about Sensory Friendly Storytime at Book Harvest March 28
Durham Parks and Rec brings free family fun, free food and more to neighborhood parks
Durham Parks & Recreation's newest event series, Party in YOUR Park, brings family fun to neighborhood parks. It will be taking place quarterly at different parks around Durham, North Carolina. These free events features: Next up: C.R. Wood Park417 Commonwealth Street, Durham, NCSaturday, March 21, 202611 a.m. to 2 p.m.Facebook event … [Read more...] about Durham Parks and Rec brings free family fun, free food and more to neighborhood parks
Three Egg Hunts with Durham Parks and Recreation
Durham Parks and Recreation is offering several Easter Egg Hunts for 2026. Read on to learn about each one. Spring Egg DiveSunday, March 22, 20263 to 5 p.m.Campus Hills Pool2000 S. Alston Avenue, Durham$6 for Durham residents; $11 for non-residents It's an Eggstravaganza! Dive, splash, and swim for eggs and win prizes at the Spring Egg Dive event. All swim levels are welcome and life vests … [Read more...] about Three Egg Hunts with Durham Parks and Recreation
Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Abominable on March 14
The Carolina Theatre of Durham, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting a sensory friendly film series. The Sensory Friendly Film Series offers a welcoming and supportive environment for autistic individuals and others in need of sensory accommodations. The series presents films in a comfortable environment once a month. This offering was created in partnership with the Duke … [Read more...] about Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Abominable on March 14
Free Sensory Friendly Playtime and Movie at Marbles Kids Museum March 18
Marbles Kids Museum, 201 Hargett Street, Raleigh, periodically holds Sensory Friendly Playtime for kids with special needs and their families. Admission is FREE for these events. It's an opportunity for kids to experience Marbles in a calmer, quieter environment. The museum will also be showing a "Lights Up, Sounds Down" movie. Tickets for the movie are not needed. Registered participants may … [Read more...] about Free Sensory Friendly Playtime and Movie at Marbles Kids Museum March 18
Pop-Up Market at Churchill in Knightdale March 26
The Churchill Community is hosting a pop-up event at their pool at 4500 Twin Spires Drive, Knightdale, North Carolina, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. The kid-friendly, pet-friendly event features: … [Read more...] about Pop-Up Market at Churchill in Knightdale March 26
