Celebrate Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a FREE, family-friendly event. Registration at above link is strongly recommended. The festivities include: … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park Feb. 17
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The Throwdown Presents Food Truck Rodeo at Triangle Town Center March 14
The Throwdown Events and Entertainment presents Food Truck Rodeo at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is free to attend. Pay for food and drink. NC Throwdown Food Truck Rodeo features: … [Read more...] about The Throwdown Presents Food Truck Rodeo at Triangle Town Center March 14
For the Culture Food Truck Festival in Durham Feb. 28
The Throwdown Events and Entertainment is presenting For the Culture Food Truck Festival on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event is in celebration of Black History Month and will showcase some of the best Black-owned food trucks, as well as Black artisans and vendors. … [Read more...] about For the Culture Food Truck Festival in Durham Feb. 28
25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Art rescheduled to Feb. 28
North Carolina Museum of History's 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, since the NC Museum of History is closed for renovation. The festival takes place Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast for January 31. This … [Read more...] about 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Art rescheduled to Feb. 28
Events at Historic Oak View County Park
Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, is free to visit. The park is a 19th-century historic farmstead, with a mission to interpret North Carolina's agricultural heritage and rural history via educational programs, special events and exhibits. Several goats live at Historic Oak View County Park, which makes it a unique destination in Wake County. Historic Oak View … [Read more...] about Events at Historic Oak View County Park
Black Superhero Gallery at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 20
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting a special event, Black Superhero Gallery, on February 20, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free and no registration is required. All for one and one for all! Superheroes come in all hues and have incredible abilities! Learn the history of African American comic book superheroes from then and now. Join … [Read more...] about Black Superhero Gallery at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 20
Free Children’s Singing Workshop with North Carolina Boys Choir and North Carolina Girls Choir
North Carolina Boys Choir and Girls Choir is offering a FREE choral singing camp/workshop on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Fellowship Hall of Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive, Chapel Hill, NC. This event was announced in a Facebook event. Registration is required. Attendance is limited. To register, in the "Join Us” section, use the audition request button. … [Read more...] about Free Children’s Singing Workshop with North Carolina Boys Choir and North Carolina Girls Choir
Canceled: Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 31
UPDATE: This event has been canceled, due to the weather. Artspace, FASCA and Raleigh Chinese Language School are hosting a Lunar New Year Family Day on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration takes place at Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Enjoy an art-filled day featuring exhibitions by local artists, art making … [Read more...] about Canceled: Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 31
Working on the Railroad Day at New Hope Valley Railway April 25
New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill North Carolina, is bringing back a favorite event from years past: Working on the Railroad Day. It takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This special event invites guests of all ages to step back in time and explore the history of railroading. Meet the volunteers, explore real railroad equipment, and learn about … [Read more...] about Working on the Railroad Day at New Hope Valley Railway April 25
100 screen-free activities for cooped-up kids
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Looking for ways to keep kids busy at home without relying on screens? We have ideas! To start with here are some fun, educational websites for kids. But, eventually, it might be in everyone's best interest for kids to take part in some non-screen activities, and that's where this list comes in. None of these activities require hard-to-find instructions, or any unusual material. Most … [Read more...] about 100 screen-free activities for cooped-up kids
