Dance the night away at Dix! Learn fun, easy dances, meet new people, and enjoy music, movement, and light refreshments. All are welcome! This FREE event takes place Friday, April 10, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Gipson Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC. Space is limited and registration is required. Grab your dancing shoes and join us for a lively night of … [Read more...] about Dancing at Dix — free square dancing Apr. 10 (registration required)
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NC Science Festival all April
North Carolina Science Festival 2026 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
Raleigh Drum Circle at Method Park on Wednesdays (indoors)
Each week everyone is invited to participate in the Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam. This is an all ages event and no experience is required. Free to participate. If you have drums, shakers, etc., please bring them, but there might be a few available to borrow. The event is held every Wednesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Method Road Park in Raleigh, indoors. It will take place there … [Read more...] about Raleigh Drum Circle at Method Park on Wednesdays (indoors)
Wake Tech’s Scott Northern Wake Campus STEM Day Apr. 1
Wake Tech will celebrate science, technology, engineering and math at the spring STEM Day on the Scott Northern Wake Campus on April 1, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is a free event and registration is not required. It takes place at Scott Northern Wake Campus, Building E, at 6600 Louisburg Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, in the 1st floor atrium and outdoor courtyard. This event is … [Read more...] about Wake Tech’s Scott Northern Wake Campus STEM Day Apr. 1
8th Annual Pimento Cheese Festival in Cary April 11
The Town of Cary is once again celebrating pimento cheese! The Annual Pimento Cheese Festival takes place April 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Food trucks and vendors will serve their regular menus, plus new dishes that feature pimento cheese. Menu items include pimento cheese ice cream, sausage balls, egg rolls, empanadas, … [Read more...] about 8th Annual Pimento Cheese Festival in Cary April 11
Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 18
Fest in the West is a free festival in Western Cary on Saturday, April 18, 2026. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Mills Park, 501 Mills Park Drive, Cary, North Carolina. Get ready for an active day of learning and fun! Fest in the West is a family-friendly festival designed for parents who seek engaging activities for their children. This event aims to unite the community in the heart … [Read more...] about Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 18
North Hills Kids back starting April 7 — free weekly activities for preschoolers
North Hills Kids is back for spring of 2026! North Hill Kids will feature FREE themed kids' events every Tuesday from April 7 to May 12, 2026, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The activities take place on The Commons, the green turf space next to Ben & Jerry's and Sunglass Hut. These activities are for preschool-aged children. Some activities have limited supplies. First come, first served. The … [Read more...] about North Hills Kids back starting April 7 — free weekly activities for preschoolers
Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 11
The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area families to Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will … [Read more...] about Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 11
Spring Festival at Centenary UMC in Smithfield March 29
Centenary UMC, 140 E Market Street, Smithfield, North Carolina, is hosting a Spring Festival on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. It's free to attend, and parking is free too. Children of all ages are invited. The celebration includes an egg hunt and inflatables. … [Read more...] about Spring Festival at Centenary UMC in Smithfield March 29
Historic Yates Mill County Park: Mill Open House
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
