Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, is hosting an Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a free event, and no registration is required. Crafts, games, and spring activities will be available before and after egg hunts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Egg Hunts will begin at 11 a.m., and will be separated into three age groups: Please call the … [Read more...] about Egg Hunt at Mordecai Historic Park April 12
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50+ free and cheap things for Triangle kids to do during Spring Break 2025
For most public schools in the Triangle, Spring Break, including weekends, starts March 29, 2025, and ends either April 6 or 7. For some school districts, April 7 is teacher work day and for other districts, students return to school on April 7. Also, it's possible that weather make-up days can affect some scheduled days off. Here are some fun, free or cheap things going on in Raleigh, Durham, … [Read more...] about 50+ free and cheap things for Triangle kids to do during Spring Break 2025
All Aboard! Model Train Show in Cary April 12-13
All Aboard! Model Train Show is a FREE event taking place April 12 and 13, 2025, at Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. The train show will showcase five different N & S scale model train sets and a hands-on children's layout. Three local train clubs are providing their model railroads, including the North Raleigh Model Railroad Club, Atlantic … [Read more...] about All Aboard! Model Train Show in Cary April 12-13
Raleigh Drum Circle and Hoop Jam Wednesdays at Pullen Park
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 Pullen Park in Raleigh. In colder months it will take place at … [Read more...] about Raleigh Drum Circle and Hoop Jam Wednesdays at Pullen Park
Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials starting in April
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 2 to October 22, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 8th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a kid-friendly and dog-friendly … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials starting in April
Firefly Farm Open Farm Day on April 5 (plus info on U-pick flower season)
Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road in Hillsborough, offers visitors a chance to pick their own flowers and create bouquets. When you visit you may also purchase seasonal produce, meet the farm's animals, take a shady walk around a pond, enjoy a picnic, and more. Open Farm Day Firefly Farm's Open Farm Day is Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This free event is open to everyone who … [Read more...] about Firefly Farm Open Farm Day on April 5 (plus info on U-pick flower season)
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
NCMA Family Movie Night: Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds on April 12
North Carolina Museum of Arts is hosting a Family Movie Night on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the SECU Auditorium in the East Wing. The movie is Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds. Tickets are $10 ($12.87 with fees when purchased online.) Tickets for museum members are $5. Tickets for children 6 and under are free. Purchase tickets here. North Carolina Museum of Art is at … [Read more...] about NCMA Family Movie Night: Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds on April 12
Mystic Highland Games at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery (and more)
Mystic Farm & Distillery is set on a 22-acre farm at 1413 Stallings Road, Durham, NC, just minutes from Downtown Durham and North Raleigh. It's a home-grown operation: they grow their own wheat and corn to distill and barrel in their 3000 square foot distillery. They've got bee hives on the farm producing honey. You can find Mystic's upcoming events by following their Facebook page … [Read more...] about Mystic Highland Games at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery (and more)
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Tour and Explore
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, at 7236 NC Highway 87 N, in Pittsboro, is a non-profit organization that works to protect animals from factory farms. The Refuge is a sanctuary that cares for rescued chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, goats, pigs and cows who come from lives of abuse, neglect and abandonment. These animals find peace and protection on 16 acres of pasture and woods, where they will … [Read more...] about Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Tour and Explore
