Morrisville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources is presenting a Lunar New Year Lantern Lab on February 11, 2026, at 7 p.m., at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The cost is $10 for Morrisville residents and $14 for non-residents. Spots are limited, so register soon. Registration opens January 7, 2026. Celebrate Lunar New Year with … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Lantern Lab in Morrisville Feb. 11
Kids
Pay Your Age Birthday Discount at Build-a-Workshop
If your child has a birthday coming up, treat them to the Birthday Treat Bear at Build-a-Bear Workshop. With the Pay Your Age discount, your child can take home this cuddly bear for the price of their new age. The regular price of this bear is $14, so the deal is for children turning 1-13, with, obviously, the best deal being for the youngest children! Visit buildabear.com/birthday for all the … [Read more...] about Pay Your Age Birthday Discount at Build-a-Workshop
Spring Eggstravaganza in Garner March 28
Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources is hosting a Spring Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Barner, North Carolina. This is a free event. The event includes: Make sure to bring your camera or phone for the Easter Bunny pictures. The egg hunts are for kids ages 0-12: Pets are not allowed at this … [Read more...] about Spring Eggstravaganza in Garner March 28
The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro March 15
The Bazaar is a craft and art market that takes place several times a year in Carrboro, North Carolina. It's free to attend and also features music, food and drink. The Bazaar Craft and Art Market takes place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street, Carrboro. Follow The Bazaar on Facebook for updates. Here is the Facebook event for the 2026 season. Dates … [Read more...] about The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro March 15
Free February programs at Historic Yates Mill County Park: Guided hikes, drop-in science, kids’ programs, more…
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 Free February programs at Historic Yates Mill County Park: Guided hikes, drop-in science, kids’ programs, more…
New Hope Valley Railway’s Hop Into Spring Train Rides March 28 and 29
New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsai Road, New Hill, is offering its annual Hop Into Spring rides on March 28 and 29, 2026. This is a chance to celebrate all things spring, with a train ride behind the historic locomotive. New Hope Valley Railway is known at Triangle's Train. Ride the train, meet the Easter Bunny and take part in a colorful visual egg hunt, which is an "I Spy" game during the … [Read more...] about New Hope Valley Railway’s Hop Into Spring Train Rides March 28 and 29
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
Lunar New Year Festival with TACAS rescheduled to March 14
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration returns in 2026! Celebrate the year of the horse! The 2026 NC TACAS Lunar New Year Festival takes place Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be at Dorton Arena at the North Carolina Sate Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast on January 24. Tickets are … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Festival with TACAS rescheduled to March 14
Town of Morrisville’s Holi Festival March 14
The Town of Morrisville is hosting a Holi Festival on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. Join the community to celebrate Holi, the ancient Hindu festival marking the end of winter and welcoming the spring season. The festival is free, and will feature dancing, Holi powders, artisan vendors, and … [Read more...] about Town of Morrisville’s Holi Festival March 14
Musical Storytime with Author Ebony Lynn Mudd: Celebrating Tina Turner at Liberation Station Bookstore Jan. 31
Liberation Station Bookstore, at its new location, 430 Hill Street, Raleigh, NC, is North Carolina's first Black-owned children's bookstore. On Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Liberation Station is hosting a free event. Musical Storytime with Author Ebony Lynn Mudd: Celebrating Tina Turner is an interactive celebration inspired by the life, music, and legacy of Tina Turner. … [Read more...] about Musical Storytime with Author Ebony Lynn Mudd: Celebrating Tina Turner at Liberation Station Bookstore Jan. 31
