Geek and Grub Market is a celebration of all things geek! Play giant games, eat great food, and purchase geeky items from an array of local geek-themed artisans. Occasionally there a Geek and Grub Market that's a little different, like the Pi Day Party on March 14, 2026. (Keep reading!) This themed monthly market, which is presented by the folks at Triangle Game Night, is free to attend. Each … [Read more...] about Apex Geek & Grub Market: Fantasy Edition Mar. 29 (and more)
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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
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
Around the World, Raleigh Festival May 30
MAKRS is presenting the inaugural Around the World, Raleigh Festival on May 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Bount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This festival is free to attend. Around the World, Raleigh celebrates food and cultures from around the globe. It will consist of regional "neighborhood." Walk through Africa, Asia, South America and other areas of the … [Read more...] about Around the World, Raleigh Festival May 30
Logan’s Garden Center’s Spring Festival March 27 and 28 — giveaways, doorbuster sales, demos, more…
Logan's Garden Center at the NC Farmers Market, 1208 Farmers Market Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its Spring Festival on March 27 and 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. This is a “neighborhood” spring celebration, suitable for dogs, families, plant lovers, and anybody looking for a fun atmosphere. Event Highlights: … [Read more...] about Logan’s Garden Center’s Spring Festival March 27 and 28 — giveaways, doorbuster sales, demos, more…
38th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival April 24-25
The 38th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival takes place April 25 and 26, 2025, in the Downtown of nearby Mebane, North Carolina. Mebane is 20 miles to the northwest of Chapel Hill, and just 10 miles to the west of Hillsborough. It's free to attend and to enjoy the entertainment, but you'll need funds for food, drinks, rides, etc. Mebane Dogwood Festival has created Facebook events for each … [Read more...] about 38th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival April 24-25
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Open House March 28
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine opens its doors to the public for a free open house Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a very popular annual event. It takes place at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Dr., Raleigh, North Carolina. Wear closed-toe shoes. Children must be accompanied by adults. No pets allowed. At this event you learn … [Read more...] about NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Open House March 28
Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History March 28
The Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History, at 1013 Broad Street, Durham, North Carolina, houses a research collection that helps us to understand our evolutionary journey as primates. The collection includes 55 million year-old, lemur-like primate fossils from Wyoming; 37 to 28 million year-old anthropoid fossils from Egypt; 19 to 7 million year-old ape fossils from Egypt and India; 13 … [Read more...] about Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History March 28
Orange County Egg Hunt and Bunny Pictures in Hillsborough March 28
Orange County is hosting an Egg Hunt (and more) on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m., on the field behind Central Recreation Center, 302 W Tryon Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. This is a free event and no registration is required. The event event includes egg hunts, inflatables, crafts and FREE pictures with the Easter Bunny. The egg hunts are separated by age: Bunny … [Read more...] about Orange County Egg Hunt and Bunny Pictures in Hillsborough March 28
Easter Egg Hunt at Christ Fellowship Leesville March 28
Christ Fellowship Leesville, 13301 Leesville Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. It's free to attend but tickets are required. This event will take place rain or shine. There's an indoor plan in place if necessary. Make sure to arrive at 10 p.m. There will be fun activities for your little ones such as story time, … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Hunt at Christ Fellowship Leesville March 28
