The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough presents the annual Revolutionary War Living History Day to commemorate Hillsborough’s Revolutionary history. Re-enactors and activities will be set up throughout the day at the Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 East King Street. There will be activities at other locations in Hillsborough, as well. Please see below. The event is free and open to the … [Read more...] about Revolutionary War Living History Day in Hillsborough April 11
Kids
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Apr. 10
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Teen Science Café. These events usually take place the first Friday of the month (with a couple of exceptions; see below) during the school year, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Daily Planet Cafe, the coffee shop within the Nature Research Center, at 121 W Jones Street, Raleigh. Each cafe will includes a science … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Apr. 10
Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex April 10-11
Bone Suckin' Sauce Peak City Pig Fest is serious business for BBQ chefs. Taking place Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Apex, it's the only Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned BBQ contest in the Triangle, and chefs compete for over $10,000 in prize money. It's free to attend the festival. Of course the main focus is food, and plenty of it will be on sale, but … [Read more...] about Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex April 10-11
65+ free and cheap things for kids in the Triangle to do during Spring Break 2026
For most public schools in the Triangle, Spring Break, including weekends, starts March 28, 2026, and ends April 6. Some schools' calendars may differ. Here are some fun, free or cheap things going on in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas for kids and teens throughout that time period. Make sure to follow each link to get the necessary details on times and locations. You … [Read more...] about 65+ free and cheap things for kids in the Triangle to do during Spring Break 2026
Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt (and bacon for adults) at Calvary Presbyterian Church Apr. 5
Calvary Presbyterian Church, at 6520 Ray Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Neighborhood Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 12:15 to 1 p.m. This is a free event for kids of all ages. In addition, there will be bacon for the adults! … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt (and bacon for adults) at Calvary Presbyterian Church Apr. 5
Easter Bunny at Fenton for Free Pictures April 5
The Easter Bunny will be at Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m. It's free to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Sam Trebing will be providing live acoustic music from 12 to 4 p.m. … [Read more...] about Easter Bunny at Fenton for Free Pictures April 5
Free Easter Bunny pictures at Bass Pro Shops
The Easter Bunny is coming to Bass Pro Shops in 2026, and we've got the details! The Easter Bunny will be at Bass Pro Shops in Cary, NC and Garner, NC March 21 and 22, and March 28 to April 5, 2026, for free pictures. Hours for Easter Bunny at Bass Pro Shops in 2025 Times may vary. The Easter Bunny may take breaks throughout these time periods. Reservations open on March 14, … [Read more...] about Free Easter Bunny pictures at Bass Pro Shops
Free Easter lunch and egg hunt (after church service) at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh April 5
Glory of God Christian Fellowship and Ephesus Baptist Church are joining up to host a joint church service, free lunch and an Easter egg hunt. The events take place at Ephesus Baptist Church, 6767 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Follow the Facebook event for any updates. The schedule of events: … [Read more...] about Free Easter lunch and egg hunt (after church service) at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh April 5
Super Mario Galaxy Party at Marbles Kids Museum Apr. 4
Raleigh Retro Gamers, Marbles IMAX and Oak City Indie Games are joining up to present the ultimate Super Mario Galaxy Party in celebration of the new The Super Mario Bros. Movie. It takes place Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m., in Venture Hall inside the IMAX building at Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. No museum pass or movie … [Read more...] about Super Mario Galaxy Party at Marbles Kids Museum Apr. 4
Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Cross Culture at Leesville Road Apr. 4
Cross Culture at Leesville Road is hosting an Easter Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a free event. The church is at 6211 Leesville Road, Durham, North Carolina. Please register here. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Cross Culture at Leesville Road Apr. 4
