The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department is holding River Jam Concert Series in the spring of 2026. It will take place at the Neuse River Amphitheater, 150 S Front Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. This is a free event. The concerts are all at 7 p.m. Enjoy the live music, food and fun. This concert was announced on Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department's Facebook … [Read more...] about Smithfield’s River Jam Concert Series at Neuse River Amphitheater
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Scented Storytime at Durham County Library April 24 (and once a month)
Bright Black Candle Co. is hosting Scented Storytime events at branches of Durham County Library. Each of these events will be a storytelling journey through scent, song and laughter. Scented Storytime is for preschoolers and their families. Registration is required. Please follow the links below. Scented StorytimeFriday, April 24, 202610:30 to 11:30 a.m.Stanford L. Warren Branch … [Read more...] about Scented Storytime at Durham County Library April 24 (and once a month)
Farm Animal Days with NC State Extension
NC State Extension has announced Farm Animal Days, a FREE program for kids and families. The event, hosted by the Lake Wheeler Road Field Library, takes place at NC State University Beef Educational Unit, 4505 Mid Pines Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. (2 miles south of I-40) You must enter the facility from Mid-Pines Road. It happens just once a year and it's FREE. Farm Animal Days is … [Read more...] about Farm Animal Days with NC State Extension
One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary
During Cary's Final Friday Art Loop, make sure to visit the site of the old library, 310 S Academy Street, for One Tribe Final Friday Drum Circle with Fire Spinning by Caroleena and Friends on Friday, April 24, 2026. The drum circle will be taking place from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a fire performance by Caroleena and friends at 8 p.m. It generally takes place the last Friday of the month. Bring … [Read more...] about One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary
NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square
In spring and summer of 2026, North Carolina Museum of Art is once again taking its outdoor movie series on the road, with FREE movies in Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. At each of these free events, themed activities and food trucks will start at 6 p.m., with the movie starting at 7:15 p.m. You might also be interested in the First Friday Market and Movie series … [Read more...] about NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square
Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park in Wake Forest
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is presenting Family Movies at Joyner Park once a month from May to August, 2026. The movie are free to attend and you don't have to make a reservation. Vendors will be selling snacks and beverages. You're also welcome to bring your own food. No alcohol is allowed. Please bring your blanket and/or chairs. Pre-show children's … [Read more...] about Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park in Wake Forest
LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series: Kaira Ba with Jennifer Curtis April 23
NC State's very popular free, family-friendly, outdoor concert series, LIVE @ Lake Raleigh, is returning in April and May of 2026. It takes place at Lake Raleigh, Main Campus Drive & Campus Shores Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and food trucks will be on site at that time. The concerts start at 6 p.m. LIVE @ Lake Raleigh Schedule Thursday, April 9, … [Read more...] about LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series: Kaira Ba with Jennifer Curtis April 23
Shakespeare in the Park — a free evening of performances at North Carolina Museum of Art on Apr. 23
Carolina Shakespeare is presenting Shakespeare in the Park on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., in the Museum Park at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. No registration is required. Carolina Shakespeare performs in full costume, presenting five 20-minute scenes from some of Shakespeare’s most well-known plays: … [Read more...] about Shakespeare in the Park — a free evening of performances at North Carolina Museum of Art on Apr. 23
Brier Creek Spring Food Truck Festival May 17
Love food trucks? Then make sure to go to the Brier Creek Spring Food Truck Festival on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., at 8010 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend and family friendly. The annual event features 50+ food trucks, plus games, local art vendors, face painting, a bounce house, and live music from Sleeping Booty. Please bring a lawn … [Read more...] about Brier Creek Spring Food Truck Festival May 17
Earth Day Pop-Up at Book Harvest’s Storywalk April 22
Book Harvest is holding an Earth Day Pop-Up Event on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 West Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. The event is free, but please register. Join Book Harvest at the storywalk for a fun afternoon in nature! Enjoy exploring nature through stories. In collaboration with the Museum of Life & Science, Book … [Read more...] about Earth Day Pop-Up at Book Harvest’s Storywalk April 22
