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 April 11
Kids
Triangle Drive-In: A Minecraft Movie
Enjoy an iconic drive-in movie experience right in Raleigh! Triangle Cinemas and Drive-In is showing drive-in movies at 9500 Forum Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, every weekend. Gates open at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $11 for adults and $9 for children 12 and under (plus fees.) Triangle Cinemas and Drive-In Schedule: Learn more and buy tickets. … [Read more...] about Triangle Drive-In: A Minecraft Movie
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
Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP April 11
Celebrate the grand opening of The Makery at Boxyard by Kidzu Children's Museum, at 900 Park Office Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The Makery will be a hub for creativity and innovation, a place for upper elementary kids, tweens, and adults to dive into hands-on crafting, 3D printing, robotics, and more. Definitely check it out if you're into design thinking, upcycling, or digital … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP April 11
Pullen Amusements extends hours for the spring — plus special activities Friday nights
Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, has started to stay open later for the spring, giving everyone more time to enjoy the carousel, playground and train ride. The new hours, which started March 21, 2025, are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the week. The train runs until sunset. In addition, there will be special entertainment on Friday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. … [Read more...] about Pullen Amusements extends hours for the spring — plus special activities Friday nights
55th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham May 17 — headliner announced
The 55th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival will take place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 1 to 7 p.m., at Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Drive, Durham. This festival is a celebration of African and African American history, culture, arts and traditions. This is a FREE event for all ages. The event includes: Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Main Stage Performances … [Read more...] about 55th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham May 17 — headliner announced
Museum of Life and Science free day for Durham residents April 9
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. The exhibits explore a wide range of scientific fields -- physics, zoology, aerospace, weather, sound, and more -- all in a fun, hands-on way. The museum is on 84 acres, with plenty … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free day for Durham residents April 9
Movie in the Park in Morrisville: Sing on April 11
Morrisville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources is hosting Movie in the Park on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville, NC. This is a free event. The movie will begin at 8 p.m., but it's recommended that you arrive early to grab a great spot. Bring a chair or blanket. The movie is Sing. The Snack Cabinet food truck will be … [Read more...] about Movie in the Park in Morrisville: Sing on April 11
Meet on Main — outdoor concert series in Downtown Wendell
Wendell's Meet on Main Concert Series includes live music, a kids' zone, food truck rodeo and beer and wine for purchase. The concerts take place in Downtown Wendell on four Fridays, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., and are free to attend. Meet on Main 2025 Schedule … [Read more...] about Meet on Main — outdoor concert series in Downtown Wendell
Strawberry Festival in Durham May 3
The 20th Annual Strawberry Festival takes place Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Old North Durham Park, 310 W Geer Street, Durham. This is a free event that's been taking place every year since 2005. It's hosted by Central Park School for Children. Here's some of what happening at this event: Some of the activities are free and some have a cost associated with … [Read more...] about Strawberry Festival in Durham May 3
