Join Durham County Library in the community celebration of Library Fest. Taking place April 7 to 12, 2025, Library Fest will showcase the many diverse ways the library can be a part of your life. This year, the focus of Library Fest is North Carolina. Programs take place a variety of venues. The week-long celebration includes a variety of programs, including: Library Fest Events See the … [Read more...] about Library Fest with Durham County Library — North Carolina Edition April 7-12
Kids
Free Bike Workshop Series with Oaks and Spokes
Oaks and Spokes is hosting a free bike workshop series on the second Tuesday of each month at Raleigh Brewing, 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The workshops take place in January, February, March, and April, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 14th: Flat Repair and Demystifying Tubeless Tires In this workshop, learn how to change a flat tire on both your front and rear wheels. … [Read more...] about Free Bike Workshop Series with Oaks and Spokes
April Foods Day Food Truck Rodeo in Garner April 5
Downtown Garner will host the April Foods Day Food Truck Rodeo on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., on Main Street in Downtown Garner, NC. This event features lots of delicious food, as well as local artisan vendors, music from a DJ, and a Kids' Zone with inflatables and games. Food Vendors Artisan Vendors Please note that this is not an event for pets. … [Read more...] about April Foods Day Food Truck Rodeo in Garner April 5
Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 5
Beyond the Book Children's Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor celebration of storytelling, creativity and community. The theme this year is Chapter 4: The Mystic Sea. It takes place Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival is open to all. The festival includes: More Children's Festivals from … [Read more...] about Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 5
Revolutionary War Living History Day in Hillsborough April 5
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 5
Safety poster contest for middle school students — you could win a Cannondale bicycle!
Safe Routes to School Wake County is hosting a poster contest for middle schoolers. Wake County students in 6th to 8th grade are eligible to compete! The mission: Design an eye-catching poster that educates drivers about the importance of giving at least 3 ft. of space when passing cyclists. Submissions should convey the information in a way that the public can easily understand. The deadline to … [Read more...] about Safety poster contest for middle school students — you could win a Cannondale bicycle!
NC Science Festival all April — tons of events, including multiple star parties
North Carolina Science Festival 2025 is a statewide collection of events during the month of April, intended to ignite an interest in science in both kids and adults. Events take place at a number of venues in the Triangle, including museums, parks and libraries. We will be listing some of the special events in the Triangle below, but make sure to visit the North Carolina Science Festival … [Read more...] about NC Science Festival all April — tons of events, including multiple star parties
Statewide Star Party with Triangle Land Conservancy April 4
As part of North Carolina Science Festival, Triangle Land Conservancy is hosting one of the many Statewide Star Parties taking place across North Carolina. TLC's Statewide Start Party takes place Friday, April 4, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Three Bears Private Preserve, 711 Beaver Dam Road, Creedmoor, North Carolina. Admission is free, but registration is required. This event is for all … [Read more...] about Statewide Star Party with Triangle Land Conservancy April 4
50+ free and cheap things for Triangle kids to do during Spring Break 2025
For most public schools in the Triangle, Spring Break, including weekends, starts March 29, 2025, and ends either April 6 or 7. For some school districts, April 7 is teacher work day and for other districts, students return to school on April 7. Also, it's possible that weather make-up days can affect some scheduled days off. Here are some fun, free or cheap things going on in Raleigh, Durham, … [Read more...] about 50+ free and cheap things for Triangle kids to do during Spring Break 2025
Film at Fletcher Park – A League of their Own March 30
Celebrate Women's History Month by viewing A League of Their Own (1992) at the Fletcher Park Amphitheater, 920 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It will take place Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. It's free to attend and all ages are welcome Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. The movie will start at 7:30 p.m. This film about the first women’s professional baseball … [Read more...] about Film at Fletcher Park – A League of their Own March 30
