The JC Raulston Arboretum, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, is hosting Raulston Blooms on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raulston Blooms is a garden festival for people of all ages. It features garden and nature activities, plant sales, outdoor fun, and more. Tickets are only $5, or $10 per family. Admission is free for garden members and for college students. Proceeds benefit … [Read more...] about Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 25, including 24th Annual Birdhouse Competition
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Wake Forest Easter Eggstravaganza March 28
The Town of Wake Forest is hosting a free Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It takes place at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC. This is a free event. Bunny Trail: Instead of an egg hunt, this event will again feature Bunny Trail! Hop in any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to "poach" your eggs. You have three hours to hop in and … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Easter Eggstravaganza March 28
Black History Month Celebration with Book Harvest Feb. 21 — free books!
Book Harvest is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Book Harvest's Family Space, 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This FREE event will feature: … [Read more...] about Black History Month Celebration with Book Harvest Feb. 21 — free books!
Teen Museum Market at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 21
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Teen Museum Market on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event was announced on Facebook. This is a free event, and open to everyone. Shop handmade art, jewelry, goods, and more made by talented local teens and get a chance to make something of your own at the DIY craft tables. Enjoy … [Read more...] about Teen Museum Market at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 21
Grand Opening of Central Bark Durham Feb. 21 — activities for dogs and families
Central Bark Durham, 725 Iredell Street, Durham, North Carolina, is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The celebration is free to attend and includes: Central Bark offers dog daycare, grooming, boarding and training. … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Central Bark Durham Feb. 21 — activities for dogs and families
Kids can make a birdhouse for free at Lowe’s on Feb. 21
Lowe's Kids' Workshops and The Home Depot Kids' Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory. The workshops, which are free, teach kids basic building skills, as well as safety. The Home Depot Kids' Workshops The Home Depot's Kids' Workshops take place the first Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to … [Read more...] about Kids can make a birdhouse for free at Lowe’s on Feb. 21
Ethos Children’s Business Fair in Cary March 21
Ethos Children's Business Fair is a free, public, community event where children between the ages of 6 and 15 have independently started up their businesses beginning to end from product design and creation to business plan and marketing strategy, product promotion and booth display. The Ethos Children's Business Fair takes place Saturday, March 21, 2026, 1 to 4 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 … [Read more...] about Ethos Children’s Business Fair in Cary March 21
Black Superhero Gallery at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 20
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting a special event, Black Superhero Gallery, on February 20, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free and no registration is required. All for one and one for all! Superheroes come in all hues and have incredible abilities! Learn the history of African American comic book superheroes from then and now. Join … [Read more...] about Black Superhero Gallery at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 20
Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium Feb. 20
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to the free Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a chance for teens who are interested in science to get to know each other, enjoy some free pizza, and learn from an engaging science speaker. Teen Science Café takes place on the following evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Teen … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium Feb. 20
Raleigh Earth Day at Dix Park April 24
The 5th Annual Raleigh Earth Day takes place on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m., at Dix Park. Specifically, it will be at Harvey Hill, Cranmer Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. This milestone event brings together community members, local organizations, and city departments for an evening dedicated to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and connection—all … [Read more...] about Raleigh Earth Day at Dix Park April 24
