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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Free Community Day at the Pauli Murray Center Apr. 25
Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, at 906 Carroll Street, Durham, North Carolina, is devoted to the legacy and work of Pauli Murray. Set in Murray's childhood home, it opened in 2024. Learn about Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, who was a civil rights activist, lawyer, educator, and more. Free Community Day at Pauli Murray Center The Pauli Murray Center is hosting a free community … [Read more...] about Free Community Day at the Pauli Murray Center Apr. 25
Library Fest with Durham County Library — “The Stories That Built U.S.” April 20-25
Join Durham County Library in the community celebration of Library Fest. Taking place April 20 to 25, 2026, 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 "The Stories that Built U.S." Programs take place at a variety of venues. Library Fest Events The week-long celebration includes a variety of programs, … [Read more...] about Library Fest with Durham County Library — “The Stories That Built U.S.” April 20-25
NC History Between the Lines — a local history book club, meeting Apr. 18
The Chatham County Historical Museum invites you to join NC History Between the Lines, a monthly book club exploring our local area’s rich past through engaging reads that connect with historical themes. Whether you’re a lifelong history lover or simply curious about the people and events that shaped our area, they would love for you to join. Come read, learn, and share your perspectives as we … [Read more...] about NC History Between the Lines — a local history book club, meeting Apr. 18
Thinking with Philosophy: free program with UNC Philosophy Department at Chapel Hill Public Library
Thinking Philosophy is a free series offered by the Philosophy Department at UNC-Chapel Hill in partnership with Chapel Hill Public Library. It takes place on Wednesdays from February 4 to April 15, 2026, at 2:15 p.m., at Chapel Hill Public Library, Meeting Room B, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It does not take place March 4 and 18, 2026. You can find this series on Chapel … [Read more...] about Thinking with Philosophy: free program with UNC Philosophy Department at Chapel Hill Public Library
UNC Science Expo April 11
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, in partnership with the students and faculty at UNC, celebrate science with our community — as a part of the North Carolina Science Festival. UNC Science Expo takes place Saturday, April 11, 2026. Check back soon for the hours. Last year it was from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Expo takes place at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin Street, … [Read more...] about UNC Science Expo April 11
Wild Ideas: You Are a Force for Nature — free event at NC Museum of Art Museum Park Apr. 11
Triangle Land Conservancy invites you to enjoy them for Wild Ideas: You Are a Force for Nature on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Carolina Museum of Art Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park. This is a free event. Please register here. Read on to learn about all the activities. Some of them have limited space and require registration. (Follow the above link to register … [Read more...] about Wild Ideas: You Are a Force for Nature — free event at NC Museum of Art Museum Park Apr. 11
Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 11
The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area families to Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will … [Read more...] about Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 11
Revolutionary War Living History Day in Hillsborough April 11
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
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
