In honor of Women's History Month, Mettlesome Theater is hosting "Girlhood" in March, 2026. An all-woman cast of local performers digs out the photos from their past that didn’t quite make it into the scrapbook for an improvised show about the sweet, the sour, and the seriously funny parts of womanhood. You'll find this show listed on thisismettlesome.com/live. The show takes place at … [Read more...] about Girlhood: An Improv Comedy Show by Mettlesome Theater
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Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents March 1 and 17
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. Read on to learn all about the museum, or … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents March 1 and 17
Free line dancing classes in Hillsborough on Tuesdays
KatMoves Travelling Studio is offering FREE line dancing classes on Tuesdays in Hillsborough, North Carolina. They take place every Tuesday through December 15, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Snow Approach Foundation, 129 E King Street. No RSVP is required. These fun, easy sessions are open to all ages and ALL skill levels. Kat teaches footwork/patterns. Then there's a review, followed by … [Read more...] about Free line dancing classes in Hillsborough on Tuesdays
Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 8
Carrboro's Annual Kite Fly takes place Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Hank Anderson Community Park, 302 NC Hwy 54 West, Carrboro, North Carolina. This welcome-to-spring event will provide plenty of fun. Bring a kite and help fill the sky with color. A few kites will be available for those without one. This event will be canceled if it's raining. This is a free event for … [Read more...] about Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 8
35+ Spring festivals in the Triangle in 2026
Spring festivals will be blooming in the Triangle! Here's Here's a big list of festivals in spring of 2026 in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. Spring festivals include Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations, Holi festivals, art festivals, cultural festivals and much more. First take a look at some of the major spring festivals in the Triangle, but then, keep reading for an … [Read more...] about 35+ Spring festivals in the Triangle in 2026
How to see the total lunar eclipse and blood moon
This March, 2026, we’ll get a chance to witness a total lunar eclipse and a Blood Moon in the Triangle for the first time since last year. It will be viewable in Raleigh, Durham, and the rest of the Triangle. A total lunar eclipse happens at full moon when the earth, moon, and sun line up exactly, so the earth blocks light from the sun. The moon appears darkened as it passes through the shadow … [Read more...] about How to see the total lunar eclipse and blood moon
Raleigh Book Fair at Raleigh Iron Works Feb. 28
Front Paige Media is bringing Raleigh Book Fair to Raleigh Iron Works, 1101 E Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on February 28, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. Free to attend. Inspired by the joy of your favorite childhood book fair and elevated with vibrant community spirit, this event brings together book lovers, indie authors, local makers, and literary creatives for one unforgettable … [Read more...] about Raleigh Book Fair at Raleigh Iron Works Feb. 28
Free Indoor and Outdoor Yoga at Dix Park this Spring
Dix Park is offering free yoga classes this spring. Classes will be held in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Registration is required, and spaces can (and will) fill up. You can see all the yoga classes here. Follow the links below. You might find that some classes are already filled up, and that some are not open to registration yet, so keep checking back. Bring a yoga mat, towel and water … [Read more...] about Free Indoor and Outdoor Yoga at Dix Park this Spring
Carolina Roller Derby Match on March 21: Pretty in Pink
Skaters from the Carolina Roller Derby home teams, the Dogwood Destroyers and the Box Turtle Bruisers, will compete in a match, Pretty in Pink, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 11 a.m. The match takes place at Wheels Durham, 715 N Hoover Road, Durham, North Carolina. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Kids get in for $6. Buy tickets here. They're getting glitzy and celebrating … [Read more...] about Carolina Roller Derby Match on March 21: Pretty in Pink
Holi celebrations in the Triangle
Holi is a popular Hindu festival. It’s also known as the “Festival of Love,” “The Festival of Colors,” and “The Festival of Spring.” The most well-known aspect of Holi is a free-for-all throwing of colored powders. If you go to a Holi celebration be prepared to get covered with colors! There are several ways to celebrate Holi in the Triangle region of North Carolina. Read on for a list of … [Read more...] about Holi celebrations in the Triangle
