Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation is hosting an Earth Day Celebration on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Blackwood Farm Park, 4215 NC-86, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy environmental and family-friendly hands-on activities, hikes, and local vendors—all designed to educate, inspire, and entertain in the … [Read more...] about Earth Day Celebration at Blackwood Farm Park in Chapel Hill on Apr. 22
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Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt (and bacon for adults) at Calvary Presbyterian Church Apr. 5
Calvary Presbyterian Church, at 6520 Ray Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Neighborhood Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 12:15 to 1 p.m. This is a free event for kids of all ages. In addition, there will be bacon for the adults! … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt (and bacon for adults) at Calvary Presbyterian Church Apr. 5
Poetry in the Park at Dix Park Apr. 17
Poetry in the Park is a free event on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at House of Many Porches Market in Dorothea Dix Park, 701 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enjoy a relaxed, open mic gathering in the park celebrating poetry, short stories, and creative works-in-progress. Whether you’re a seasoned writer, a first-time reader, or someone who just wants to listen, you’re … [Read more...] about Poetry in the Park at Dix Park Apr. 17
Powell Drive Community Day Apr. 18: inflatables, music, food trucks, more…
Powell Drive Park, 740 Powell Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting the inaugural Powell Drive Community Day on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event that includes: In addition, come by on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., to meet the director and assistant director and talk about the kinds of programs you'd like to see at Powell Drive Park. … [Read more...] about Powell Drive Community Day Apr. 18: inflatables, music, food trucks, more…
Every Day is Earth Day — Party at The Scrap Exchange and Lakewood April 18
Scrap Exchange and Lakewood Shopping Center, 2020 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Every Day is Earth Day on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a free event that includes: … [Read more...] about Every Day is Earth Day — Party at The Scrap Exchange and Lakewood April 18
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
Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations in the Triangle
This year marks the 56th anniversary of Earth Day. There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day in the Triangle in 2026, including festivals, tree giveaways, and much more. Keep reading for a list of Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations. History of Earth Day In early 1969, there was a huge oil spill near Santa Barbara, California, dumping around 100,000 barrels of crude oil into the channel … [Read more...] about Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations in the Triangle
Durham Earth Day Festival April 19
Durham Earth Day Festival will take place Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Durham Earth Day Festival is free to attend. This event features: Schedule: Look for more details and updates in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Durham Earth Day Festival April 19
65+ free and cheap things for kids in the Triangle to do during Spring Break 2026
For most public schools in the Triangle, Spring Break, including weekends, starts March 28, 2026, and ends April 6. Some schools' calendars may differ. Here are some fun, free or cheap things going on in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas for kids and teens throughout that time period. Make sure to follow each link to get the necessary details on times and locations. You … [Read more...] about 65+ free and cheap things for kids in the Triangle to do during Spring Break 2026
Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this weekend? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in the Triangle? This list includes fun things to do in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill this weekend, plus surrounding areas, from Friday to Sunday. (Or Monday if it's a holiday weekend.)This list is updated every single week! You'll find a ton of things to do this … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
