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
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
“Final Fuzzy” event at Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm — visit the alpacas before their annual shearing
Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm, at 7084 US Highway 64 W, Pittsboro, is holding a special event, Final Fuzzy 2025, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At this event you will be able to see the 32 alpacas at their very fuzziest -- before their annual shearing! Admission is $7 if booked online and $9 at the gate. Kids under age 3 are admitted for free. At this fun event you … [Read more...] about “Final Fuzzy” event at Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm — visit the alpacas before their annual shearing
“Feathers Fill the Sky: Bird Tales From Around the World” Storytelling in the Daily Planet Theater April 5
Wake Audubon hosts programs, open to the public, at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Research Center, 121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. You can see all the events on Wake Audubon's calendar. One upcoming event is Feathers Fill the Sky: Bird Tales From Around the Word, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Daily Planet Theater at the Nature Research Center. The 20 … [Read more...] about “Feathers Fill the Sky: Bird Tales From Around the World” Storytelling in the Daily Planet Theater April 5
En Plein Air Paint-Off in downtown Fuquay-Varina April 4-5
En Plein Air Paint-Off is a free public art event in downtown Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Head downtown and watch artists compete in a contest of skills as they create original paintings of Fuquay-Varina's historic landscape. This is a free outdoor event. Then on April 5, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., there will be an artist reception and live art auction of paintings, at Fuquay-Varina Arts … [Read more...] about En Plein Air Paint-Off in downtown Fuquay-Varina April 4-5
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
National Burrito Day April 3 — celebrate with special deals
National Burrito Day takes place on the first Thursday of April. This year, the important celebration falls on April 3, 2025. Whether you prefer beef burritos, chicken burritos or vegetarian burritos, National Burrito Day is a time to come together to celebrate this comfort food. There are several special deals on National Burrito Day. As always, they take place at participating locations only, … [Read more...] about National Burrito Day April 3 — celebrate with special deals
Free concert with Servire and Ravenscroft High School Choir April 4
Servire is a vocal ensemble as well as a service as well as a service organization. All of its concerts are made possible through partnerships with local charities, offering a unique voice and call to action towards their mission. A portion of the proceeds from all of their projects goes towards the partnering organization. In addition to their performances, the group also makes an effort to do … [Read more...] about Free concert with Servire and Ravenscroft High School Choir April 4
