Dance the night away at Dix! Learn fun, easy dances, meet new people, and enjoy music, movement, and light refreshments. All are welcome! This FREE event takes place Friday, April 10, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Gipson Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC. Space is limited and registration is required. Grab your dancing shoes and join us for a lively night of … [Read more...] about Dancing at Dix — free square dancing Apr. 10 (registration required)
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center: $5 admission
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, 250 E Franklin Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, might be best known for its planetarium shows, but it offers much more. Exhibits include: Discounted Fridays On every Friday in April, 2026, (except for the spring holiday, April 3) Morehead is offering $5 general admission tickets. (Not the planetarium shows.) Dates are April 10, 17 and 24, … [Read more...] about Morehead Planetarium & Science Center: $5 admission
Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park Apr. 10: The Princess and the Frog
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting movie nights throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2026. You can find all the movie nights on Downtown Cary Park's calendar. The movie nights are free to enjoy and do not require registration. The movies will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Before each movie there will be pre-screening activities for all … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park Apr. 10: The Princess and the Frog
Retro Video Game Night Apr. 10 at The Daily Beer Bar in Durham, and more
The Daily Beer Bar, at 108 E Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, is an independently owned bar and cafe in Downtown Durham. It offers beer wine, coffee, sandwiches, snacks, and more. The Daily Beer Bar also hosts events. Find them on the event page of their website, or on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Retro Video Game NightFriday, April 10, 20266 p.m.Free Daily Beer Bar is … [Read more...] about Retro Video Game Night Apr. 10 at The Daily Beer Bar in Durham, and more
Sir Walter Coffee Downtown Singles: Spring Fling Apr. 10, and more…
Sir Walter Coffee has two locations in Downtown Raleigh: Read on for some upcoming events. Make sure to take note of which location event is at. Sir Walter Coffee Downtown Singles: Spring FlingFriday, April 10, 20266 to 10 p.m.145 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North CarolinaFree Consider this your soft launch into spring. Sir Walter Coffee Downtown Singles: Spring Fling is a singles night with no … [Read more...] about Sir Walter Coffee Downtown Singles: Spring Fling Apr. 10, and more…
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
Reception at The ArtsCenter April 10 for Chance Encounter: Found Still Life Photography
The ArtsCenter, at 300-G East Main Street in Carrboro, provides arts opportunities to people of all ages and skill levels. Opportunities include: You can find its performance and class schedule on its website. Among the events are some free ones. Here's one that's coming up: Reception at The ArtsCenter April 10 for Chance Encounter: Found Still Life PhotographyFriday, April 10, 20266 to 8 … [Read more...] about Reception at The ArtsCenter April 10 for Chance Encounter: Found Still Life Photography
Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex April 10-11
Bone Suckin' Sauce Peak City Pig Fest is serious business for BBQ chefs. Taking place Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Apex, it's the only Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned BBQ contest in the Triangle, and chefs compete for over $10,000 in prize money. It's free to attend the festival. Of course the main focus is food, and plenty of it will be on sale, but … [Read more...] about Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex April 10-11
Friday Night on White in Wake Forest: Bounce Party Band on Apr. 10
The Town of Wake Forest and Downtown Wake Forest, Inc. are bringing back Friday Night on White in 2026. The very popular event takes place the second Friday of the month, from April to September, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on White Street in Wake Forest, and features live music and beer for purchase. Music is provided by local or regional party bands playing classic rock and pop, 70s, 80s, and 90s … [Read more...] about Friday Night on White in Wake Forest: Bounce Party Band on Apr. 10
2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
The second Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to Chapel Hill and Carrboro for the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants. There will also be live music, performances, spoken word poetry and more. Venues are generally open late afternoon and evening hours. 2nd Friday ArtWalk events and activities are free and open to all. Here are … [Read more...] about 2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
