Raleigh Parks and Recreation is offering many egg hunts and bunny visits in 2026. Here are a few of them! If registration is required, follow the registration link provided. Meet the BunnyMarch 24, 202610 to 11:30 a.m.Abbots Creek Community Center9950 Durant Road, Raleigh, NCFree (register at above link)Ages 0-6 Hop out to Abbotts Creek and meet the Bunny. Participants will have the … [Read more...] about Free egg hunt at Raleigh Parks
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The Carrboro Really Really Free Market first Saturday of every month
The Carrboro Really Really Free Market is just what it sounds like. A market where people bring what they want to give, and take what they find useful. Nothing is bought, sold or bartered for. You might find toys, books, clothing, DVDs, cupcakes.... It takes the first Saturday of the month at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit … [Read more...] about The Carrboro Really Really Free Market first Saturday of every month
Spring Egg Hunt at Duke Homestead April 4
Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum encompasses the historic home, farm, and factory buildings of Washington Duke and his family as they lived on the property from 1852 until 1874. The site interprets the early farming life of the Duke family and the beginnings of their tobacco manufacturing business on the property after the Civil War. There are several guided tours daily, … [Read more...] about Spring Egg Hunt at Duke Homestead April 4
Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 North Roxboro Street in Durham, has a mission of reaching out to the community and providing a safe, clean, peaceful atmosphere for people to come and enjoy a good cup of coffee, music, games and fun. Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse is an outreach ministry of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Everything, from the music to the coffee and desserts, is on a donation … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Earth Day Celebration at Blackwood Farm Park in Chapel Hill on Apr. 22
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
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
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
