Fest in the West is a free festival in Western Cary on Saturday, April 18, 2026. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Mills Park, 501 Mills Park Drive, Cary, North Carolina. Get ready for an active day of learning and fun! Fest in the West is a family-friendly festival designed for parents who seek engaging activities for their children. This event aims to unite the community in the heart … [Read more...] about Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 18
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 11
The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area families to Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will … [Read more...] about Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 11
Family Fun Day: Where Science Meets History at Museum of Durham History Apr. 11
Museum of Durham History, at 500 W. Main Street between Downtown Durham and Brightleaf Square, is free to visit. It's open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. It's open late for Durham Third Friday. Events at Museum of Durham History Family Fun Day: Where Science Meets HistorySaturday, April 11, 202610 a.m. to 2 p.m.Free Join the Museum of Durham History … [Read more...] about Family Fun Day: Where Science Meets History at Museum of Durham History Apr. 11
Spring Festival at Centenary UMC in Smithfield March 29
Centenary UMC, 140 E Market Street, Smithfield, North Carolina, is hosting a Spring Festival on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. It's free to attend, and parking is free too. Children of all ages are invited. The celebration includes an egg hunt and inflatables. … [Read more...] about Spring Festival at Centenary UMC in Smithfield March 29
The Sunday Set on the Roof at The Durham
The Sunday Set is a weekly event on the rooftop of The Durham, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina. It takes place on Sundays, starting March 15, 2026, from 4 to 10 p.m. It will be a weekly event, through October. Check thedurham.com/events for any exceptions. The Sunday Set features live DJ sets from 5 to 8 p.m., with rotating DJs. Also $2 oysters, build-your-own-spritz bar ($10), … [Read more...] about The Sunday Set on the Roof at The Durham
Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market March 29
NC Vintage Bazaar is presenting Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy a vintage market, food trucks, drinks, games and music. Bull City Block Party is free to attend. … [Read more...] about Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market March 29
Apex Geek & Grub Market: Fantasy Edition Mar. 29 (and more)
Geek and Grub Market is a celebration of all things geek! Play giant games, eat great food, and purchase geeky items from an array of local geek-themed artisans. Occasionally there a Geek and Grub Market that's a little different, like the Pi Day Party on March 14, 2026. (Keep reading!) This themed monthly market, which is presented by the folks at Triangle Game Night, is free to attend. Each … [Read more...] about Apex Geek & Grub Market: Fantasy Edition Mar. 29 (and more)
New Hope Valley Railway’s Hop Into Spring Train Rides March 28 and 29
New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsai Road, New Hill, is offering its annual Hop Into Spring rides on March 28 and 29, 2026. This is a chance to celebrate all things spring, with a train ride behind the historic locomotive. New Hope Valley Railway is known at Triangle's Train. Ride the train, meet the Easter Bunny and take part in a colorful visual egg hunt, which is an "I Spy" game during the … [Read more...] about New Hope Valley Railway’s Hop Into Spring Train Rides March 28 and 29
Historic Yates Mill County Park: Mill Open House
Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Admission to the park is free. Tours of … [Read more...] about Historic Yates Mill County Park: Mill Open House
Around the World, Raleigh Festival May 30
MAKRS is presenting the inaugural Around the World, Raleigh Festival on May 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Bount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This festival is free to attend. Around the World, Raleigh celebrates food and cultures from around the globe. It will consist of regional "neighborhood." Walk through Africa, Asia, South America and other areas of the … [Read more...] about Around the World, Raleigh Festival May 30
