North Carolina Museum of Arts is hosting a Family Movie Night on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the SECU Auditorium in the East Wing. The movie is Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds. Tickets are $10 ($12.87 with fees when purchased online.) Tickets for museum members are $5. Tickets for children 6 and under are free. Purchase tickets here. North Carolina Museum of Art is at … [Read more...] about NCMA Family Movie Night: Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds on April 12
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP April 11
Celebrate the grand opening of The Makery at Boxyard by Kidzu Children's Museum, at 900 Park Office Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The Makery will be a hub for creativity and innovation, a place for upper elementary kids, tweens, and adults to dive into hands-on crafting, 3D printing, robotics, and more. Definitely check it out if you're into design thinking, upcycling, or digital … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP April 11
Mental Health Matters — panel discussion
Pastor Jahmar Cobb is leading a discussion about mental health, along with panelists who have important insight. Mental Health Matters (A Real Talk Event) takes place Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7 p.m., at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 12520 Holly Springs New Hill Road, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event. Dress is casual and refreshments will be served at intermission. All are … [Read more...] about Mental Health Matters — panel discussion
Pullen Amusements extends hours for the spring — plus special activities Friday nights
Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, has started to stay open later for the spring, giving everyone more time to enjoy the carousel, playground and train ride. The new hours, which started March 21, 2025, are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the week. The train runs until sunset. In addition, there will be special entertainment on Friday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. … [Read more...] about Pullen Amusements extends hours for the spring — plus special activities Friday nights
Free computer workshop and drop-in tech help at Chapel Hill Public Library
Want to learn more about computers? Or do you need some tech help? Instructors from the UNC School and Information and Library Science are offering their expertise and assistance at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The programs are free, but require registration. Registration for each program is at … [Read more...] about Free computer workshop and drop-in tech help at Chapel Hill Public Library
Movie in the Park in Morrisville: Sing on April 11
Morrisville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources is hosting Movie in the Park on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville, NC. This is a free event. The movie will begin at 8 p.m., but it's recommended that you arrive early to grab a great spot. Bring a chair or blanket. The movie is Sing. The Snack Cabinet food truck will be … [Read more...] about Movie in the Park in Morrisville: Sing on April 11
Great deals on LEGO Star Wars sets for Star Wars Day
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May 4th, 2025, is Star Wars Day. (May the Fourth be with you!) There are lots of fun Star Wars Day events in the Triangle, including movies, costume parties and markets. Amazon has a number of LEGO Star Wars sets on sale right now! The current discount, at the time of this post, is generally 20%, but that can change at any time. The price can go up or down, or items can sell out. Here are … [Read more...] about Great deals on LEGO Star Wars sets for Star Wars Day
National Beer Day deals on April 7
National Beer Day is celebrated on April 7th every year, commemorating the Cullen-Harrison Act, which President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law March 22, 1933. This law permitted the sale of beer and wine containing up to 3.2% alcohol by weight. Prior to the passage of this act, sale of even low alcohol beer had been illegal since Prohibition started in 1920. That's a long time to … [Read more...] about National Beer Day deals on April 7
Library Fest with Durham County Library — North Carolina Edition April 7-12
Join Durham County Library in the community celebration of Library Fest. Taking place April 7 to 12, 2025, Library Fest will showcase the many diverse ways the library can be a part of your life. This year, the focus of Library Fest is North Carolina. Programs take place a variety of venues. The week-long celebration includes a variety of programs, including: Library Fest Events See the … [Read more...] about Library Fest with Durham County Library — North Carolina Edition April 7-12
Free Bike Workshop Series with Oaks and Spokes
Oaks and Spokes is hosting a free bike workshop series on the second Tuesday of each month at Raleigh Brewing, 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The workshops take place in January, February, March, and April, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 14th: Flat Repair and Demystifying Tubeless Tires In this workshop, learn how to change a flat tire on both your front and rear wheels. … [Read more...] about Free Bike Workshop Series with Oaks and Spokes
