Celebrate Earth Day at Earth Evening at Farmers' Market Pavilion, River Park, 140 E Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, on Friday, April 25, 2025. This free event is part of Last Fridays Hillsborough. This event will include environmental and hands-on activities to educate, inspire and entertain, in honor of Earth Day. … [Read more...] about Earth Evening in Hillsborough April 25
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Museum of Durham History: Opening Event for Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery
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, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It's open late for Durham Third Friday. Events with Museum of Durham History Panel Discussion Honoring Joyce Clayton Thorpe Nichols at Library Fest 2025Saturday, April 12, 202511 a.m. to 1 … [Read more...] about Museum of Durham History: Opening Event for Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery
Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium: Robotics April 25
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to the free Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 East Franklin Street. This is a chance for teens who are interested in science to get to know each other, enjoy some free pizza, and learn from an engaging science speaker. Teen Science Café takes place on the following evenings from 5:30 to 7 p.m.: Teen Science Cafe is free, and no … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium: Robotics April 25
Customer Appreciation Day at The Baxter April 25: Free play, free swag, free drink samples
The Baxter, the arcade bar at 108 North Graham Street, Chapel Hill, features over 50 video games and pinball machines, two lounge areas, a patio, and a wide selection of beer, as well as some non-alcoholic drinks. You can learn about The Baxter's upcoming events on their Facebook page. The Baxter is hosting a customer appreciation day each month. During these events, there will be free play … [Read more...] about Customer Appreciation Day at The Baxter April 25: Free play, free swag, free drink samples
Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk April 25
The last Friday of every month, from February to November, 2025, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Starting in March, Hillsborough Arts Council will present special programming each month. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be live … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk April 25
Mother’s Day: Music and Pampering in Downtown Cary Park May 11
Celebrate Mother's Day at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Mother's Day: Music & Pampering in the Park takes place Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Academy Pavilion and Plaza. This is a free event. Moms get free chair massages. There will also be creative crafts at the Art Cart, and food available for purchase from a local food truck. Enjoy … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day: Music and Pampering in Downtown Cary Park May 11
Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, at 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC, is hosting Gig in the Park, a free concert series. It takes place every other Thursday from April 24 to June 19, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. The band lineup was announced on Facebook. Bring a chair or blanket. There will be food trucks, along with beer and wine. No outside beverages or coolers. Proceeds from the beverage … [Read more...] about Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series
NC State's very popular free, family-friendly, outdoor concert series, LIVE @ Lake Raleigh, is returning in April and May of 2025. It takes place at Lake Raleigh, Main Campus Drive & Campus Shores Drive. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and food trucks will be on site at that time. The concerts start at 6 p.m. LIVE @ Lake Raleigh Schedule Thursday, April 10, 2025Ricardo Diquez … [Read more...] about LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series
Craig Colorusso: Live at the Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
LEVEL Retreat is an oasis in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for multidisciplinary artists to temporarily live, create and to be inspired to produce enduring works. LEVEL is presenting a performance by sound sculptor Craig Colorusso, whose immersive installations, sound sculptures, and bowed guitar performances blur the boundaries between art, environment, and experience. This April 8 to 28, … [Read more...] about Craig Colorusso: Live at the Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
Movie theaters nationwide host Sneak Peek Showcase with $3 tickets
Thousands of movie theaters across the country will debut a new 70-minute program entitled Sneak Peek Showcase on April 22 and 24, 2025. The showcase promises an evening of brand-new trailers, never-seen-before footage and behind-the-scenes content from this year’s most anticipated movies. Plus, Hollywood’s biggest studios will highlight their upcoming summer and fall 2025 releases — expect … [Read more...] about Movie theaters nationwide host Sneak Peek Showcase with $3 tickets
