The Town of Wake Forest is hosting a free Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It takes place at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC. This is a free event. Bunny Trail: Instead of an egg hunt, this event will again feature Bunny Trail! Hop in any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to "poach" your eggs. You have three hours to hop in and … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Easter Eggstravaganza March 28, including a special time for children with special needs
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Two Egg Hunts with Durham Parks and Recreation March 28
Durham Parks and Recreation is offering several Easter Egg Hunts for 2026. Read on to learn about each one. Spring Egg DiveSunday, March 22, 20263 to 5 p.m.Campus Hills Pool2000 S. Alston Avenue, Durham$6 for Durham residents; $11 for non-residents It's an Eggstravaganza! Dive, splash, and swim for eggs and win prizes at the Spring Egg Dive event. All swim levels are welcome and life vests … [Read more...] about Two Egg Hunts with Durham Parks and Recreation March 28
Raleigh Roasts at City of Raleigh Museum March 28
Raleigh Roasts is a popular annual event that brings many of Raleigh cafés together. It takes place Saturday, March 28, 2026, at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $12, or $14.64 with fees. Free tickets for Museum members. Tickets include: There will also be raffles and vendors. Raleigh Roasts is hosted by the … [Read more...] about Raleigh Roasts at City of Raleigh Museum March 28
Rhiannon Giddens’ Biscuits & Banjos Presents: A Day of Free Programming on Apr. 26
Rhiannon Giddens' Biscuits & Banjos presents a day of free programming at The Fruit, 305 S Dillard Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The programming is for the first anniversary of the sold-out Biscuits & Banjos festival that took place in Durham. The day of programming reflects the spirit at the heart of Biscuits & Banjos, celebrating music, memory, … [Read more...] about Rhiannon Giddens’ Biscuits & Banjos Presents: A Day of Free Programming on Apr. 26
NC History Between the Lines — a local history book club, meeting Apr. 18
The Chatham County Historical Museum invites you to join NC History Between the Lines, a monthly book club exploring our local area’s rich past through engaging reads that connect with historical themes. Whether you’re a lifelong history lover or simply curious about the people and events that shaped our area, they would love for you to join. Come read, learn, and share your perspectives as we … [Read more...] about NC History Between the Lines — a local history book club, meeting Apr. 18
Y’all Means All NC Beer Festival at Raleigh Brewing Co. Apr. 25
Raleigh Brewing Company, 3707 Neil Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Y'all Means All NC Beer Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. The festival is free to attend. You pay for your food and drink. The festival features tons of North Carolina breweries (see below), plus local artisans, food trucks and live music. A portion of the proceeds will be going to LGBT … [Read more...] about Y’all Means All NC Beer Festival at Raleigh Brewing Co. Apr. 25
Scented Storytime at Durham County Library April 24 (and once a month)
Bright Black Candle Co. is hosting Scented Storytime events at branches of Durham County Library. Each of these events will be a storytelling journey through scent, song and laughter. Scented Storytime is for preschoolers and their families. Registration is required. Please follow the links below. Scented StorytimeFriday, April 24, 202610:30 to 11:30 a.m.Stanford L. Warren Branch … [Read more...] about Scented Storytime at Durham County Library April 24 (and once a month)
Raleigh Concert Band’s Spring Concert — Movement! May 2
Raleigh Concert Band is a non-profit community band with members from a wide variety of professions. The band plays everything from J.S. Bach to Lady Gaga. Raleigh Concert Band is known for for its many years of performances at the historic North Carolina State Capital’s Annual Fourth of July celebration and the Annual Governor's Tree Lighting, and even received the honorary title of "The State … [Read more...] about Raleigh Concert Band’s Spring Concert — Movement! May 2
Mordecai Annual Heirloom Plant Sale April 24-25
Celebrate Earth Day at Mordecai Historic Park and get your herb, vegetable, and flower gardens started for the season at the Mordecai Plant Sale. Mordecai Historic Park is at 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The plant sale is on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Admission is free. Heirloom varieties of plants will be on sale for … [Read more...] about Mordecai Annual Heirloom Plant Sale April 24-25
Free Easter Bunny Pictures in the Triangle
If you'd like a picture of your child (or yourself!) with the Easter Bunny, you do not have to pay for expensive mall pictures! There are many opportunities for FREE pictures with the Easter Bunny in the Triangle. You'll find events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and the rest of the Triangle. At most of these events you'll take the picture yourself, but there are also a few with a … [Read more...] about Free Easter Bunny Pictures in the Triangle
