PBS North Carolina, NC Science Festival and The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences present Science on the Carolina Coast — Screening and Panel Discussion. This is a free event. You can attend in person or watch online. Please register here. It takes place Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 6 p.m., at NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Science on the Carolina Coast with PBS North Carolina — free screening and discussion Apr. 23
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Holi Celebration at The Rookery Mar. 22
The Rookery, 115 Margaret Lane Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting a Holi celebration on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free at this family-friendly event.. Holi colors will be available for purchase. No outside colors permitted. DJ Seth will be spinning all day. Enjoy delicious eats from Viceroy, fresh bread from Breadwala, and food from a lineup of food … [Read more...] about Holi Celebration at The Rookery Mar. 22
Krispy Kreme’s Basketball Deal: Get a dozen doughnuts for $2 when you buy a dozen, March 19-22
From Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22, 2026, Krispy Kreme’s Bracket Bash Dozen will sweeten hoops hysteria for fans who hosting parties with friends and family or going head-to-head with colleagues for bragging rights. The Bracket Bash Dozen features: Krispy Kreme’s Bracket Bash Dozen and offer will be available in-shop and for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme’s app and … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme’s Basketball Deal: Get a dozen doughnuts for $2 when you buy a dozen, March 19-22
Free show by Heads up Penny at Lincoln Theatre on March 22 (grab tickets!)
Looking for a free live music option in downtown Raleigh? On Sunday, March 22, 2026, Heads Up Penny is performing in a free concert at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Theatre, 126 E Cabarrus Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Grab your free ticket here. Heads Up Penny is a high-energy six-piece band with dual lead vocalists, known for delivering nonstop crowd-favorites spanning generations -- from Sabrina … [Read more...] about Free show by Heads up Penny at Lincoln Theatre on March 22 (grab tickets!)
3rd Annual Easter at Fortnight Brewing Cary on March 22: Easter egg hunt, Easter Bunny, more…
Socks Off Entertainment is presenting the 3rd Annual Easter at Fortnight Brewing on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Fortnight Brewing Cary, 1006 Southwest Maynard Road, Cary, North Carolina. This event is FREE, but registration is required for the Easter Egg Hunt. Register here. Look for updates on the Facebook event. This event features an Easter Egg Hunt for ages 0-12, … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Easter at Fortnight Brewing Cary on March 22: Easter egg hunt, Easter Bunny, more…
Durham Underground Market: Live music, vendors, more, on March 22
The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting Durham Underground Market seven Sundays from March to November, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Each markets features 50+ … [Read more...] about Durham Underground Market: Live music, vendors, more, on March 22
Live & Local at Downtown Cary Park March 22: Cary Ballet and Leela Dance Company
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a concert series, Live & Local! Live & Local will highlight local talent and creativity and will be free to enjoy. These music and dance concerts will take place at the park's Great Lawn Pavilion. Bring your own chairs and blankets. The event is suitable for all ages You can bring your own food into the … [Read more...] about Live & Local at Downtown Cary Park March 22: Cary Ballet and Leela Dance Company
All Aboard! Model Train Show in Cary March 21 and 22
All Aboard! Model Train Show is a FREE event taking place March 21 and 22, 2026, at Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. This is a free event. Discover O, G, S, N, and Z scale layouts, and even a Lego Scale layout. There will also be interactive children's displays—free fun for the whole family! Experience the excitement of trains with creativity … [Read more...] about All Aboard! Model Train Show in Cary March 21 and 22
Spring Craft Fair at State Farmers Market March 19-22
The Spring Craft Fair will be held on March 19 to 22, 2026, at State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission and parking are both free. Shop for local, handmade crafts, specialty food items and more. For updates, check the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Spring Craft Fair at State Farmers Market March 19-22
Crowder County Park: free nature programs, and more, in March
Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, is located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests. Amenities include three playgrounds, three picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, playfield, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater and a 3-acre pond with a boardwalk and observation deck. Crowder County Park hosts many family events. Register for programs here. Space is limited … [Read more...] about Crowder County Park: free nature programs, and more, in March
