Black Restaurant Week Carolinas is an event taking place all over the Carolinas, from April 22nd to May 1st, 2022. It's part of a national Black Restaurant Week organization that holds similar events throughout the country, in order to celebrate the flavors of African American, African and Caribbean cuisine. Looking for restaurants in Raleigh, Durham and the surrounding area? By using the … [Read more...] about Carolinas Black Restaurant Week
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Rededication of Occaneechi Replica Village in Hillsborough April 23
The Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, Orange County and The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough are presenting the rededication of the Occaneechi Replica Village. The event takes place at River Park, 140 E Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC, on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m. For over five years tribal members have worked with community volunteers, town and county staff, and the … [Read more...] about Rededication of Occaneechi Replica Village in Hillsborough April 23
Renewable Energy Day at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Kidzu Children's Museum, at 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, is presenting Renewable Energy Day on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a free event, but donations are welcome. Pre-registration is required to guarantee admission. Register here. The event is part of North Carolina Science Festival and is one of many Earth Day celebrations in the Triangle. At Renewable … [Read more...] about Renewable Energy Day at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Earth Day with North Carolina Museum of Art: Outdoor film, service project, Family Day and more…
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, is celebrating Earth Day with several free and low-priced events. Read on to learn about each one, and to register, if required. Earth Day Outdoor Film Screening On Friday, April 22nd, 2022, at 7 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art is presenting a screening of the movie, Hidden Rivers. Tickets are $5 for Museum members and $7 … [Read more...] about Earth Day with North Carolina Museum of Art: Outdoor film, service project, Family Day and more…
Songbird Celebration at Blue Jay Point County Park
Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, is a 236-acre park that features the Blue Jay Center for Environmental Education, gardens and a study pond, an overnight lodge, hiking and walking trails, a picnic area, the Go Ape Treetop Adventure Courses, playgrounds, open play fields, fishing areas and geocaching. On Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, Blue Jay Point County Park … [Read more...] about Songbird Celebration at Blue Jay Point County Park
Orange – Chatham African American Cultural Festival
Chapel Hill - Carrboro Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is presenting the Orange - Chatham African American Cultural Festival. This event will take place Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Chapel Hill - Carrboro City schools (formerly Lincoln Center) at 750 S. Merritt Mill Road, Chapel Hill, NC. This is a free, family-centered event that … [Read more...] about Orange – Chatham African American Cultural Festival
American Legion Post 116’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
American Legion Post 116, at 6400 Johnson Pond Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC, is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is for all kids, from newborn to 12 years of age. It will be taking place rain or shine. … [Read more...] about American Legion Post 116’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
“The Garden” Easter Oratorio at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Chapel Hill
Everyone is invited to a performance of "The Garden," an Easter Oratorio. It takes place on Friday, April 15th, and Saturday, April 16th, 2022, at 7 p.m. both evenings, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1050 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC. It's free to attend and no tickets are required. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. From the … [Read more...] about “The Garden” Easter Oratorio at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Chapel Hill
Finders Keepers: Bailey’s Fine Jewelry Scavenger Hunt at Crabtree Valley Mall April 13
Instead of hunting for eggs, why not hunt for fine jewelry? Bailey's Fine Jewelry and Crabtree Valley Mall are teaming up for a different kind of hunt. On April 13th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., 50 Bailey's Boxes will be hidden in the common areas of Crabtree Valley Mall. Each Bailey's Box will include a prize card with a featured item, including a necklace, bracelet, earrings, watch, money … [Read more...] about Finders Keepers: Bailey’s Fine Jewelry Scavenger Hunt at Crabtree Valley Mall April 13
Yappy Hour for grand opening of new dog park at Dix Park
The new dog park at Dix Park is opening on April 9th, 2022, replacing the temporary dog park, which closed April 18th. The new dog park is at 1800 Umstead Drive, Raleigh. The large grass-covered dog park has separate areas for small and large dogs. When you visit during the week, parking is available on the gravel lot only. Evenings and weekend parking is available in all lots. From … [Read more...] about Yappy Hour for grand opening of new dog park at Dix Park