Beyond the Book Children's Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor celebration of storytelling, creativity and community. It takes place Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival is open to all. The festival typically includes: … [Read more...] about Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 11
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Studio Maypop’s 2nd Annual Planter Sale and Community Plant Swap Apr. 11-12
Studio Maypop, 2001 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its Second Annual planter sale and community plant swap on Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Free to attend. Bring your extra plants from your home, garden and yard to share. Seeds welcome as well. Invite your friends and neighbors, too! There will be tags to mark your … [Read more...] about Studio Maypop’s 2nd Annual Planter Sale and Community Plant Swap Apr. 11-12
Family Field Day at Marbles Playway and Moore Square May 2
Family Field Day is a FREE outdoor play festival featuring classic field day games, a kid-friendly try-athlon, music and nonstop family fun. It takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the outdoor Marbles Playway, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Moore Square. Museum admission is not included. Activities at Family Field Day The try-athon isn’t your … [Read more...] about Family Field Day at Marbles Playway and Moore Square May 2
Whimstay is a new way to save big on last-minute travel
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As you make travel plans, especially if you're planning a trip in the next 30 days, consider a rental through Whimstay. Whimstay is a relatively new online travel service. It's similar to Airbnb and VRBO (with a familiar user interface if you use those services) with one really major difference. What is different about Whimstay? Rental prices (for the same homes) are less expensive than on … [Read more...] about Whimstay is a new way to save big on last-minute travel
Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park Apr. 10: The Princess and the Frog
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting movie nights throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2026. You can find all the movie nights on Downtown Cary Park's calendar. The movie nights are free to enjoy and do not require registration. The movies will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Before each movie there will be pre-screening activities for all … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park Apr. 10: The Princess and the Frog
Tarheel Antiques Festival April 10-11
The Tarheel Antiques Festival is a large antique event that takes place April 10 and 11, 2026, at Lloyds Farm, 226 North Lloyd's Dairy Road, Efland, North Carolina. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Tickets are $5, with kids ages 12 and under admitted for free. You can also buy a weekend pass for $7. Get free simple antique appraisals with paid … [Read more...] about Tarheel Antiques Festival April 10-11
UNC Science Expo April 11
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, in partnership with the students and faculty at UNC, celebrate science with our community — as a part of the North Carolina Science Festival. UNC Science Expo takes place Saturday, April 11, 2026. Check back soon for the hours. Last year it was from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Expo takes place at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin Street, … [Read more...] about UNC Science Expo April 11
Cat Show: It’s TICA Time Garden Pawty on April 11-12
Cat lovers won't want to miss the TICA Time Cat Show on April 11 and 12, 2026, at Dorton Arena at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission: Bring a cat food donation for a $1 discount. There will be vendors with lots of kitty toys and other items, and there will also be cats from local shelters available for adoption. At the cat show, you … [Read more...] about Cat Show: It’s TICA Time Garden Pawty on April 11-12
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Apr. 10
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Teen Science Café. These events usually take place the first Friday of the month (with a couple of exceptions; see below) during the school year, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Daily Planet Cafe, the coffee shop within the Nature Research Center, at 121 W Jones Street, Raleigh. Each cafe will includes a science … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Apr. 10
Haw River Festival — live music and outdoor activities May 2
Haw River Festival takes place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., near Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw, North Carolina. Haw River Festival is the kickoff to this season's Saturdays in Saxapahaw concerts. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Besides the music, the festival includes: Bands: Free Admission! All donations and … [Read more...] about Haw River Festival — live music and outdoor activities May 2
