Dance the night away at Dix! Learn fun, easy dances, meet new people, and enjoy music, movement, and light refreshments. All are welcome! This FREE event takes place Friday, April 10, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Gipson Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC. Space is limited and registration is required. Grab your dancing shoes and join us for a lively night of … [Read more...] about Dancing at Dix — free square dancing Apr. 10 (registration required)
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Sir Walter Coffee Downtown Singles: Spring Fling Apr. 10, and more…
Sir Walter Coffee has two locations in Downtown Raleigh: Read on for some upcoming events. Make sure to take note of which location event is at. Sir Walter Coffee Downtown Singles: Spring FlingFriday, April 10, 20266 to 10 p.m.145 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North CarolinaFree Consider this your soft launch into spring. Sir Walter Coffee Downtown Singles: Spring Fling is a singles night with no … [Read more...] about Sir Walter Coffee Downtown Singles: Spring Fling Apr. 10, and more…
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
Reception at The ArtsCenter April 10 for Chance Encounter: Found Still Life Photography
The ArtsCenter, at 300-G East Main Street in Carrboro, provides arts opportunities to people of all ages and skill levels. Opportunities include: You can find its performance and class schedule on its website. Among the events are some free ones. Here's one that's coming up: Reception at The ArtsCenter April 10 for Chance Encounter: Found Still Life PhotographyFriday, April 10, 20266 to 8 … [Read more...] about Reception at The ArtsCenter April 10 for Chance Encounter: Found Still Life Photography
Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex April 10-11
Bone Suckin' Sauce Peak City Pig Fest is serious business for BBQ chefs. Taking place Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Apex, it's the only Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned BBQ contest in the Triangle, and chefs compete for over $10,000 in prize money. It's free to attend the festival. Of course the main focus is food, and plenty of it will be on sale, but … [Read more...] about Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex April 10-11
Beer Box Cary: Sci-Fi Trivia on Apr. 15, more…
Beer Box Cary, at 1200 Gathering Park Circle, Suite 100, Cary, North Carolina, features 24 taps, as well as several bourbons, handpicked wines and classic cocktails. It's a dog-friendly taproom and you're welcome to bring your own food. Beer Box Cary hosts events, which you can find on their website or Facebook page. Read on for a few upcoming events. Sci-Fi Trivia NightWednesday, April 15, … [Read more...] about Beer Box Cary: Sci-Fi Trivia on Apr. 15, more…
Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Concerts in the Park (save the dates!)
Durham Parks and Recreation is presenting a Summer Concert Series. It takes place twice a month from June through August, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. These concerts are free, family-friendly and full of local flavor, including a rotating lineup of food trucks. Pack a blanket or chair and enjoy live music and summer nights. The concerts take place at different parks in Durham. The locations and … [Read more...] about Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Concerts in the Park (save the dates!)
NC State University Earth Fair April 8
NC State University is hosting its annual Earth Fair on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It takes place at Stafford Commons, which is the green space on the north side of Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh. The Earth Fair is part of NC Science Festival, which includes hundreds of science events throughout the month of April, all over North Carolina. This is a … [Read more...] about NC State University Earth Fair April 8
A Walk with Poetry: A guided poetry walk and performances at Shelley Lake in Raleigh April 11
Celebrate National Poetry Month with A Walk With Poetry—an immersive community-centered arts experience curated by spoken word artist Kiana Renee (aka CraziiKi) as part of SEEK Raleigh. A Walk With Poetry takes place Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Shelley Lake Park, 1400 W Milbrook Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event, but (free) tickets are required for the … [Read more...] about A Walk with Poetry: A guided poetry walk and performances at Shelley Lake in Raleigh April 11
Wendy’s gives away free Frosty & fries Apr. 7
UPDATE: There was a dunk in the NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship Game, so Wendy's is unlocking a nationwide offer: Free Dunks for America! Wendy’s is turning an exciting moment in the championship game into a big win for customers. When the first dunk is scored in the Women’s Championship (April 5 on ABC) or Men’s Championship (April 6 on TBS), Wendy’s will unlock its first-ever … [Read more...] about Wendy’s gives away free Frosty & fries Apr. 7
