All Aboard! Model Train Show is a FREE event taking place April 12 and 13, 2025, at Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. The train show will showcase five different N & S scale model train sets and a hands-on children's layout. Three local train clubs are providing their model railroads, including the North Raleigh Model Railroad Club, Atlantic … [Read more...] about All Aboard! Model Train Show in Cary April 12-13
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Elkin, North Carolina, in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains: Good Times, Great Trails, and Groovy Small-Town Vibes
Looking for good times, great trails, and groovy small town vibes? There's no better place to spend a day, an evening, weekend or week away from the city than Elkin, NC – in the heart of the Yadkin Valley wine region! From raising a pint to enjoying live music or soaking in the festive atmosphere, Elkin has no shortage of ways to relax, unwind or recharge. Full of lively celebrations, small-town … [Read more...] about Elkin, North Carolina, in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains: Good Times, Great Trails, and Groovy Small-Town Vibes
Wine Fair: free wine and food tasting at Weaver Street Market Hillsborough and Raleigh
Weaver Street Market is hosting wine fairs at its stores, giving customers a chance to sample the wines from its spring wine sale. 30 wines are up to 43% off. Check out the list of wines here. Hillsborough Wine Fair Weaver Street Market Hillsborough, at 228 S Churton Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting Hillsborough Wine Fair on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. At … [Read more...] about Wine Fair: free wine and food tasting at Weaver Street Market Hillsborough and Raleigh
Easter Activities at Huckleberry Trail Farm in Siler City April 13
Huckleberry Trail Farm, at 143 Pleasant Hill Church Road, Siler City, NC, is hosting Easter Activities on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Admission "pay what you can," with donations supporting Feed-Well Fridges. The Easter activities will be taking place from 12 to 4 p.m. Please reserve your egg hunt time. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled egg hunt. Activities include: … [Read more...] about Easter Activities at Huckleberry Trail Farm in Siler City April 13
Festival Cultural Del Día Del Niño April 13
Revista Latina NC is presenting a free festival, Festival Cultural Del Día Del Niño, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Amphitheatre at Raleigh Rose Garden, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. This Children's Day Cultural Festival will celebrate cultures and traditions through: … [Read more...] about Festival Cultural Del Día Del Niño April 13
Puppies on the Patio at Woody’s Sports Tavern & Grill City Market May 2
Woody's Sports Tavern & Grill has three locations: Cary8322 Chapel Hill Road, Cary, NC919-380-7737 City Market205 Wolfe Street, Raleigh, NC919-833-3000 Morrisville3107 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville, NC919-650-3177 All three locations host events like live music, trivia and music bingo. You can find all of the upcoming events for each location on Woody's Sports Tavern & Grill's … [Read more...] about Puppies on the Patio at Woody’s Sports Tavern & Grill City Market May 2
Mommy & Me Day at Olde Raleigh Village May 3
Olde Raleigh Village, 3231 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, is hosting Mommy & Me Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. This event takes place at the Pocket Park at Olde Raleigh Village. Admission is free. (Pay for your purchases.) Treat yourself to: … [Read more...] about Mommy & Me Day at Olde Raleigh Village May 3
Free Produce Giveaway in Durham April 12
The Black Farmers' Market is giving away boxes of fresh veggies grown by farmers from the Black Farmers' Market. The organization announced this event on Facebook. The giveaway takes place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Southside Church of Christ, 800 Elmira Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. The boxes go quickly, so get there early. All are welcome. … [Read more...] about Free Produce Giveaway in Durham April 12
Free Robotics Program for Teens in Durham (register now)
There are still spaces available for the Durham Plus Intro to Robotics Program, running from April 8 to May 14, 2025, at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina. It meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m., and is for ages 12-17. This is a FREE program. Throughout the program, participants will work in groups to build and program a robot, using their … [Read more...] about Free Robotics Program for Teens in Durham (register now)
7th Annual Pimento Cheese Festival in Cary April 12
The Town of Cary is once again celebrating pimento cheese! The 7th Annual Pimento Cheese Festival takes place April 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Food trucks and vendors will serve their regular menus, plus new dishes that feature pimento cheese. The festival is free. Just pay for your food and drink. Enjoy live music, … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Pimento Cheese Festival in Cary April 12