Sunrise Community Farm Center, 6407 Millhouse Road, Chapel Hill, NC, has several upcoming events. Read on to learn what's going on. Swingin' Spring Barn Dance with Too Much Fun Swingin' Spring Barn DanceFriday, April 11, 20256 to 9:30 p.m.Free Enjoy energetic live music by Too Much Fun, with an opening set by Tim Stambaugh. These talented local musicians will fill the farm with music, … [Read more...] about Storytime with the Animals at Sunrise Community Farm Center, and more
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Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe April 11
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 April 11
Triangle Drive-In: A Minecraft Movie
Enjoy an iconic drive-in movie experience right in Raleigh! Triangle Cinemas and Drive-In is showing drive-in movies at 9500 Forum Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, every weekend. Gates open at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $11 for adults and $9 for children 12 and under (plus fees.) Triangle Cinemas and Drive-In Schedule: Learn more and buy tickets. … [Read more...] about Triangle Drive-In: A Minecraft Movie
NCMA Family Movie Night: Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds on April 12
North Carolina Museum of Arts is hosting a Family Movie Night on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the SECU Auditorium in the East Wing. The movie is Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds. Tickets are $10 ($12.87 with fees when purchased online.) Tickets for museum members are $5. Tickets for children 6 and under are free. Purchase tickets here. North Carolina Museum of Art is at … [Read more...] about NCMA Family Movie Night: Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds on April 12
Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP April 11
Celebrate the grand opening of The Makery at Boxyard by Kidzu Children's Museum, at 900 Park Office Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The Makery will be a hub for creativity and innovation, a place for upper elementary kids, tweens, and adults to dive into hands-on crafting, 3D printing, robotics, and more. Definitely check it out if you're into design thinking, upcycling, or digital … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP April 11
Mental Health Matters — panel discussion
Pastor Jahmar Cobb is leading a discussion about mental health, along with panelists who have important insight. Mental Health Matters (A Real Talk Event) takes place Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7 p.m., at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 12520 Holly Springs New Hill Road, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event. Dress is casual and refreshments will be served at intermission. All are … [Read more...] about Mental Health Matters — panel discussion
Pullen Amusements extends hours for the spring — plus special activities Friday nights
Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, has started to stay open later for the spring, giving everyone more time to enjoy the carousel, playground and train ride. The new hours, which started March 21, 2025, are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the week. The train runs until sunset. In addition, there will be special entertainment on Friday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. … [Read more...] about Pullen Amusements extends hours for the spring — plus special activities Friday nights
Wellness Wednesdays: Free fitness classes at MOSAIC in Pittsboro
Mosaic is offering Wellness Wednesdays, free fitness classes on Wednesdays, currently scheduled from April 2 to 30, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Make sure to find the sign-up link on this page. … [Read more...] about Wellness Wednesdays: Free fitness classes at MOSAIC in Pittsboro
NC State University Earth Fair April 9
NC State University is hosting its annual Earth Fair on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 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 9
Free computer workshop and drop-in tech help at Chapel Hill Public Library
Want to learn more about computers? Or do you need some tech help? Instructors from the UNC School and Information and Library Science are offering their expertise and assistance at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The programs are free, but require registration. Registration for each program is at … [Read more...] about Free computer workshop and drop-in tech help at Chapel Hill Public Library
