The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area families to Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will … [Read more...] about Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 11
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Family Fun Day: Where Science Meets History at Museum of Durham History Apr. 11
Museum of Durham History, at 500 W. Main Street between Downtown Durham and Brightleaf Square, is free to visit. It's open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. It's open late for Durham Third Friday. Events at Museum of Durham History Family Fun Day: Where Science Meets HistorySaturday, April 11, 202610 a.m. to 2 p.m.Free Join the Museum of Durham History … [Read more...] about Family Fun Day: Where Science Meets History at Museum of Durham History Apr. 11
Spring Festival at Centenary UMC in Smithfield March 29
Centenary UMC, 140 E Market Street, Smithfield, North Carolina, is hosting a Spring Festival on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. It's free to attend, and parking is free too. Children of all ages are invited. The celebration includes an egg hunt and inflatables. … [Read more...] about Spring Festival at Centenary UMC in Smithfield March 29
Bring your pet to Petco for free pictures with the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny will be visiting Petco stores on March 28 and 29, 2026, from 2o to 4 p.m. Bring your pet in for a FREE photo with the Easter Bunny! Call your closest Petco store to make sure that they're participating. Find your closest store here. Then, on Saturday, April 4, 2026, starting at 2 p.m., bring your pup through the store to find a hidden egg and score a treat! While supplies … [Read more...] about Bring your pet to Petco for free pictures with the Easter Bunny
The Sunday Set on the Roof at The Durham
The Sunday Set is a weekly event on the rooftop of The Durham, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina. It takes place on Sundays, starting March 15, 2026, from 4 to 10 p.m. It will be a weekly event, through October. Check thedurham.com/events for any exceptions. The Sunday Set features live DJ sets from 5 to 8 p.m., with rotating DJs. Also $2 oysters, build-your-own-spritz bar ($10), … [Read more...] about The Sunday Set on the Roof at The Durham
Free air hockey tournaments on Sundays at Super Rad Retro Lounge, more…
Super Rad Retro Lounge Arcade Bar, at 106 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, features 40 classic arcade games and pinball games from the 80s, 90s and 2000s, as well as air hockey, console games, a photo booth and even claw machines. Read on to learn about some of the events that they host. Upcoming Events Friday the 13th Party at Super RadFriday, February 13, 20264 p.m. to 12 … [Read more...] about Free air hockey tournaments on Sundays at Super Rad Retro Lounge, more…
Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market March 29
NC Vintage Bazaar is presenting Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy a vintage market, food trucks, drinks, games and music. Bull City Block Party is free to attend. … [Read more...] about Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market March 29
Apex Geek & Grub Market: Fantasy Edition Mar. 29 (and more)
Geek and Grub Market is a celebration of all things geek! Play giant games, eat great food, and purchase geeky items from an array of local geek-themed artisans. Occasionally there a Geek and Grub Market that's a little different, like the Pi Day Party on March 14, 2026. (Keep reading!) This themed monthly market, which is presented by the folks at Triangle Game Night, is free to attend. Each … [Read more...] about Apex Geek & Grub Market: Fantasy Edition Mar. 29 (and more)
Get Wild: Pollinator Power with Triangle Land Conservancy March 29
Triangle Land Conservancy, an organization that works to safeguard clean water and natural habitats, leads groups in guided hikes and provides outdoor programs in nature preserves in the Triangle. You can find all the upcoming events on TLC's calendar. Here is one upcoming event. Make sure to follow the link to see all the details and register. Get Wild: Pollinator Power!Sunday, March 29, … [Read more...] about Get Wild: Pollinator Power with Triangle Land Conservancy March 29
New Hope Valley Railway’s Hop Into Spring Train Rides March 28 and 29
New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsai Road, New Hill, is offering its annual Hop Into Spring rides on March 28 and 29, 2026. This is a chance to celebrate all things spring, with a train ride behind the historic locomotive. New Hope Valley Railway is known at Triangle's Train. Ride the train, meet the Easter Bunny and take part in a colorful visual egg hunt, which is an "I Spy" game during the … [Read more...] about New Hope Valley Railway’s Hop Into Spring Train Rides March 28 and 29
