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Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show April 11-13

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Kick off your projects at the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show April 11-13, 2025, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds! Discover fantastic deals, fresh ideas, and practical advice from trusted local experts to turn your dream home into a reality. You can shop, compare, and save with over 200 experts specializing in kitchens, baths, flooring, windows, décor, and more. Purchase your tickets … [Read more...] about Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show April 11-13

Town of Smithfield Easter Egg Hunt April 13

The Town of Smithfield's Easter Egg Hunt takes place Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 3 p.m., at Smithfield Community Park, 600 M. Durwood Stephenson Parkway, Smithfield, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy an Easter Egg hunt, bounce houses and meeting the Easter Bunny. … [Read more...] about Town of Smithfield Easter Egg Hunt April 13

Trunkshow’s Vintage Spectacular April 13

Trunkshow, at 1526 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Vintage Spectacular on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. There will be over 50 vendors stretching from Tap Yard to Trunkshow offering vintage clothing, housewares, and furniture, along with art, records, food trucks, tarot card readings, beer, music and face painting. This event is dog … [Read more...] about Trunkshow’s Vintage Spectacular April 13

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25th Annual Triangle Lebanese Festival in Raleigh April 12-13

The Triangle Lebanese-American Center is presenting the Lebanese Festival at its center at 241 Horizon Drive, Raleigh, on April 12 and 13, 2025 Hours are: Admission and parking are free. The festival includes: … [Read more...] about 25th Annual Triangle Lebanese Festival in Raleigh April 12-13

23rd Annual ClydeFEST in Chatham County: Kids’ Festival of Folk Art Fun April 13

The 23rd Annual ClydeFEST takes place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-Bus, Pittsboro, NC. The festival takes place 12 to 4 p.m. The festival honors Chatham County folk artist Clyde Jones and celebrates creativity and kids. ClydeFEST is free to attend.. There will be tons of hands-on arts and crafts projects for kids, … [Read more...] about 23rd Annual ClydeFEST in Chatham County: Kids’ Festival of Folk Art Fun April 13

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Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more…

Unleashed's Annual Spring Fling is a fun, free event for families, including the canine family members. Parking is also free. It takes place Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, North Carolina. Many rescue groups will be there, along with lots of vendors. This event raises money for animals in need. There will be a Doggie … [Read more...] about Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more…

All Aboard! Model Train Show in Cary April 12-13

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

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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

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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

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