Looking to celebrate Easter the easy way? That is, without the cooking?

Check out our list of Triangle restaurants and grocery stores where you can order an Easter brunch or dinner to enjoy at home.

Bob Evans

Bob Evans
Multiple locations

Bob Evan’s Premium Farmhouse Feast makes for the perfect Easter dinner that serves 8 to 10 for $164.99. Here is what is included:

• Turkey and cranberry relish
• Hickory-smoked ham
• Bread and celery dressing
• Mashed potatoes and gravy
• Green beans with ham
• Corn
• Macaroni and cheese
• Freshly baked rolls
• Double-crust apple pie
• Turtle cheesecake pie
• Banana nut bread

The Premium Farmhouse Feast is packed cold and requires about 2 hours for heating.

There is also a Cinna-Bunny French Toast for $5.69 that comes with cinnamon roll French toast, banana slices, blueberries, cream cheese icing, and your choice of one sausage link or a bacon, and a beverage.

Order here now.

City BBQ

City BBQ
Multiple locations

City BBQ is offering ham, turkey, and brisket holiday meals that can serve anywhere from 4 to 24 people this Easter. Here is what is included in the Medium Holiday Ham Meal that feeds 8 to 10 for $109.99:

• Half of a boneless ham
• Choice of two sides:
  • Baked beans
  • Collards
  • Corn pudding
  • Creamy slaw
  • Green beans with bacon
  • Mac and cheese
  • Potato salad
  • Mashed potatoes
• 12 sandwich buns

Order here by April 3. Pickup is available from March 28 to April 4, 2026.

Cracker Barrel

Donavan’s Dish

The Fresh Market

The Fresh Market
Multiple locations

The Fresh Market is offering an Easter Ham Meal that has the option to feed 4 for $69.99, or 8 to 10 for $89.99. The two options differ slightly, but here is what is included in the 8 to 10 option:

• Bone-in honey ham
• White cheddar scalloped potatoes
• Honey sage carrots
• Fresh pineapple slices
• Egg dinner rolls with butter
• Deluxe white cake

Some items will need to be cooked or reheated following the provided instructions.

There are also prime rib ($54.99) and lamb ($49.99) meals for two, as well as brunch quiches ($19.99). Many of the entrees, sides, and desserts found in the meals can be purchased a la carte.

Order here by April 1, 2026 at 2 p.m. In-store pickup will be from April 2 to 5, 2026.

Golden Corral

Golden Corral
Multiple locations

Golden Corral is offering a variety of meal options that feed anywhere from 4 to 10 people and include entree options such as sliced glazed ham, fried chicken, sliced roasted turkey, sliced pork roast, and sliced beef roast. Here is what is included in the Easter Glazed Ham Meal that served 6 to 8 for $94.99:

• Sliced ham
• Mashed potatoes
• Gravy
• Stuffing
• Cranberry sauce
• A dozen yeast rolls with honey butter
• Choice of additional side
• Choice of whole pie

You can also order entrees, sides, and desserts a la carte.

Place order here. Meals are available for pickup starting Monday, March 30, 2026.

The Honey Baked Ham Co.

The Honey Baked Ham Co.
Multiple locations

The Honey Baked Ham Co. is offering a variety of ham and turkey meals that serve anywhere from 7 to 20 people.

The Honey Baked Ham and Turkey Feast serves up to 20 for $188.99 and includes a 10-pound half ham, about 3 pounds of turkey, and your choice of 4 sides.

There are many other meal options, as well as an option to order just the entrees. Prices may vary depending on the location.

Order here now.

Mac’s Speed Shop

Mac’s Speed Shop
1626 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC

Mac’s Speed Shop is offering two Easter Packages this year:

• The Small Family Package feeds 4 to 6 for $165 and includes 5 pounds of brisket and your choice of 2 half pans of sides.
• The Large Family Package feeds 8 to 12 for $305 and includes 10 pounds of brisket and your choice of 3 half pans of sides.

There are also many a la carte entrees, sides, and desserts. Here are a few examples:

• ($25) Banana pudding half pan, feeds 10 to 15
• ($25) 2 pounds of slow-smoked brisket
• ($27) St. Louis full rack of ribs
• ($20) Texas Beef Sausage
• More!

Order here by April 4, 2026. If you order before March 17, 2026, you will receive a $10 gift card. Pickup is on April 5.

Metro Diner

Metro Diner
6325 Falls of Neuse Road, #73, Raleigh, NC 27615

Metro Diner is offering a heat-and-serve Easter Dinner Made Easy with the option to serve 1 ($16.99), 4 ($63.00), or 8 ($125.99). Here is what is included:

• Baked ham or roasted turkey
• Cranberry sauce
• Creamy mashed potatoes and gravy
• Steamed green beans or street corn
• Macaroni and cheese or cornbread stuffing
• Hawaiian dinner rolls

Everything is sold cold and will require reheating. Instructions for reheating can be found here.

There are a la carte sides available as well as carrot cake bread pudding.

Order here now.

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill
4509 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill is offering a Family-Style Ham Meal for 4 for $149. The meal includes:

• Sliced, double-smoked, triple-glazed ham
• Soup or salad
• Whipped potatoes
• Green bean almondine

There is also an option to add a White Chocolate Cheesecake for $32. They also offer Individual meals to-go for $49. Scroll down to see more details on the dine-in post.

Order here from March 7 to April 5, 2026. Pickup for the Heat & Eat option is April 14, and pickup for the Ready to Eat option is April 5.

Seasons 52

Seasons 52
4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh

Seasons 52 is offering three Easter heat-and-serve dinner options that feed 4 to 6: Cedar Plank-Roasted Salmon ($190), Wood-Grilled Tenderloin ($235), and Honey-Glazed Spiral Ham Green Box ($155). Here is what is included in the Plank-Roasted Salmon meal:

• Cedar-roasted salmon with dill mustard sauce
• Field greens salad
• Lemon-parsley marble potatoes
• French green beans
• Belgian chocolate s’mores
• Raspberry chocolate chip cannoli

Order here now. Pickup is Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where to have Easter Brunch in the Triangle

Want to eat out for Easter Brunch? These restaurants offer a Sunday brunch. You should check with the restaurant to verify any changes in hours for Easter Sunday, and to make reservations. Space can fill up quickly.

We will try to keep the list on the low-priced side, but this list still will include some brunches that can be considered to be splurges.

AVA Rooftop Bar Cary

AVA Rooftop Bar Cary
301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC
Sunday brunch from 12 to 3 p.m., including:

• $20 brunch buffet
• $20 mimosa buckets
• Lawn games
• Live DJ

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel
Multiple locations
Locations will be open their regular hours
Regular menu will be available plus a traditional ham and turkey meal starting at 11 a.m.

The Durham Hotel

The Durham Hotel
315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham NC
The Durham Hotel has a Family-Style Easter Brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$60 per guest, $30 for children
Make a reservation here

Flask and Beaker

Flask and Beaker
2451 Alumni Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
Offers a breakfast menu from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Make a reservation here

Golden Corral

Golden Corral
Multiple locations
Normal hours (call yours to verify)
Buffet favorites plus carved, glazed ham

Irregardless

Irregardless
901 W Morgan Street, Raleigh
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant.
Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Make reservations here

Lucky 32

Lucky 32
7307 Tryon Rd, Cary, NC 27518
Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Make your reservation here

Nerra

Nerra
506 Ramseur St., Durham, NC
Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Sunday Funday drink specials
Make your reservation here

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill

Seasons 52

Seasons 52
4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
Easter Brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner menu is served all day
Make reservations and view menu here

Simply Crepes

Simply Crepes
8470 Honeycutt Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
1028 Oberlin Road Ste 248, Raleigh, NC 27605
Honeycutt Road location open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Oberlin Road location open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Serves breakfast all day. View menu here
Make your reservations here

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Sullivan’s Steakhouse
410 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27603
Serving their full lunch and dinner menus.
Make reservations here (make sure you have the Raleigh location selected)

Tandem

Tandem
200 N Greensboro St #1a, Carrboro, NC 27510
Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Make reservations here

Tupelo Honey

Tupelo Honey
425 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh, NC 27605
Standard brunch menu
Make reservations here.

The Willard Rooftop Lounge

The Willard Rooftop Lounge
9 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
Easter brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$45 per person, $15 for kids 6 to 12, and free for 5 and under.
Make reservation here

March Madness reaches peak excitement this weekend and 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 Free Dunks for America giveaway.

If there is a dunk in either of these two games, fans can enjoy the following giveaway for one day only:

On April 7, 2026, fans nationwide can redeem a FREE small Hot & Crispy Fries paired with a FREE small Frosty Classic (vanilla or chocolate) at participating Wendy’s locations. No purchase necessary.

Won Buddhism of North Carolina is hosting a Spring Open House at 8021 Old NC 86, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m.

This is a free event.

Mini classes include:

• Qigong
• Dharma Hall Experience
• Meditation
• Sound healing

No experience is required.

Your projects begin here!
The Southern Ideal Home Show returns April 10 to 12, 2026, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds.

Three days only to shop, compare and save on kitchens, baths, flooring and more! Hundreds of local experts under one roof and ready to consult with you on all of the home improvement and landscaping projects you have planned this spring.

This year’s show highlights include:

• Christopher Knight — a.k.a Peter Brady from The Brady Bunch — will share memories from the show and discuss his new furniture line live on stage Friday and Saturday
• Daily Plant Bingo from 12pm-4pm offering multiple chances to win beautiful plants
• FREE introductory Mah Jongg lessons and open plan sessions with Megan Black from Mahj with Megan
• Complimentary, personalized 15-minute decluttering & design consultations from Cocobee Home

In this post, we cover:

• Special events during Spring Break for families (Jump to this section.)
• The entire calendar of kids’ activities on Triangle on the Cheap (Jump to this section.)
• Fun things in Triangle that are always free (Jump to this section.)
• Great discounts on kids’ activities. (Jump to this section.)

Special Events During Spring Break

Egg Hunts and Easter Bunny Visits: There are many Easter egg hunts taking place the first weekend of Spring Break. Follow the above link for a huge list! Most are free.

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Open House: This annual event gives kids a chance to milk a cow, learn how veterinarians care for farm animals, get their favorite stuffed animal repaired in the Teddy Bear Clinic and much more. Free event on March 28, 2026.

Spring Break Calendar

These activities are always free

• North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
• North Carolina Museum of Art
• Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park
• Visiting the Dambo Trolls at Dix Park
• These hikes are perfectly suited for kids
• Duke Homestead State Historic Site
• Self-guided tour of Videri Chocolate Factory in Raleigh
• Visit one of these 31 farmers’ markets. Some even have special activities for kids.
• Durham Central Park features a playground, a skate park, Garden of Eatin’ (edible garden, free for the picking) and more
• Plane-watching at RDU Observation Park
• Triangle libraries all have many free offerings for kids. Durham County Library, Orange County Public Library, Wake County Libraries, Chapel Hill Public Library.
• Botanical gardens in the Triangle
• Stagville State Historic Site

Discounts on Kids’ activities

Free and Cheap Things To Do in Raleigh, NC and the Triangle this Weekend

North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting Busk and Bloom: A Spring Buskers Day Celebration on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. Buskers will be performing in every corner of the 164-acre Museum Park.

NCMA has established 24 sites that are first-come, first-served during the event. If none of these spaces are available, buskers may choose their own space. Please stay away from tall grass, look out for ant hills, don’t obstruct paths, and remain eight feet away from any artwork.

• Water pump area
• Willow tree
• Volunteer Garden path
• Ellipse Site 1
• Ellipse Site 2
• Upper Meadow
• Meadow in front of Ulau
• Welcome Center patio
• Smokestack patio
• Corner near Wind Machine
• Blue Loop and Capital Area Greenway intersection
• Blue Loop near stream
• Blue Loop and Upper Meadow Trail intersection
• Near No Fuss
• Near Collapse
• Near Gyre
• Lowe’s Pavilion
• Across from Wind Sculpture II
• Blue Loop and trail intersection (other side of Gyre)
• Across from Crossroads/Trickster I
• Near Invasive
• Near Mirror Labyrinth
• In front of Union 060719
• Near Askew

Raleigh Retro Gamers, Marbles IMAX and Oak City Indie Games are joining up to present the ultimate Super Mario Galaxy Party in celebration of the new The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

It takes place Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m., in Venture Hall inside the IMAX building at Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Here’s what’s going on:

• Freeplay video games
• Mario Kart Tournament
• Local indie game developer showcase
• A few Raleigh Retro Gamer vendors with awesome collectibles
• The movie will also be showing all day at IMAX (ticket required for the film)

Cross Culture at Leesville Road is hosting an Easter Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a free event. The church is at 6211 Leesville Road, Durham, North Carolina.

Please register here.

For Autism Acceptance Month, B3 is presenting a free screening of a film that centers the neurodivergent experience, followed by a panel conversation with Autistic adults.

The free event takes place Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting an Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 10 a.m.

Come on out rain or shine! All are welcome. Plenty of candy and goodies will abound.

Relentless Church and Carrollock Farms are hosting a Spring Festival on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 12 to 3 p.m., at Carrollock Farms, 6818 Kennebec Road, Willow Spring, North Carolina.

This is a free event.

Enjoy egg hunts for kids up to 5th grade, games, treats, face painting and food trucks.

Egg hunt times:

• 12:45 to 1 p.m.: Toddlers
• 1:15 to 1:30 p.m.: Preschool
• 2:15 to 2:30 p.m.: Elementary

Check back soon.

The Town of Morrisville, North Carolina, is hosting an Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Morrisville Dog Park, 329 Franklin Upchurch Senior Street, Morrisville, North Carolina.

This is an opportunity for the community to engage with experts on a variety of tree-related topics including Right Tree, Right Place, invasive plant identification and removal, pruning demonstrations and more.

Free Live Music in 2026:

• Saturday, April 11, 7 to 10 p.m.: Tom Neuhauser
• Saturday, April 18, 7 to 10 p.m.: Ridge Band
• Saturday, April 25, 7 to 10 p.m.: Mixed Tape

Bombshell Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Kids Egg Hunt: 2 p.m.
Adult Egg Hunt: 4 p.m.
Free

Celebrate Easter at Bombshell Beer! They will have a kids-only egg hunt at 2 p.m. with face painting and a bounce house, and the adult egg hunt is at 4 p.m.

Holly Springs Small Business Network
Second and fourth Wednesday of the month
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Free

All are welcome to join the HSSBN free monthly morning networking meeting.

Karaoke with Harryoke
The second Friday of every month
8 to 10 p.m.
Free

On April 4, 2026, Lowe’s is giving the first 150 MyLowe’s Rewards customers at every location a FREE Puppy Planter and Plushie Keychain — starting at 10 a.m. No purchase necessary.

Look for the giveaway station at the store. If you can’t find it, ask an employee for assistance in locating it.

21+ Piñata Party
Saturday, April 18, 2026
3 to 5 p.m.
Free

Take a swing for the chance to grab the goodies from this piñata party! There will be beer tokens, candy, gift cards, and more.

Silent Reading Club
Mondays (scheduled through June 2026)
6 to 8 p.m.
Free

Bring your book of choice and enjoy the literary atmosphere! There will be an optional community book recommendation share at 7 p.m.

Pints at the Playground
Select days (see 2026 dates below)
2 to 6 p.m.
Free

Enjoy your drinks on the move at the Bullpen social district! Free kids’ charcuterie boards will be offered will supplies last!

Wednesday, April 29
Monday, May 25
Thursday, June 11

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.

Durham Parks and Recreation is offering FREE Yoga classes for Durham residents at Holton Career and Resource Center, 308 S Driver Street, Durham. North Carolina.

The classes take place every Saturday through May 30, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m.

Steel String Brewery Pluck Farm is located at 6901 NC-54 West, Mebane, North Carolina. Enjoy the natural setting of the native plant gardens, seasonal blooms, and a 22-hole disc golf course. Events for both the Pluck Farm and Carrboro locations can be found on Steel String’s Facebook page.

Find events for the Carrboro location here.

Read on for events at Steel String Pluck Farm.

Easter Eggstravaganza at Pluck Farm
Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5, 2026
12 to 9 p.m.
Free

Bring the whole family. There will be an egg hunt. Follow the bunny trail to find the baskets of eggs. Exchange them for candy at the bar window. Also enjoy a bouncy house (kids ages 10 and under) and an Easter Ornament Craft Station. On Saturday Georgia Moon and the Wrong Band will be performing from 4 to 6 p.m.

Saturday food trucks are CluckiN Batter and Merkato Cafe Ethiopian, and Sundays food trucks are CluckiN Batter and Pana’s Flavor.

Love Chapel Hill is hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt and Lunch on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m., at The Foundry, 7326 Sunrise Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

This is a free event that includes egg hunts for all ages — even adults.

Free lunch will be available.

Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, at 6903 Gold Mine Loop Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a not-for-profit organization that has a mission of caring for cows for life.

Every Saturday and Sunday, the sanctuary is open for visitors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Hours change according to the season.)

The cows love visitors! If you’d like to feed the cows, you can bring bananas, carrots, cucumber and celery.

Make sure to check the website before visiting, to make sure that the sanctuary is open.

While you’re there, you can enjoy a picnic that you bring from home (there are picnic benches) and try out the slack line.

The admission fee goes toward the care of the cows. Admission is $25 for adults, with free admission for kids under age 12.

2025 Museums on Us Dates

• January 4-5
• February 1-2
• March 1-2
• April 5-6
• May 3-4
• June 7-8
• July 5-6
• August 2-3
• September 6-7
• October 4-5
• November 1-2
• December 6-7

The Rock Church, 2940 Trawick Road, Suite 9, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Bunny Bumper Bash on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This is a free event. Reserve your spot on Eventbrite.

The event includes:

• Collecting Easter treats from each car
• Games
• Freshly popped popcorn

Subway fans, if you’re hungry you came to the right place!

From April 1 to 28, 2026, Subway is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Footlong sub (of equal or lesser value) at participating locations. Any add-ons or extras are additional.

Jump to info about:

• U-pick Tulips
• Open Farm Day
• U-pick Flower Season

U-Pick Tulips

U-pick tulip sessions will be announced as the tulips come into bloom. The cost is $2 per bloom. You can pay in advance or at the farm.

Follow Firefly Farm on Facebook for announcements. The farm announced that they’ll be open for tulip picking on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Open Farm Day

Firefly Farm is hosting an Open Farm Day on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit the animals, walk the labyrinth, meander around the pond, and enjoy the beauty of this space. Admission is free.

Farm tours will be available at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Food will be available for purchase.

Firefly Farm announced this event on Facebook.

Please note that pets are not allowed.

Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm, at 7084 US Highway 64 W, Pittsboro, is hosting a special event, Final Fuzzy, on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is a chance to see the alpacas at their fuzziest, just before their shearing two days later.

At this fun event you can:

• See the animals
• Alpaca safari hayride 10-12 and 12:45-3:45 (additional cost) ($5)
• Easter egg hunt at 1:00
• Learn about alpacas
• Walk the farm
• Make a fun craft to take home
• Photo booth
• Shop in the farm store
• See fiber arts demonstrations
• Food trucks

Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops and The Home Depot Kids’ Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory. 

The workshops, which are free, teach kids basic building skills, as well as safety.

Upcoming Home Depot Kids’ Workshops in 2026

• February 7: Penguin Mailbox
• March 7: Leprechaun Trap
• April 4: Farm Planter
• May 2: Keepsake Box
• June 6: Goalie Game
• July 4: Go Kart
• August 1: Rocket Game
• September 5: School Bus Organizer
• October 3: Witch Candy Box
• November 7: Dump Truck
• November 21: Christmas Car Ornament
• December 5: Holiday Train
• January 2, 2027: Claw Machine Bank

Lowe’s DIY-U Kids’ Workshops

Lowe’s DIY-U Kids’ Workshops take place once a month. Registration is required. When you register you’ll sign up for a time slot. The events take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. If there is no space left you still might be able to come by at 12 p.m. and pick up a kit to take home.

Hours for Easter Bunny at Bass Pro Shops in 2025

• Saturday, March 21: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, March 22: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, March 28: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, March 29: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Monday, March 30, to Thursday, April 2: 5 to 8 p.m.
• Friday, April 3: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, April 4: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, April 5: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Times may vary. The Easter Bunny may take breaks throughout these time periods.

Can dogs get their picture taken?

In general Bass Pro Shops welcomes dogs to get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny, but we recommend that you call ahead to confirm.

Raleigh Parks and Recreation is offering many egg hunts and bunny visits in 2026. Here are a few of them!

Check out our big list of Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny visits around the Triangle!

If registration is required, follow the registration link provided.

Meet the Bunny
March 24, 2026
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Abbots Creek Community Center
9950 Durant Road, Raleigh, NC
Free (register at above link)
Ages 0-6

Hop out to Abbotts Creek and meet the Bunny. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in games and crafts. After making your way through the crafts and games, stop for a picture with the bunny and pick up a plush egg from the egg patch. Due to the limited number of crafts and prizes pre-registration is required for each participant.

Egg-citing Egg Hunt (Teens)
Thursday, March 26, 2026
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Lions Park Community Park
516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, NC
Free
Ages 12-17

Let’s add an additional fun spin on Egg-Hunt themed events with a Teen Glow Egg Hunt.
There will be egg-citing games and activities that include glow min-it to win it, challenges, games, pre-stuffed eggs, snacks, prizes and more. Activities and games will be engaging for the entire group and glow themed event with music.

Teens will be signed in and dropped off to participate in this event. This is a Teen event only 12yo (Middle School)- 17yo (High School) only, no exceptions.

GLOWED Up Musical SHELL-ebration
Friday, March 27, 2026
6 to 8 p.m.
Chavis Community Center
505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC
Free (register at link above)
Ages 6-11

Get Ready, Set…Glow, Hop, and Hunt. Let’s GLOW for an EGG-citing hunt with a GLOWED-up musical chair twist! Young EGG-plorers will venture into designated areas for a captivating search of luminous eggs and prizes. While the music sounds, youngsters can move around collecting eggs, but like musical chairs, each time the music stops, participants must freeze in place. Once the music strikes back into action, they can continue in search of goodies.

Let’s LIGHT up the night with a dazzling hunt and SHELL-ebration! This will be a night to shine and is sure to spark fun with electrifying themed crafts, interactive games, radiant face painting and dynamic dance moves. Dress in your most vivid attire and bolt over to this lit event that’s sure to be a hopping good time!

All participants should be accompanied by an adult and and any participant aged 6-11yrs should be registered for the event.

Spring EGG-stravaganza
Friday, March 27, 2026
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Chavis Community Center
505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC
Free (register at link above)
Ages 0-5

Spring into action and hop on over to Chavis Park for an EGG-straordinary hunt and SHELL-ebration. Young EGG-explorers will be divided into two age groups (0-3yrs and 4–5yrs) in search of bright, colorful eggs tucked away in designated areas of the park. Joyful EGG-pressions are sure to bring cheer as little chicks fill their baskets with goodies and prizes.

Families will also EGG-perience spring crafts, free carousel rides, and other festive activities designed to EGG-cite and delight kids of all ages. Color us excited to host this EGG-stra special Hoppening SHELL-ebration that is sure to bring smiles and fun times.

Caregiver does not need to register. Participants age 0-5 should be registered for event; children will be divided into two age groups for the egg hunt.

Egg-splorers: A Jaycee Egg Hunt & Celebration
Saturday, March 28, 2026
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Jaycee Community Center
2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NIC
Free (register at above link)
Ages 0-12

Hop on over for Egg-splorers at Jaycee! Outdoor activities will begin at 10:00am, with egg hunts beginning at 11:00am. Registration is encouraged.

Mordecai Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 28, 2026
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mordecai Historic Park
1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, NC
Free (registration not required)
All ages

Meet at Mordecai Historic Park for a fun-filled morning hunting for eggs! Egg hunts will begin at 11 a.m. for age groups 0-4, 5-9, and 10 and up. Come before and stay after for crafts, games, and more spring activities. This is a free event and registration is not required. Please call the Mordecai Visitor Center at 919-996-4364 for more information.

Hopping Down the Bunny Trail
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
5 to 7:30 p.m.
Marsh Creek Community Park
3050 N New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC
Free (register at above link)
Ages 0-12

It’ll be a Basketful o’ Fun – Come join us for an evening of egg-static fun. Kids will get to fill their baskets with eggs, crafts and prizes while they stroll through the egg-cellent activity stations. Kids will also get an opportunity to get their picture taken with the bunny! This event is free for kids 12 and under – pre-registration is requested.

Biltmore Hills Egg Hunt and Bunny Visit
Saturday, April 4, 2026
11 a.m.
Biltmore Hills Community Center
2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC
Free (no registration required)

Egg-straordinary Egg Hunt. You will even have the opportunity to take a picture with the Biltmore Bunny. The Egg Hunt will start at 11:00 a.m. This event is indoors and outdoors, and is free for all. Pre-registration is not required.

Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum encompasses the historic home, farm, and factory buildings of Washington Duke and his family as they lived on the property from 1852 until 1874.

The site interprets the early farming life of the Duke family and the beginnings of their tobacco manufacturing business on the property after the Civil War.

Spring Egg Hunt at Duke Homestead
Saturday, 4, 2026
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free

Kids will be able to roam the grounds to find hidden eggs, and turn them in for prizes. Get the whole family playing with egg-themed games, as well as traditional historic games. Also, enjoy a puppet show with New Bern Puppets.

This event is BYOB–Bring Your Own Basket.

Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 North Roxboro Street in Durham, has a mission of reaching out to the community and providing a safe, clean, peaceful atmosphere for people to come and enjoy a good cup of coffee, music, games and fun.

Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse is an outreach ministry of St. Paul United Methodist Church.

Here’s the upcoming music schedule. Visit the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse website for information on the performers. The music starts at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

• March 7, 2026 – Ernest Collins
• March 14, 2026 – David Singley
• March 21, 2026 – Elizabeth June
• March 28, 2026 – Bryan Bielanski
• April 4, 2026 – Blake Addison

On Saturday mornings,  from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market.

Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes.

Calvary Presbyterian Church, at 6520 Ray Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Neighborhood Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 12:15 to 1 p.m.

This is a free event for kids of all ages.

In addition, there will be bacon for the adults!

The Easter Bunny will be at Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m.

It’s free to take pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Kanikapila Ukulele Meetup
Every first and third Sunday (scheduled through 2026)
1 to 3 p.m.
Free

Learn to play the ukulele, or just jam out with fellow players, at this bi-monthly ukulele jam session! Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the event runners.

Coloring Vinyl Night
Mondays (scheduled through 2026)
2 to 9 p.m.
Free

Color from your choice of 50+ coloring books (coloring supplies provided) and enjoy vinyl music!

Glory of God Christian Fellowship and Ephesus Baptist Church are joining up to host a joint church service, free lunch and an Easter egg hunt. The events take place at Ephesus Baptist Church, 6767 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Follow the Facebook event for any updates.

The schedule of events:

• 10:30 a.m.: Joint church service
• 12 to 1 p.m.: Free lunch
• 1 p.m. (estimated time): Egg hunt (depending on what time lunch is complete.)

Pop Shop ARTernative Market
1st Sunday of the month
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free

All ages event featuring products from a variety of local creators and makers.

Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation is hosting an Earth Day Celebration on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Blackwood Farm Park, 4215 NC-86, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Poetry in the Park is a free event on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at House of Many Porches Market in Dorothea Dix Park, 701 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Powell Drive Park, 740 Powell Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting the inaugural Powell Drive Community Day on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m.

This is a free event that includes:

• Inflatables
• Music
• Food trucks
• Free throw contest
• More
• Representatives from City of Raleigh programs

Scrap Exchange and Lakewood Shopping Center, 2020 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Every Day is Earth Day on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The 5th Annual Raleigh Earth Day takes place on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m., at Dix Park. Specifically, it will be at Harvey Hill, Cranmer Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina.

This is a free event.

Event Schedule:

• 5:00 pm – Vendors, Educational & Family Activities
• 5:30 pm – Land Acknowledgement
• 5:45 pm – Traditional Welcome with David Rahahę́·tih Webb
• 6:00 pm – Earth Dances
• 6:30 pm – Environmental Awards & Trashion Show
• 8:15 pm – Movie: Jane, documentary of Jane Goodall (2017, PG)

This year marks the 56th anniversary of Earth Day. There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day in the Triangle in 2026, including festivals, tree giveaways, and much more. Keep reading for a list of Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations.

History of Earth Day

In early 1969, there was a huge oil spill near Santa Barbara, California, dumping around 100,000 barrels of crude oil into the channel and onto the beaches. This disaster, which, at the time, was the largest oil spill in the United States, served as part of the motivation for Earth Day. The first Earth Day took place April 22, 1970. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year, although events take place all month.

History of Arbor Day

Arbor Day is another environmentally focused celebration in April. The specific focus of Arbor Day is the importance of planting trees. It takes place the last Friday in April every year. Arbor Day was first celebrated in 1872 in Nebraska. Today, Earth Day and Arbor Day are often celebrated together.

Durham Earth Day Festival will take place Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham.

Durham Earth Day Festival is free to attend.

This event features:

• Eco-friendly vendors and community organizations
• Live music and entertainment
• Delicious local food trucks
• Kids activities and hands-on fun
• Opportunities to learn simple ways to care for the environment

Schedule:

• Noon: Welcoming Remarks
• 12:15 p.m.: Speaker
• 12:45 p.m.: Music by Conjunto Caribe
• 1:45 p.m.: Speaker
• 2 p.m.: Earth Day Parade with Bulltown Strutters
• 2:30 p.m.: Music by Chessa Rich
• 3:30 p.m.: Speaker
• 4 p.m.: Music by Shambo Medina

Easter 2026 will bring many Easter Egg hunts and photo ops with the Easter Bunny! Read on for a giant list of events throughout Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the surrounding areas. Included in the list of events are many chances for FREE Easter Bunny pictures.

Check out a list of places to enjoy Easter brunch or dinner.

Also, please check out our list of chocolate makers in the Triangle for your Easter basket!  Enjoy the good stuff!

Easter Egg Hunts and Bunny Visits 

Village District, 2068 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

20 Easter eggs will be hidden across the the center and inside the shops, with prizes and gift cards inside. There will be 18 colored speckled eggs and 2 golden eggs.

Raleigh Walking Tours’ public tours are usually “pay what you can,” but on Friday, April 3, 2026, there will be a special tour that is truly FREE, because of the sponsorship of Downtown Raleigh Alliance.

The Davie to Deco First Friday Walking Tour, a 45-minute stroll through one of downtown Raleigh’s most vibrant and storied neighborhoods, takes place at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Register here.

Bird Walk Schedule

Please follow the links below to see if there have been any changes, and to register.

January 2, 2026
8 to 10 a.m.
Lake Benson Park Shelter 3
921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, NC
Register

February 6, 2026
8 to 10 a.m.
White Deer Park Classroom
2400 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC
Register

Fridays in the Commons — Spring

• April 10th – Kerry Long
• April 17th – Blue Wings
• April 24th – Joe Conroy
• May 1st – Lizzie Seamster
• May 8th – Josh Rhyne & SilverTones
• May 15th – Savanna Bassett
• May 29th – Bella G.

Sundays in Midtown Park — Spring

• April 19th – Kerry Long
• April 26th – Bella G.
• May 3rd – Grace Lucia Lee
• May 17th – Josh Rhyne & SilverTones
• May 31st – Joe Conroy

Fridays in the Commons — Fall

• September 11th – Lizzie Seamster
• September 18th – Grace Lucia Lee
• September 25th – Bella G.
• October 2nd – Van Meter
• October 9th – Robert Morton
• October 16th – Gary Pullen
• October 23rd – Mary Selvidge

Sundays in Midtown Park — Fall

• September 20th – Robert Morton
• September 27th – Savanna Bassett
• October 4th – Open Mic Hero
• October 18th – Bella G.
• October 25th – Blue Moon String Quartet

In general, on the first Friday of the month, Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a sky viewing session at Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserves. However, in some months the event happens on Saturday or a different Friday:

Stand-up Comedy Open Mic
Fridays
8 to 11 p.m.
Free (email openmicdurtybull@gmail.com to sign up)

Artspace is a visual arts center at 201 East Davie Street which hosts diverse exhibitions, youth and adult art classes, team building, community outreach and more. You can find upcoming events on their website calendar, and you can find updates on their Facebook page.

First Friday
Special events the first Friday of the month, scheduled through December 4, 2026.
4 to 10 p.m.
Free

You can expect studio artist showcases, art-making activities and performances. The first two hour, 4 to 6 p.m., are sensory-friendly time with smaller crowds and no amplified music.

Artspace Open Studio
Every Sunday from September 7, 2025 to May 31, 2026
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Free

Let your imagination soar in Artspace’s Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. Every month there will be a new, beginner-level art making activity to experience. All ages are invited to participate in this free program happening every Sunday from 1:30-3:30pm. Registration is required for children and adults.

The Bond Park Boathouse, at 801 High House Road, Cary, is playing host to musicians, food trucks and after-hours boat rentals at Bands, Bites and Boats. The special event features a local musician, a food truck and a brewery.

These are FREE events. Pay for food and drink, and boat rental if you choose o enjoy the music while floating on the lake Or bring a lawn chair and enjoy it on land.

Bands, Bites and Boats 2025

Friday, April 3
5 to 7 p.m.
Band: Brian & Cheyenne
Bites: Mr. Puebla Tacos | Hot Chix Chicken and Pancakes
Brews: Fortnight Brewing Company

Read on for what’s going on during Raleigh’s First Friday Gallery Walk, but make sure to check out these other First Friday events in Raleigh and beyond:

• Artspace First Friday
• First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy

First Friday April 3, 2026

Hope Valley Farms YMCA, at 4818 S Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This event is free. Registering helps with planning.

The celebration includes egg hunts, Easter crafting and an Easter selfie station.

The Easter egg hunt for preschoolers is at 10 a.m. and the one for elementary school aged children is at 11 a.m.

Dress to get a little messy with chalk powder.

Oak City Music Collective is presenting Spring Jazz Market on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Moore Square Park, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, 250 E Franklin Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, might be best known for its planetarium shows, but it offers much more.

Exhibits include:

• The Hidden Life of Stars — This original, interactive exhibit invites visitors to explore the dramatic life cycles of stars with the Young Worlds Lab at UNC-Chapel Hill. Hands-on experiences and immersive storytelling share how, where, and why astronomers study stars and what celestial objects tell us about the origins of our solar system…and ourselves
• Ivan R. King Gateway Gallery — Gateway Gallery spotlights the impact of UNC-Chapel Hill and Morehead on astronomy, America’s race to the Moon, and important scientific breakthroughs over time
• Breakthrough Hub — Dynamic, hands-on exhibits explore a variety of research to tell the stories of scientists, their work, and how they impact our lives
• To the Moon and Back — life-sized exhibit commemorating the historic moment and the impact of our race to space
• Try Me! — hands-on activities designed for visitors to learn by doing
• Launch Lab — Learn by building and discovering in the STEM tinkerspace

Discounted Fridays

On every Friday in April, 2026, (except for the spring holiday, April 3) Morehead is offering $5 general admission tickets. (Not the planetarium shows.) Dates are April 10, 17 and 24, 2026.

Hours are 2:30 to 6 p.m.

Sweetwater Town Center, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting Sunset Concert at Sweetwater on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 7 p.m.

This concert is free to the public. Bring your blanket or lawn chair.

National Burrito Day takes place on the first Thursday of April. This year, the important celebration falls on April 2, 2026. Whether you prefer beef burritos, chicken burritos or vegetarian burritos, National Burrito Day is a time to come together to celebrate this comfort food.

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Moe’s is offering a BOGO deal on burritos and bowls for National Burrito Day in 2026.
On April 2, 2026, if you’re not a rewards member, you can mention this deal at checkout, in-store, to redeem it.

However, Moe Rewards Members can unlock the deal extra-early, from March 31 to April 2, 2026.
Buy one Burrito or Bowl and receive a second Burrito or Bowl for FREE, excluding taxes and fees.

The discount applies to item of least value. You must apply the reward at checkout. The offer was announced on Facebook.

Become a Moe’s Rewards Member.

Find the closest Moe’s here.

QDOBA

On April 2, 2026, QDOBA Mexican Eats is offering a FREE burrito or bowl when you buy an entree and a drink. The offer is available only to QDOBA Rewards members, at participating locations.
Available in-restaurant or online.

The qualifying purchase for breakfast must be small or regular-size burrito or bowl. (Note: Breakfast is served at select locations.)

The qualifying purchase for lunch or dinner must be an adult-size burrito, bowl, nachos, salad, 3-taco entrée, loaded tortilla soup or a mini bowl or individual taco from Small Bites menu.

The reward will automatically be added to your account on April 2nd.
Join QDOBA Rewards here.

Chipotle

Chipotle is giving away $2 million in Chipotle prizes, but you have to win a coupon by playing the Burrito Vault game online. The game is going on from March 30 to April 1, 2026. You need to be a Chipotle Rewards member. Learn how to play it at unlockburritoday.com.

In addition, Chipotle will offer a $0 delivery fee on digital orders placed through the Chipotle app, Chipotle.com, and Chipotle.ca on National Burrito Day, Thursday, April 2.

Find all the official rules here.

More National Burrito Day deals?

Last year, these businesses offered special deals for National Burrito Day, so we’re keeping an eye on them for this year too.

• Dank Burrito
• 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes

North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is offering a series, Adaptive Tai Chi: Mindful Movement for Everyone, which takes place in the Welcome Center of the Museum Park.

Registration for each session is required, and space is limited. When you register, “pay what you can.” There is a free option.

Register for one of these dates, as space permits:

• Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6 to 7 p.m.
• Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6 to 7 p.m.
• Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6 to 7 p.m.

Snooze Eatery is taking the edge off of the rising gas prices with a special promotion.

From March 27 to April 3, 2026, all Snooze locations nationwide are subtracting the price of a gallon of gas from guests’ checks.

Spring BreakOUT! March 31

SpringBreakOUT! takes place March 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy a perfect day of fun, family-friendly activities when school is out! Packed with engaging events and hands-on fun, it’s the ideal way to spend a school-free day together. Best of all, it’s free and open to the public!

Blast off into an out-of-this-world adventure at our Space-Themed Spring BreakOUT! The Park will transform into a galaxy of hands-on fun where young astronauts can build with Imagination Blocks, launch stomp and straw rockets, and dive into lawn games across the Park. Get glowing with blacklight pottery painting, suit up with space-inspired face painting and tattoos, and gear up for outdoor laser tag battles. Enjoy live science excitement with Mad Science’s Marvels of Motion show and Space Discovery Station, then prepare for liftoff with The Story Ship’s high-energy “Alien’s Alive!” performance. Fuel up with tasty treats along the way and spend the day exploring, creating, and discovering among the stars!

• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Imagination Blocks, Lawn Games and Stomp Rockets in Park St Arena
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Art Cart and Straw Rocket Making in the Nest Pavilion
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Blacklight Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda Event Co on Frantz Square Plaza — Free while supplies last; additional pieces available for purchase
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Face Painting from Free Spirited Artistry on Frantz Square Plaza — Available on a pay-what-you-can basis
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Tattoo Booth on Academy Plaza
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Outdoor Laser Tag on Frantz Square Lawn
• 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Mad Science “Marvels of Motion” Show on the Great Lawn Pavilion
• 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Food Cart on the Great Lawn
• 12 – 4 p.m.: Food Trucks (Ty’s All Natural and Donut NV) at Park St Courts
• 12 – 4 p.m.: Mad Science Space Discovery Station on the Great Lawn
• 2 – 2:50 p.m.: “Alien’s Alive!” Youth Performance from The Story Ship on the Great Lawn Pavilion

Spring BreakOUT! April 2

Meet Captain Blackbeard and his crew at their interactive encampment, catch roaming performances from Pirates of the Piedmont, and cheer on daring (and hilarious!) comedy sword-fighting shows. Keep an eye out for roaming pirates, magical mermaids at the fountain, and a spirited youth costume contest and parade.

With face painting, tattoos, tasty eats, and sweet treats along the way, it’s a day fit for the bravest scallywags on the high seas!