Local Things To Do In Raleigh This Weekend – April 18, 2025

Beach Music at North Hills 4/17
Enjoy live music from Band of Oz at North Hills! Now in its 16th season, the Midtown Beach Music Series continues to be a local favorite. 6pm-9pm. Tickets and info.

Storytime with the Easter Bunny at The Bunny Hive 4/17-18
Hop on over for a magical morning at The Bunny Hive with Storytime with the Easter Bunny! Little ones will gather around as the teacher reads enchanting tales of springtime adventures and Easter fun. After the story, there will be a chance to take photos with the Easter Bunny. 4/17 at 4pm, 4/18 at 12pm. Sign-up and info.

Hans Kim at Goodnights Comedy Club 4/18-19
Check out Hans Kim at Goodnights Comedy Club! Hans Kim is a regular on Kill Tony and has opened up for Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe. Hans Kim is a big player on the social networking scene, where he has amassed over a hundred friends. Hans Kim is strong both physically and emotionally. He was voted the 3rd most improved indie one-liner comic in North Austin, June 2016. Tickets and info.

Purple Crush Pancreatic Cancer Benefit 4/18
Head to the Natural Science Bar for positive vibes, drink specials, prizes from local businesses, food, and fun benefitting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Enjoy some vinyl tunes from DJ Rhymic, and donate for a chance to win one of many great prizes from local businesses. Buy a $10 ticket and you could win prizes from local businesses like the Longleaf Hotel, Heights House Parlor, Benchwarmers Bagels, Bold Batch Creamery, Union Special, and many more! Free entry and open to the public. 5pm-9pm. More info.

Pups at the Pitch – NC Courage vs. Bay FC 4/19
The NC Courage is hosting Scooby-Doo & Pups at the Pitch Night on April 19th as they take on Bay FC! Fans are welcome to bring their own “pup” for an additional $5 – all proceeds from dog tickets will be donated to a local animal care center.

If you plan on bringing your furry friend, you’ll need to purchase a seat in Sections 207 & 208, which are general admission seating. Pups can only enter through the Southeast Gate. There will be water stations available for your dog, but they won’t be able to roam the concourse and must stay in their designated section (207 & 208). Zoinks! Please note that the dog seating is located near our Supporters Section, which includes loud noises like drums, shouting, cheering, and large flags being flown. For any questions, please reach out to fanexperience@northcarolinafc.com. Match starts at 7pm. Tickets and info.

Pop-Up Raleigh at Trophy Maywood 4/19
Pop by Trophy on Maywood for this month’s Pop-Up Raleigh market. Check out 40+ local artisans and vintage curators, enjoy bites from local food trucks, a kid’s zone, coffee, and brews from Trophy! 656 Maywood Ave. 12pm-5pm More info.

Earth Day at Midtown Farmers’ Market 4/19
In honor of Earth Day and this year’s theme “Our Power, Our Planet” the Midtown Farmers’ Market has teamed up with 2 local organizations striving to make our community and environment a better place! They’ll have our friends from The Great Raleigh Clean Up on site talking about their ongoing initiative of harnessing the power of community to create a cleaner, greener Raleigh – one litter cleanup at a time! They’ll also welcome back Anything with A Plug Recycling which allows them to collect (onsite!) your unwanted, broken, or outdated electronic & plastic items for responsible recycling (see details below).

Here’s what they have planned:
Shop Local + Support our Farmers!
Morning Yoga on the Lawn w/ Midtown Yoga
Live music w/ Mike Davis (10am – noon)
Toward Zero Waste – learn about composting!
Anything with a Plug Recycling
Great Raleigh Clean Up (Sign up to volunteer!)
Onsite Compost Bins: bring your food scraps for composting and get $2 in Market bucks & enter a raffle to win $20 in Market bucks! More info.

Children’s Day Festival at Downtown Cary Park 4/19
Enjoy cultural performances by kids, hands-on crafts, and family-friendly fun that highlights the rich diversity of our community. This event is hosted by the American Turkish Association of NC and supported by the Town of Cary. Please note: this is not a drop-off event — children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 1pm-7pm. More info.

Cuegrass Festival 4/19
Head downtown for live music, beer, and barbecue at the 15th ‘Cuegrass Festival!! Get ready for a jam-packed day full of great ‘cue, local brews, and toe-tappin’ bluegrass music on Fayetteville Street. 100% of the funds raised at ‘Cuegrass will go directly to SAFEchild and the Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Freedom Ride Rescue, and Western North Carolina Hurricane Relief. 12pm-6pm More info.

Easter at Compass Rose Brewery 4/19
Hop on over to Compass Rose Brewery for a fun-filled Easter event! Enjoy ceramic egg painting just for kids, giant outdoor games, an epic egg hunt, live music, delicious food, and award-winning beer. 1pm-3pm. More info.

Shakespeare Festival at RLT Rose Garden 4/19
Head to the outdoor amphitheatre at Raleigh Little Theatre for an all-day Shakespeare Festival! The festival features distilled versions of ten of the Bard’s iconic plays, with one starting every thirty minutes. The playlets include: Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Othello, As You Like It, 12th Night, Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, King Lear, and The Taming of the Shrew. This is a drop-in event, come when you want and stay as long as you like. Bring the whole family, lawn chairs and a picnic basket (no alcohol), and spend a beautiful afternoon in the park with the fun and excitement of live Shakespeare Theatre! More info.

The Cary Vintage Market 4/19
The Cary Vintage Market is a monthly vintage market from Hummingbird Collective. Hosted at Vicious Fishes Brewery (Cary) & South Line Brewing Company, this local market features:

Women’s and Men’s vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories
Vintage records, cassettes, houseware, and trinkets
Permanent Jewelry from Timeless Treasures
Speciality baked goods from Sprinkled With Love Cakery
Craft coffee, beer, liquor drinks, wine, and slushies (non alcoholic and alcoholic options available)
Food trucks
Live Music…and more!

This event is both family-friendly and dog-friendly! Grab a beer, or a bite to eat from a local food truck, as you shop in a market like no other! 510 Old Apex Rd. Cary, NC 27511. More info.

Family Fun in the Sun with Sunny the Fun Fairy 4/19
Make Magical Easter memories with your family, Sunny the Fun Fairy and the Easter Bunny at Grasshopper Farms! Tickets Include:

1) A Magical time with Sunny the Fairy:
Story Time
Whimsical games
Creative activities and coloring
Dancing Party
Bubbles
2) Full playground access with family games, a mini hay maze, goats, & mini carousel
3) Take your own Pictures with Easter Bunny
3) Snack: Popcorn
Also, pick up your “fairy” own autographed copy of “Sprinkling Seeds of Perpetual Joy”, Sunny’s whimsical coloring storybook. All kids 2 and up need a ticket. $25 includes your priceless memories at this enchanting experience. 10am-12pm. Register

Raleigh Nights at Smoky Hollow 4/19
Head to Smoky Hollow for a night market featuring 30+ local vendors, live DJ, performers, wine and beer, and more from The MAKRS Society! 421 N Harrington St, Raleigh, NC 27603. 5:30pm-9:30pm. More info.

Seascape Terrarium Workshop with Urban Pothos 4/19
Learn to build your own seascape terrarium from the experts at Urban Pothos at Raleigh Iron Works. You’ll hang a “jellyfish” air plant inside of a beautiful glass vessel which you’ll decorate to give those under the sea vibes. The workshop includes:
An air plant jellyfish, everything you need to build your terrarium, and a glass vessel.
Information about your terrarium, including care instructions.
10% off coupon to shop at Urban Pothos.
Take your terrarium home with you

Their crafty plant expert will lead you through the terrarium building process while showing you design techniques and giving you advice on the care of your terrarium. 1101 East Whitaker Mill Road #Suite 122. 6pm-7pm. $40/person. Tickets and info.

Three Seasons Vendor Market 4/19
Shop, snack, and support 30+ small businesses at the Three Seasons Vendor Market! You’ll find talented crafters, artists, and artisans with unique handmade items, sweet treats, and more! In addition to the market, they’re hosting a special fundraiser benefiting the Autism Society of North Carolina. 9500 Forum Dr. 10am-3pm. More info.

Raleigh Foodie Fare at Moore Square 4/20
Head to Moore Square for a foodie and art market from The MAKRS Society featuring 20 food trucks, 40+ local vendors, and live music. Moore Square Park. 201 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601. 11am-3pm More info.

Easter Day Adult Egg Hunt at D’s Bottle Shop 4/20
Hop into Easter fun! Join D’s Bottle Shop for their annual adult Easter egg hunt starting at 4:30pm. Entry this year is $5 with proceeds going to North East Wake Backpack Buddies. Stick around for music bingo at 5pm. More info.

Raleigh Kids Easter Treasure Hunt 4/19-20
Use your map to follow clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes on this unique 60-minute Easter-themed scavenger hunt for kids and families, hosted by Triangle Treasure Hunt! Tickets

Easter Egg Hunt at Hartwell 4/20
The Easter bunny will be at Hartwell for their first ever Easter Egg hunt! Come check out the *newly* added back patio, bring a picnic lunch, grab a cold drink and hang out! Filled Easter eggs for the littles will be available for purchase. Complimentary Kid-Friendly games and crafts available! Pop in at your leisure! 12pm-3pm. More info.

Doug Benson at Goodnights Comedy Club 4/20
Check out Doug Benson at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! Doug Benson is known for his popular podcasts (“Doug Loves Movies” and “Getting Doug With High”), his films (“Super High Me,” “The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled,” “Chronic-Con: Episode 420”), appearances on TV shows like “@midnight,” “The Trailer Park Boys” and “You’re The Worst,” and for presiding over “The High Court” as ‘Judge Doug’ on Comedy Central. Tickets

Merrily We Roll Along at Burning Coal Theatre 4/10-27
Head to Burning Coal Theatre for a performance of ‘Merrily We Roll Along.’ Winner of the 2024 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, Merrily We Roll Along rewinds history to look at friendship and the high price of success. Tickets and info.

Live Shows
4/17 Slime-a-Thon ’25 at The Pour House Tickets

4/18 Keller Williams’ Grateful Gospel Ft. Gibb Droll at Lincoln Theatre Tickets

4/18 Emos of the Night at The Pour House Tickets

4/18 I Laugh At Myself: An Evening With Justin Furstenfeld at Martin Marietta Center Tickets

4/19 Elora Dash at The Pour House Tickets

4/19 Dogs in a Pile w/ Wright Ave. at Lincoln Theatre Tickets

4/20 Kidd G w/ Sterling Elza, Tylar Nance at Lincoln Theatre Tickets