Cheetie Kumar is the chef/owner of Ajja, and one of the operators behind the future Big Cat restaurant in Raleigh’s East Mordecai neighborhood. She has been profiled in The New York Times, Southern Living and The Wall Street Journal, and many other national publications. Join us for an in-depth Q&A on Cheetie’s career, food advocacy work, and upcoming projects in the Raleigh restaurant scene. Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Ages: All Cost: Free
Join Raleigh Parks for a fun, family-friendly afternoon where you can learn about the progress on 23 Parks Bond projects across the city, meet the people behind the work, and see how a community’s vote becomes parks that serve us all. Enjoy food, music, games, arts activities, and a chance to win prizes in our event raffle Learn what’s happening now, and what’s coming next Celebrate how Raleigh builds parks together.
We will have egg-citing games and activities that include glow min-it to win it challenges, games, pre-stuffed egg hunt, snacks, tickets and prizes, and more. Activities and games will be engaging for the entire group in addition to having the mobile game truck parked outside! Location: Lions Park Community Center Ages: 12 - 17 Cost: Free Register on RecLink
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 (0-3 years and 4-5 years) 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. Ages: 0-5 Cost: Free Register on RecLink
Hop on over to Brier Creek Community Center to experience The Bunny Bash! You’ll enjoy stations of arts, crafts, games, and snacks for the whole family. There will even be a chance to capture a picture with the Bunny himself! By visiting all stations, all kids will receive a goodie bag to go, while supplies last. This event is indoors and free for all. Don’t miss out on the fun! Location: Brier Creek Community Center Ages: 0 - 12 Cost: Free No registration is required
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! Location: John Chavis Memorial Park Ages: 6 - 11 Cost: Free Register on RecLink
Join us 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. Date: Saturday, March 28 Time: 10 a.m. - noon Ages: All Cost: Free
Hop on over for Egg-splorers at Jaycee! Outdoor activities will begin at 10 a.m., with egg hunts beginning at 11 a.m.. Registration is encouraged. Location: Jaycee Park Ages: 0 - 12 Cost: Free Register on RecLink
Join us for Lake Lynn's first-ever World Theatre Day Event on Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enjoy various Theatres showcasing upcoming shows, interactive theatre games, tabling, and craft activities. Registration is encouraged. There will also be two 35-minute improv sessions at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You’ll create spontaneous characters, play engaging games, and build confidence while learning the art of thinking on your feet. Perfect for all ages and experience levels! The Improv sessions are taught by Romni Rossi and have limited spaces. Location: Lake Lynn Community Center Ages: All Cost: Free Register on RecLink
Join the Raleigh Arts team for a free pizza and comics workshop with artist Wolly McNair (who has worked with Nike, Archie Comics, IDW Comics) and help shape Raleigh’s new emergency preparedness comic book. Share your ideas and tell us what characters, colors, and symbols make you feel safe and represented. Then create your own comic character and bring your hero to life. Come hungry, get creative, and be part of a project designed by teens, for teens! Register here. The event will be Saturday, March 28 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free. Learn more about the emergency preparedness comic book project
Come enjoy a little family fun with us! Our Spring Egg Dive is perfect for all ages. Participants will collect plastic eggs in their baskets, then exchange your collected eggs for candy. Participants will also have a chance to win an Easter basket if you find the GOLDEN EGG. There will also be crafts, music, and photo booth. See you there! This event will be a gate fee paid admission. No registration required! Millbrook Exchange Pool Saturday, March 28 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 1911 Spring Forest Road 919-996-4149
The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 305 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.