EVENTS IN RALEIGH: APRIL 2024
Catch the Excitement: Hockey, Baseball, and More!
Get ready for a jam-packed month in Raleigh! There's something for everyone in April, from cheering on local sports teams to indulging in delicious food and drinks.
April 4, 5, 7
Carolina Hurricanes Final Regular Season Home Games
The Carolina Hurricanes play their final home games of the season at PNC Arena (April 4, 5, 7). Don't miss your chance to see them battle it out before the playoffs begin!
April 6
Tacos 'N Taps: A Foodie Fiesta!
Head to the Tacos 'N Taps festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre on April 6th for a taste bud adventure. Enjoy unlimited beer and tequila tastings, delicious tacos, live music, and fun entertainment.
April 9-14
Catch the Carolina Mudcats, the Milwaukee Brewers' minor league affiliate, as they open their season at Five County Stadium in Zebulon (April 9-14). Enjoy some family-friendly fun and cheer on the home team!
April 12-13
Peak City Pig Fest: A Barbecue Extravaganza!
Apex comes alive with the mouthwatering aromas of barbecue at the Peak City Pig Fest (April 12-13). Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere with live music, a beer garden, and a prestigious barbecue competition.
April (Date TBA)
Mid-Town Square Spring Festival
Bond Brothers Beer Company in Cary hosts its annual Spring Festival in April (date to be confirmed). Enjoy food trucks, local art, live music, and their award-winning beers.
April 13
Cary's Pimento Cheese Festival
Downtown Cary transforms into a pimento cheese paradise on April 13th! Sample this Southern delicacy from various food trucks alongside live music and drinks from local breweries.
April 20
14th Annual North Carolina 'Cuegrass Festival: Music, Brews, and BBQ
Get ready for a day filled with delicious barbecue, refreshing local brews, and toe-tapping bluegrass music at the 14th Annual North Carolina 'Cuegrass Festival on April 20th. Don't miss this vibrant celebration on Fayetteville Street!
April 26-27
Brewgaloo: The Ultimate Craft Beer Experience
Mark your calendars for North Carolina's largest craft beer festival! Brewgaloo takes over downtown Raleigh for two days (April 26-27) with over 100 breweries and 50 food trucks. Sample a wide variety of beers and discover new favorites.
April 27
Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
For over 30 years, Bond Park has hosted the Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival (April 27th). Find beautiful artwork, food vendors, and live music.
April 27
Raulston Blooms!: A Garden Festival for All Ages
Immerse yourself in the beauty of spring at JC Raulston Arboretum with Raulston Blooms (April 27th). This event features a plant sale, talks, demonstrations, food trucks, and more.
April 27
Dueling Dinosaurs Grand Opening
Travel back in time at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences with the grand opening of the Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit on April 27th. Witness the most complete skeletons of a Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered!
