What to do in NC This April 🌷
- Custom Carolina Travel
- Apr 2
- 6 min read
North Carolina is full of events and activities to enjoy in spring. Whether you are looking for an afternoon out or a weekend trip there is an event for every reader below!
April is an exhilarating month in NC and you can enjoy the openings of...
Birkdale Place, Huntersville
Phillips Farm, Cary
Tweetsie Railroad, 5th, Boone
Softgolf, Winston Salem
The following events are ones you can enjoy ALL MONTH LONG!
NC Science Festival including NC Natural Science Museum Journey to Space until the 27th
Greater Charlotte book crawl, Charlotte
Thalian Hall Live Theatre every Thursday-Sunday until the 24th, Wilmington
Sunset Live Music Series 4th-26th, Wilmington
Kure Beach Sunrise Yoga, every Saturday starting the 5th, Kure Beach
Wilmington Riverfront Farmers Market every Saturday until November 22nd starting April 12th and Historic Downtown Wilmington Artisan Market April 13th-November 23rd
Watauga County Farmers Market every Saturday starting April 5th, Boone
Yoga On The Mountain every Sunday starting April 6th, Boone
Winston Salem Farmers Market starting April 5th
The following events are organized by day so you can indulge in a vibrant North Carolina experience any day you choose. Happy APRIL and enjoy the glorious spring unique to North Carolina. Even if you only have a couple of available afternoons, there is something for YOU!
3:
Dreamville Festival Week, Raleigh
Wilmington Azalea Festival
Behind-the-scenes Aquarium Tour at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach
Jazz at The CAM: The Jazz Legacy Project, Wilmington
The First Day of Lamb Cuddles at Land of Milk and Honey Farms, Boone
ROAR Trivia Night: Music Trivia, Winston Salem
UNCSA Les Belles Soeurs, Winston Salem
4:
Dreamville Festival Week, Raleigh
Charlotte SHOUT starts
Wilmington Azalea festival
Breakfast with the Birds Water Tours, Wilmington
Live on the Roof at Cloud 9, Wilmington
Night Tour of Burgwin Wright House and Gardens, Wilmington
Boone Earth Film Fest
Guided Hike at Blue Ridge Conservancy, Boone
Charlotte BBQ Festival
Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings, Charlotte
Carolina Thunderbirds vs the Port Huron Prowlers, Winston-Salem
Arts and Crafts Workshop at Purple Crayon, Asheville
Color Me Asheville: A Celebration of Community Healing at the Orange Peel
5:
Dreamville Festival Week: Main Festival, Raleigh
Charlotte Spartan Weekend
Wilmington Azalea Festival
Airlie Garden Historical Tours, Wilmington
Arrives Full Bloom Party, Wilmington
Charlotte BBQ Festival
Astronomy Adventures Carolina Beach State Park, Carolina Beach
Azalea Firecracker Cruise, Wilmington
Basin Hike at Fort Fisher State Park, Kure Beach
Battleship Alive, Wilmington
Battleship Firework Show, Wilmington
Herb and Garden Fair, Wilmington
Latimer House Night Tour, Wilmington
Seawitch Cafe and Tiki Bar Concert, Wilmington
The Sandspur Backyard Concert, Wilmington
Boonerang Battle of the Bands, Boone
Blacksmithing at Turtle Island Preserve, Boone
Brick Convention: Lego Fan Event, Winston-Salem
Cars and Coffee, Kernersville
Winston Salem Vintage Market
Winston Salem Spring Concert Series
6:
Charlotte Spartan Weekend
15th annual Cape Fear Corvette Show, Wilmington
Flytrap Family Fun Day, Wilmington
Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls, Charlotte
Reynolda's Family First Workshops: Felt Flower Pin Craft, Winston-Salem
Maya Angelou Garden Party, Winston-Salem
Spring Artisan Market at Terra Nova, Asheville
7:
10 am Stretch and Refresh, Cary Park, Cary
8:
Art Cart Toddler Tuesday Cary Park, Cary
6 pm Yoga Cary Park, Cary
Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies, Charlotte
Face-to-face Speaker Forum: John Legend, Winston-Salem
First Day of Spa After-hours Party at Grove Park Inn, Asheville
9:
8 am Spring Bloomers and Birds Cary Park, Cary
6:30 Spring Moss Workshop with City Garden Design Cary Park, Cary
Experience Hendrix at Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte
10:
11:30 Live at Lunch Garland Mason Cary Park, Cary
2 pm Art Cart Cary Park, Cary
6 pm Trivia or Zumba Cary Park, Cary
Battleship Yoga, Wilmington
First day of NC Black Film Festival, Wilmington
First day of Yoga Sutras, Boone
First day of The Charlotte Fair
11:
Movie Night Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Cary Park, Cary
Seawitch Cafe and Tiki Bar Concert, Wilmington
Cape Fear Legends and Lore Walking Tour, Wilmington
Moonlight Guided Hike, Boone
RiverRun International Film Festival, Winston-Salem
Hip Hop Festival, Winston-Salem
Dram and Draught Spring/Summer Menu Release Party, Winston-Salem
12:
Pimento Cheese Festival, Cary
A250 Living History of Women in Brunswick, Wilmington
Battleship 10, Wilmington
CFCC Riverfront Boat Show, Wilmington
Paranormal Investigation Haunted Rooms of America, Wilmington
Pleasure Island Spring Surf Fishing Challenge, Wilmington
Pink Full Moon Pier Party, Wilmington
Seashell Beachcombing Fort Fisher, Kure Beach
Regional Festival of India, Matthews
Charlotte Folk Music Festival
Run Sunset Beach
Easter at Billy Graham Library, Charlotte
Pet Palooza on Truist Field, Charlotte
Uptown Charlotte StrEATS Tasting Tour
Optimist Hall Charlotte Vintage Market
Spring Jam, Winston-Salem
Spring Vintage Market, Winston-Salem
Grand Opening of Meg Brown Outdoor Living, Winston-Salem
Lewisville Earth Day, Winston-Salem
Celebrate East Asia Open House, Winston-Salem
Kaleidium After Dark, Winston-Salem
UNCSA Symphony Orchestra, Winston-Salem
13:
Last day of The NC Black Film Festival, Wilmington
Easter Bunny Horse Drawn Carriage Tours, Wilmington
Last day of Lamb Cuddles Land of Milk and Honey Farms, Wilmington
Last day of Yoga Sutras, Boone
Uptown Charlotte StrEATS Tasting Tour
Comicade at The Ramkat, Winston- Salem
Handmade Market at Wise Man, Winston-Salem
Easter Egg Hunt at Montgomery Sky Farm, Asheville
14:
2 pm Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Drop-In Cary Park, Cary
Our Planet Live at The Wilson Center, Wilmington
15:
10 am Art Cart and 6 pm Yoga Cary Park, Cary
16:
6 pm Wellness Walk Cary Park, Cary
Beautiful Spring Trees in Watercolor with Cary Arts Center, Cary
7:30 Spring Acapella Concert with Chordination Cary Park, Cary
Carolina Beach State Park Monthly Bird Walk, Carolina Beach
17:
2 pm Art Cart and 7 pm Zumba Cary Park, Cary
USCT Park Sundown Series CAM, Wilmington
Watauga Parks and Rec Easter Eggstravaganza, Boone
Bluegrass Beyond The Stage at Blowing Rock Art and History Museum, Blowing Rock
18:
Seawitch Cafe and Tiki Bar Concert, Wilmington
Yoga on the Intracoastal at Dockside Restaurant, Wilmington
Kaleidiums Somewhere Over The Science, Winston Salem
Winston Salem Pro Rodeo
19:
8 am Farmers Market and 9 am Yoga Cary Park, Cary
1 pm Children's Festival Cary Park, Cary
Airlie Garden Historical Tours, Wilmington
Seawitch Cafe and Tiki Bar Concert, Wilmington
Fort Fisher Shore Birding, Kure Beach
Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walk, Wilmington
Easter Bunny at Tweetsie, Boone
Dogman The Musical Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte
Eastertide in the Gardens at Elizabethan Gardens, Outer Banks
20:
Last day of Charlotte SHOUT
Waterfront Easter Bunny Brunch at Bluewater Waterfront Grill, Wilmington
Last day of The Charlotte Fair
21:
10 am Stretch and Refresh Cary Park, Cary
Opening Night of Clue The Musical at The Wilson Center, Wilmington
22:
10 am Art Cart with Scrap Exchange and Toddler Tuesday with Hello Yellow Art Studio Cary Park, Cary
6 pm Yoga Cary Park, Cary
Last day of Spa After-hours Party at The Grove Park Inn, Asheville
23:
6:30 pm Bonsai Workshop with Dean Sauls Cary Park, Cary
Last Night of Clue The Musical at The Wilson Center, Wilmington
Earth Day Yoga at Airlie Gardens, Wilmington
24:
11:30 am Live at Lunch Jason Adamo, 2 pm Art cart, and 6pm Zumba Cary Park, Cary
Kayak and Yoga Excursion to Masonboro Island
First day of Merlefest, Boone
First day of The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, Fayetteville
UNCSA Spring Dance, Winston-Salem
25:
Cherry Blossom Festival, Cherryville
Flying Pirate Half Marathon, Outer Banks
5 pm Cary Night Market Cary Park, Cary
Seawitch Cafe and Tiki Bar Concert, Wilmington
Carolina Beach State Park Star Party, Carolina Beach
The Great Gatsby World Ballet UNCW Kenan Auditorium, Wilmington
First day of April is for Arts, Davidson
First day of Boom Charlotte
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory at Theatre Alliance, Winston-Salem
26:
Cherry Blossom Festival, Cherryville
8 am Farmers Market and 9am yoga Cary Park, Cary
Seawitch Cafe and Tiki Bar Concert, Wilmington
5th Annual Art in the Harbour Way Gardens, Wilmington
CB100 Sun Coast Cruisers Lakeside, Wilmington
CB100 Yoga at Carolina Beach Pier, Carolina Beach
Hidden Battleship Tour, Wilmington
NC Science Fest Children's Museum of Wilmington
Wilmington Earth Day Long Leaf Park
Sounds of Nature Kids Music day at Grandfather Mountain, Boone
Thaw Out, Boone
Last day of Fayetteville Dogwood Festival
Get in Gear Fest, Asheville
Tanglewood Winston-Salem hosts Southern Charm at the Farm
Piedmont Earth Day Fair, Winston-Salem
Clemmons Community Day, Clemmons
Bowman Gray Racing, Winston Salem
27:
4 pm Paws and Pets Adoption Event Cary Park, Cary
Family Fun Day Bellamy Mansion, Wilmington
Wilmington Jewish Film Festival
Last day of Merlefest, Boone
IF4 Int’l Fly Fishing Film Festival, Boone
Last day of April is for Arts, Davidson
First day of Boom Charlotte
Charlotte Ballet Great Gatsby
There is so much fun to be had this April! Let us know which events were your favorite at customcarolinatravel.com or email addiekrug@customcarolinatravel.com. I am SO HAPPY you are here and I hope you found your next North Carolina adventure here!
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