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The Top 10 Things To Do With Your Kids This Week in Durham

Including a bonus list of the top 10 events we are looking forward to

By Macaroni KID Durham April 6, 2026

Top Family Events in Durham NC

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Every week Macaroni KID shares our top picks for things to do with your kids in & around Durham (make sure you're signed up to receive the email!).

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Our top picks for fun this week:

1. FREE Admission to the Museum of Life and Science for Durham Residents - Friday, April 10

2. Kids Night Out at the Museum of Life & Science (Ages 5-10) - Friday, April 10

3. Parents' Night Out at Triangle Rock Club Morrisville (Ages 5-12) - Friday, April 10

4. Rescued Raptors at Mystic Farm & Distillery - Saturday, April 11

5. Roll Up and Enroll - Durham PreK Registration - Saturday, April 11

6. Family Fun Day at the Museum of Durham History: Where Science Meets History! - Saturday, April 11

7. Renaissance Festival at Spring Haven Farm - Saturday & Sunday, April 11 -12

8. Carolina Theatre of Durham's Family Saturday Series: Kattam and his Tam Tams - Saturday, April 11

9. UNC Science Expo - Saturday, April 11

10. NC SciFest: Discover Engineering @ Duke - Saturday, April 11

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Save the date for these events:

April 12 - Unicorn Open Play at My Little Farmer
April 12 - Second Sunday: Open Studio at the Nasher Museum of Art
April 12 - Brains On! LIVE: Your Brain is Magic! at the Carolina Theatre of Durham - ENTER TO WIN 4 TICKETS
April 14 - Durham Bulls DAYTIME Game: Jackie Robinson Day
April 18 - Montexplori Morning at Montessori Community School (Ages 15 Months - 5 Years)
April 18 - Everyday Is Earth Day Celebration at The Scrap Exchange
April 19 - Earth Day Festival at Durham Central Park
April 24 - NC Star Party at West Point on the Eno: Silver Screen & Starry Skies - Apollo 13
April 25 - Canine Field Day at Rock Quarry Park
April 25 - Ties and Tiaras at the Durham Armory

Looking for more options for fun? Macaroni KID maintains local event calendars for each area:

Durham ~ Chapel Hill ~ Cary

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