Get ready for an action-packed Easter weekend in Durham! We have tons of great egg hunts happening Saturday, plus plenty of ongoing activities like baseball and museum fun that run through Sunday. Check out the lineup for Saturday, April 4th, and Sunday, April 5th, 2026.
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Easter Egg Hunt at Hope Valley Farms YMCA
Hope Valley Farms YMCA
A classic, free community egg hunt on Saturday morning.
Artspace Open Studio
Artspace
A free, creative indoor space to explore on Sunday afternoon.
Open Play at the Wonder Lab
The Wonder Lab
Dedicated open play for kids 6 and under running all day Saturday and Sunday.
· April 4
8FREE : Kick off your Saturday morning with a free Easter Egg Hunt at the Hope Valley Farms YMCA. This is a classic community event perfect for finding those colorful plastic eggs.It's a free, family-friendly egg hunt happening right in Durham on Saturday morning.
SPRING EGG HUNT AT DUKE HOMESTEADFREE : Visit the historic Duke Homestead for a spring egg hunt. It’s a great chance to get outside and enjoy some holiday fun in a historical setting.A great free egg hunt option tied to a local historical site on Saturday morning.
: Combine your egg hunt fun with science at the Museum of Life + Science! They are hosting a Dino Egg Hunt, so check out their special activities for the weekend.It blends the holiday theme (egg hunt) with a top Durham attraction (Museum of Life + Science) and runs both days.
: Head out to Pittsboro for an alpaca experience that also includes an egg hunt! It sounds like a unique farm adventure to fill a Saturday.It's a unique, non-traditional Easter/Spring event combining animals and an egg hunt.
: Goats and Easter fun collide at Spring Haven Farm! Plan to visit this Chapel Hill spot over the weekend for farm visits and an optional egg hunt.Animals plus Easter activities running both days makes this a solid weekend plan.
: Take a scenic train ride this weekend! The New Hope Valley Railway is offering special spring hours and events on both Saturday and Sunday.Train rides are a unique, exciting attraction happening all weekend near Durham.
FREE : If you need an Easter photo, head to Bass Pro Shops for free pictures with the Bunny on Saturday. Make sure to check the specific hours for your preferred location.Free bunny photos on Saturday provide a classic holiday activity.
HIGHLAND GAMES AT MYSTIC FARM & DISTILLERY : Experience the spectacle of Highland Games at the Mystic Farm & Distillery this Saturday. Kids 5 and under get in free, and there's something exciting happening all day.A unique, full-day festival happening Saturday that caters to older kids and adults too.
· April 5
2ARTSPACE OPEN STUDIOFREE : Spend a relaxed Sunday afternoon at Artspace's Open Studio. It looks like a great, free way to let kids get creative with art supplies.It's a free indoor option on Sunday afternoon.
FREE : Grab your free Easter Bunny photo on Sunday afternoon at Fenton in Cary. A nice activity to squeeze in before dinner.It's a free opportunity for Easter photos happening on Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
5: Take the family out to the ballpark! Durham Bulls games are a classic family outing, and there might be special promotions depending on the day.This event is happening both Saturday and Sunday, offering flexibility for a great family outing.
FREE : Kids can build their own farm planter for free at this workshop. It’s a great hands-on activity to keep little builders busy on Saturday morning.It's a reliably free, structured activity for kids, perfect for a Saturday morning.
: Spend part of your weekend visiting the animals at My Little Farmer. This is a great way to enjoy farm life with the family, perhaps catching an Easter event too.It runs all weekend and offers sustained interaction with farm animals in Durham.
FREE : Start your Saturday with a free, engaging storytime session at the Southwest Regional Library. This is a great low-key option for younger kids.It's a free, scheduled event at a Durham Library branch on Saturday morning.
: This Saturday, take your younger kids (under 6) to The Wonder Lab for open playtime. It’s a perfect opportunity for messy, hands-on exploration.It is open both days, covers the highly desirable younger age range (6 and under), and offers dedicated playtime hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Durham this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) there are several free events, including the Easter Egg Hunt at Hope Valley Farms YMCA (Sat morning), the Spring Egg Hunt at Duke Homestead (Sat morning), Artspace Open Studio (Sun afternoon), and ongoing free storytimes at various Durham Library branches.
Are there activities happening on Sunday?
Yes! Sunday, April 5th features the Dino Egg Hunt at the Museum of Life + Science, Easter Farm Visit at My Little Farmer, ongoing baseball games with the Durham Bulls, and free picture opportunities with the Easter Bunny at Fenton in Cary.
What is there to do besides egg hunts?
For non-egg-hunt fun, check out the Highland Games at Mystic Farm & Distillery on Saturday, take a train ride at New Hope Valley Railway (Sat/Sun), or enjoy family baseball with the Durham Bulls (Sat/Sun).
