Spring break activities, new park openings, and weekend events in the Triangle.
This Week in the Triangle
March 21 – March 27, 2026
Highlights
- Spring Break camps running all week at Marbles Kids Museum and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences
- Cary Downtown Park splash pad opens for the season this Saturday
- Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade (delayed) — Saturday at noon on Fayetteville Street
Events
Saturday, March 21
- Family Bike Ride — Lake Johnson Park, 9:00 AM. Free, all ages.
- Storytime in the Garden — JC Raulston Arboretum, 10:30 AM. Free.
Sunday, March 22
- Kids’ Fishing Clinic — Lake Wheeler, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Free, ages 5–15. Equipment provided.
Parks Update
- New playground equipment installed at Abbotts Creek Park (Raleigh) — now has a toddler section with shade structure.
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