🌳 Laughs, Easter Egg Hunts, and a Singing Plant

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In today’s edition of The WYRe:

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— Dave & Egle

🐣 Easter Eggstravaganza — Joyner Park
📍 E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest | Saturday, March 28 | 10 AM – 1 PM | FREE

THE local event of the week. Walk the Bunny Trail anytime between 10 and 1 to collect eggs. DJ, hula hoopers, bubble artist, Easter crafts, and the Easter Bunny himself. Special Egg-ceptional Zone for kids with disabilities from 9:30–10 AM. No registration needed — just show up. Brought to you by Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics and Skylift Garage Doors. Saturday’s forecast is 57° and sunny — layer up and have a blast.

🥚 Easter Egg Hunt - Youngsville
📍 Faith Youngsville Church, 249 Holden Rd, Youngsville | Saturday, March 28 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | FREE

The Easter Egg Hunt is coming up on March 28, 2026 at Faith Youngsville Church! Bring the kids out for a fun-filled time searching for eggs and celebrating the season. See you there!

🐰 Annual Egg Rush - Rolesville 
📍 Rolesville Middle School, 4700 Burlington Mills Rd, Rolesville | Saturday, March 28 | 10 AM | FREE

Come join us at Rolesville Middle School for the Annual Egg Rush event! The activity will be held on the football field and divided into three age categories: 0-3 years, 4-6 years, and 7-10 years. Eggs will be filled with candy and toys, with golden prize eggs included in each category! Remember to bring your camera for photos with the Bunny and a basket for collecting eggs. Admission is free, and no registration is needed!

Pictures with the Bunny start at 10 AM, followed by Egg Hunts for all age groups at 10:30 AM

🎸 Robert Plant with Saving Grace + Suzi Dian
📍 Martin Marietta Center (Memorial Auditorium), Raleigh | Tuesday, March 31 | 7:30 PM | From $92

The voice behind “Stairway to Heaven” is playing Raleigh on a Tuesday night. Robert Plant’s Saving Grace project is stripped-down, acoustic, and intimate — nothing like a typical arena rock show. If you’re a classic rock fan, this one’s a bucket list opportunity. Tickets still available as of press time.

🏀 March Madness — Duke in the Sweet 16 📍 Capital One Arena, Washington D.C. | Friday, March 27 | 7:10 PM | CBS

Duke is still dancing. The Blue Devils take on St. John’s Friday night in the Sweet 16. If they win, the Elite Eight is Sunday. Every bar with a TV will be packed all weekend long — this is the best stretch of the tournament. Grab your spot early.

🎭 Raleigh Comedy Festival
📍 7 venues across Raleigh | Thursday – Saturday, March 26–28 | 7–11 PM nightly

Three nights. Twenty-two shows. Fifty-plus comedians. Seven venues including Neptunes Parlor, The Hippo, State of Beer, Kings, and Transfer Co. This is one of the best comedy weekends in the Triangle. Tickets via raleighcomedyfestival.com.

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MLB Opening Day at Compass Rose
Compass Rose Brewery, Wake Forest | 10 AM – 10 PM | FREE

Baseball is back. Compass Rose is showing every Opening Day game all day long with $5 pints. This is an all-day affair — come for lunch, stay for the evening games.

🎭 Raleigh Comedy Festival — Night 1
Various venues, Raleigh | 7–11 PM

Opening night. Check the lineup at raleighcomedyfestival.com.

Dueling Piano Night
The Wine Barrel, Wake Forest | 7-10 PM | Tickets $25

Get ready for a night of music, requests, sing-alongs, and serious fun. Live music all night long. Get your ticket here.

Open Play Basketball (35+) | Joyner Park CC, Wake Forest | 6:15–7:45 AM

Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC, Wake Forest | 8–11:30 AM

Toddler Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 9:15 AM

Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 10:15 AM

Baby Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 11:15 AM

STEM Build (Lego) | Joyner Park CC, Wake Forest | 12–4 PM

K-5th Adventures | Wake Forest Community Library | 4:30 PM

K-2nd Adventures | Northeast Regional Library | 4:30 PM

Music Bingo | Burnt Barrel, Wake Forest | 6 PM

The Gnome Knows Trivia | Norse Brewing, Wake Forest | 6:30–8:30 PM

Thursday Trivia with Not Rocket Science | Compass Rose Brewery, Wake Forest | 7–9 PM

Retro Rewind Music Bingo | White Street Brewing, Wake Forest | 7–9 PM

Trivia | Local 919 Beer and Wine, Wake Forest | 7:30 PM

Karaoke | Gatehouse Tavern, Wake Forest | 8–11 PM

Logan’s Garden Shop Spring Festival (Day 1)
NC State Farmers Market, Raleigh | 9 AM – 6 PM | FREE

Doorbusters, raffles, food trucks, live music, face painting, and demos. First 200 guests each day get a free 4” plant. Two-day event — continues Saturday.

Teen Game Night in the Park
Downtown Cary Park, Park St Courts & Arena | 5–9 PM

Mobile gaming trailer, board games, cornhole, spikeball, and art. Great free option for teens.

Pink Canvas Night
Lash Brow & Beauty, Youngsville | 6 PM

Sip. Paint. Glow. An intimate paint night right on Youngsville’s Main Street. Perfect Friday night out.

Music Bingo
Greenway Beer & Wine, Rolesville | 6:30 PM

This is a 2nd & 4th Friday event — and March 27 is that 4th Friday. Don’t miss it if you’re in Rolesville.

An Evening with Abe Partridge
Wake Forest Listening Room (Magnolia Roots) | Doors 6:45 PM, Show 7:30 PM | $20 |

All ages Alabama singer-songwriter Abe Partridge brings raw, gritty folk storytelling to the Listening Room. If you love authentic Americana, don’t miss this intimate show. Tickets via etix.com.

🎭 Raleigh Comedy Festival — Night 2
Various venues, Raleigh | 7–11 PM

Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC, Wake Forest | 6:15–11:30 AM

Preschool Open Play (1–5yo) | Joyner Park CC, Wake Forest | 8 AM – 4 PM

Storytime & Craft | Joyner Park CC, Wake Forest | 10:15 AM

Storytime at the Museum | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh | 10:30 AM

Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market — SEASON OPENER!
Downtown Rolesville | 9 AM – 1 PM

The farmers market is BACK for the season! First Saturday of 2026. Fresh produce, local vendors, community vibes. Runs every Saturday through October.

🐣 Easter Eggstravaganza — Joyner Park
📍 E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest | Saturday, March 28 | 10 AM – 1 PM | FREE

THE local event of the week. Walk the Bunny Trail anytime between 10 and 1 to collect eggs. DJ, hula hoopers, bubble artist, Easter crafts, and the Easter Bunny himself. Special Egg-ceptional Zone for kids with disabilities from 9:30–10 AM. No registration needed — just show up. Brought to you by Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics and Skylift Garage Doors. Saturday’s forecast is 57° and sunny — layer up and have a blast.

🥚 Easter Egg Hunt - Youngsville
📍 Faith Youngsville Church, 249 Holden Rd, Youngsville | Saturday, March 28 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | FREE

The Easter Egg Hunt is coming up on March 28, 2026 at Faith Youngsville Church! Bring the kids out for a fun-filled time searching for eggs and celebrating the season. See you there!

🐰 Annual Egg Rush - Rolesville 
📍 Rolesville Middle School, 4700 Burlington Mills Rd, Rolesville | Saturday, March 28 | 10 AM | FREE

Come join us at Rolesville Middle School for the Annual Egg Rush event! The activity will be held on the football field and divided into three age categories: 0-3 years, 4-6 years, and 7-10 years. Eggs will be filled with candy and toys, with golden prize eggs included in each category! Remember to bring your camera for photos with the Bunny and a basket for collecting eggs. Admission is free, and no registration is needed!

Pictures with the Bunny start at 10 AM, followed by Egg Hunts for all age groups at 10:30 AM

Logan’s Garden Shop Spring Festival (Day 2)
NC State Farmers Market, Raleigh | 9 AM – 6 PM | FREE

Day two — same deal. First 200 guests get a free plant. Food trucks, music, raffles.

Bad Fun Company 5-Year Anniversary Party
Bad Fun Company, Youngsville | 12 PM

Five years in business — come celebrate with the Bad Fun crew. Congrats to them!

Easter Bunny & Ice Cream!
Scoops on Main, Youngsville | 1–3 PM

Visit with the Easter Bunny and grab some ice cream. Free, family-friendly, right in the heart of downtown Youngsville.

Soulful House Music Day Party
Bird’s Nest at Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest | 3–9 PM | 21+

Speakeasy vibes, soulful house music, cigars. This is a different kind of Saturday at Blackbird. If this is your scene, it’s going to be a good time.

🎭 Raleigh Comedy Festival — Night 3 (Final Night)
Various venues, Raleigh | 7–11 PM

Wake Forest Farmers Market | Wake Forest | 9 AM – 12 PM

Nature Play Day | Prairie Ridge Ecostation, Raleigh | 10 AM – 12 PM

Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 10:15 AM

ABC Craft & Learn | Youngsville Library | 10:30–11:15 AM

Family Storytime | Wake Forest Community Library | 11 AM

STEAM Free Play | Youngsville Library | 2–3 PM

ABC Craft & Learn | Wake Forest Community Library | 2:30 PM

Open Mic Night | Compass Rose Brewery, Wake Forest | 8–11 PM

Live Music: Ian McMahan | White Street Brewing, Wake Forest | Evening

Easter Cantata
Rolesville Baptist Church, 203 E Young St, Rolesville | 10 AM

Special Easter service with cantata performance. Sunday school at 9 AM.

Youngsville Farmers Market
Yacht Club Beverage House, Youngsville | 12–3 PM

This is NEW — the Youngsville Farmers Market launched March 15 and runs Sundays at the Yacht Club. Support your local growers and makers.

Sunday Morning Yoga with Julie | Compass Rose Brewery, Wake Forest | 11 AM – 12 PM

Pint & Paint: Spring Swallowtail
Norse Brewing, Wake Forest | 6–9 PM

Create a butterfly masterpiece with step-by-step instruction. Beginners welcome. Grab your tickets at amandawilsonart.com — these sell out.

Star Wars Movie Night
Compass Rose Brewery, Wake Forest | 6:30–8:30 PM | FREE

Compass Rose is running Star Wars every Monday this month. Bring the family, grab a beer, and enjoy.

America250: Artifacts from Archaeological Digs in Rolesville
Mordecai Historic Park, Raleigh | 7 PM

A lecture on archaeological findings right here in Rolesville as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. History nerds, this one’s for you.

Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC, Wake Forest | 6:15–10:15 AM

Preschool Open Play (1–5yo) | Joyner Park CC, Wake Forest | 8 AM – 4 PM

Baby Story Time | Wake Forest Community Library | 9:30 AM

Family Play Group | Rolesville Baptist Church, Rolesville | 10:30 AM – 12 PM

Sensory Stay and Play | Northeast Regional Library | 10–11 AM

Family Storytime | Wake Forest Community Library | 11 AM

Bingo Night | Artisan Beer & Cheese, Rolesville | 6–7 PM

Hammered Trivia | Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest | 7–9 PM

Trivia | Fortnight Brewing, Wake Forest | 7–9 PM

Darts | Bud’s Tavern, Youngsville | 7 PM

🎸 Robert Plant with Saving Grace + Suzi Dian
Martin Marietta Center (Memorial Auditorium), Raleigh | 7:30 PM | From $92

We said it in the Digest and we’ll say it again: Robert Plant. In Raleigh. On a Tuesday. The Saving Grace project is acoustic, earthy, and nothing like you’d expect from a rock legend — which is exactly what makes it special. Go.

Compass Rose Jeopardy Bar League
Compass Rose Brewery, Wake Forest | 7–9 PM | FREE

Geeks Who Drink presents bar-style Jeopardy. Bring your brain.

Toddler Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 9:15 AM

Family Storytime | Youngsville Library | 10 AM

Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 10:15 AM

Storytime | Page 158 Books, Wake Forest | 11 AM

K-5th Adventures | Wake Forest Community Library | 3:30 PM

Afternoon Adventures | Youngsville Library | 4 PM

3rd-5th Adventures | Northeast Regional Library | 4:30 PM

Kid’s Night — $0.99 | Carolina Ale House, Wake Forest | 5 PM

Trivia | Wakefield Tavern, Wake Forest | 7–8:30 PM

Trivia or Music Bingo | Artisan Beer & Cheese, Rolesville | 7–9 PM

Music Bingo | Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest | 7–9 PM

Trivia Night | Gatehouse Tavern, Wake Forest | 7:30 PM

Trivia Tuesday | Unwined on White, Wake Forest | 7:30–9 PM

Karaoke Tuesday | Real McCoy’s, Wake Forest | 8–11 PM

Compass Rose Line Dancing
Compass Rose Brewery, Wake Forest | 3:30–4:30 PM | FREE

Pick up a new skill or show off your moves.

Book Club at Bird’s Nest
Bird’s Nest at Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest | 5–10 PM

First Wednesday of April — the Bird’s Nest Book Club is back. Speakeasy vibes and good reads.

Compass Rose Cornhole Tournament
Compass Rose Brewery, Wake Forest | 7–10 PM

Toddler Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 9:15 AM

Toddler Storytime | Wake Forest Community Library | 9:30 AM

Books & Smiles | Wake Forest Community Library | 11 AM

Baby Story Time | Northeast Regional Library | 11:15 AM

BotTales | Northeast Regional Library | 4:30 PM

Run Club | Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest | 6–8 PM

Troop Mahjong | Artisan Beer and Cheese, Rolesville | 6:30–9 PM

Karaoke | Bud’s Tavern, Youngsville | 7 PM

Music Bingo | Gatehouse Tavern, Wake Forest | 7 PM

Music Bingo | Fortnight Brewing, Wake Forest | 7–9 PM

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Forecast captured on the Wednesday before this newsletter edition. The weather around here changes fast, so double‑check closer to the day before finalizing plans.

This is THE week. The best stretch of the entire tournament.

Thursday, Mar 26 — Sweet 16 🏀
Sweet 16 games all day on CBS and TBS. Duke doesn’t play until Friday — but there’s elite basketball from tip to final buzzer.

Friday, Mar 27 — Sweet 16 🏀 (1) Duke vs. St. John’s
7:10 PM | CBS | Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.

Duke is the #1 overall seed and has been rolling. St. John’s has been the surprise of the tournament. This is going to be intense. Find a bar, find a couch, find a screen.

Saturday, Mar 28 — Elite Eight 🏀
Elite Eight begins at 6:09 PM on TBS. If Duke won Friday, they play here for a spot in the Final Four.

Sunday, Mar 29 — Elite Eight 🏀
Elite Eight continues at 2:15 PM. Last chance to punch Final Four tickets.

Two home games in one weekend — and both are 5 PM matinee starts. Great for families. The Canes are locked in for the playoffs and fighting for seeding in the final stretch. The building will be rocking.

Saturday, Mar 28 — 🏒
HOME vs. New Jersey Devils | Lenovo Center, Raleigh | 5:00 PM

Sunday, Mar 29 — 🏒
HOME vs. Montreal Canadiens | Lenovo Center, Raleigh | 5:00 PM

Tuesday, Mar 31 — 🏒 @ Columbus Blue Jackets | 7:30 PM (Away)

Saturday, Mar 28 — ⚽
NC Courage vs. Bay FC | WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary | 7:00 PM

Women’s professional soccer under the lights. If you’ve never been to a Courage game, this is a great introduction.

John Ford | Blackbird Brewery | 6-9 PM
Sean Moore | The Cardinal | 9 PM-12 AM

John Ford | Artisan Beer & Cheese | 6-9 PM
Grace Lucia | White Street Brewing Co | 7-9:30 PM
Live Music | Gatehouse Tavern | 7-10 PM
Live Music | Wakefield Tavern | 7-10 PM
Laure Nicole Band | Tonic, Bar and Social Club | 7:30-10:30 PM
Lady May & Redd | Broadsides & Brews | 8-11 PM 
Southern Smoke Country Band | Real McCoy’s | 9 PM-12 AM
Longleaf Soul | The Cardinal | 9 PM-12 AM

Heather Rogers | Fortnight Brewing WF | 6-9 PM
Ian McMahan | White Street Brewing Co | 7-9:30 PM
Benjamin Weimer | Compass Rose Brewery | 7-10 PM
Live Music | Wakefield Tavern | 7-10 PM
Maverick Rose | Tonic, Bar and Social Club | 7:30-10:30 PM
Wake Moody | Broadsides & Brews | 8-11 PM
That 60’s Group | Bud’s Tavern | 8-11 PM
Tone Merchants | Real McCoy’s | 9 PM-12 AM
Helena Redman Band | The Cardinal | 9 PM-12 AM

Tanner Bingaman | Artisan Beer and Cheese | 1-4 PM
Busker Night | Tonic, Bar & Social Club | 6-9 PM

John Ford | Local 919 Beer & Wine | 6:30-9 PM

John Ford | Tonic, Bar & Social Club | 7:30-9:30 PM

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