Earth Day at Fenton Square: Family Fun, Recycling & a Bee-utiful Movie Night
Plants, yoga, bees, and a little planet-saving (with popcorn at the end).
Shannon
April 15, 2026
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Celebrate Earth Day with a feel-good afternoon at Fenton Square on April 22 from 4–7pm, packed with hands-on fun and eco-friendly wins. Bring old electronics to recycle, explore the STEM Mobile Museum, and get crafty with sustainable projects. Learn about local bees, adopt a free plant (while supplies last), and wind down with a grounding yoga class at 6pm (pre-registration recommended).
Then settle in as the night wraps up with an outdoor showing of Bee Movie at 7pm—because saving the planet deserves a fun little finale.
Not sponsored—we just think free plants and a movie night are hard to beat. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.
👋 Event of the day: Senior Services Expo @ South Park Community Center | April 22
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🎸 This Week: Harvey Street | Rock
Harvey Street is an emerging band known for blending indie, alternative, and pop influences with energetic performances and catchy, modern sounds. | Lincoln Theatre | April 17, 8:30PM | Get tickets here →
🎤 Plan Ahead: MGK | Hip-Hop
Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) is an American artist known for his genre-blending career that spans hip-hop, pop-punk, and rock, marked by raw lyricism, high-energy performances, and a rebellious edge. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | June 2, 7PM | Get tickets here →
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