The Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History, at 1013 Broad Street, Durham, North Carolina, houses a research collection that helps us to understand our evolutionary journey as primates. The collection includes 55 million year-old, lemur-like primate fossils from Wyoming; 37 to 28 million year-old anthropoid fossils from Egypt; 19 to 7 million year-old ape fossils from Egypt and India; 13 … [Read more...] about Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History Dec. 20
Animals
Visit Brajboro Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill
Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, at 6903 Gold Mine Loop Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a not-for-profit organization that has a mission of caring for cows for life. Every Saturday and Sunday, the sanctuary is open for visitors from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Hours change according to the season.) The cows love visitors! If you'd like to feed the cows, you can bring bananas, carrots, cucumber and celery. … [Read more...] about Visit Brajboro Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill
Holiday Lights Open House & Supply Drive at Saving Grace Dec. 17
Saving Grace, 13400 Old Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is hosting Holiday Lights Open House and Supply Drive on December 17, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. Meet adoptable dogs and tour the farm with its holiday decor. Registration is appreciated, but not required for this free event. Donations are appreciated. The food and gift card purchases listed below help dogs needing appetite … [Read more...] about Holiday Lights Open House & Supply Drive at Saving Grace Dec. 17
Holiday at the Farm at 1870 Farm in Chapel Hill
1870 Farm, 1224 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, is offering Holiday on the Farm from November 30 to December 24, 2025, on the following dates: The opening time is 10 a.m. and the final time slot is 3:30 p.m., but time slots are subject to selling out. When you purchase tickets you'll choose from available time slots. Find tickets here. Tickets: If you buy 12 p.m. ticket they are … [Read more...] about Holiday at the Farm at 1870 Farm in Chapel Hill
Big sale on Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeders with Camera (including the Hummingbird Feeder)
Holiday present alert! Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeders with Cameras are on sale! Bird Buddy's range of products are 25% to 50% off right now (as of December 5, 2025.) Smart Bird Feeders with Cameras are all the rage with budding birders, and for good reason. They not only feed the birds, but take high resolution pictures and videos, and use AI to identify the birds. Then, using the bird feeder's … [Read more...] about Big sale on Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeders with Camera (including the Hummingbird Feeder)
Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Dec. 6
RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, is hosting a monthly event, Saturday Slowdown, at RambleRill Farm. Several farms join RambleRill Farm to sell their products, as well as local artisans. It takes place the first Saturday of the month, from May to December 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow RambleRill Farm on Facebook for updates about each month's event. The … [Read more...] about Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Dec. 6
First Friday Bird Walk in Garner Nov. 7
The Town of Garner is offering a First Friday Bird Walk on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, North Carolina. Pre-registration is required. Meets at Park Shelter 3. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Enjoy an easy walk at Lake Benson Park while looking and listening for birds. Learn how to identify birds in the area and … [Read more...] about First Friday Bird Walk in Garner Nov. 7
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge: Halloween Tour & Explore Nov. 1
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, at 7236 NC Highway 87 N, in Pittsboro, is a non-profit organization that works to protect animals from factory farms. The Refuge is a sanctuary that cares for rescued chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, goats, pigs and cows who come from lives of abuse, neglect and abandonment. These animals find peace and protection on 16 acres of pasture and woods, where they will … [Read more...] about Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge: Halloween Tour & Explore Nov. 1
Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle
Looking for somewhere to show off your pet’s Halloween costume? Do you think you have a dog that’s cuter than the pirate dog in the picture, or the one in the squirrel costume below? (Hard to imagine, but anything’s possible, I guess.) Bring your pup to one of these canine costume parties in the Triangle. These events are for 2025. Make sure to click on the links for all the details. Also, … [Read more...] about Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle
Owloween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton Oct. 25 (free family event)
American Wildlife Refuge is hosting Owloween on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. It will take place at their location at 1000 McLemore Road, Clayton, NC. Admission is free. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Owloween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton Oct. 25 (free family event)










