Old Mill Farm, at 8913 NC 751 in Durham, is the perfect spot to get into nature and enjoy spending time with animals. Old Mill Farm hosts many reasonably priced events throughout the year. Read on to learn about a few upcoming events. Learn about other animal encounters in the Triangle! Saturdays on the Lawn Visit Old Mill Farm on a Saturday and enjoy feeding and petting animals. … [Read more...] about Free family fun day and fishing derby at Old Mill Farm in Durham (and more)
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Movies with goats at Spring Haven Farm
Spring Haven Farm, at 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd, Chapel Hill, offers guests plenty of opportunities to spend time with goats. To see all their upcoming events, visit their Facebook page. You need to register in advance for a time slot. You might be interested in our big list of animal encounters around the Triangle. … [Read more...] about Movies with goats at Spring Haven Farm
Hen Institute is at Raleigh City Farm for a month — family yoga, storytelling, art
Hen Institute is a mobile chicken coop, inhabited by egg-laying chickens, that serves as a public art project, a classroom, and community space in Raleigh. Hen Institute invites artists and community members to use the space as a curatorial framework to create artistic, community-based and educational programs. It's sponsored by the City of Raleigh and the Raleigh Arts … [Read more...] about Hen Institute is at Raleigh City Farm for a month — family yoga, storytelling, art
Slowdown Saturdays at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough: shop at farmers’ market, meet goats, have a picnic
RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, is hosting a monthly event, Saturday Slowdowns at RambleRill Farm. It will take place the first Saturday of the month, from April to November, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Slowdowns will be a combination of a farmers' market and a farm visit. Several local farms and vendors will be on site, selling their … [Read more...] about Slowdown Saturdays at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough: shop at farmers’ market, meet goats, have a picnic
Firefly Farm’s sunflowers are ready for picking! (Also, meet a baby mini-donkey!)
Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road in Hillsborough, is once again offering up some inexpensive beauty. This small, family-owned farm offers U-pick flowers, and the big news is that sunflowers are ready to be picked, as well as Zinnias, Cosmos, and wildflowers. You might also be interested in our list of sunflower farms throughout the Triangle. The hours vary. They will … [Read more...] about Firefly Farm’s sunflowers are ready for picking! (Also, meet a baby mini-donkey!)
Bird walks with New Hope Audubon Society
The New Hope Audubon Society is an independent chapter of the National Audubon Society, serving Chatham, Durham, Orange and parts of surrounding counties in central North Carolina. Members live in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, and surrounding rural areas. New Hope Audubon strives to protect birds, wildlife, and their local habitats through conservation, education, … [Read more...] about Bird walks with New Hope Audubon Society
Animal encounters: 18 places to find alpacas, goats, tigers and more in the Triangle
If there are animal lovers in your family, you're in luck, because there are several places in the Triangle where you can visit animals of all kinds. Alpacas? Check. Tigers? Check. Goats? Lots of them! Some of these attractions are working farms and ranches. Some are private zoos or aquariums. Some are rescue and rehabilitation facilities. You should read up a little bit on the venue before … [Read more...] about Animal encounters: 18 places to find alpacas, goats, tigers and more in the Triangle
Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more…
Unleashed's Annual Spring Fling is a fun, free event for families, including the canine family members. It takes place Sunday, April 11th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Specifically it's at Heritage Circle & Tobacco Pavilion, on the pond with the lighthouse. Parking is free too. The event is most accessible from Gate 9 on Trinity … [Read more...] about Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more…
Repticon comes to North Carolina State Fairgrounds this weekend
Did Dino Safari spark your interest in lizards and other reptiles? Or have you always had a soft spot for our slithering friends? If so, mark your calendar for Repticon, which is coming to the North Carolina State Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, March 20th, and Sunday, March 21st, 2021, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. You'll have a chance to see reptiles and exotic animals from around the … [Read more...] about Repticon comes to North Carolina State Fairgrounds this weekend
Name your price for any adoptable pet at Orange County Animal Services through April 30
Do you need a new friend? Orange County Animal Services is holding a spring adoption special. Through April 30th, 2021, name your price for all adoptable pets! If you're interested in a pet that's listed for adoption or available for foster, please call 919-942-7387, option 3. You don't have to be an Orange County resident to adopt an animal. Currently available for adoption are dogs, cats, … [Read more...] about Name your price for any adoptable pet at Orange County Animal Services through April 30
