Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel Hill, is presenting Carving Pumpkins with Goats on three weekends leading up to Halloween. The festival takes place Saturdays and Sundays from October 12th to 27th, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. You need to purchase tickets in advance. Ticket prices are $13.50, or $20 with a pumpkin. (No outside pumpkins allowed.) Additional pumpkins … [Read more...] about Carving Pumpkins with Goats at Spring Haven Farm, Chapel Hill
Animals
Goat Pilates at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge
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 Goat Pilates at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge
Barktoberfest in Durham Central Park
Barktoberfest is a free event in Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, on Saturday, October 26th, 2019, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. It's being presented by Durham Parks and Recreation and Beyond Fences. Here's some of what's going on: Costume contest for individual dogs: 4 p.m. Costume contest for group costumes: 5 p.m. Music by The Mighty Messengers of Soul: 3 p.m. Photo … [Read more...] about Barktoberfest in Durham Central Park
“One Giant Leap” Party, Dessert Club, more, at Barley Labs
Barley Labs is a dog-focused taproom, bottle and gift shop at 4015 University Drive, Durham. It has 16 beers on draft, bottled beer and growler fills to go, and a small selection of wine and cider. For the dogs, Barley Labs features all natural beer-grain dog treats made with recycled spent grain from Fullsteam Brewery. There are dog toys and beds for your dog to enjoy, as well … [Read more...] about “One Giant Leap” Party, Dessert Club, more, at Barley Labs
Free: Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
The 25th Annual Reptile and Amphibian Day will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's free to attend and perfect for all ages. The theme this year is toads! Here's what's going on: Presentations in the Daily Planet Theater throughout the day Presentations on the World Stage … [Read more...] about Free: Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
High Riders 4-H Horse Club Christmas Open House in Clayton: free horseback rides
The High Riders 4-H Horse Club is holding a free Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 8th, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 12490 Buffalo Road, Clayton. Enjoy: Free horseback rides (riders: max 250 pounds) Meet a miniature horse Crafts for kids Refreshments Information on 4-H If it rains, the event will be canceled. Call 919-523-2287 with any … [Read more...] about High Riders 4-H Horse Club Christmas Open House in Clayton: free horseback rides
Your guide to goats in the Triangle: where to meet them, do yoga with them, go on a hayride with them and more
Some of us can't get enough of goats. The good news for us is that there are many opportunities to spend time with goats in the Triangle. You probably know that you can do yoga with goats, but did you know that you can go on a hayride with a goat, listen to a concert with a goat or watch a movie with goats? Here are some places in the Triangle to get your goat fix. Visit the farms' websites and … [Read more...] about Your guide to goats in the Triangle: where to meet them, do yoga with them, go on a hayride with them and more
