Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm, at 7084 US Highway 64 W, Pittsboro, will be celebrating National Alpaca Farm Day on Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance tickets are $7 per person, and tickets at bought at the farm are $9 per person. Kids under age 3 are admitted for free. At the Event The farm is working on becoming fully ADA compliant, … [Read more...] about National Alpaca Farm Days celebration at Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm
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Baby Goat Festival at Old Mill Farm in Durham Sep 17
Old Mill Farm, at 8913 NC Highway 751 South, Durham, North Carolina, is celebrating the end of kidding season with the Baby Goat Festival on Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The highlight of the event will be the opportunity to snuggle many baby goats! The festival also includes: Tickets are $12 for general admission (for guests age 3 and up.) Or pay $40 for a family … [Read more...] about Baby Goat Festival at Old Mill Farm in Durham Sep 17
Tour & Explore at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Sep 16 (and more)
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 Tour & Explore at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Sep 16 (and more)
Triangle Barkitecture — pet architecture and design competition
AIA Triangle is presenting Triangle Barkitecture, a one-of-a-kind design competition that has architects, designers, students and creative minds creating unique, pet-inspired architecture. The final creations will be auctioned off to support local animals in need. Beneficiaries are Triangle Beagle Rescue and Friends of Wake County Animal Center. You can see the amazing structures on … [Read more...] about Triangle Barkitecture — pet architecture and design competition
Eno River Herpetology Outing at Occoneechee Speedway Trail
Join the Tri-County Conservationists chapter of NCWF for an outing on the Eno River. The Tri-County Conservationists represent Alamance, Chatham and Orange Counties. This free event takes place on Sunday, September 3, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Occoneechee Speedway Trailhead, 320 Elizabeth Brady Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Please register here. The group will be … [Read more...] about Eno River Herpetology Outing at Occoneechee Speedway Trail
Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough
RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, is hosting a monthly event, Saturday Slowdown, at RambleRill Farm. Several farms will be joining RambleRill Farm to sell their products, as will local artisans. It will take place the first Saturday of the month, from April to December 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow RambleRill Farm on Facebook for updates about each month's … [Read more...] about Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough
4th of July Event at Old Mill Farm
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! Pickin' On the PondTuesday, July 4, 202311 a.m.$12 per person for general admission (under age 3 … [Read more...] about 4th of July Event at Old Mill Farm
July 4th Weekend Goatstravaganza 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 might be interested in our big list of animal encounters around the Triangle. July 4th Weekend Goatstravaganza Spring Haven Farm is hosting Goatsravaganza, a July 4th weekend Farm Festival. It takes … [Read more...] about July 4th Weekend Goatstravaganza at Spring Haven Farm
Patriotic Pet Parade at The Raleigh Market July 1
The Raleigh Market, at 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, is hosting a Patriotic Pet Parade on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 11 a.m. It's free to enter, and prizes will be awarded, including a $100 grand prize. Advance registration is required. Dress your pet (and yourself) in patriotic gear and compete for: The Raleigh Market is a huge flea market that's open at the N.C. Fairgrounds every … [Read more...] about Patriotic Pet Parade at The Raleigh Market July 1
Piedmont Wildlife Center Summer Solstice Celebration
Piedmont Wildlife Center, at Leigh Farm Park, 364 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, connects people and nature through outdoor camps, school programs and more. They care for a number of animal ambassadors, including snakes, owls, turtles, hawks, rabbits, and more. Summer Solstice Celebration Piedmont Wildlife Center is presenting a Summer Solstice Celebration on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 1 … [Read more...] about Piedmont Wildlife Center Summer Solstice Celebration
