American Wildlife Refuge is hosting Owloween on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place at their location at 1000 McLemore Road, Clayton, NC. Admission is free. Local entertainers will be performing throughout. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Owloween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton Oct. 31 (free family event)
Animals
“The Comeback of Blue-Throated Macaws” talk on Nov. 14
Wake Audubon hosts programs, open to the public, often free, throughout the year. You can see all the events on Wake Audubon's calendar. One upcoming event is a talk, The Comeback of Blue-Throated Macaws, on Saturday, November 14 2026, from 1 to 2 p.m., at SECU Daily Planet Theater, Nature Research Center, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event, with no RSVP … [Read more...] about “The Comeback of Blue-Throated Macaws” talk on Nov. 14
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 10 a.m. to 2 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
Front Porch Fridays at Haven Farm in Knightdale
Haven Farm, at 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, North Carolina, is hosting Front Porch Fridays every Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. These events are currently scheduled through October 30, 2026 Front Porch Friday is FREE to attend. Make sure to follow Haven Farm on Facebook to check on any changes due to weather. The events feature: Not only that, but on the first Friday of the month, Haven Farm … [Read more...] about Front Porch Fridays at Haven Farm in Knightdale
Free Petting Zoo at Pittsboro Feed rescheduled to Oct. 31
The Pint Sized Pasture is bring its petting zoo to Pittsboro Feed, 1245 Thompson Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a rescheduled date. Meet the barnyard animals for FREE! Pittsboro Feed announced this event on Facebook. After you’ve made some new animal friends, come inside for FREE apple cider and take a look at all of Pittsboro … [Read more...] about Free Petting Zoo at Pittsboro Feed rescheduled to Oct. 31
Birds and Breakfast: Birdwatching event at Hub RTP Nov. 6
Join Birds & Breakfast at Hub RTP, a relaxed and enjoyable birdwatching event set in the serene surroundings of Burdens Creek. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just getting started, this event is perfect for all levels of bird enthusiasts! On November 6, 2026, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., gather to observe the birds around Burdens Creek—both local residents and migratory visitors. It’s a … [Read more...] about Birds and Breakfast: Birdwatching event at Hub RTP Nov. 6
Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle
Looking for somewhere to show off your pet’s Halloween costume? Bring your pup to one of these canine costume parties in the Triangle. These events are for 2026. Make sure to click on the links for all the details. Also, please keep checking back, because more will almost certainly be added. Halloween Costume Events for Dogs … [Read more...] about Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge: Halloween Tour and Explore on Oct. 31
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 are … [Read more...] about Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge: Halloween Tour and Explore on Oct. 31
Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Oct. 3
RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina, hosts 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 of 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow RambleRill Farm on Facebook for updates about each month's … [Read more...] about Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Oct. 3
Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History Sept. 26
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 Sept. 26
