Hummingbird Market and Haven of Knightdale present Goats and Greens Farmers' Market at Haven Farm, 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, North Carolina, on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 12 to 3 p.m. It's free to attend. Shop for local produce and support NC based farms and makers! The Goats and Greens Farmer's Market is a monthly market hosted by Haven of Knightdale, featuring 20 local makers … [Read more...] about Goats and Greens Farmers’ Market on May 17: Shop for produce and meet goats!
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 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
Firefly Farm opens for flower picking Mother’s Day Weekend: May 9
Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road in Hillsborough, North Carolina, offers visitors a chance to pick their own flowers and create bouquets. When you visit you may also purchase seasonal produce, meet the farm's animals, take a shady walk around a pond, enjoy a picnic, and more. Opening day for flower picking is May 9, 2026. Jump to info about: U-Pick Tulips U-pick tulip sessions will be … [Read more...] about Firefly Farm opens for flower picking Mother’s Day Weekend: May 9
First Friday Bird Walk in Garner May 1
The Town of Garner is offering First Friday Bird Walks. They generally take place on the first Friday of each month, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., alternating between Lake Benson Park and the White Deer Park Classroom in Garner. The bird walks are currently scheduled through August, 2026, except in July, when the bird walk takes place the second Friday, due to the Independence Day holiday. Enjoy … [Read more...] about First Friday Bird Walk in Garner May 1
Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough May 2
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 of 2026, 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 May 2
Feathered Fun in the Park in Durham May 2 — free “bird bash”
Durham Parks & Recreation is hosting Feathered Fun in the Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., at Red Maple Park, 3320 Hinson Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free "Bird Bash!" Come and go as you please while exploring a variety of interactive bird-themed activities for all ages! DPR Outdoor Recreation is partnering with New Hope Bird Alliance for this backyard bird … [Read more...] about Feathered Fun in the Park in Durham May 2 — free “bird bash”
Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo May 2
Cary Animal Services and Town of Cary are hosting Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Cary Police Department, 120 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, North Carolina, on the Town Hall Campus. It's free to attend. The event features: Well behaved pets are invited. … [Read more...] about Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo May 2
Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History April 25
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 April 25
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge: Tour and Explore on Apr. 25
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: Tour and Explore on Apr. 25
Up to 43% off Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeders with Camera
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Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeders with Cameras are on sale! Bird Buddy's range of products are 28% to 43% off right now (as of April 15, 2026.) 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 app, you can see all the … [Read more...] about Up to 43% off Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeders with Camera
