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 Hope Animal Rescue, Mia’s Mafia, and Perfectly Imperfect Pups. You can see the amazing structures on … [Read more...] about Triangle Barkitecture — pet architecture and design competition at Downtown Cary Park
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Holiday at the Farm at 1870 Farm in Chapel Hill
1870 Farm, 1224 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, is offering Holiday on the Farm from November 30 to December 24, 2025, on the following dates: The opening time is 10 a.m. and the final time slot is 3:30 p.m., but time slots are subject to selling out. When you purchase tickets you'll choose from available time slots. Find tickets here. Tickets: Children's Ticket includes: Adult Ticket … [Read more...] about Holiday at the Farm at 1870 Farm in Chapel Hill
Visit alpacas for free at Alpacachino Ranch’s Grand Opening Sept. 27
Alpacachino Ranch, 6501 Efland Cedar Grove Road, Cedar Grove, North Carolina, is opening up to visitors for the first time ever on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This also happens to be National Alpaca Farm Day! The ranch is 49 miles to the northwest of Raleigh and 23 miles from Durham and Chapel Hill. It's just 10 miles from Hillsborough. Admission on September 27 will be … [Read more...] about Visit alpacas for free at Alpacachino Ranch’s Grand Opening Sept. 27
National Alpaca Farm Day event at Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm in Pittsboro Sept. 27
Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm, at 7084 US Highway 64 W, Pittsboro, is hosting a special event for National Alpaca Farm Day on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $7 if booked online and $9 at the gate. Kids under age 3 are admitted for free. Buy tickets here. At this fun event you can: … [Read more...] about National Alpaca Farm Day event at Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm in Pittsboro Sept. 27
Moth Night at White Deer Park Nature Center in Garner Sept. 24
Enjoy an evening learning about moths at White Deer Park Nature Center, 2400 Aversboro Road, Garner, North Carolina, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Moth Night is a free event for ages 8+. Gather around the black lights to make observations for Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz 2025. Participants will use identification guides and iNaturalist to identify what they … [Read more...] about Moth Night at White Deer Park Nature Center in Garner Sept. 24
Swift Night Out on Rooftop of The Durham Hotel Sept. 24
The Durham, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, Hotel, is hosting Swift Night Out on the rooftop on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a front-row view as large swarms of chimney swifts begin to gather for their annual trip to South America and swarm, dive and roost at sunset into downtown chimneys. New Hope Bird Alliance will be on hand with scopes, binoculars, and … [Read more...] about Swift Night Out on Rooftop of The Durham Hotel Sept. 24
Swift Night Out — Chimney Swift Viewing From The Willard Rooftop Sept. 17
Learn about chimney swifts on The Willard Rooftop, 9 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 5:45 to 8 p.m. Swift Night Out starts in The Willard's Horizon Ballroom at 5:45 p.m. for a program given by John Gerwin, Research Curator of Ornithology at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and Wake Audubon board member. Chimney swifts breed and roost in … [Read more...] about Swift Night Out — Chimney Swift Viewing From The Willard Rooftop Sept. 17
Moth Night at Crowder County Park Aug. 23
South Wake Conservationists are hosting Moth Night at Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. Admission is free but registration is required. Did you know that there are estimated to be 160,000 different moth species, almost ten times as many as there are for butterflies? And most come out only at night, so you may not … [Read more...] about Moth Night at Crowder County Park Aug. 23
South Wake Conservationists: Wildlife Trivia Night Aug. 15
South Wake Conservationists' goal is to conserve and improve wildlife habitat and diversity through conservation projects and outreach. They host many events for both adults and kids. One of South Wake Conservationists' popular programs is Eco Kids. The mission of Eco Kids is to engage the younger generation to develop a lifelong appreciation of the natural habitat and wildlife, and to learn, … [Read more...] about South Wake Conservationists: Wildlife Trivia Night Aug. 15
Downtown Bird Bash in Garner
Bring the whole family to Garner for the Downtown Bird Bash on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event takes place at Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina, and on Main Street. This is a free, family friendly event, but there's a cost for some of the activities. (See below.) Activities include: Presented by the Garner Area Historical … [Read more...] about Downtown Bird Bash in Garner
