Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming Skywatching Events Skywatching at Little River Regional ParkFriday, December … [Read more...] about Free skywatching with Morehead Planetarium at Little River Regional Park Dec. 6
Colleges and Universities
Grand Menorah Lighting in The Pit at UNC Dec. 4 (early celebration for students)
Celebrate an early Chanukkah with Chabad at UNC/Duke and UNC Chancellor Roberts. The Grand Menorah Lighting will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The celebration will also include latkes and fresh baked donuts. If you're a student at UNC, this is a chance to enjoy a communal Chanukkah celebration before exam days and Winter Break. Hanukkah begins the evening of … [Read more...] about Grand Menorah Lighting in The Pit at UNC Dec. 4 (early celebration for students)
Tree Lighting Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 20
The community is invited to the William Peace University Tree Lighting event at 15 E Peace Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to gather at 6:45 p.m. Treats and hot chocolate will be available. University president Lynn Morton will say a few words before lighting the 32-foot tree near the campus' iconic … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 20
Dress Like an Art Piece: Halloween Costume Contest at Nasher Museum of Art Oct. 31, more
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is free for everyone every day that it's open. Reservations are not required. You might be interested in our list of museums in the Triangle with free admission (all the time or certain days.) Upcoming Events at Nasher Museum of Art Find a full list of events at Nasher Museum of Art at nasher.duke.edu/events/. … [Read more...] about Dress Like an Art Piece: Halloween Costume Contest at Nasher Museum of Art Oct. 31, more
Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 10 to Nov 7
Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Seven artists from the Inter-Latin American Artist Collective (ILAAC) created oversized calaveras, colorfully painted skulls traditionally used to decorate ofrendas, and adorned the ofrenda with traditional elements. Visitors will find bright yellow and … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 10 to Nov 7
45 NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 21-27
You might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 21 to 27, 2024, for applying to college. During that time period, 43 North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will waive application fees for North Carolina residents. The application fee for most colleges is $25 or $50, so if you're applying to more than one school the savings will really … [Read more...] about 45 NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 21-27
Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 20
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting its Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event, and no registration is required. Parking fees, $2 per hour, apply. This festival takes place outdoors, at Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. The location requires traveling on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 20
Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
On the fourth floor of the East side of the Morehead Planetarium complex, at 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is the Morehead Observatory. The Morehead Observatory is an astronomical observatory with a Perkin-Elmer telescope. Chapel Hill undergraduate and graduate students use it to obtain data for their research and to prepare themselves to use the telescopes at national … [Read more...] about Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
Free and low-priced concerts with UNC Music Department this fall
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Music Department presents many concerts and music events every year, by students, faculty and visiting artists. Many of them are free. These concerts are always enjoyable. The music department is not only excellent for music students and valuable for the UNC student body, but is also a great resource to the community. The music department … [Read more...] about Free and low-priced concerts with UNC Music Department this fall
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 24
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 24
