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 Next up is Skywatching at Little River Regional Park, 301 … [Read more...] about Skywatching with Morehead Planetarium + Science Center at Little River Regional Park Oct 28
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Downtown Tailgate in Chapel Hill Sep 24
Enjoy Downtown Tailgate in Chapel Hill before the football game against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24th, 2022. The event is free and open to the whole community. Henderson Street will be blocked off from vehicle traffic for this celebration of Carolina Football and the Chapel Hill community. The celebration will take place on Henderson Street and the Peace & Justice Plaza, which … [Read more...] about Downtown Tailgate in Chapel Hill Sep 24
Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden
The 34th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 18th to December 4th, 2022. You can come by and see the sculptures in the outdoor garden setting during the Garden's normal hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Garden is closed on Mondays … [Read more...] about Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden
Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Ezra Wube
Hanes Art Center, 115 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will be the location for UNC Art Department's Visiting Artist Series. An endowment established in 1983 through the generosity of Nancy and Robin Hanes supports the Art Department's Visiting Artist Series. This important program brings both established and emerging artists … [Read more...] about Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Ezra Wube
Nature programs for children and families at North Carolina Botanical Garden
North Carolina Botanical Garden's Display Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, is free to visit. Read on to learn about some upcoming (free or inexpensive) events, as well as about visiting the Display Gardens, Coker Arboretum and Battle Park. Upcoming Events at North Carolina Botanical Garden's Display Gardens Please make sure to follow each link below to register (when … [Read more...] about Nature programs for children and families at North Carolina Botanical Garden
PlayMakers Open House
Playmakers Repertory Theatre, the professional theatre in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is holding an open house on Saturday, August 20th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC. Get to know the theatre company and help them kick off their 2022/2023 season. This is a free event and includes: Live music from Morgan Creek … [Read more...] about PlayMakers Open House
Ackland Art Museum F.A.M.: Play at the pARC July 24
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. The Ackland's permanent collection features more than 19,000 works of art, including Asian art, North Carolina pottery, collections of European masterworks, and more. Visiting Ackland Art Museum Hours Ackland Art Museum is free to visit. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday … [Read more...] about Ackland Art Museum F.A.M.: Play at the pARC July 24
UNC Football #TyleeStrong Spring Game and Fan Fest April 9
UNC Football is playing its spring game on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, at 3 p.m., at Kenan Memorial Stadium, 104 Stadium Drive, in Chapel Hill. It's open to the public and free to everyone. This year the game is called the #TyleeStrong Spring Football Game to show support for UNC wide receiver Tylee Craft, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancel. The game is sponsored by … [Read more...] about UNC Football #TyleeStrong Spring Game and Fan Fest April 9
MLK Day Lecture & Awards Ceremony at UNC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hosting its annual MLK Lecture and Awards Ceremony at the Carolina Union Great Hall, 209 South Road, Chapel Hill, on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are available at the Carolina Union Box Office. Award-winning visionary thought leader, institution builder, cultural activist and … [Read more...] about MLK Day Lecture & Awards Ceremony at UNC
Menorah Lighting on UNC Campus
Chabad at UNC/Duke is hosting a Menorah Lighting on the University of North Carolina campus on Monday, December 2nd, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place at The Pit, which is in front of the UNC Student Stores, 207 South Road, Chapel Hill. Join UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz in lighting the Menorah. Also, enjoy: Music Latkes Donuts Looking for more … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting on UNC Campus
