North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is presenting a free week-long program, Virtual Astronomy Days, from Monday, January 25th, to Sunday, January 31st, 2021. Enjoy 7 days of astronomical programming. Join the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, the Raleigh Astronomy Club, and NASA Langley Research Center to discover the big picture of the universe. There's … [Read more...] about Virtual Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan 25-31
Festival
20th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History – virtual event
The 20th Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place online on January 30th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. North Carolina Museum of History's annual event will, as always, be free to experience. It's an online event this year. It's the kickoff to Black History Month in Raleigh. You can register for individual events below: CELEBRATE MUSIC, MOVEMENT and DRAMA 11:30 a.m. … [Read more...] about 20th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History – virtual event
Mardi Gras For All Y’all — 3 night virtual event from New Orleans
The Mardi Gras parades are canceled this year in New Orleans, and maybe the only silver lining of that is that those of who are not in New Orleans can experience a bit of the fun through the online event that NOLA.com is presenting. Mardi Gras For All Y'all takes place online for three nights, February 12th to 14th, 2021, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night. You can watch it on nola.com, … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras For All Y’all — 3 night virtual event from New Orleans
Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle
Kwanzaa lasts seven days, starting December 26th, each one with a focus on a different principle: Day 1. Umoja means unity. Day 2. Kujichagulia means self-determination. Day 3. Ujima means working together. Day 4. Ujamaa means supporting each other. Day 5. Nia means purpose. Day 6. Kuumba means creativity. Day 7. Imani means faith. Normally there are several … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle
25th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History goes virtual
The popular American Indian Heritage Celebration will take place virtually on November 20th and 21st, 2020. This is a free event. From fancy dancing to pine-needle baskets . . . and so much more! Artists, performers, scholars, historians, and other representatives from North Carolina’s eight state-recognized tribes and four Urban Indian Organizations will share … [Read more...] about 25th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History goes virtual
Virtual festival: 3rd Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham
Sister Cities of Durham is presenting the 3rd Annual Festival of Nations on October 17th and 18th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be a virtual program this year. The program will consist of virtual presentations about the many international groups in Durham and the cities and countries around the world that Durham is linked to. There will be some programs that are recorded, some that … [Read more...] about Virtual festival: 3rd Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham
Film Fest 919 in Chapel Hill
Film Fest 919 celebrates the best in independent cinema and cuisine by introducing films and filmmakers to the Triangle region. In 2020, the films will be screened outside, in both drive-in and "outdoor pod" (where groups sit together, with distance between them and other groups.) The film festival is from October 14th to 31st, 2020. These are the locations where the screenings will … [Read more...] about Film Fest 919 in Chapel Hill
Harvest Festival at Logan’s Garden Shop
Logan's Garden Shop, 707 Semart Drive, Raleigh, has been owned and operated by the Logan family since 1965. It's Downtown Raleigh's spot for trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, houseplants, tropicals, pond plants, pond accessories, soil, mulch, soil amendments, garden tools, fountains, organic gardening products, outdoor furniture, fertilizer, seeds, heirloom seeds, bulbs, gift items, and … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Logan’s Garden Shop
Fall festivals in the Triangle 2020
It's time for fall festivals in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. This year is a little bit (well a lot) different. Most of the major festivals have been canceled or postponed. We will update as we hear about festivals that are taking place this fall. Our list of fall festivals will be much shorter this year, but there are still going to be lots of special fall and … [Read more...] about Fall festivals in the Triangle 2020
Fall Flower Festival at Dogwood Farms
Dogwood Farms is a flower farm at 8096 Belews Creek Road, Belews Creek, in Forsyth County. This is northwest of Greensboro, so it's a bit of a drive from the Triangle, but they take their sunflowers really seriously here, and people drive from all over the state to visit. They are hosting a Fall Flower Festival on Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 7 … [Read more...] about Fall Flower Festival at Dogwood Farms
