Celebrate National Alpaca Day! Get up close to the alpacas at Perry Farm, 2428 Walker Road in Hillsborough, at their National Alpaca Farm Day on Saturday, September 23rd, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You'll get the chance to feed alpacas and learn about the care and handling of alpacas. Touch raw fleece and shop for alpaca fleece products. Check out scarves, hats and gloves made from alpaca … [Read more...] about Free: National Alpaca Farm Day at Perry Farm in Hillsborough
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Fire Safety Day with Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department
Learn about fire safety with the Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department on Fire Safety Day on Saturday, October 7th, 2017. It'll take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Target at Park West Village, 3001 Market Center Drive, Morrisville. This is a free event. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. there will be free hot dogs, popcorn and sno cones. … [Read more...] about Fire Safety Day with Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department
Creepy Crabtree Celebration
Creepy Crabtree Celebration Saturday, October 21, 2–6 p.m. FREE Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville Mark your calendars! Our annual Halloween event, Creepy Crabtree, will return in October! This free, park-wide event will investigate the darker side of nature. Join the freakish festivities, featuring scary scavenger hunts, creepy crafts and gruesome games. Wear a … [Read more...] about Creepy Crabtree Celebration
Gizmo’s Oktoberfest Party
Gizmo Brew Works, 5907 Triangle Drive in Raleigh, is hosting their 2nd Annual Oktoberfest Party on Saturday, September 23rd, 2017, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. It's free to attend. Here's what's going on: Live music all day with food trucks and lots of beer! A commemorative beer boot will be available. We will be releasing a special Oktoberfest beer for the day. Also we will have many of our … [Read more...] about Gizmo’s Oktoberfest Party
Octoberfest at Bull City Burger & Brewery 9/23
Celebrate Octoberfest at Bull City Burgers & Brewery, 107 E Parrish St # 105, Durham, on September 23rd, 2017, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event, and is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Durham. The event will feature: Live music Dancing A kid's play area Brats Burgers Pretzels Octoberfest Mustard/Mushroom Fries Wine, beer and … [Read more...] about Octoberfest at Bull City Burger & Brewery 9/23
Free events at NC Museum of History
North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street in Raleigh, is free to visit. It's open every day, with the following hours: Monday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 5:00 p.m. Closed New Year's Day, January 2, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Some of the current exhibits: North Carolina and World War I (through January 6, 2019) … [Read more...] about Free events at NC Museum of History
45th Annual Festifall Arts Festival in Chapel Hill
Get ready to celebrate the arts at Chapel Hill's 45th Annual Festifall Arts Festival. On Sunday, October 1st, 2017, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy music, dance and performance art along West Franklin Street, and browse Handmade Artist Market, where over 100 artisans from all over the south will be displaying and selling painting, photography, jewelry, glass, ceramics, wood, metal, fiber and mixed … [Read more...] about 45th Annual Festifall Arts Festival in Chapel Hill
Free admission to Museum of Life + Science to Durham residents on Community Days
Museum of Life + Science, at 433 West Murray Avenue in Durham, is an interactive science park on 84 acres. It includes a two-story science center, a large butterfly conservatory, and 60 species of live animals in its outdoor exhibits. Admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and military members, and $11 for kids age 3-12. However, on regularly scheduled Durham Community Days, residents of … [Read more...] about Free admission to Museum of Life + Science to Durham residents on Community Days
Free walking tours and workouts at Dorothea Dix Park
Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive in Raleigh, is the site of one of the most exciting new park projects in America. The 308-acre site blends historic architecture and rich landscapes into a unique destination. The park's development has just begun, but there are already many events taking place at the park. In addition, the park hosts more events, including kids' programs and fitness … [Read more...] about Free walking tours and workouts at Dorothea Dix Park
Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Open MInds Teen Science Café Each Open Minds Teen Science Café include a scientist presentation, an interactive activity relating to the discussion, a Q&A session, and time to meet other teens who enjoy science. This program is recommended for participants ages 11–17. The first 50 teens to arrive will receive a … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
