Museum of Life + Science, at 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a special event. On Saturday, March 19th, 2022, admission will role back to $7.50 for everyone, adults and children. The regular price is $23 for adults and $18 for kids, so this is a significant discount. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, there will be some special … [Read more...] about Museum of Life + Science’s 75th anniversary party features $7.50 admission March 19
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Satellite Park in Durham — 8 colorful murals on decommissioned satellite dishes
It's no secret that Durham, North Carolina, is rich with murals. But there are eight large, colorful murals that might have escaped your attention. Satellite Park is on the grounds of the Duke Arts Annex, 404 Gattis Street, Durham. Since April of 2018, it's been home to eight decommissioned satellite dishes that have been repurposed into works of art. Satellite Park is free to … [Read more...] about Satellite Park in Durham — 8 colorful murals on decommissioned satellite dishes
Free family concert by Mallarmé Chamber Players: Luna’s Magic Flute, featuring puppetry by Paperhand Puppet Intervention
Mallarmé Chamber Players is presenting a free family concert, Luna's Magic Flute, on Saturday, March 12th, 2022, at The Fruit, 305 South Dillard Street, Durham. Luna's Magic Flute is a musical fairy tale for flute and piano, and also features storytelling and puppetry. The audience is taken on a journey with Luna as she encounters galloping horses, swimming turtles and other creatures, … [Read more...] about Free family concert by Mallarmé Chamber Players: Luna’s Magic Flute, featuring puppetry by Paperhand Puppet Intervention
Canceled: Wings of the City Community Picnic at Dix Park
UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to bad weather. World-renowned Mexican artists Jorge Marín's exhibition Wings of the City is at Dorothea Dix Park through March 22nd, 2021. The exhibit is a collection of nine bronze sculptures. They are larger-than-live figures, many winged. Wings of the City Community Picnic will be a celebration of the exhibit's time in Raleigh. It will take place … [Read more...] about Canceled: Wings of the City Community Picnic at Dix Park
Free Easter celebration for kids with special needs (registration required)
Hamilton Farm in Apex is opening to the community with a FREE Easter celebration for kids with special needs. The event will take place Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Registration is required and space is limited. More details, including the address of the farm, will be emailed to registrants closer to the date of the event. The celebration will include: Accessible … [Read more...] about Free Easter celebration for kids with special needs (registration required)
Free forest playgroup in Raleigh with WildRoots Nature School
UPDATE: We don't have current information about this program. If we learn the free event is still taking place we'll update. WildRoots Nature School is holding a FREE forest playgroup at Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh. The playgroup will take place the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the nature play space area. Please note that it takes place January 8th, … [Read more...] about Free forest playgroup in Raleigh with WildRoots Nature School
Community Ecology Day at Durham Garden Center
Durham Garden Center, at 4536 Hillsborough Road, Durham, is hosting a free Community Ecology Day on Saturday, March 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn to: Plant pollinator-friendly gardens that help regenerate the soilFoster a child's love of natureCare for your neighborhood trees and remove invasive speciesVolunteer to clean up and protect the Eno River watershedCreate beautiful floral … [Read more...] about Community Ecology Day at Durham Garden Center
Triangle Families Explore — Earth Day Festival at The Honeysuckle Tea House
Triangle Families Explore is presenting an Earth Day Festival at The Honeysuckle Tea House, 8871 Pickards Meadows Road, Chapel Hill, NC. The free event takes place Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature live music, hands-on activities, interactive programs and more. While you're there, make sure to enjoy some of treats and beverages … [Read more...] about Triangle Families Explore — Earth Day Festival at The Honeysuckle Tea House
Hands-On History: Vintage Valentines at Borden Building at Fletcher Park
Celebrate Valentine's Day week by making vintage-inspired Valentines at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh. The FREE activity will be taking place Friday, February 18th, 2022, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will take place outside. If it rains, it will take place inside the Borden Building, and masks and temperature checks will be required. No registration is required. Drop in any … [Read more...] about Hands-On History: Vintage Valentines at Borden Building at Fletcher Park
Dino Stroll in Raleigh
Dinosaurs are coming to Raleigh, and this time you can walk among them! Dino Stroll will be at the Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, February 12th, and Sunday, February 13th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. What can you expect? Well, lots of dinosaurs! There will be almost 75 life-like dinosaurs and other creatures, with some standing over 25 … [Read more...] about Dino Stroll in Raleigh
