Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 19th-century historic farmstead with a mission to interpret North Carolina's agricultural heritage and rural history via educational programs, special events and exhibits. The park includes plenty of historical structures and natural features to explore, including a farm history center, a livestock barn, a cotton gin house, a plank … [Read more...] about Fishing Fun Day (and more) at Historic Oak View County Park
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St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Lafayette Village
Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, is a European style village in North Raleigh, with locally owned restaurants, upscale shopping and underground parking. It hosts many free events. Here is one, but follow Lafayette Village on Facebook to learn more and to stay up to date. St. Patrick's Day Festival Saturday, March 16th, 2019 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free Historic … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Lafayette Village
Free: Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
The 25th Annual Reptile and Amphibian Day will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's free to attend and perfect for all ages. The theme this year is toads! Here's what's going on: Presentations in the Daily Planet Theater throughout the day Presentations on the World Stage … [Read more...] about Free: Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
Rodeo on Rosemary returns at a new location in Chapel Hill, with a new mission
Rodeo on Rosemary returns to downtown Chapel Hill on Sunday, March 31st, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This time around it will be at the parking lot at Rosemary and Columbia. Bring the kids and enjoy the afternoon with games, a miniature golf course on The Plaza and music. Rodeo on Rosemary will feature14 of the area's favorite trucks, including: Cousins Maine Lobster Bandidos … [Read more...] about Rodeo on Rosemary returns at a new location in Chapel Hill, with a new mission
105 free things for Triangle kids to do during Spring Break 2019
The dates for Spring Break 2019 vary quite a bit between school districts in the Triangle, starting as early as March 25th and ending as late as April 22nd. Here are some fun, FREE, things going on in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas for kids and teens throughout that time period. We're adding events onto the list every day, so you can expect it to grow … [Read more...] about 105 free things for Triangle kids to do during Spring Break 2019
Free: Kidzu Children’s Museum Pop-Up in Hillsborough
Kidzu Children's Museum is planning a new children's museum. In order to gather community input and share ideas it's presenting a FREE week-long Pop-Up Museum at Hillsborough Elementary School, 402 N. Nash Street, Hillsborough. This mini-Kidzu will take place in the gym. It will be there from March 30th to April 5th, 2019. Then it will move to UNC Campus Saturday, April 6th, 2019, to be part … [Read more...] about Free: Kidzu Children’s Museum Pop-Up in Hillsborough
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 Children’s Activity: Discovery Drop-In at Duke Gardens in the Winter
Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street in Durham, is considered one of the 10 top public gardens in the United States and is free to visit. It's open every day, 365 days a year, from 8 a.m. to dusk. It features a rose garden, sundial and butterfly garden, terraces and fish pool, and much more. In addition to the free admission every day (please note that there's a small charge for parking) the … [Read more...] about Free Children’s Activity: Discovery Drop-In at Duke Gardens in the Winter
World Puppetry Day (and more) with Puppet Show Incorporated
Puppet Show Incorporated presents puppet shows, usually including an art activity, for children around the Triangle. Most of the events are free. Here's some of what's coming up: The Paper Bag Princess Puppet Show--Lollipop Series Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 10:30 a.m. Carrboro Century Center 100 N. Greensboro Street, Carrboro $3 World Puppetry Day Celebration Sunday, March … [Read more...] about World Puppetry Day (and more) with Puppet Show Incorporated
7th annual Carrboro Open Streets
Sunday, April 7th, 2019, the annual Carrboro Open Streets event will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The goal is to encourage community building through a variety of free activities. Weaver Street will be closed off to traffic during the event, which was started in 2013 by Carrboro Bicycle Coalition. Some of the activities that are typically held at Carrboro Open Streets: Dance Do … [Read more...] about 7th annual Carrboro Open Streets
