Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. The exhibits explore a wide range of scientific fields -- physics, zoology, aerospace, weather, sound, and more -- all in a fun, hands-on way. Many Western North … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free for Western North Carolina residents displaced by Hurricane Helene
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Pumpkin patch, touch-a-truck, free picnic, more, at Meridian Waste Shotwell Environmental Park’s Annual Charity Pumpkin Patch Oct 5
Meridian Waste is dedicated to supporting and giving back to local communities. This fall they are once again hosting a charity pumpkin patch. It will take place Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Meridian Waste's Shotwell Environmental Park, 4724 Smithfield Road, Wendell. Please RSVP here, to help them with planning. This is a FREE event. The food is free! All you pay for … [Read more...] about Pumpkin patch, touch-a-truck, free picnic, more, at Meridian Waste Shotwell Environmental Park’s Annual Charity Pumpkin Patch Oct 5
Public Safety Day (Fire Safety Day and National Night Out) with Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department Oct 5
Learn about fire safety with the Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department on Fire Safety Day on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Park West Village, 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, North Carolina. This free event combines Fire Safety Day and National Night Out. The event features: Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Public Safety Day (Fire Safety Day and National Night Out) with Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department Oct 5
Free: Family Renaissance Fair at NC Museum of Art Sept 29
North Carolina Museum of Art presents Family Renaissance Fair, a free event on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the East Building and Museum Park. Little lords and ladies (and their parents) can enjoy: Historical costumes are encouraged! North Carolina Museum of Art is at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Free: Family Renaissance Fair at NC Museum of Art Sept 29
P&C Holiday Lights’ Halloween Haunt in Chapel Hill
This Halloween season, a local family is once again putting together a great display on their front yard, with lights and animatronics. Although best known for their holiday light display, the family that calls their displays P&C Holiday Lights also goes all out for Halloween. You can find them at 38 Bennett Ridge Road, Chapel Hill, in the Briar Chapel community. Please note that … [Read more...] about P&C Holiday Lights’ Halloween Haunt in Chapel Hill
Talk Like a Pirate Day on Raleigh Parks Greenways Sept 24 to 29
Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with a week of fun in Raleigh Parks greenways. All day from September 24 to 29, 2024, visit the following greenways and you might stumble upon "pirates", signs revealing the code of the greenway and special prizes! Look out for the ultimate treasure sign...a bounty could await you! It's free to participate. Talk Like a Pirate Day is taking place at the … [Read more...] about Talk Like a Pirate Day on Raleigh Parks Greenways Sept 24 to 29
NC Child and Raleigh Parks: 2024 Field Day
NC Child and Raleigh Parks are presenting Field Day 2024 on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Laurel Hills Park, 3808 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event to celebrate kids. It takes place both indoors and outdoors. Enjoy: Snow cones, popcorn and cotton will be available free of charge, and there will also be free water stations. … [Read more...] about NC Child and Raleigh Parks: 2024 Field Day
Saxsquatch Presents: Cryptids with a Cause Sep 28
Party with Bigfoot on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cryptids with a Cause in Downtown Chapel Hill. A cryptid is an creature that has been claimed, but not proven, to exist. Saxsquatch is definitely real, though. He's the famous saxophone-playing Bigfoot who performs all over the place and who has amassed a considerable social media following. And guess what? He's from … [Read more...] about Saxsquatch Presents: Cryptids with a Cause Sep 28
IBMA World of Bluegrass includes a free street festival September 27-28
IBMA World of Bluegrass, which takes place in Downtown Raleigh, is one of the biggest bluegrass events anywhere. It includes these ticketed events: Bluegrass Live! Tickets for IBMA Bluegrass LIVE!, at Red Hat Amphitheater, range from $20 to $160. (But read on for information on the FREE street festival!) Friday, September 27, 2024 Saturday, September 28, 2024 Street … [Read more...] about IBMA World of Bluegrass includes a free street festival September 27-28
Fall Festival at Bright Horizons Sept 26
Bright Horizons childcare centers are hosting a free Fall Festival on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. At these free events there will be engaging, hands-on activities for families. All families are welcome. It's also a chance to learn about the Bright Horizons community. To find the closest Bright Horizons and register for the fall festival, enter your zip code into … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Bright Horizons Sept 26
