Thinking Philosophy is a free series offered by the Philosophy Department at UNC-Chapel Hill in partnership with Chapel Hill Public Library. It takes place on Wednesdays from February 4 to April 15, 2026, at 2:15 p.m., at Chapel Hill Public Library, Meeting Room B, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It does not take place March 4 and 18, 2026. You can find this series on Chapel … [Read more...] about Thinking with Philosophy: free program with UNC Philosophy Department at Chapel Hill Public Library
Learning
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Jan. 9
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Teen Science Café. These events usually take place the first Friday of the month (with a couple of exceptions; see below) during the school year, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Daily Planet Cafe, the coffee shop within the Nature Research Center, at 121 W Jones Street, Raleigh. Each cafe will includes a science … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Jan. 9
Life on the Land at Historic Yates Mill County Park, and more
Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Admission to the park is free. Tours of … [Read more...] about Life on the Land at Historic Yates Mill County Park, and more
Free History program with Chatham County Historical Association Jan. 8
Chatham County Historical Association is presenting a free history program from the Siler City History Club on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 314 North Second Avenue, Siler City, North Carolina. This is a free program. No RSVP is required. The Chatham County Historical Association needs your help in learning about the rich and colorful history of … [Read more...] about Free History program with Chatham County Historical Association Jan. 8
Living History From the Rock Wall: Black History Month event at Weaver Street Market Carrboro
In celebration of Black History Month, Weaver Street Market is collaborating with the Marian Cheek Jackson Center for the 3rd year to share the stories of Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s Black history. Living History From the Rock Wall takes place Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at Weaver Street Market Carrboro Lawn, 101 E Weaver Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. This is a free … [Read more...] about Living History From the Rock Wall: Black History Month event at Weaver Street Market Carrboro
Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 24 and 25
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Astronomy Days will take place January 24 and 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The theme of Astronomy Days this years is Passport to the Moon. The two days will be packed with lunar-focused programming. The festival takes place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, in both Nature Exploration Center … [Read more...] about Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 24 and 25
First Saturday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Jan. 3
In general, on the first Friday of the month, Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a sky viewing session at Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserves. However, in some months the event happens on Saturday or a different Friday: First Saturday Under the Stars Saturday, January 3, 20266 to 9 p.m.Three Bears Acres645 Beaver Dam Road, Creedmoor, NCFree, but registration is required. Raleigh … [Read more...] about First Saturday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Jan. 3
Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is required. The celebration features: … [Read more...] about Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Chocolate Marking Jan. 21
Grace Lutheran Church, 824 N Buchanan Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a special edition of their Wednesday at One program on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Enjoy lunch at 12:30 p.m., followed by a fun, hands-on chocolate making session with member Laura Michael at 1 p.m. You'll get to create delicious treats to take home. It's all FREE to attend. Please register … [Read more...] about Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Chocolate Marking Jan. 21
West Point on the Eno: Guided hikes and more
West Point on the Eno, at 5101 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, is a 404-acre natural and historic park located along a 2-mile stretch of the Eno River River, 6 miles north of downtown Durham. Scroll down for a list of upcoming events at West Point on the Eno. West Point on the Eno features: Several historic buildings are available to tour, including: The historic buildings are open and … [Read more...] about West Point on the Eno: Guided hikes and more
