The nearby town of Franklinton is hosting a St. Patrick's Day celebration, St. Patrick's Day Palooza, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m. It's free to attend. Franklinton is in the northeast corner of the Triangle. It's about a 39 minute drive from Raleigh, but just a 15 minute drive from Wake Forest, and a 10 minute drive from Youngsville. The free event in Downtown Franklinton will … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Palooza in Franklinton March 14
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“Her Heart is Slowly Breaking:” a Women’s History Tour of Stagville in March
Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, North Carolina, is offering Women's History tours every Saturday in March, 2026, at 11 a.m. Tickets cost $10 (plus tax) per person. Space is limited. Explore the resistance, resilience, love, and labor of enslaved women on one of the largest plantations in North Carolina. This March, visit Historic Stagville for a special guided tour of the … [Read more...] about “Her Heart is Slowly Breaking:” a Women’s History Tour of Stagville in March
Free program: The Pictographic Origins of Chinese Characters March 14
Durham County Library is hosting a special program, The Pictographic Origins of Chinese Characters, in South Regional Library, 4505 S Alston Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. Registration is required. Space is limited. Lewei Shang is presenting this program, which is brought to you by Sister Cities of Durham. Discover the … [Read more...] about Free program: The Pictographic Origins of Chinese Characters March 14
Wilkerson Nature Preserve in Raleigh: Bees and Beekeeping program March 14, and more
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, at 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, offers many planned activities for adults and kids to explore nature, get exercise and learn about the world. Some of these activities have a cost and some are free. Follow the links to register. To find more planned events at A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, go to Raleigh Parks' activity search page, put A.L. Wilkerson … [Read more...] about Wilkerson Nature Preserve in Raleigh: Bees and Beekeeping program March 14, and more
Women’s History Trolley Tour in Downtown Raleigh March 15
All aboard the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special Women's History tour! This special tour on the Historic Raleigh Trolley will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2026, at these times: Please keep in mind that tickets always go quickly for special tours with the Historic Raleigh Trolley. Tickets are $12 per person. Register for one of the time slots here. The Historic Raleigh Trolley … [Read more...] about Women’s History Trolley Tour in Downtown Raleigh March 15
Historic Yates Mill County Park: Mill Tours 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 Historic Yates Mill County Park: Mill Tours and more
Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
On the fourth floor of the East side of the Morehead Planetarium complex, at 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is the Morehead Observatory. The Morehead Observatory is an astronomical observatory with a Perkin-Elmer telescope. Chapel Hill undergraduate and graduate students use it to obtain data for their research and to prepare themselves to use the telescopes at national … [Read more...] about Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
Great Decisions Discussion Series at The Woman’s Club of Raleigh
The Great Decisions discussion series is presented annually by the Foreign Policy Association to the nation as a public educational opportunity, introducing impartial and thought-provoking analyses on globally important topics facing America today. Each session includes the Foreign Policy Association video presentation on the topic of the week, a short talk by a local speaker knowledgeable on … [Read more...] about Great Decisions Discussion Series at The Woman’s Club of Raleigh
Thinking with Philosophy: free program with UNC Philosophy Department at Chapel Hill Public Library
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
Get Wild: Pollinator Power with Triangle Land Conservancy March 29
Triangle Land Conservancy, an organization that works to safeguard clean water and natural habitats, leads groups in guided hikes and provides outdoor programs in nature preserves in the Triangle. You can find all the upcoming events on TLC's calendar. Here is one upcoming event. Make sure to follow the link to see all the details and register. Get Wild: Pollinator Power!Sunday, March 29, … [Read more...] about Get Wild: Pollinator Power with Triangle Land Conservancy March 29
