UNC School of Medicine is presenting a free monthly lecture series, Mini Med School, at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. All ages are welcome. You can also attend on Zoom. More information and a registration link. Mini Med School takes place once a month (usually a Tuesday) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mini Med School Schedule … [Read more...] about Mini Med School — monthly series from UNC School of Medicine
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Free skywatching events with Morehead Planetarium
Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming Skywatching Events Skywatching at Little River Regional ParkSaturday, … [Read more...] about Free skywatching events with Morehead Planetarium
Black History Month events at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting two Black History Month events in February of 2026. Read on to learn about each of them. The Future of Black HistorySaturday, February 21, 20261 to 3 p.m. Academy PavilionFree "The Brilliance of Resilience" is this year's Future of Black History Month program theme, celebrating the power, creativity, intellect, and … [Read more...] about Black History Month events at Downtown Cary Park
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
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
