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 Friday Under the Stars Friday, November 7, 20256 to 9 p.m.Three Bears Acres645 Beaver Dam Road, Creedmoor, NCFree, but registration is required. Raleigh Astronomy … [Read more...] about First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Nov. 7
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Free History programs with Chatham County Historical Association
Chatham County Historical Association is presenting two free history programs in November, 2025. Please read on to learn about each program. Other Revolutionaries: Live on the Home Front During the American RevolutionSunday, November 2, 20252 to 3:30 p.m.Pittsboro Historic Courthouse9 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NCFree As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, many … [Read more...] about Free History programs with Chatham County Historical Association
Astronomy on Tap at Durty Bull Brewing Nov. 5
Astronomy on Tap is a series of short, accessible talks about astronomy, over beer. Astronomy on Tap's Triangle chapter holds its talks at Durty Bull Brewing Company, 206 Broadway Street, Durham, North Carolina. The events take place 7 to 9 p.m. and are free to attend. You might want to also follow Astronomy on Tap Triangle on Facebook so that you'll know about future events. All ages … [Read more...] about Astronomy on Tap at Durty Bull Brewing Nov. 5
Story Time at the State Capitol Nov. 8
Join the Capitol, 1 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, as historians read children’s books about the state’s Revolutionary history. Staff from the North Carolina Historical Research and Publications Office will read: Both books will be available for purchase. Readings will take place in the Capitol at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. This … [Read more...] about Story Time at the State Capitol Nov. 8
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Nov. 7
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 Nov. 7
“Falconry — A Partnership with a Wild Bird of Prey” talk on Dec. 9
Wake Audubon hosts programs, open to the public, at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Research Center, 121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. You can see all the events on Wake Audubon's calendar. One upcoming event is Falconry: A Partnership with a Wild Bird of Prey, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in the 4th floor meeting room at the Nature Research Center. The … [Read more...] about “Falconry — A Partnership with a Wild Bird of Prey” talk on Dec. 9
Get Wild: Nature Detectives with Triangle Land Conservancy Nov. 15
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: Nature Detectives!Saturday, November … [Read more...] about Get Wild: Nature Detectives with Triangle Land Conservancy Nov. 15
Singing the Songs Home at Umstead State Park Nov. 1 and 2
Singing the Songs Home is a concert where Steve Woodbury and Ann Bauer will share songs that were sung by the people who lived on the lands that are now Umstead State Park. It takes place both November 1 and 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of Umstead State Park Visitors Center, 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The events are free but registration is requested. In the … [Read more...] about Singing the Songs Home at Umstead State Park Nov. 1 and 2
Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Computers & Technology Q&A Session Oct. 29
Grace Lutheran Church, 824 N Buchanan Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Wednesdays at One: Computers & Technology Q&A Session on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. There will be a lunch at 12:30 p.m. and the Q&A session at 1 p.m. It's free to attend. Do you ever wish you had someone to walk you through those tricky tech questions — like how to manage photos on your phone, … [Read more...] about Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Computers & Technology Q&A Session Oct. 29
45 NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 20-26
You might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 20 to 26, 2025, for applying to college. During that time period, 45 North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will waive application fees for North Carolina residents. The lists of participating colleges differ slightly for first-time students, transfer students and readmission … [Read more...] about 45 NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 20-26
