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, March 6, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m.: RegisterFriday, April 3, 2026, 7 to 10 p.m.: RegisterFriday, May 1, 2026, 8 to 11 p.m.: RegisterFriday, June … [Read more...] about First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Apr. 3
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NC Science Festival all April
North Carolina Science Festival 2026 is a statewide collection of events during the month of April, intended to ignite an interest in science in both kids and adults. Events take place at a number of venues in the Triangle, including museums, parks and libraries. We will be listing some of the special events in the Triangle below, but make sure to visit the North Carolina Science Festival … [Read more...] about NC Science Festival all April
Wake Tech’s Scott Northern Wake Campus STEM Day Apr. 1
Wake Tech will celebrate science, technology, engineering and math at the spring STEM Day on the Scott Northern Wake Campus on April 1, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is a free event and registration is not required. It takes place at Scott Northern Wake Campus, Building E, at 6600 Louisburg Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, in the 1st floor atrium and outdoor courtyard. This event is … [Read more...] about Wake Tech’s Scott Northern Wake Campus STEM Day Apr. 1
Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 11
The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area families to Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will … [Read more...] about Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 11
Historic Yates Mill County Park: Mill Open House
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 Open House
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
“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
Autism Acceptance Month Film Screening & Panel Apr. 4
For Autism Acceptance Month, B3 is presenting a free screening of a film that centers the neurodivergent experience, followed by a panel conversation with Autistic adults. The free event takes place Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Panelists will reflect on their lived experiences, highlighting … [Read more...] about Autism Acceptance Month Film Screening & Panel Apr. 4
NC History Between the Lines — a local history book club, meeting Apr. 18
The Chatham County Historical Museum invites you to join NC History Between the Lines, a monthly book club exploring our local area’s rich past through engaging reads that connect with historical themes. Whether you’re a lifelong history lover or simply curious about the people and events that shaped our area, they would love for you to join. Come read, learn, and share your perspectives as we … [Read more...] about NC History Between the Lines — a local history book club, meeting Apr. 18
Scented Storytime at Durham County Library April 24 (and once a month)
Bright Black Candle Co. is hosting Scented Storytime events at branches of Durham County Library. Each of these events will be a storytelling journey through scent, song and laughter. Scented Storytime is for preschoolers and their families. Registration is required. Please follow the links below. Scented StorytimeFriday, April 24, 202610:30 to 11:30 a.m.Stanford L. Warren Branch … [Read more...] about Scented Storytime at Durham County Library April 24 (and once a month)
