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: Computers & Technology Q&A Session Oct. 29
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Stargazing Series at West Point on the Eno: Geminids Meteor Shower Dec. 13
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 Stargazing Series at West Point on the Eno: Geminids Meteor Shower Dec. 13
Owloween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton Oct. 25 (free family event)
American Wildlife Refuge is hosting Owloween on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. It will take place at their location at 1000 McLemore Road, Clayton, NC. Admission is free. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Owloween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton Oct. 25 (free family event)
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
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
Evening Garden Stroll at Raulston Arboretum Oct. 14
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a living laboratory for research. The Arboretum is free to visit. Its hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Arboretum hosts many … [Read more...] about Evening Garden Stroll at Raulston Arboretum Oct. 14
Living History in the Park at Moore Square Oct. 10
The City of Raleigh Museum, with support from Moore Square and The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, are presenting an immersive living history experience at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Fall Into History takes place Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. It's free to attend, and no registration is required. (Please note that this is a change of … [Read more...] about Living History in the Park at Moore Square Oct. 10
Teen Science Cafe at the Museum of Life and Science Oct. 7
The Museum of Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Teen Science Cafe. Teen Science Cafe is a free event designed just for teens. Connect with a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) professional, hear about their exciting career, enjoy some free snacks, and dive into a fun, hands-on activity. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your friends for a … [Read more...] about Teen Science Cafe at the Museum of Life and Science Oct. 7
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Oct. 3
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 Oct. 3
First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Oct. 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 Friday Under the Stars Friday, October 3, 2025 (rain date is October 4)7 to 10 p.m.Three Bears Acres645 Beaver Dam Road, Creedmoor, NCFree, but registration is … [Read more...] about First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Oct. 3
