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 June 5
Learning
Juneteenth at City of Raleigh Museum: History Lecture June 19
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. is hosting a learning opportunity for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Torrey Dixon will speak about the legal journey of Juneteenth, The Road from Emancipation to Freedom. Born in the last capital of the Southern Confederacy (Danville, Va), Special Deputy Attorney General Torrey Dixon, who began … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at City of Raleigh Museum: History Lecture June 19
4th Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 30
4th Annual International Children’s Day and Luisito's Bilingual Book Fair will take place Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE, bilingual event. This event is intended for children of all ages. It features performances, authors, and family activities. Featured Performances: Featured … [Read more...] about 4th Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 30
Eco Kids Event on May 30: Nature’s Secret Superpowers
South Wake Conservationists' goal is to conserve and improve wildlife habitat and diversity through conservation projects and outreach. They host many events for both adults and kids. One of South Wake Conservationists' popular programs is Eco Kids. The mission of Eco Kids is to engage the younger generation to develop a lifelong appreciation of the natural habitat and wildlife, and to learn, … [Read more...] about Eco Kids Event on May 30: Nature’s Secret Superpowers
Free Old-Time Fiddle & Banjo Workshop at Dix Park June 13 (registration required)
PineCone is presenting a FREE Old-Time Fiddle & Banjo Workshop on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at House of Many Porches Market at Dix Park, 701 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Space is limited. Registration is required. Registration opens at May 30, 2026, at 12 p.m. This workshop is designed for beginning and intermediate players. Join an engaging workshop … [Read more...] about Free Old-Time Fiddle & Banjo Workshop at Dix Park June 13 (registration required)
Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
George H. White Bar Association, NC Association of Public Defenders and NC Central University-The Justice Institute are planning an event to commemorate Juneteenth. Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts takes place Friday, June 19, 2026, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., at NCCU Student Center, 500 Nelson Street, Durham, NC. The event is free and open to all. Join to celebrate this year's theme: From … [Read more...] about Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
Garden Storytime at Raulston Arboretum May 22, and more…
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 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 … [Read more...] about Garden Storytime at Raulston Arboretum May 22, and more…
Mill History Tours at Historic Yates County Park
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 the … [Read more...] about Mill History Tours at Historic Yates County Park
Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in May
Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, features 28 acres of more than 30,000 kinds of plants, including native perennials, exotic plants, rare delights, and an array of unusual trees and shrubs that you won't see anywhere else in the world. Plant Delights Nursery is not your typical nursery. Many of the plants were collected by founder … [Read more...] about Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in May
Living History From the Rock Wall: Black History Month event at Weaver Street Market Carrboro May 17
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 has been rescheduled and is taking place Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at Weaver Street Market Carrboro Lawn, 101 E Weaver Street, Carrboro, North … [Read more...] about Living History From the Rock Wall: Black History Month event at Weaver Street Market Carrboro May 17
