Chatham County Historical Association is presenting some free history programs. You can find them all here. Read on for one upcoming event. Siler City History ClubThursday, September 3, 202610:30 to 11:30 a.m.Siler City Center for Active Living112 Village Lake Drive, Siler City, NCFree The Chatham County Historical Association is looking to add to its collection of stories, memories, photos and … [Read more...] about Siler City History Club Sept. 3
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CHILL Act North Carolina on Aug. 29: Special Needs and Homeschool Expo in Durham, including free screening
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CHILL ACT North Carolina Special Needs & Homeschool Expo is a FREE community event bringing families together with local providers, educators, therapists, community organizations, and resources supporting children with autism, special needs, and homeschool families. It takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Durham Convention Center, 301 W Morgan Street, … [Read more...] about CHILL Act North Carolina on Aug. 29: Special Needs and Homeschool Expo in Durham, including free screening
North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
The North Carolina State Capitol, at One East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is open for visits. Free guided and self-guided tours are available. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. For a limited time, through August 2, 2026, there will also be Sunday hours, from 1 to 5 … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
Chimney Swifts and People: Past Present and Future — program with South Wake Conservationists Sept. 3
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. South Wake Conservationists also presents many events for nature-loving adults and kids. Getting involved with this group and attending their events is a great way to learn more about the wildlife and environment … [Read more...] about Chimney Swifts and People: Past Present and Future — program with South Wake Conservationists Sept. 3
Science Café at The Daily Planet Café Aug. 20
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts Science Café once a month at The Daily Planet, in North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Nature Research Center Wing, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The Daily Planet also hosts Science Trivia once a month, on the first Thursday of each month. Mingle with friends, learn something new, and compete for prizes and bragging rights. … [Read more...] about Science Café at The Daily Planet Café Aug. 20
Free events with Carolina Public Humanities
Carolina Public Humanities has many public events planned. You can see them all at humanities.unc.edu/events/. Most require pre-registration. Many of them are free, and others are low-priced. Read on for just a few of these events. "She Will Be Quite a Manager": From Plantation Owner to Girl BossThursday, September 17, 20265:30 to 7 p.m.Ackland Art Museum101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, … [Read more...] about Free events with Carolina Public Humanities
Retracing the Lewis and Clark Expedition: learn from a National Geographic Explorer on Aug. 14
South Wake Conservationists is presenting a special event, Retracing the Lewis and Clark Expedition, on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Bass Lake Park, 900 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs, North Carolina. It's free to attend, but space is limited, so don't delay in registering! Renowned National Geographic Explorer Dr. Roland Kays just returned from his expedition across the … [Read more...] about Retracing the Lewis and Clark Expedition: learn from a National Geographic Explorer on Aug. 14
Drop-in Art: Origami at Historic Yates 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 the … [Read more...] about Drop-in Art: Origami at Historic Yates County Park, and more…
First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Aug. 7
In general, on the first Friday of the month, Raleigh Astronomy Club hosts a sky viewing session at Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserves. Raleigh Astronomy Club will have their telescopes and can guide you as you explore the night sky. What you'll see at each event will change according to the earth's position that night. However, in some months the event happens on Saturday or a … [Read more...] about First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Aug. 7
Tattooing in North Carolina: History talk at Welcome Tattoo Aug. 9
Welcome Tattoo, 316 W Geer Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Tattooing in North Carolina on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening exploring over 100 years of tattooing in North Carolina through the stories of the artists, shops, and personalities who helped shape it. Tattoo historian C.W. Eldridge will present Tattooing in North Carolina, followed by a screening of … [Read more...] about Tattooing in North Carolina: History talk at Welcome Tattoo Aug. 9
