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 Sept. 17
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Computer Refresher for Mature Adults — free course in Durham
Durham Parks & Recreation is offering a FREE course, Computer Refresher for Mature Adults, at W.D. Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina. This course is for adults ages 50+, and covers: The course takes place Tuesdays from September 8 to 29, and from October 6 to 27, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required and space is limited. … [Read more...] about Computer Refresher for Mature Adults — free course in Durham
Fall Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in September
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 Fall Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in September
Free Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead Saturdays in September
Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a special guided tour, "Field & Factory: Tobacco's Laborers" every Saturday in September, 2026. The tour is free and leaves from the visitor's center lobby at 11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. To learn a fuller story of the people who worked in tobacco, join Duke Homestead staff on site for a special program, “Field … [Read more...] about Free Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead Saturdays in September
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
Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Sept. 11
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 Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Sept. 11
Evening Yoga and Garden Stroll at Raulston Arboretum Sept. 8, 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 Evening Yoga and Garden Stroll at Raulston Arboretum Sept. 8, and more…
Hip Hop is Higher Education — free symposium in Durham Sept. 3
Hip Hop IS Higher Eduction is a FREE symposium on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m., at American Tabacco Campus, 324 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. Registration is required. See the whole program here. What you can expect: … [Read more...] about Hip Hop is Higher Education — free symposium in Durham Sept. 3
Siler City History Club Sept. 3
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
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
