Are you a parent of a 14, 15, or 16 year old? If so, your teen may be eligible to participate in the Instagram Screen Tracking in Adolescents and Mental Health (InSTA Mental Health) Study on how social media use may relate to mental health in teens. In this study, your teen will Youth will be compensated! No travel required! To learn more scan the QR code or contact (910) 912-4775 or … [Read more...] about Join the InSTA Study for Teens!
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Eco Kids: Tree Planting at Crowder Park in Apex Nov. 7
South Wake Conservationists' goal is to conserve and improve wildlife habitat and diversity through conservation projects and outreach. 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 in the Triangle. Upcoming Event Eco Kids: … [Read more...] about Eco Kids: Tree Planting at Crowder Park in Apex Nov. 7
Fall Colors Hike, and more, at West Point on the Eno
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. West Point on the Eno features: Several historic buildings are available to tour, including: Coming up at West Point on the Eno To find other events at West Point on the Eno, go to the Durham Park … [Read more...] about Fall Colors Hike, and more, at West Point on the Eno
Japanese Calligraphy in Performance with Kuniharu Yoshida on Nov. 5, and more, 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 couple of these events. Japanese Calligraphy in Performance with Kuniharu YoshidaThursday, November 5, 20267 p.m.Current ArtSpace123 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NCFree (register at … [Read more...] about Japanese Calligraphy in Performance with Kuniharu Yoshida on Nov. 5, and more, with Carolina Public Humanities
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
Chatham County Historical Association: North Carolina’s State Constitutions, a talk on Nov. 1
Chatham County Historical Association is presenting some free history programs. You can find them all here. Here is one of them: North Carolina's State ConstitutionsSunday, November 1, 20262 to 3:30 p.m.Historic Chatham County Courthouse9 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NCFree Join Chatham County Historical Association for a look at North Carolina’s history as reflected in its three state … [Read more...] about Chatham County Historical Association: North Carolina’s State Constitutions, a talk on Nov. 1
Owloween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton Oct. 31 (free family event)
American Wildlife Refuge is hosting Owloween on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place at their location at 1000 McLemore Road, Clayton, NC. Admission is free. Local entertainers will be performing throughout. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Owloween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton Oct. 31 (free family event)
“The Comeback of Blue-Throated Macaws” talk on Nov. 14
Wake Audubon hosts programs, open to the public, often free, throughout the year. You can see all the events on Wake Audubon's calendar. One upcoming event is a talk, The Comeback of Blue-Throated Macaws, on Saturday, November 14 2026, from 1 to 2 p.m., at SECU Daily Planet Theater, Nature Research Center, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event, with no RSVP … [Read more...] about “The Comeback of Blue-Throated Macaws” talk on Nov. 14
Lecture in Art History at UNC with Alexander Marr– open to community Nov. 3
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hosting an art history lecture on November 3, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at University Room, Hyde Hall, 176 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The lecture is free and open to the community. The speaker will be Alexander Marr, University of Cambridge. The topic is "Pictorial Intelligence in Renaissance Art: Holbein’s Wit." A … [Read more...] about Lecture in Art History at UNC with Alexander Marr– open to community Nov. 3
Chemistry Under Construction: Free National Chemistry Week Event at Moore Square Oct. 24
Join the NCSU Chemistry Graduate Student Association for Chemistry Under Construction, a FREE, family-friendly celebration of science at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12 to 3 p.m. Chemistry Under Construction is led by the NCSU Chemistry Graduate Student Association in partnership with Raleigh … [Read more...] about Chemistry Under Construction: Free National Chemistry Week Event at Moore Square Oct. 24
