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
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Make Paper in Nature with Triangle Land Conservancy July 25
Triangle Land Conservancy, an organization that works to safeguard clean water and natural habitats, leads groups in guided hikes and provides outdoor programs in nature preserves in the Triangle. You can find all the upcoming events on TLC's calendar. Here is one upcoming event. Make sure to follow the link to see all the details and register. Make Paper in NatureSaturday, July 25, 20269:30 to … [Read more...] about Make Paper in Nature with Triangle Land Conservancy July 25
Summer Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in July
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 Summer Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in July
Mill Open House 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 Mill Open House at Historic Yates County Park and more…
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
*Second* Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy July 10
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: Friday Under the Stars Friday, July 10, 2026, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.: RegisterFriday, August 7, 2026, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.: RegisterFriday, September 11, 2026, 8 to 11 p.m.: … [Read more...] about *Second* Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy July 10
Frederick Douglass Community Reading at Stagville July 4
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, North Carolina, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African … [Read more...] about Frederick Douglass Community Reading at Stagville July 4
WUNC Spotlight Series: Make it Scroll — Behind the Feed with Josh Sullivan July 22
Inspired by the fast-moving world of social video and audience-driven storytelling, WUNC Spotlight Series: Make It Scroll invites guests into an interactive live newsroom experience exploring how journalists decide what stories capture attention, and what makes people stop scrolling. This is a free event on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m., at WUNC Studios, 324 Blackwell Street, Ste. … [Read more...] about WUNC Spotlight Series: Make it Scroll — Behind the Feed with Josh Sullivan July 22
52nd Raleigh Money Expo at NC State Fairgrounds — coin, paper money & stamp show June 26-28
Are you a coin or stamp collector? Or are you interesting in learning more? Then, the Raleigh Money Expo is for you! The Raleigh Coin Club is the Triangle's largest and longest-running coin club. Join them at the Raleigh Money Expo. The Raleigh Money Expo takes place at The Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, from June 26 to 28, 2026. Admission is free. … [Read more...] about 52nd Raleigh Money Expo at NC State Fairgrounds — coin, paper money & stamp show June 26-28
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
