Preservation Durham is offering special Halloween tours of Maplewood Cemetery on October 31, 2026. The tours take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are free for Preservation Durham member and $15 for the general public. Tickets will likely sell out, so don't delay in purchasing. Maplewood Cemetery's address is 1621 Duke University Road, Durham, North Carolina. Tours leave from the Kent … [Read more...] about Halloween Cemetery Tour at Maplewood Cemetery Oct. 31
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Drive Electric event in Hillsborough Oct. 3
Orange County Sustainability is presenting Drive Electric! This event takes place Saturday, October 3, 206, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, at the Board of Elections Parking Lot, 208 S Cameron Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. This is a free event. The free community event will offer a hands-on look at electric vehicles and give residents an opportunity to learn directly from people who drive … [Read more...] about Drive Electric event in Hillsborough Oct. 3
Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Oct. 2
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 Oct. 2
Chimney Swift Watch at Transfer Co. Food Hall Oct. 1
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 Swift Watch at Transfer Co. Food Hall Oct. 1
Science Trivia at The Daily Planet Café Oct. 1
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 Trivia at The Daily Planet Café Oct. 1
Astronomy on Tap at Fullsteam ATC in Durham Oct. 6
Astronomy on Tap is a series of short, accessible talks about astronomy, over beer. Astronomy on Tap's Triangle chapter will be moving its events to Fullsteam ATC, 320 Blackwell Street, #101, Durham, North Carolina. They made this announcement on Facebook. The events will take place the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., and are free to attend. All ages are welcome. October 6, 2026 The … [Read more...] about Astronomy on Tap at Fullsteam ATC in Durham Oct. 6
Free programs at Historic Yates County Park: History tours, corn grinding demos, 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 Free programs at Historic Yates County Park: History tours, corn grinding demos, more…
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
Swift Night Out — Chimney Swift Viewing From The Willard Rooftop Sept. 21
Learn about chimney swifts on The Willard Rooftop, 9 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. Swift Night Out starts in The Willard's Horizon Ballroom for a program given by John Gerwin, Research Curator of Ornithology at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and Wake Audubon board member. Learn all about these fascinating birds in a 45 minute … [Read more...] about Swift Night Out — Chimney Swift Viewing From The Willard Rooftop Sept. 21
