Piedmont Wildlife Center, at Leigh Farm Park, 364 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, connects people and nature through outdoor camps, school programs and more. They care for a number of animal ambassadors, including snakes, owls, turtles, hawks, rabbits, and more. Here is an upcoming event: "Shell-a-Brate" World Turtle DayThursday, May 23, 20245:30 to 7 p.m.Free with suggested $10 donation Join … [Read more...] about “Shell-a-Brate” World Turtle Day at Piedmont Wildlife Center May 23
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Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day May 18
Experience Hillsborough, a small town with big history, at Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local sites are coming together to showcase Hillsborough's historic significance through demonstrations, exhibits, tours and more. This is a great chance to learn about this unique little town and take pride in its historic roots! Stop by the … [Read more...] about Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day May 18
Solar Eclipse Party at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, is hosting a Solar Eclipse Party on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 12:30 to 4:45 p.m. There will be activities both inside and outside. The outside activities are free. The admission for the indoor activities are $10. Outdoor activities: Indoor activities: … [Read more...] about Solar Eclipse Party at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
Monarch Butterfly Eclipse — solar eclipse event at Museum of Life + Science
Museum of Life + Science, at 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, has a special event planned for Solar Eclipse Day. Monarch Butterfly Eclipse takes place Monday, April 8, 2024, from 2 to 5 p.m. The museum will be closed, but the event will take place on the south side of campus, and will be free to the public. The migratory route of Monarch Butterflies resembles the path of the … [Read more...] about Monarch Butterfly Eclipse — solar eclipse event at Museum of Life + Science
Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences March 9
Reptile & Amphibian Day is returning to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme this year is crocodilians! At this popular festival, learn about reptiles and amphibians through crafts, lectures, close encounters and more. This is a free event. Exhibits Amphibians and ConservationNC … [Read more...] about Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences March 9
Joel Lane Museum now free to tour
Joel Lane Museum House, at 160 South Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh, is a heritage site that is owned today by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina. The Joel Lane House was built in 1769. Joel Lane facilitated the location of North Carolina's capital city on his land in 1792. The Joel Lane Museum House brings American and North Carolina history … [Read more...] about Joel Lane Museum now free to tour
Noche de Estrellas — Stargazing Night at Peach Road Rescheduled to Dec 8
On Friday, December 8, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m., enjoy Noche de Estrellas -- Stargazing Night at Peach Road Cultural Center, 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a rescheduled date. This is a free event. This stargazing night is being held in partnership with Morehead Planetarium and the Mexican Consulate. It will be a night filled with stars and planets, indoor science … [Read more...] about Noche de Estrellas — Stargazing Night at Peach Road Rescheduled to Dec 8
Free walking (and biking) tours on Saturday mornings with Preservation Durham
UPDATE: These tours don't seem to be regularly scheduled at this time. Preservation Durham leads free walking (and one biking) tours on Saturdays. These tours have started up again for 2023, and take place through November, 2023. It's free, but you need to register in advance, and the group is limited to 20 people. The tours meet at the corner of Parrish and Corcoran Streets in … [Read more...] about Free walking (and biking) tours on Saturday mornings with Preservation Durham
Apex 150 Party in the Peak
Apex, NC, is celebrating its sesquicentennial -- its 150th birthday -- this year in 2023. The town is celebrating all year. Learn about Apex's history and the special events at apex150.com. One of the signature events will be Party in the Peak, which takes place Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC. This free event, which … [Read more...] about Apex 150 Party in the Peak
One Day Wonder: See NC Constitution in Cary Sep 22
The State Archives of NC is presenting the One Day Wonder exhibit at Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina, on Friday, September 22, 2023. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., visit the Page-Walker for free and see the North Carolina State Constitution of 1776, as well as other foundational documents from the State Archives. Hosts in colonial costume will greet … [Read more...] about One Day Wonder: See NC Constitution in Cary Sep 22










