NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special events throughout the state and online. On Saturday, June 4th, 2022, there will be a celebration in Bicentennial Plaza, 1 Edenton Street, Raleigh, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event will feature offerings from the zoo, aquariums, museums of art, history, science, state parks, historic sites … [Read more...] about NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources 50th Anniversary Celebration: DNCR Day
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Dig the City: Food and Flower Festival at Fletcher Park
Dig the City: Food and Flower Festival is an epicurean and botanical adventure at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC. This free event takes place Saturday, May 28th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore dessert, artisan and savory food vendors, and experience samples and demos. Shop for plants from local nurseries and do shopping from local farms. You'll get the chance to … [Read more...] about Dig the City: Food and Flower Festival at Fletcher Park
Introduction to Honey Bees and Beekeeping — free program at Pullen Community Center
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is presenting a free program, Introduction to Honey Bees and Beekeeping. This is a family friendly program. The program will take place at Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh. Learn about the honey bee and beekeeping as a hobby. Increase your awareness of this important pollinator. There will be a presentation, hands-on … [Read more...] about Introduction to Honey Bees and Beekeeping — free program at Pullen Community Center
Free Juneteenth poetry workshops for teens in Durham
Durham Parks and Recreation's Cultural Heritage Programs Unit is hosting two poetry workshops for teens (ages 13-18) to celebrate Juneteenth. These are free events, but pre-registration is required. They take place Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Leigh Farm Park, 370 Leigh Farm Road, Durham. Join local poet, Kian Furnace, and Cultural … [Read more...] about Free Juneteenth poetry workshops for teens in Durham
Virtual Kindergarten Fair with Wynns Family Psychology
Wynns Family Psychology, 130 Preston Executive Drive, Suite 202, Cary, is holding a free Virtual Kindergarten Fair on Friday, April 29th, 2022, from 9 am. to 12 p.m. There will be: Free virtual kindergarten screenings Raffles and giveaways Vendor Discount on Early Entry to Kindergarten or Kindergarten Readiness evaluations Families can sign up for free 30 minute virtual … [Read more...] about Virtual Kindergarten Fair with Wynns Family Psychology
Rededication of Occaneechi Replica Village in Hillsborough April 23
The Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, Orange County and The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough are presenting the rededication of the Occaneechi Replica Village. The event takes place at River Park, 140 E Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC, on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m. For over five years tribal members have worked with community volunteers, town and county staff, and the … [Read more...] about Rededication of Occaneechi Replica Village in Hillsborough April 23
Renewable Energy Day at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Kidzu Children's Museum, at 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, is presenting Renewable Energy Day on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a free event, but donations are welcome. Pre-registration is required to guarantee admission. Register here. The event is part of North Carolina Science Festival and is one of many Earth Day celebrations in the Triangle. At Renewable … [Read more...] about Renewable Energy Day at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Songbird Celebration at Blue Jay Point County Park
Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, is a 236-acre park that features the Blue Jay Center for Environmental Education, gardens and a study pond, an overnight lodge, hiking and walking trails, a picnic area, the Go Ape Treetop Adventure Courses, playgrounds, open play fields, fishing areas and geocaching. On Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, Blue Jay Point County Park … [Read more...] about Songbird Celebration at Blue Jay Point County Park
TEDxDuke 2022
TEDxDuke is an independently run TEDx event, modeled after the hugely popular TED events, where technology, entertainment and design converge in short, engaging talks by speakers from all fields. TEDxDuke will take place Saturday, February 26th, 2022, at 11 a.m., at Page Auditorium, 402 Chapel Drive, Durham, NC. Tickets are $10 for the general public and free for Duke students and … [Read more...] about TEDxDuke 2022
Free English as a Second Language Classes on Wednesdays (currently online only)
On Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., Forest Hills Baptist Church, 201 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, holds free English as a Second Language classes. NOTE: These classes are currently being held online, via Zoom. The classes will run from January 12th, 2022, through the end of the February. In March, the classes will continue, and at that time, a decision will be made about holding in-person … [Read more...] about Free English as a Second Language Classes on Wednesdays (currently online only)
