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 Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in May
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Mini Med School — monthly series from UNC School of Medicine
UNC School of Medicine is presenting a free monthly lecture series, Mini Med School, at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. All ages are welcome. You can also attend on Zoom. More information and a registration link. Mini Med School takes place once a month (usually a Tuesday) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mini Med School Schedule … [Read more...] about Mini Med School — monthly series from UNC School of Medicine
UNC Science Expo April 11
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, in partnership with the students and faculty at UNC, celebrate science with our community — as a part of the North Carolina Science Festival. UNC Science Expo takes place Saturday, April 11, 2026. Check back soon for the hours. Last year it was from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Expo takes place at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin Street, … [Read more...] about UNC Science Expo April 11
Wild Ideas: You Are a Force for Nature — free event at NC Museum of Art Museum Park Apr. 11
Triangle Land Conservancy invites you to enjoy them for Wild Ideas: You Are a Force for Nature on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Carolina Museum of Art Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park. This is a free event. Please register here. Read on to learn about all the activities. Some of them have limited space and require registration. (Follow the above link to register … [Read more...] about Wild Ideas: You Are a Force for Nature — free event at NC Museum of Art Museum Park Apr. 11
Revolutionary War Living History Day in Hillsborough April 11
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough presents the annual Revolutionary War Living History Day to commemorate Hillsborough’s Revolutionary history. Re-enactors and activities will be set up throughout the day at the Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 East King Street. There will be activities at other locations in Hillsborough, as well. Please see below. The event is free and open to the … [Read more...] about Revolutionary War Living History Day in Hillsborough April 11
Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 11
The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area families to Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will … [Read more...] about Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 11
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Apr. 10
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Teen Science Café. These events usually take place the first Friday of the month (with a couple of exceptions; see below) during the school year, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Daily Planet Cafe, the coffee shop within the Nature Research Center, at 121 W Jones Street, Raleigh. Each cafe will includes a science … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Apr. 10
NC State University Earth Fair April 8
NC State University is hosting its annual Earth Fair on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It takes place at Stafford Commons, which is the green space on the north side of Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh. The Earth Fair is part of NC Science Festival, which includes hundreds of science events throughout the month of April, all over North Carolina. This is a … [Read more...] about NC State University Earth Fair April 8
Get Wild: Creek Critters with Triangle Land Conservancy May 2
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. Get Wild: Creek Critters!Saturday, May 2, 202610 … [Read more...] about Get Wild: Creek Critters with Triangle Land Conservancy May 2
Autism Acceptance Month Film Screening & Panel Apr. 4
For Autism Acceptance Month, B3 is presenting a free screening of a film that centers the neurodivergent experience, followed by a panel conversation with Autistic adults. The free event takes place Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Panelists will reflect on their lived experiences, highlighting … [Read more...] about Autism Acceptance Month Film Screening & Panel Apr. 4
