Astronomy on Tap is a series of short, accessible talks about astronomy, over beer. Astronomy on Tap's Triangle chapter holds its talks at Durty Bull Brewing Company, 206 Broadway Street, Durham, North Carolina. The events take place 7 to 9 p.m. and are free to attend. The events start with trivia. You might want to also follow Astronomy on Tap Triangle on Facebook and Twitter so that you'll … [Read more...] about Astronomy on Tap at Durty Bull Brewing May 14
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Scented Storytime at Durham County Library May 13
Bright Black Candle Co. is hosting Scented Storytime events at branches of Durham County Library. Each of these events will be a storytelling journey through scent, song and laughter. Scented Storytime is for preschoolers and their families. Registration is required. Follow the links below. Scented StorytimeThursday, February 13, 202510:30 to 11:30 a.m.Main Library300 N Roxboro Street, … [Read more...] about Scented Storytime at Durham County Library May 13
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. Free swag for people who attend three sessions in person. More information and a registration link. Mini Med School takes place the second Tuesday of the month from 6 to 7:30 … [Read more...] about Mini Med School — monthly series from UNC School of Medicine
Get Wild! Creek Critters — free family activity with Triangle Land Conservancy May 31
Triangle Land Conservancy, an organization that works to safeguard clean water and natural habitats, leads groups in guided hikes and 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 CrittersSaturday, May 31, 20259:45 a.m. … [Read more...] about Get Wild! Creek Critters — free family activity with Triangle Land Conservancy May 31
The Secret Science Club NC presents free astronomy/astrophysics talk May 6
New York’s famous popular science lecture series, The Secret Science Club, is now in North Carolina. The events take place at 7 p.m., at Lapin Bleu, 106A N. Graham Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. These are free events and suitable for a general, science-friendly audience. No RSVP required. Upcoming Secret Science Club events: … [Read more...] about The Secret Science Club NC presents free astronomy/astrophysics talk May 6
Free outdoor events with Carolina Public Humanities
Carolina Public Humanities is hosting two events that are part of the Being Human Festival. Being Human Festival is an international collection of community-focused events, organized and presented by local artists, scholars, and educators, highlight the incredible breadth of the humanities and demonstrate how they add depth and meaning to our lives, help us understand ourselves and one another, … [Read more...] about Free outdoor events with Carolina Public Humanities
Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 26
The JC Raulston Arboretum, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, is hosting Raulston Blooms on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raulston Blooms is a garden festival for people of all ages. It features garden and nature activities, plant sales, outdoor fun, and more. Tickets are only $5, or $10 per family. Admission is free for garden members and for college students. Proceeds benefit … [Read more...] about Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 26
Free Robotics Program for Teens in Durham (register now)
There are still spaces available for the Durham Plus Intro to Robotics Program, running from April 8 to May 14, 2025, at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina. It meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m., and is for ages 12-17. This is a FREE program. Throughout the program, participants will work in groups to build and program a robot, using their … [Read more...] about Free Robotics Program for Teens in Durham (register now)
Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 12
The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area families to Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 12, 2025. 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. Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will expose students to a variety of … [Read more...] about Wake Forest STEM Saturday April 12
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe April 11
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 April 11
