Enjoy an evening learning about moths at White Deer Park Nature Center, 2400 Aversboro Road, Garner, North Carolina, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Moth Night is a free event for ages 8+. Gather around the black lights to make observations for Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz 2025. Participants will use identification guides and iNaturalist to identify what they … [Read more...] about Moth Night at White Deer Park Nature Center in Garner Sept. 24
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Fall Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden, including free gardening workshops
Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, features 28 acres of 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 Tony Avent … [Read more...] about Fall Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden, including free gardening workshops
Open House with Code Wiz, Durham, on Sept. 21
Code Wiz Durham, 7001 Fayetteville Road, Suite 133, Durham, North Carolina, is holding a free open house on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Experience hands-on demos in Robotics, Minecraft & Roblox Coding, Game Development, AI, and more. See how Code Wiz helps kids build creativity, problem-solving, and real-world tech skills—all while having fun. … [Read more...] about Open House with Code Wiz, Durham, on Sept. 21
Swift Night Out — Chimney Swift Viewing From The Willard Rooftop Sept. 17
Learn about chimney swifts on The Willard Rooftop, 9 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 5:45 to 8 p.m. Swift Night Out starts in The Willard's Horizon Ballroom at 5:45 p.m. for a program given by John Gerwin, Research Curator of Ornithology at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and Wake Audubon board member. Chimney swifts breed and roost in … [Read more...] about Swift Night Out — Chimney Swift Viewing From The Willard Rooftop Sept. 17
Nature Tales for Children at North Carolina Botanical Garden
North Carolina Botanical Garden's Display Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, is free to visit. Read on to learn about some upcoming (free or inexpensive) events, as well as about visiting the Display Gardens, Coker Arboretum and Battle Park. Upcoming Events at North Carolina Botanical Garden Please make sure to follow each link below to register (when required.) Also, please take … [Read more...] about Nature Tales for Children at North Carolina Botanical Garden
Hillsborough history celebration Sept. 6: A Celebration of The Third Provincial Congress
North Carolina's revolutionary past comes to life at Hillsborough's celebration of the 250th anniversary of The Third Provincial Congress on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in historic downtown Hillsborough. This free public event honors the pivotal 1775 gathering that helped shape the path to independence and is part of North Carolina’s America 250 commemorations. The … [Read more...] about Hillsborough history celebration Sept. 6: A Celebration of The Third Provincial Congress
North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
Please note that on January 11, the Capitol won't be open because of the inauguration. The North Carolina State Capitol, at One East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is open for visits. It will be open for free guided and self-guided tours. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
Talk at Welcome Tattoo: Before the Boom — How the 60s and 70s Rewired the Future of Tattooing on Aug. 31
Welcome Tattoo, 316 West Geer Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Before the Boom: How the 60s and 70s Rewired the Future of Tattooing on Sunday, August 31, 2025, 5 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Browse a Pop-Up Shop by The BookMistress, a curated selection of rare tattoo books, vintage prints, and memorabilia from The BookMistress pop-up shop. Then at 7 p.m., the presentation … [Read more...] about Talk at Welcome Tattoo: Before the Boom — How the 60s and 70s Rewired the Future of Tattooing on Aug. 31
South Wake Conservationists: Wildlife Trivia Night Aug. 15
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. One of South Wake Conservationists' popular programs is Eco Kids. The mission of Eco Kids is to engage the younger generation to develop a lifelong appreciation of the natural habitat and wildlife, and to learn, … [Read more...] about South Wake Conservationists: Wildlife Trivia Night Aug. 15
Window on Animal Health Every Tuesday and Wednesday at NC Museum of Natural Sciences — learn about veterinary care and more
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all their events here. Some are free and some have fees associated with them. Here are a few upcoming free and cheap events. Please follow the links to see if you need to register, and to see if there are any … [Read more...] about Window on Animal Health Every Tuesday and Wednesday at NC Museum of Natural Sciences — learn about veterinary care and more
