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 Free Outdoor Art Programs for Kids at NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ Prairie Ridge, and more
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Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences rescheduled to Feb. 7 and 8
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Astronomy Days will take place February 7 and 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. These are rescheduled dates, due to the winter weather on the scheduled dates. The theme of Astronomy Days this years is Passport to the Moon. The two days will be packed with lunar-focused programming. The festival takes place at North Carolina Museum of Natural … [Read more...] about Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences rescheduled to Feb. 7 and 8
Free Tours at at Stagville for Black History Month on Feb. 7
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American … [Read more...] about Free Tours at at Stagville for Black History Month on Feb. 7
Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is required. The celebration features: … [Read more...] about Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
Black History Month events at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting several Black History Month events in February of 2026. Read on to learn about each of them. Cooking Demo: SoulFULL CelebrationsFriday, February 6, 20266 to 8 p.m.Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, NCAcademy PavilionFree (Registration required) Chef Amelia Irene will demonstrate how to bring nostalgia to … [Read more...] about Black History Month events at Downtown Cary Park
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Feb. 6
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 Feb. 6
Winter Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden
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 Winter Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden
First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Feb. 6
In general, on the first Friday of the month, Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a sky viewing session at Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserves. However, in some months the event happens on Saturday or a different Friday: First Friday Under the Stars Saturday, February 6, 20266 to 9 p.m.Three Bears Acres645 Beaver Dam Road, Creedmoor, NCFree, but registration is required. Raleigh Astronomy … [Read more...] about First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Feb. 6
Astronomy on Tap at Durty Bull Brewing Feb. 4
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. You might want to also follow Astronomy on Tap Triangle on Facebook so that you'll know about future events. All ages are … [Read more...] about Astronomy on Tap at Durty Bull Brewing Feb. 4
Women’s History Month Golf Clinics and Tea Party in Apex in March
The Town of Apex is presenting three events for Women's History Month in March, 2026. Please follow the links below to register. Tee It OffWednesday, March 4, 2026: RegisterWednesday, March 11, 2026: Register6 to 7:30 p.m.Knights Play Golf Course2512 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, North CarolinaFree Get ready to tee it off in style at Knights Play Golf Course! This isn't just a clinic, it's an exclusive … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month Golf Clinics and Tea Party in Apex in March
