Experience a walking production, The Early Historic Heroines of Cary on Saturday, March 21, 2026. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The program meets at the plaza in front of Fidelity Bank, 100 W Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina. Parking is available at the Town Hall. Tickets are $8 for Cary residents and $10 for non-residents. Purchase tickets … [Read more...] about The Early Historic Heroines of Cary — outdoor living history event March 21
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Free skywatching at Little River Regional Park March 20
Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming Skywatching Events Skywatching at Little River Regional ParkFriday, March … [Read more...] about Free skywatching at Little River Regional Park March 20
Teen Science Cafe at the Museum of Life and Science March 17
The Museum of Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Teen Science Cafe. Teen Science Cafe is a free event designed just for teens. Connect with a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) professional, hear about their exciting career, enjoy some free snacks, and dive into a fun, hands-on activity. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your friends for a … [Read more...] about Teen Science Cafe at the Museum of Life and Science March 17
Wilkerson Nature Preserve in Raleigh: Leprechaun Village Mar. 17, and more…
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, at 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, offers many planned activities for adults and kids to explore nature, get exercise and learn about the world. Some of these activities have a cost and some are free. Follow the links to register. To find more planned events at A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, go to Raleigh Parks' activity search page, put A.L. Wilkerson … [Read more...] about Wilkerson Nature Preserve in Raleigh: Leprechaun Village Mar. 17, and more…
St. Patrick’s Day Palooza in Franklinton March 14
The nearby town of Franklinton is hosting a St. Patrick's Day celebration, St. Patrick's Day Palooza, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m. It's free to attend. Franklinton is in the northeast corner of the Triangle. It's about a 39 minute drive from Raleigh, but just a 15 minute drive from Wake Forest, and a 10 minute drive from Youngsville. The free event in Downtown Franklinton will … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Palooza in Franklinton March 14
Free program: The Pictographic Origins of Chinese Characters March 14
Durham County Library is hosting a special program, The Pictographic Origins of Chinese Characters, in South Regional Library, 4505 S Alston Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. Registration is required. Space is limited. Lewei Shang is presenting this program, which is brought to you by Sister Cities of Durham. Discover the … [Read more...] about Free program: The Pictographic Origins of Chinese Characters March 14
Women’s History Trolley Tour in Downtown Raleigh March 15
All aboard the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special Women's History tour! This special tour on the Historic Raleigh Trolley will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2026, at these times: Please keep in mind that tickets always go quickly for special tours with the Historic Raleigh Trolley. Tickets are $12 per person. Register for one of the time slots here. The Historic Raleigh Trolley … [Read more...] about Women’s History Trolley Tour in Downtown Raleigh March 15
Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
On the fourth floor of the East side of the Morehead Planetarium complex, at 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is the Morehead Observatory. The Morehead Observatory is an astronomical observatory with a Perkin-Elmer telescope. Chapel Hill undergraduate and graduate students use it to obtain data for their research and to prepare themselves to use the telescopes at national … [Read more...] about Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
Great Decisions Discussion Series at The Woman’s Club of Raleigh
The Great Decisions discussion series is presented annually by the Foreign Policy Association to the nation as a public educational opportunity, introducing impartial and thought-provoking analyses on globally important topics facing America today. Each session includes the Foreign Policy Association video presentation on the topic of the week, a short talk by a local speaker knowledgeable on … [Read more...] about Great Decisions Discussion Series at The Woman’s Club of Raleigh
Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Have you wondered how to get started with stargazing in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle? You'll have a great start with this guide written by Xiao-Ming Porter, who was, at the time, an undergraduate student employee at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn where to go for skywatching or stargazing, what to look for in the sky, tools that will help you identify … [Read more...] about Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
