In celebration of Black History Month, Weaver Street Market is collaborating with the Marian Cheek Jackson Center for the 3rd year to share the stories of Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s Black history. Living History From the Rock Wall has been rescheduled and is taking place Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at Weaver Street Market Carrboro Lawn, 101 E Weaver Street, Carrboro, North … [Read more...] about Living History From the Rock Wall: Black History Month event at Weaver Street Market Carrboro May 17
Learning
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
Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium May 15
Check back soon for Teen Science Cafe. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to the free Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a chance for teens who are interested in science to get to know each other, enjoy some free pizza, and learn from an engaging science speaker. … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium May 15
“The Broadside” Presents: An Evening of Asian American Storytelling May 13
Join WUNC’s narrative journalism show “The Broadside” for a special live storytelling event exploring the unsung history and present-day experiences of Asian Americans in North Carolina. The Broadside Present: An Evening of Asian American Storytelling on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m., at The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina. Tickets are $7.51. Hosted by … [Read more...] about “The Broadside” Presents: An Evening of Asian American Storytelling May 13
Bright Horizons Speaker Series — learn about children’s emotional development at a free event Apr. 29
Join Bright Horizons on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Bottle Theory, 3675 Green Level Road W, Apex, North Carolina, for its next Speaker Series event. This is a free event, but please RSVP here, or through the QR code on the above flyer. This exciting evening is designed for both parents and children to enjoy in a relaxed, family-friendly brewery! This month, the speaker … [Read more...] about Bright Horizons Speaker Series — learn about children’s emotional development at a free event Apr. 29
Moon Party at Chapel Hill Public Library Apr. 26
Chapel Hill Public Library, at 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting a Moon Party on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. This free event is for kids in grades K-8. Drop by to learn all about the Moon: its phases, the craters that mark its surface, and why it matters to you. You’ll enjoy hands-on activities and displays about the Moon and discover why astronauts on … [Read more...] about Moon Party at Chapel Hill Public Library Apr. 26
Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 25, including 24th Annual Birdhouse Competition
The JC Raulston Arboretum, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, is hosting Raulston Blooms on Saturday, April 25, 2026, 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 25, including 24th Annual Birdhouse Competition
Free Community Day at the Pauli Murray Center Apr. 25
Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, at 906 Carroll Street, Durham, North Carolina, is devoted to the legacy and work of Pauli Murray. Set in Murray's childhood home, it opened in 2024. Learn about Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, who was a civil rights activist, lawyer, educator, and more. Free Community Day at Pauli Murray Center The Pauli Murray Center is hosting a free community … [Read more...] about Free Community Day at the Pauli Murray Center Apr. 25
Library Fest with Durham County Library — “The Stories That Built U.S.” April 20-25
Join Durham County Library in the community celebration of Library Fest. Taking place April 20 to 25, 2026, Library Fest will showcase the many diverse ways the library can be a part of your life. This year, the focus of Library Fest is "The Stories that Built U.S." Programs take place at a variety of venues. Library Fest Events The week-long celebration includes a variety of programs, … [Read more...] about Library Fest with Durham County Library — “The Stories That Built U.S.” April 20-25
NC History Between the Lines — a local history book club, meeting Apr. 18
The Chatham County Historical Museum invites you to join NC History Between the Lines, a monthly book club exploring our local area’s rich past through engaging reads that connect with historical themes. Whether you’re a lifelong history lover or simply curious about the people and events that shaped our area, they would love for you to join. Come read, learn, and share your perspectives as we … [Read more...] about NC History Between the Lines — a local history book club, meeting Apr. 18
