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, 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 what you're seeing, … [Read more...] about Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
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Raleigh’s Jewish History Trolley Tour May 14
Registration is open for Raleigh's Jewish History Trolley Tour, which takes place on Sunday, May 14, 2023. There will be three tours: The tour leaves from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, and lasts for about one hour. This tour will be a historic journey starting with Moses Mordecai, the namesake of Mordecai Historic Park and the first Jewish man recorded to live in … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Jewish History Trolley Tour May 14
Peach pARTy Art Classes — free art classes for kids
Peach pARTy Art Classes is a free four-week series for kids at Peach Road Park, 111 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, NC. It takes place Fridays from May 12 to June 2, 2023, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The program will focus on building creativity, individual expression, and comfort with art, and will be led by local Artist Akira Dudley. Children’s creations will be on display at the Peach pARTy at Peach … [Read more...] about Peach pARTy Art Classes — free art classes for kids
Hands-On History Program at Fletcher Park: May Day
The Borden Building at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is one of the sites for Raleigh Historic Sites' Hands-On History programs. Here is one Hands-On History program coming up at Fletcher Park: May DaySaturday, May 6, 202310 a.m. to 2 p.m.Free Celebrate the beginning of summer at Fletcher Park. Learn about the ancient holiday of May Day and its traditions, make … [Read more...] about Hands-On History Program at Fletcher Park: May Day
Lecture Series at City of Raleigh Museum
City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, presents lectures that are often free to the public. Read on for a list of upcoming lectures. War Work: Labor During the Civil War May 6, 2023, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Free, but register here. Raleigh Historians Dr. David Zonderman, Dr. Christopher Graham, and Kaitlin O’Connell explore what labor went on off the battlefield. Entrenchments, … [Read more...] about Lecture Series at City of Raleigh Museum
Wake Forest STEM Saturday
The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area families to Wake Forest STEM Saturday 2023 on Saturday, April 29, 2023. 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 … [Read more...] about Wake Forest STEM Saturday
Arbor Day Celebration in Fuquay-Varina April 28
Celebrate Arbor Day in Fuquay-Varina on Saturday, April 28, 2023, from 4 to 5 p.m., at South Park, 900 South Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC. This event will take place near the outdoor basketball courts. Learn about proper tree-planting techniques. Two trees will be planted at the event. … [Read more...] about Arbor Day Celebration in Fuquay-Varina April 28
Triangle Sci-Tech Expo at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences April 22
Triangle Sci-Tech Expo, at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, is part of North Carolina Science Festival, a month-long, state-wide celebration of science. The Sci-Tech Expo takes place Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is a free, family-friendly event. Presentations Planet Earth on Jones Street10 a.m.Ron Monti, The Osher … [Read more...] about Triangle Sci-Tech Expo at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences April 22
Bee Downtown Hive Tour at Frontier RTP May 12
Frontier RTP has a partnership with Bee Downtown. The honey from the hives has been turned into honey beer at Bombshell Beer Company, Neuse River Brewing, Fullsteam RTP, and into mead at Honeygirl Meadery. On Friday, May 12, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a FREE tour with Bee Downtown. Space is limited and reservations are required. Start at the blue picnic tables in front … [Read more...] about Bee Downtown Hive Tour at Frontier RTP May 12
How the Court System Works — Hear from Local Judges (online)
The League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties are presenting a free online event, "How the Court System Works: Hear from Local Judges." The Zoom session takes place Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. It's free to attend. Please register here to get access to the session. … [Read more...] about How the Court System Works — Hear from Local Judges (online)
