Triangle Land Conservancy, an organization that works to safeguard clean water and natural habitats, leads groups in guided hikes and outdoor programs in nature preserves in the Triangle. You can find all the upcoming events on TLC's calendar. Here are a few of the events. Make sure to follow each link to see all the details and register. Evening Hike at Horton Grove Nature … [Read more...] about Fairy Hike and Picnic with Triangle Land Conservancy (and more)
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Hayti Neighborhood Juneteenth Celebration June 16
The Hayti Neighborhood Juneteenth Celebration takes place Friday, June 6, 2023, from 3 to 9 p.m. It will include a live concert, DJs, artwalk, food trucks and more. It's free and for all ages. It takes place at 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC. … [Read more...] about Hayti Neighborhood Juneteenth Celebration June 16
Celebrate Juneteenth at Durham County Library June 15
Durham County Main Library, at 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC, is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. All the events are free and open to the public, with no registration required. The events are sponsored by the Durham Library Foundation. The celebration features take & make instruments, music of the Black Diaspora, an author … [Read more...] about Celebrate Juneteenth at Durham County Library June 15
Tobacco Road Tours
Tobacco Road Tours is offering free walking tours in Raleigh and Durham every weekend. These tours are 90 minutes long. Registration is required. Although they are free, tips are accepted and appreciated. $15 or $20 per adult is a typical tip. They also offer reasonably priced ghost tours. If you have questions about anything, including the tour's safety measures during this time, please … [Read more...] about Tobacco Road Tours
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, 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
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
