The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is thanking those who have served in the U.S. Military with Military Appreciation Week. From Saturday, November 8, to Friday, November 14, 2025, military members and their spouses get free admission. In addition, the military member or spouse can bring three guests for free. (Total of four free admissions, including the ID … [Read more...] about Military Appreciation Week at North Carolina Zoo — free admission for military Nov 8-14
Museums and attractions
Family Fun Day at City of Raleigh Museum Nov. 8
City of Raleigh Museum's mission is to "Preserve Raleigh's Past for the Future." It debuted its first exhibit in 1993, and operated as a nonprofit until 2012, when the City of Raleigh assumed operational control. It's supported by the nonprofit Friends of the COR Museum. It's at 220 Fayetteville Street, in the 1874 Briggs Building in historic downtown Raleigh. Admission is free, although a … [Read more...] about Family Fun Day at City of Raleigh Museum Nov. 8
Thanksgiving: History & Legacy Tours at Bennett Place Saturdays in November
Bennett Place State Historic Site, at 4409 Bennett Memorial Road in Durham, is the site of a significant surrender of the south in the Civil War. It's always free to visit the visitor center and nature trails, but there's a small charge for tours. Several special events take place at Bennett Place State Historic Site. Here are a couple of the upcoming events (Visit Bennett Place's website or … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving: History & Legacy Tours at Bennett Place Saturdays in November
Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents Nov. 7 and 16
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. The exhibits explore a wide range of scientific fields -- physics, zoology, aerospace, weather, sound, and more -- all in a fun, hands-on way. The museum is on 84 acres, with plenty … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents Nov. 7 and 16
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Nov. 7
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 Nov. 7
30th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov. 22 (held at NC Museum of Art)
North Carolina Museum of History's popular American Indian Heritage Celebration returns on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Due to the renovations at the museum, it will take place at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Check back soon for the hours and other details. This festival is an annual celebration of … [Read more...] about 30th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov. 22 (held at NC Museum of Art)
Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employees
The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free through Bank of America's Museums on Us Program. Your credit or debit card from Bank of America or Merrill is your ticket to visit participating museums the first full weekend of every month. You can follow the above link to find all the museums across the country that are … [Read more...] about Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employees
Haunted Trails and Houses in Raleigh and the Triangle — updated for 2025
Plan Spooky Season with this list of haunted trails near Raleigh, NC, and the rest of the Triangle! All of the attractions listed below are within driving distance of parts of the Triangle -- some closer than others, of course. We've listed the basic info for each attraction, but make sure to follow the links to get the latest info, and to buy tickets in advance if required. Some or most of … [Read more...] about Haunted Trails and Houses in Raleigh and the Triangle — updated for 2025
Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History Oct. 25
The Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History, at 1013 Broad Street, Durham, North Carolina, houses a research collection that helps us to understand our evolutionary journey as primates. The collection includes 55 million year-old, lemur-like primate fossils from Wyoming; 37 to 28 million year-old anthropoid fossils from Egypt; 19 to 7 million year-old ape fossils from Egypt and India; 13 … [Read more...] about Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History Oct. 25
Nasher Museum of Art’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Oct. 18: performances, workshops, more
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12 to 7 p.m. The museum is at 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The celebration is open to the public and free to attend. Guests can enjoy art-making stations, interactive learning experiences, hands-on activities, and special performances throughout the day. A variety of … [Read more...] about Nasher Museum of Art’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Oct. 18: performances, workshops, more
