The annual Ava Gardner Festival takes place October 4 to 6, 2024, in Smithfield, North Carolina. The festival celebrates the acclaimed film star, and features film screenings, tours, "Breakfast at Ava's," and visits to the Ava Gardner Museum, 325 E Market Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. The festival includes an outdoor film in the evening of Friday, October 4, 2024, and that's free to … [Read more...] about Ava Gardner Festival in Smithfield October 4-6
Museums and attractions
Free: Family Renaissance Fair at NC Museum of Art Sept 29
North Carolina Museum of Art presents Family Renaissance Fair, a free event on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the East Building and Museum Park. Little lords and ladies (and their parents) can enjoy: Historical costumes are encouraged! North Carolina Museum of Art is at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Free: Family Renaissance Fair at NC Museum of Art Sept 29
FlutterFest at Prairie Ridge Ecostation Sept 28: pollinator celebration
Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week and the Worldwide Day of Play with a family-friendly celebration of our local pollinators. FlutterFest takes place Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. It's designed for families with children up to age 10. It includes walking between … [Read more...] about FlutterFest at Prairie Ridge Ecostation Sept 28: pollinator celebration
Amazing Pollinators at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences through end of September
Amazing Pollinators is a special exhibit at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It will be available through September 29, 2024, on Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Museum members are admitted to the exhibit for free. Ticket prices for non-members: Amazing Pollinators is an immersive, interactive adventure that is … [Read more...] about Amazing Pollinators at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences through end of September
Family First Friday Free Admission at Kidzu Children’s Museum August 2: Summer of Stories
Kidzu Children's Museum, 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, is hosting a program, Family First Friday, on the first Friday of select months. Family First Friday will feature FREE all-day museum admission, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a range of facilitated STEMonstrations by real world scientists, artists and makers. Upcoming First Fridays and their themes: … [Read more...] about Family First Friday Free Admission at Kidzu Children’s Museum August 2: Summer of Stories
Pre-History Day at Person County Museum of History July 27
Person County Museum of History, 309 N Main Street, Roxboro, North Carolina, is hosting Person Pre-History on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. At this free event, you can explore all things dinosaurs! Paleontologist Kayleigh Long, a Roxboro native, will share her extensive knowledge of the dinosaurs and other creatures that roamed the earth millions of years ago. She will also be … [Read more...] about Pre-History Day at Person County Museum of History July 27
North Carolina Zoo Offering Special Discount Admission for Randolph County Residents Aug 5-30
The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is offering a special discount for Randolph County residents, in celebration of the zoo's 50th anniversary. This discount is meant to show appreciation for residents of Randolph County, who advocated tirelessly in the 1970s for the state zoo to be built in the heart of North Carolina. From August 5 to 30, 2024, residents who show a valid … [Read more...] about North Carolina Zoo Offering Special Discount Admission for Randolph County Residents Aug 5-30
Free Community Day for “To Take Shape and Meaning” at North Carolina Museum of Art July 21
To Take Shape and Meaning is an exhibit at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, that brings together a wide range of indigenous art and culture through 3-D works. It's on exhibit through January 28, 2024. It's a ticketed exhibit. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors age 65+, and free for youth 18 and under, as well as college students. Free for … [Read more...] about Free Community Day for “To Take Shape and Meaning” at North Carolina Museum of Art July 21
Amateur Radio Kids Day at Wendell Museum June 15
AARL Amateur Radio Kids Day takes place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Wendell Museum, 122 W Second Street, Wendell, North Carolina. Admission is free. Amateur Radio Kids Day is a worldwide event. Kids can operate an amateur radio station and talk to other kids around the world over a ham radio. … [Read more...] about Amateur Radio Kids Day at Wendell Museum June 15
The Road to Brown: Film Screening and Panel Discussion, presented by Orange County Historical Museum
The Orange County Historical Museum, at 201 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, is operated by the Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange County. It's free to visit, and is open from daily from 11 am. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays by appointment. Free tours are available upon request. Current Exhibits Permanent exhibit The permanent exhibit presents the development of Orange County, NC, in … [Read more...] about The Road to Brown: Film Screening and Panel Discussion, presented by Orange County Historical Museum
