Guests from all over the Carolinas visit Carowinds, which sits right on the North/South Carolina border, at 300 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC. The park features thrill rides like Afterburn and Carolina Cyclone, a great selection of children's rides, and, starting May 27th, 2022, the Carolina Harbor waterpark. In addition, there are a number of live shows to enjoy. If you're thinking … [Read more...] about Heading to Charlotte for Carowinds? Make sure to check out these discounts!
Museums and attractions
New special exhibit at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences — Life Before Dinosaurs: The Permian Monsters
A new special exhibit, Life Before Dinosaurs: The Permian Monsters, opens on Saturday, May 14th, 2022, at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh. Step back in time 290 million years to the age before the dinosaurs. Explore vivid artwork, mounted skeletons, and life-sized models of a giant saber-toothed predator, saw-toothed shark, and many other bizarre … [Read more...] about New special exhibit at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences — Life Before Dinosaurs: The Permian Monsters
Renewable Energy Day at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Kidzu Children's Museum, at 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, is presenting Renewable Energy Day on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a free event, but donations are welcome. Pre-registration is required to guarantee admission. Register here. The event is part of North Carolina Science Festival and is one of many Earth Day celebrations in the Triangle. At Renewable … [Read more...] about Renewable Energy Day at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Earth Day with North Carolina Museum of Art: Outdoor film, service project, Family Day and more…
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, is celebrating Earth Day with several free and low-priced events. Read on to learn about each one, and to register, if required. Earth Day Outdoor Film Screening On Friday, April 22nd, 2022, at 7 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art is presenting a screening of the movie, Hidden Rivers. Tickets are $5 for Museum members and $7 … [Read more...] about Earth Day with North Carolina Museum of Art: Outdoor film, service project, Family Day and more…
Free Family Day and Vaccine Clinic at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Kidzu Children's Museum, at 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, is hosting POW! Adventure to Immunity on Saturday, March 19th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to Kidzu will be free all day. Some of the fun things for kids include: Superhero scientistsArtistsAuthorsPerformersTeddy Bear Clinic, facilitated by UNC School of MedicinePerformances every hour (see schedule below) The … [Read more...] about Free Family Day and Vaccine Clinic at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Museum of Life + Science’s 75th anniversary party features $7.50 admission March 19
Museum of Life + Science, at 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a special event. On Saturday, March 19th, 2022, admission will role back to $7.50 for everyone, adults and children. The regular price is $23 for adults and $18 for kids, so this is a significant discount. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, there will be some special … [Read more...] about Museum of Life + Science’s 75th anniversary party features $7.50 admission March 19
Opening reception for Dix Park Pop-Up Museum Jan 15
Dix Park's first Pop-Up Museum opens on Saturday, January 15th, 2022. The pop-up museum will include two history exhibits: Plantation to Park, presenting the layered history of Dix HillWe Built This, profiles of Black architects and builders in North Carolina. The Pop-Up Museum will be at Dix Park through February 27th, 2022, at Chapel Event Center, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, and will be … [Read more...] about Opening reception for Dix Park Pop-Up Museum Jan 15
Drive-through Christmas Village at Tobacco Farm Life Museum in Kenly
Tobacco Farm Life Museum, 709 N. Church Street, Kenly, preserves the history and cultural heritage of the rural North Carolina farm family, and presents this legacy to the public. It features: 6,000 square foot galleryTraditional homesteadPack houseWorkshopTobacco barnOne room school houseSmoke house Admission: Adults: $8Children under 2: Free Tobacco Farm Life Museum also hosts … [Read more...] about Drive-through Christmas Village at Tobacco Farm Life Museum in Kenly
BooFest at Museum of Life and Science
The Museum of Life + Science, at 433 West Murray Avenue, Durham, is celebrating Halloween at BooFest on Saturday, October 30th, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy the Halloween features around the museum, including: Not-So-Scary StoryCreate your own Boo Bubbles in the labThemed enrichment around campusMore BooFest is included in the price of admission, … [Read more...] about BooFest at Museum of Life and Science
NC Zoo: get a COVID-19 vaccine at the zoo and get a free zoo ticket
The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic from Friday, June 11th, to Sunday, June 13th, 2021. Friday, June 11th: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Saturday, June 12th: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Sunday, June 13th: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The vaccination clinic will be held at the North America Parking Lot D. This is a walk-up clinic, not a drive-up clinic. Go online to … [Read more...] about NC Zoo: get a COVID-19 vaccine at the zoo and get a free zoo ticket
