Carrboro's Annual Kite Fly takes place Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Hank Anderson Community Park, 302 NC Hwy 54 West, Carrboro, North Carolina. This welcome-to-spring event will provide plenty of fun. Bring a kite and help fill the sky with color. A few kites will be available for those without one. This event will be canceled if it's raining. This is a free event for … [Read more...] about Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 8
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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, who was, at the time, 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 … [Read more...] about Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Astronomy Night in Wake Forest March 7
Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department, in collaboration with the Raleigh Astronomy Club, is hosting Astronomy Night at Joyner Park Community Center, 703 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 7 to 8 p.m. This is a FREE event, but pre-registration is required to secure your spot. Registration at … [Read more...] about Astronomy Night in Wake Forest March 7
Open Farm at Sunrise Community Farm Center on Saturdays
Sunrise Community Farm Center, 6407 Millhouse Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a community farm inclusive of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and interests. Sunrise Community Farm Center hosts an Open Farm event every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. These take place all year, rain or shine. There are plenty of covered and weather proofed areas so that you can enjoy the visit regardless of … [Read more...] about Open Farm at Sunrise Community Farm Center on Saturdays
How to see the total lunar eclipse and blood moon
This March, 2026, we’ll get a chance to witness a total lunar eclipse and a Blood Moon in the Triangle for the first time since last year. It will be viewable in Raleigh, Durham, and the rest of the Triangle. A total lunar eclipse happens at full moon when the earth, moon, and sun line up exactly, so the earth blocks light from the sun. The moon appears darkened as it passes through the shadow … [Read more...] about How to see the total lunar eclipse and blood moon
Film and skywatching at West Point Environmental Education Pavilion April 24
Silver Screen & Starry Skies: Apollo 13 is a free event at West Point Environmental Education Pavilion, 5235 N Roxboro Road, Durham, North Carolina, on April 24, 2026, from 8 to 11 p.m. Although it's free, registration is required. Bring your blankets, chairs, and friends as we gather under the night sky to watch the film Apollo 13 (1995). This film dramatizes the true story of the 1970 … [Read more...] about Film and skywatching at West Point Environmental Education Pavilion April 24
Firefly Farm open and free to visit Feb 13 to 16 for the Great Backyard Bird Count
Firefly Farm, 4911 Hunt Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a wonderful spot to pick your own flowers (during flower season), explore 26 acres of rolling hills, meet friendly animals, and more. During the Great Backyard Bird Count, February 13 to 16, 2026, the farm will be open all day, from sunrise to sunset, for free! Come and go as you please and enjoy the farm while being a citizen … [Read more...] about Firefly Farm open and free to visit Feb 13 to 16 for the Great Backyard Bird Count
EagleFest at Jordan Lake rescheduled to Feb. 7
Jordan Lake, at 2060 Jordan Dam Road, Moncure, North Carolina, is celebrating its population of Bald Eagles with its second annual EagleFest. It's been rescheduled to February 7, 2026, due to the winter weather on January 24 and January 31. Follow the Jordan Lake website and Jordan Lake Facebook page for more announcements. Jordan Lake is home to at least 25 nesting pairs of bald eagles. In the … [Read more...] about EagleFest at Jordan Lake rescheduled to Feb. 7
17 ideas for DIY sleds (sled at your own risk!!!)
Are you waking up to some snow/ice? You might find yourself in a conundrum -- some snow, no sled. Maybe you’re one of the lucky few with a store-bought sled. You’ll be the envy of the sledding hill crowd this snow day. But if not, don’t despair. See also: 100+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids There’s a long tradition in the South of makeshift homemade sleds. In fact, I’d argue that snow … [Read more...] about 17 ideas for DIY sleds (sled at your own risk!!!)
Events at Historic Oak View County Park
Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, is free to visit. The park is a 19th-century historic farmstead, with a mission to interpret North Carolina's agricultural heritage and rural history via educational programs, special events and exhibits. Several goats live at Historic Oak View County Park, which makes it a unique destination in Wake County. Historic Oak View … [Read more...] about Events at Historic Oak View County Park
