The Raleigh Astronomy Club will be at Hartwell Raleigh, 620 W South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, to lead a stargazing session on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 8 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. Drinks will be available for purchase. They'll have their telescopes set up for you to look through, and will be able to answer questions about the sky. … [Read more...] about Stargazing with Raleigh Astronomy Club from Hartwell Rooftop June 4
Outdoors
Pollinator Festival at Lake Crabtree County Park June 6
Lake Crabtree County Park, at 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina, is hosting its annual Pollinator Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is appreciated but not required. This is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates all pollinators. Attendees can enjoy games, crafts, and learn from local environmental experts about the vital role … [Read more...] about Pollinator Festival at Lake Crabtree County Park June 6
Haw River Festival — live music and outdoor activities May 2
Haw River Festival takes place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., near Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw, North Carolina. Haw River Festival is the kickoff to this season's Saturdays in Saxapahaw concerts. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Besides the music, the festival includes: Bands: They're raffling off a "Weekender" … [Read more...] about Haw River Festival — live music and outdoor activities May 2
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
Free skywatching at Little River Regional Park March 20
Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming Skywatching Events Skywatching at Little River Regional ParkFriday, March … [Read more...] about Free skywatching at Little River Regional Park March 20
Morrisville’s Creek Week — learn about activities and volunteer opportunities
Each year, the Town of Morrisville participates in the North Carolina Clean Water Education Partnership's (NC CWEP) Regional Creek Week to raise awareness about the ecological and environmental importance of clean water. Morrisville's Creek Week, from March 14 to 22, 2026, features several community stream cleanups, stormwater drain-marking activities, educational booths at community centers, and … [Read more...] about Morrisville’s Creek Week — learn about activities and volunteer opportunities
Art in Bloom Stargazing Community Night at NC Museum of Art March 14
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center and the Raleigh Astronomy Club are joining up for a night of sky watching in the Museum Park at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This special stargazing event is a celebration of NCMA's Art in Bloom exhibition. It celebrates the zodiac theme of … [Read more...] about Art in Bloom Stargazing Community Night at NC Museum of Art March 14
Daylight Saving Nature Walk at the Plant in Pittsboro March 8
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting a Daylight Saving Nature Walk on Sunday, March 8, 2026. In honor of the Tree Museum’s one-year Birthday, enjoy a Daylight Saving Nature Walk with Amy Allen.This gentle, sensory-based walk invites you to slow down, connect with the trees, and tend to yourself during this changing of time. Guided experiences will help you drop … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving Nature Walk at the Plant in Pittsboro March 8
Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 8
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
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
