New Hope Bird Alliance is leading a morning of birdwatching and discovery at the AAA Four Diamond Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This is a free event, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Learn about the birds that thrive in Durham! Start out with complimentary coffee … [Read more...] about “Feathered Tails & Trails” Birdwatching Event at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
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Inaugural EagleFest at Jordan Lake Jan 25
Jordan Lake, at 2060 Jordan Dam Road, Moncure, North Carolina, is holding its very first EagleFest on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a schedule change from the original date of January 11. This is a free event. Jordan Lake is home to at least 25 nesting pairs of bald eagles. In the winter, dozens of migratory eagles congregate below the dam- an amazing sight to … [Read more...] about Inaugural EagleFest at Jordan Lake Jan 25
Fenton’s Skate the Square — discount on Mondays
Fenton in Cary is once again hosting an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter of 2024! The skating rink will be in Fenton Square, 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC. Fenton also hosts many events throughout the week, including fitness, children's activities, live music, holiday events and more. Check out Fenton's event calendar. Tickets for Fenton Skate the Square are $18 per person. That … [Read more...] about Fenton’s Skate the Square — discount on Mondays
Free skywatching with Morehead Planetarium at Little River Regional Park Dec. 6
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, December … [Read more...] about Free skywatching with Morehead Planetarium at Little River Regional Park Dec. 6
Lighten Up with the Town of Carrboro: Free bike lights Nov. 15
The Town of Carrboro is hosting Lighten Up with the Town of Carrboro on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. (This event was rescheduled from November 14.) Staff will be at both ends of the Libba Cotten Bikeway, near Roberson Street and Merrit Mill Road, handing out bike lights, slap bracelets and other visibility accessories (like reflective gear) for pedestrians and cyclists. Staff … [Read more...] about Lighten Up with the Town of Carrboro: Free bike lights Nov. 15
Museum of Life and Science free for Western North Carolina residents displaced by Hurricane Helene
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, 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. Many Western North … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free for Western North Carolina residents displaced by Hurricane Helene
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
Explore S’more: Free “Take a Child Outside Week” Event in Apex Sep 26
Explore S'More is a free event in Apex, party of Take a Child Outside Week. It takes place Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. This free annual community event hosted by Apex Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources is held the last Thursday in September. It features nature education information, … [Read more...] about Explore S’more: Free “Take a Child Outside Week” Event in Apex Sep 26
Partial Lunar Eclipse Skywatching Event at Morehead Planetarium Sep 17
A partial lunar eclipse will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth casts a shadow on the moon. A partial eclipse means that the moon is only partially covered by the shadow. It looks like it's "taking a bite" out o the lunar surface. Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting a Partial Lunar … [Read more...] about Partial Lunar Eclipse Skywatching Event at Morehead Planetarium Sep 17
Peak-a-Palooza Celebration in Apex
Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month with Apex Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources at Peak-a-Palooza. This celebration takes place Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the John M. Brown Community Center and Town Campus courtyard, 53 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. This free celebration features: … [Read more...] about Peak-a-Palooza Celebration in Apex
