Carrboro's Annual Kite Fly takes place Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Hank Anderson Community Park, 302 NC Hwy 54 West, Carrboro. This is a free event for all ages. 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. … [Read more...] about Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 9
Outdoors
“Feathered Tails & Trails” Birdwatching Event at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
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
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
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
Free Tours of Pollinator Paradise Garden in Pittsboro
The Chatham Mills "Pollinator Paradise" Garden, at 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, features over 225 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines and grasses. This garden is maintained by Agricultural Extension Agent Debbie Roos and a small crew of volunteers. It's open every day and is free to visit. You're likely to see bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators, … [Read more...] about Free Tours of Pollinator Paradise Garden in Pittsboro
“Shell-a-Brate” World Turtle Day at Piedmont Wildlife Center May 23
Piedmont Wildlife Center, at Leigh Farm Park, 364 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, connects people and nature through outdoor camps, school programs and more. They care for a number of animal ambassadors, including snakes, owls, turtles, hawks, rabbits, and more. Here is an upcoming event: "Shell-a-Brate" World Turtle DayThursday, May 23, 20245:30 to 7 p.m.Free with suggested $10 donation Join … [Read more...] about “Shell-a-Brate” World Turtle Day at Piedmont Wildlife Center May 23
