Downtown Raleigh Alliance and City of Raleigh Parks and Cultural Resources are hosting Flannels & Frost at Moore Square, 226 E Martin Street, on Sunday, February 26th, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. Please note that this is a reschedule of the festival from Saturday, due to the weather forecast. This free event will celebrate winter, so bundle up and come on out! The winter celebration … [Read more...] about Flannels & Frost at Moore Square rescheduled to Feb 26
Outdoors
Skywatching at White Deer Park in Garner
Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a skywatching session at White Deer Park, 2400 Aversboro Road, Garner, on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is required. The volunteers from Raleigh Astronomy Club will have their telescopes at the event and will help guide you to look at the night skies. Bring a blanket or chair. White Deer Park … [Read more...] about Skywatching at White Deer Park in Garner
First Day Outdoors — Guided Hikes on January 1
The Great Trails State Coalition has announced the launch of the 2023 North Carolina Year of the Trail campaign, which will celebrate and draw attention to North Carolina’s vast network of trails, greenways, and blueways. North Carolina Year of the Trail is the largest statewide celebration of trails and outdoor recreation in state history, and it aims to firmly establish North Carolina as … [Read more...] about First Day Outdoors — Guided Hikes on January 1
Free Fall Foliage Tours in Wake Forest
Explore the vibrant colors of the leaves at Joyner Park in Wake Forest on guided walking tours on November 9th and 12th, 2022. Urban Forestry coordinator Luke Devores is leading Fall Foliage Tours on: Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, at 10 a.m.Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, at 2 p.m.Saturday, November 12th, 2022, at 12 p.m.Saturday, November 12th, 2022, at 2 p.m. There's no cost for the … [Read more...] about Free Fall Foliage Tours in Wake Forest
Sunflower Days at Cathis Farm July 9-24
Cathis Farm, at 544 Falcon Road, Lillington, North Carolina, hosts grows more than 20 varieties of sunflowers, and offers several "pick your own" packages. Cathis Farm is about an hour southwest of Raleigh, and is about a 30 minute drive from Fuquay-Varina. Cathis Farm is hosting Sunflower Days from July 9th to 24th, 2022, on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition, on Fridays, July 15th and 22nd, … [Read more...] about Sunflower Days at Cathis Farm July 9-24
Fireflies on the Farm — special nighttime event in Hillsborough
Firefly Farm, 4911 Hunt Road, Hillsborough, NC, is a small family farm with fresh veggies, fruits and U-pick flowers. Learn about U-pick flowers, just visiting, and a 5-week flower subscription here. Firefly Farm is hosting a special event, Fireflies on the Farm, on Friday, June 24th, 2022. From 7 to 10 p.m., come on out and watch the natural fireworks of the fireflies on the farm. The … [Read more...] about Fireflies on the Farm — special nighttime event in Hillsborough
Birdwatching Meetup and Bike Riding Meetup with Covenenant Christian Church
Covenant Christian Church in Cary is hosting meetups where people can get to know each other and enjoy outdoor activities. Plans include birdwatching and bike riding meetups. Birdwatching Meetup Covenant Christian Church is hosting birdwatching meetups in parks in the Cary area. The events are free, but registration is required, at above link. Space is limited to 15 people per … [Read more...] about Birdwatching Meetup and Bike Riding Meetup with Covenenant Christian Church
How to see the total lunar eclipse on May 15, including some public viewing events
On the night of Sunday, May 15th, 2022, a total lunar eclipse will take place. This will be the first time in more than three years that North Carolina will get a chance to experience a total lunar eclipse. You might have heard it called the Super Flower Blood Moon. Read on to learn what each of these descriptors means. A lunar eclipse is when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in a way … [Read more...] about How to see the total lunar eclipse on May 15, including some public viewing events
Songbird Celebration at Blue Jay Point County Park
Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, is a 236-acre park that features the Blue Jay Center for Environmental Education, gardens and a study pond, an overnight lodge, hiking and walking trails, a picnic area, the Go Ape Treetop Adventure Courses, playgrounds, open play fields, fishing areas and geocaching. On Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, Blue Jay Point County Park … [Read more...] about Songbird Celebration at Blue Jay Point County Park
Triangle Outdoor Festival with Gear Up and Triangle Land Conservancy — rescheduled for March 13
Gear Up and Triangle Land Conservancy are presenting the Triangle Outdoor Festival on Saturday, March 13th, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It takes place at Bailey and Sara Williamson Nature Preserve, 4409 Mial Plantation Road, Raleigh, NC. It was originally scheduled for March 12th, but was rescheduled to Sunday, March 13th, because of the weather forecast. Although the festival is free, … [Read more...] about Triangle Outdoor Festival with Gear Up and Triangle Land Conservancy — rescheduled for March 13
