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, 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 what you're seeing, … [Read more...] about Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
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Arbor Day Celebration in Fuquay-Varina April 28
Celebrate Arbor Day in Fuquay-Varina on Saturday, April 28, 2023, from 4 to 5 p.m., at South Park, 900 South Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC. This event will take place near the outdoor basketball courts. Learn about proper tree-planting techniques. Two trees will be planted at the event. … [Read more...] about Arbor Day Celebration in Fuquay-Varina April 28
Recess: All Grown Up — field day for adults at Dix Park
Who says that kids have all the fun? Adults ages 21+ are invited to Recess: All Grown Up on Flowers Field at Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 12 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. All the activities are free: DJ Luxe Posh will be playing 90 throwback tunes and party jams all day. Stonewall Sports and Marbles will be providing more games and … [Read more...] about Recess: All Grown Up — field day for adults at Dix Park
Durham Public Schools Hub Farm Plant Giveaway and Open Fishing Day March 8
Durham Public Schools Hub Farm, 117 Milton Road, Durham, is hosting the Durham Public Schools Community Plant Giveaway and Open Fishing Day on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023, from 3 to 5 p.m. The Hub Farm is a 30-acre farm, forest, and aquatic educational center in Durham. At the event, there will be hundreds of FREE plants ready for you to take home and plant in your spring gardens, … [Read more...] about Durham Public Schools Hub Farm Plant Giveaway and Open Fishing Day March 8
Flannels & Frost at Moore Square rescheduled to Feb 26
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
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
