Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Admission to the park is free. Right … [Read more...] about Squirrel Appreciation Day (and more) at Historic Yates Mill County Park
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Free Black History Trolley Tour in Raleigh Jan 21 (spots are filling up!)
Celebrate Raleigh's Black history on a special trolley tour highlighting the downtown area's African American heritage. The tours take place on Friday, January 21st, 2022, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. They all leave from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh. Tours are one hour long. These tours are FREE, but you do need to register to reserve … [Read more...] about Free Black History Trolley Tour in Raleigh Jan 21 (spots are filling up!)
Sunrise hike at West Point on the Eno Jan 22
West Point on the Eno, at 5101 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, is a 404-acre natural and historic park located along a 2-mile stretch of the Eno River River, 6 miles north of downtown Durham. Scroll down for a list of upcoming events at West Point on the Eno. West Point on the Eno features: BoatingGreenway/trail accessGrillPicnic shelterPicnic tableRecreation centerRestroomsWater … [Read more...] about Sunrise hike at West Point on the Eno Jan 22
Free walking tours of Chapel Hill
Whether you're new to the Triangle or a long-timer, check out these free walking tours of Chapel Hill. They take place on most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, at 3 p.m. Each tour is about an hour and twenty minutes. Make sure to check the schedule online to see which days the tour is being offered. If the tour is not taking place you won't see it listed for … [Read more...] about Free walking tours of Chapel Hill
Free walking (and biking) tours on Saturday mornings with Preservation Durham
Preservation Durham leads free walking (and one biking) tours on Saturdays. It's free, but you need to register in advance, and the group is limited to 10 people. Masks are required. The tours meet at the corner of Parrish and Corcoran Streets in Downtown Durham at the "Major the Bull" sculpture. Walking and biking tours may be canceled on short notice due to extreme heat or … [Read more...] about Free walking (and biking) tours on Saturday mornings with Preservation Durham
Free: Discover Downtown Tours in Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh Alliance is offering free tours through its Discover Downtown program. Each Discovery Downtown tour will focus on a downtown location and offer sneak peeks of new developments or behind-the-scene experiences. The tours are free, but you must register in advance, and they fill up quickly. Here's what's next: First Citizens Bank Building239 Fayetteville Street, … [Read more...] about Free: Discover Downtown Tours in Raleigh
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 3rd and 6th, 2021. Urban Forestry coordinator Luke Devores is leading Fall Foliage Tours on: Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at 10 a.m.Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at 2 p.m.Saturday, November 6th, 2021, at 12 p.m.Saturday, November 6th, 2021, at 2 p.m. There's no cost for the tours, … [Read more...] about Free Fall Foliage Tours in Wake Forest
Raleigh Walking Tours, including mural walking tours and haunted history walking tours — pay what you want
Raleigh Walking Tours, LLC, offers public walking tours in Downtown Raleigh. The public tours are pay-what-you-want, but advanced registration is required. All tours are subject to selling out. If you enjoy the tour, please compensate your tour guide appropriately. A typical amount is $15 to $20 per person. There are four tours currently offered. Read on to learn about each tour. Please note … [Read more...] about Raleigh Walking Tours, including mural walking tours and haunted history walking tours — pay what you want
Haunted Festival at Mordecai Historic Park (also, there’s a waitlist for the Haunted Trolley)
Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street in Raleigh, is thought by some to be the most haunted place in Raleigh. Judge for yourself at the Haunted Festival and the Haunted Trolley. Haunted Festival The Haunted Festival takes place Saturday, October 30th, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Get fall crafts, lawn games, and pumpkins. Haunts from Home craft kits are first-come, first-served, and … [Read more...] about Haunted Festival at Mordecai Historic Park (also, there’s a waitlist for the Haunted Trolley)
Update: Ghost walk at Riverside Cemetery in Smithfield will be virtual, due to weather
UPDATE: The weather isn't cooperating. The ghost walk will be virtual, viewable on a different day. Read the announcement on Facebook. Johnston County Heritage Center is hosting a ghost walk through Riverside Cemetery, at Front and Church Streets, in Smithfield, on Thursday, October 28th, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students in K-8. There's no … [Read more...] about Update: Ghost walk at Riverside Cemetery in Smithfield will be virtual, due to weather
