If you're interested in planes, or you have kids who might be interested, RDU Observation Park is a great spot to visit. It's open from 9 a.m. to sunset every day. It's near the Air Traffic Control Tower. You should be able to plug "RDU Observation Park" into your GPS and it'll take you right to it. It's at the intersection of West International Drive and Business Street, Morrisville, … [Read more...] about Check out RDU Observation Park — a relaxing spot to watch planes take off (great for kids!)
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Club Fair: Art, Food & Music Festival
The Woman's Club of Raleigh is hosting Club Fair: Art, Food & Music Festival the last Sunday of the month (with a few exceptions) at The Woman's Club of Raleigh, 3300 Woman's Club Drive, Raleigh. The event will take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the following Sundays: … [Read more...] about Club Fair: Art, Food & Music Festival
Nana’s Block Party at C3 at The Venue rescheduled to March 26
Nana's Block Party has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 26th, 2022, due to the weather forecast on its original date. It will be happening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at C3 @ The Venue, 5291 Capital Blvd, Raleigh. The event includes local vendors, a cash bar, food trucks, and kid-friendly activities. There will be giveaways every hour. … [Read more...] about Nana’s Block Party at C3 at The Venue rescheduled to March 26
Free Family Day and Vaccine Clinic at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Kidzu Children's Museum, at 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, is hosting POW! Adventure to Immunity on Saturday, March 19th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to Kidzu will be free all day. Some of the fun things for kids include: Superhero scientistsArtistsAuthorsPerformersTeddy Bear Clinic, facilitated by UNC School of MedicinePerformances every hour (see schedule below) The … [Read more...] about Free Family Day and Vaccine Clinic at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Museum of Life + Science’s 75th anniversary party features $7.50 admission March 19
Museum of Life + Science, at 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a special event. On Saturday, March 19th, 2022, admission will role back to $7.50 for everyone, adults and children. The regular price is $23 for adults and $18 for kids, so this is a significant discount. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, there will be some special … [Read more...] about Museum of Life + Science’s 75th anniversary party features $7.50 admission March 19
St. Patrick’s Day party at O’Malley’s Pub & Restaurant
O'Malley's Pub & Restaurant, at 5228 Hollyridge Drive, Raleigh, is celebrating St. Patrick's Day on Thursday, March 17th, 2022. There's no cover charge for the party, which goes from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Music Schedule: 11 a.m.: Music by Tom Neuhauser3 p.m.: Music by Larry Karan8 p.m.: Music by Magic Pipers Band In addition there will be a limited menu with Irish favorites, and some … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day party at O’Malley’s Pub & Restaurant
Prismatica Kaleidoscope Experience art installation at the Streets at Southpoint
When you visit the Streets at Southpoint, at 6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham, make sure to stop by the Outdoor Plaza and check out the Prismatica Kaleidoscope Experience. This interactive art installation will be here through March 20th, 2022. The rainbow prisms will immerse you in an infinite interplay of lights and reflections as you wander through the columns of color. From the … [Read more...] about Prismatica Kaleidoscope Experience art installation at the Streets at Southpoint
Pocket Gallery reception for Soodi Kick April 3
The Pocket Gallery, at 222 N. Bloodworth Street, Raleigh, is presenting a reception for a show by Soodi Kick on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy drinks, snacks and conversation to celebrate the arresting, dreamlike paintings of North Carolina/Colorado artist Soodi Kick. The art will be on display in April and May. … [Read more...] about Pocket Gallery reception for Soodi Kick April 3
Satellite Park in Durham — 8 colorful murals on decommissioned satellite dishes
It's no secret that Durham, North Carolina, is rich with murals. But there are eight large, colorful murals that might have escaped your attention. Satellite Park is on the grounds of the Duke Arts Annex, 404 Gattis Street, Durham. Since April of 2018, it's been home to eight decommissioned satellite dishes that have been repurposed into works of art. Satellite Park is free to … [Read more...] about Satellite Park in Durham — 8 colorful murals on decommissioned satellite dishes
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
