Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road in Hillsborough, is once again offering up some inexpensive beauty to take home this spring. This small, family-owned farm expects to open its flower patches around mid April and remain open until the end of July. There will be many different varieties of flowers, with sunflowers featured later in the summer season. You can pick a basket of flowers … [Read more...] about This spring, cut your own flowers (and meet a mini donkey!) at Firefly Farm in Hillsborough
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25th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History goes virtual
The popular American Indian Heritage Celebration will take place virtually on November 20th and 21st, 2020. This is a free event. From fancy dancing to pine-needle baskets . . . and so much more! Artists, performers, scholars, historians, and other representatives from North Carolina’s eight state-recognized tribes and four Urban Indian Organizations will share … [Read more...] about 25th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History goes virtual
Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt in Fuquay-Varina
As Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association says, "2020 had a few tricks up its sleeves!" But that doesn't mean that Halloween fun is canceled. Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association is presenting the Trick-or-Treat Downtown Scavenger Hunt from October 23rd to November 2nd, 2020. We'll have more details soon, but we do know that kids will pick up a scavenger hunt card at the Arts Center, 123 E … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt in Fuquay-Varina
Date change: Owl-O-Ween Fly-Thru at Piedmont Wildlife Center Nov 1
Piedmont Wildlife Center, at 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. Owl-O-Ween Fly-Thru will take place on Sunday, November 1st, 2020, 2020, from 5:13 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Note: This is a date change from Thursday, … [Read more...] about Date change: Owl-O-Ween Fly-Thru at Piedmont Wildlife Center Nov 1
Durham and Chapel Hill Drive-Thru Trick or Treat Trail
Notasium and Smile First Dental are presenting a Drive-Thru Trick or Treat Trail in Durham and Chapel Hill on Saturday, October 31st, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Families can put on their costumes and trick or treat safely, while receiving fun treats at participating businesses. For example, The Smile First Dental team, along with Notasium’s “Notasioneers,” will be giving out treats as the … [Read more...] about Durham and Chapel Hill Drive-Thru Trick or Treat Trail
Day of the Dead virtual event with City of Raleigh Museum
City of Raleigh Museum, Artist Studio Project, The Friends of the COR Museum, and The General Consul of Mexico in Raleigh are hosting a free Virtual Day of the Dead event over several days in 2020. The celebration includes folkloric music, crafts, face painting, Day of the Dead Bread, and more. How to Face Paint: Day of The Dead-La Calavera Catrina (Virtual Event) Baile Folklorico … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead virtual event with City of Raleigh Museum
‘Mask’erade Ball Concert and Trunk or Treat at Crossroads Plaza in Cary
Crossroads Plaza, 315 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, is hosting two Halloween events. 'Mask'erade Ball Concert Friday, October 30th, 2020 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 31st, 2020 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free … [Read more...] about ‘Mask’erade Ball Concert and Trunk or Treat at Crossroads Plaza in Cary
Lump in the Night: Outdoor Film Screenings behind Lump Gallery
Lump Gallery/Projects, at 505 S Blount Street, Raleigh, is going to be hosting a guest-curated series of scary movies on Fridays in October, at 7 p.m., in the darkest corner of the parking lot. LUMP in the Night is free to attend. You can bring your own blanket or chairs, or use one of Lump's sanitized folding chairs. Mask wearing and social distancing will be enforced. Donations are … [Read more...] about Lump in the Night: Outdoor Film Screenings behind Lump Gallery
Last weekend: Halloween light show in Raleigh at Goldman Family Lights
Every year there are several families in the Triangle who go all out on decorating their house for the Christmas season. They string thousands of lights, and even broadcast music that guests can listen to through their car radio, often synchronizing the lights to the music. At least one family who puts on a Christmas display like this is taking it a step further this year, and, for … [Read more...] about Last weekend: Halloween light show in Raleigh at Goldman Family Lights
Granville Haunt Farm Drive-Thru Haunted Trail
North Carolina's first drive-through haunted trail will be taking place in Oxford, North Carolina, just about a half hour from Durham and about 50 minutes from Raleigh, this fall. Granville Haunt Farm, at 4534 US Highway 15, Oxford, will be taking place every Friday and Saturday night from October 9th to October 31st, 2020. They open at sunset (around 7 p.m.) and the last ticket will be sold at … [Read more...] about Granville Haunt Farm Drive-Thru Haunted Trail