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White Deer Park's Statewide Star Party

We're just two weeks away from the Statewide Star Party! Join us on Friday, April 5th for an evening of activities, ...

NC Science Expo at UNC Chapel Hill

Join us for one of the biggest celebrations of science in the state! Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, in partnership with ...

American Tobacco Trail's Star Party

Join us for the Statewide Star Party on the ATT, a signature event of the NC Science Festival! Take part in ...

  • 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: White Oak Parking Area, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free. Registration is not required.
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Crowder Park's Animal Senses

Did you know that crickets hear with their feet or that rabbits have 17,000 taste buds on their tongues? Get ...

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center's Solar Eclipse Party

Join Morehead on Monday, April 8 as we celebrate the solar eclipse! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES (Free): - Telescopes and sunspotters for solar observing - ...

White Deer Park's Statewide Star Party

We're just two weeks away from the Statewide Star Party! Join us on Friday, April 5th for an evening of activities, ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Early Birds

Everyone knows the best birding happens early in the morning, so we are pleased to welcome Early Birds at Prairie ...

Wilkerson Star Party

A once-a-year free all-ages Astronomy event and Wilkerson tradition since 2013. Join us after sunset to observe the Moon, planets ...

Marbles Kids Museum Guest Star Scientist

Learn all about robots with the Thunderducks, a robotics club from the Early College at Guilford. Try out controlling the ...

Triangle Disability and Autism Services Resource Fun Fair

Come by the Building Abilities Center, home to our brand new Day Program to get information and resources from area ...

Worthdale Community Center Open House

Discover the wealth of resources Worthdale Community Center provides for individuals and families by attending our upcoming open house event! The ...

Yates by Night: Sunset Hike

Have you ever wanted a closer look at wildlife that wakes up in the evening? Join park staff for a ...

Brumley Nature Time Children's Walk

Explore nature as a family on this exciting walk! Join our incredible Trail Guide, Kirsten, on this family friendly walk aimed ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Brumley North Parking Lot - 3620 Old State Hwy 10, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: triangleland.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Marbles Kids Museum Guest Star Scientist

Get your hands dirty with Sarah Dinger, an expert agriculturalist and learn how you can plant scrap vegetables to make ...

Journaling Stroll at Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve

One of our wonderful Trail Guides, Margot, has created an incredible mindfulness project at our Williamson Nature Preserve to share ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Girl Scout Program

“Daisies Flower Garden Friendships” Enjoy the beauty of the gardens as you find your flower friends at the JC Raulston Arboretum. ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $15 per girl scout. No charge for troop leaders or other accompanying adults.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Farm Animal Days at NC State University Beef Educational Unit

Farm Animal Days gives children a chance to see and touch farm animals and learn about agriculture; tractors will also ...

Farm Animal Days at NC State University Beef Educational Unit

Farm Animal Days gives children a chance to see and touch farm animals and learn about agriculture; tractors will also ...

Harris Lake's Citizen Science Thursday

Interested in becoming a citizen scientist and improving your nature identification skills with park staff? We've got the opportunity for ...

Farm Animal Days at NC State University Beef Educational Unit

Farm Animal Days gives children a chance to see and touch farm animals and learn about agriculture; tractors will also ...

Crowder By Night

Ever wondered what happens in the park after dark? Let's become fearless night explorers guided by the moon's glow! We'll ...

Brumley Birds and Bugs Children's Walk

Calling all kids to join in exploring the magical world of birds and bugs! Are you interested in exploring nature? We ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Brumley North Parking Lot - 3620 Old State Hwy 10, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: triangleland.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Meet your Backyard Snakes at Bond Park

Learn about snakes in our area! Experts and snake exhibits will be there to teach you about all the snakes ...

Method Community Park's Open House

Please join us in the Pioneer Building at Method Community Park to learn about the latest Method Park Bond Project ...

In the Farm's Kitchen at Historic Oak View County Park

Join us in the plank kitchen at Historic Oak View for an introduction to the history of southern foodways and ...

Hidwell Family Farm Mini Tour

We've had a baby boom on the farm this month! Come see the baby bunnies, lambs and alpacas on the ...

New Hope Valley Railway's Anniversary Celebration

New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), operated by the North Carolina Railroad Museum, Inc. (NCRM), is celebrating a number of significant ...

Forest Ridge Park's Super Animal Senses

Did you know ants have a super sense of smell? Did you know a starfish uses its arm to see? Crickets use ...

Marbles Teaches a Child to $ave

Learn how to earn, spend, share and save your money with real-life bankers and financial experts.

Historic Yates Mill's Park Tales

Hooray for Birds Join staff for a reading of this fun, rhyme-filled book that invites children to imagine themselves as ...

City Nature Challenge Lake Crabtree Bio-Blitz

The City Nature Challenge (April 26-29, 2024) is a great way to learn more about the natural world around you ...

Chavis Health and Wellness Day

We believe that health is wealth here at John Chavis Memorial Park and to demonstrate that Raleigh Parks is partnering ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Dueling Dinosaurs Grand Opening

Celebrate the Grand Opening of Dueling Dinosaurs — an exciting new exhibit that will forever change how we view the ...

Sanderford Road's Touch-A-Truck

Get in the driver's seat with a free hands-on experience with vehicles of all kinds. This is a fun, interactive, family-friendly ...

Blue Jay Point County Park's Songbird Celebration

Songbird Celebration is Blue Jay Point County Park's annual event celebrating the return of migratory songbirds and in honor of ...

City Nature Challenge Lake Crabtree Bio-Blitz

The City Nature Challenge (April 26-29, 2024) is a great way to learn more about the natural world around you ...

Harris Lake's Dragonflies and Damselfies

Dragonflies and damselflies, collectively called odonates, are everywhere! They're often overlooked, and you might be surprised to learn just how ...

City Nature Challenge Lake Crabtree Bio-Blitz

The City Nature Challenge (April 26-29, 2024) is a great way to learn more about the natural world around you ...

Forest Ridge Park's Super Animal Senses

Did you know ants have a super sense of smell? Did you know a starfish uses its arm to see? Crickets use ...

City Nature Challenge Lake Crabtree Bio-Blitz

The City Nature Challenge (April 26-29, 2024) is a great way to learn more about the natural world around you ...

City Nature Challenge Lake Crabtree Bio-Blitz

The City Nature Challenge (April 26-29, 2024) is a great way to learn more about the natural world around you ...

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