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September 6

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Family Friendly Tour at the NC Museum of Art

Find new favorites alongside old friends on these playful tours. Tours are 30 minutes long and are best for kids ...

Historic Raleigh Trolley

Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Guided Canoe Paddle

Join us for a guided paddle around our pond in one of our canoes. We will start with a quick ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Cranfield Academy Cary's Open House

Join us for our Open Houses! Experience our school community with well-equipped learning spaces and outdoor areas. Our leadership team ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Evening Garden Stroll

Take a break from your weekly grind and come out to the JC Raulston Arboretum to take advantage of this ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Harvest Helpers at Beech Bluff County Park

Weed ID Workshop Join us for a hands-on volunteer opportunity to help maintain the agricultural spaces at the park, including our ...

Piney Town Playhouse hosts Babies and Cold Brew Support Group

This is a free event for parents and their young babies (under 12mo). The group will be lead by Courtney ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Discovery Day at White Deer Park

White Deer Park’s signature program features hands-on learning through experiments, crafts and other activities. Each month offers a different theme ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Stories

Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Fall into Gardening at Beech Bluff County Park

Autumn Agriculture for Ages 12yrs+ We are falling for fresh fruits and vegetables this fall, so join us for an exciting ...

Beech Bluff Explorers

Wonders of Worms for 3yrs-5yrs with accompanying adult Discover the wonderful world of wiggly worms! What do they do all day, ...

Come & Grow: Fantastic Fungi

Learn how fungi help plants grow, recycle nutrients, and even appear in some of our favorite foods through self-guided, family-friendly ...

Historic Raleigh Trolley

Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Explore-A-Story at Bass Lake Park

Does your child have questions about the world around them? Children ages 3-5 can come explore, learn, and discover at ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Stories

Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

BugFest at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

As the Museum’s biggest and buggiest event of the year, BugFest is dedicated to educating and engaging the public about ...

Harris Lake County Park's Longleaf Ramble

Our 2025 monthlong Longleaf Celebration will take place in September! You won't want to miss the Longleaf Ramble event featuring games, ...

Come & Grow: Fantastic Fungi

Learn how fungi help plants grow, recycle nutrients, and even appear in some of our favorite foods through self-guided, family-friendly ...

Historic Raleigh Trolley

Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Critters of the Longleaf Forest at Harris Lake County Park

On this WCPSS teacher workday, and as part of our 2025 Longleaf Celebration, we will take a look at the ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms Fall Homeschool Field Trip Day

it’s time for some hands-on learning and farm-tastic fun at our first annual Homeschool Field Trip Day! Our Homeschool Field ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Stories

Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...

Lake Crabtree County Park's Families in Nature

Join us for a captivating nature story time celebrating diversity in the great outdoors! Our story time features a book ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: White Oak Shelter, 1400 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum

Ride, Play & Stay All Day! All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum

Ride, Play & Stay All Day! All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town ...

Budding Explorers at JC Raulston Arboretum

Fun with Fungi Suggested for 8 to 10 years old Calling all explorers! Join us for an exciting, hands-on program where ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 am
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $8 per participant. No cost for accompanying adult.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Informational & Tours

25th Anniversary of Lake Crabtree Demonstration Garden

Save the date to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Lake Crabtree Demonstration Garden in partnership with the Wake County ...

Historic Raleigh Trolley

Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum

Ride, Play & Stay All Day! All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town ...

Exploring Habitats at Harris Lake County Park

What if we told you there is a forest where giant squirrels patrol the underbrush, fire helps grow beautiful flowers, ...

Explore-A-Story at Bass Lake Park

Does your child have questions about the world around them? Children ages 3-5 can come explore, learn, and discover at ...

Exploring Habitats at Harris Lake County Park

What if we told you there is a forest where giant squirrels patrol the underbrush, fire helps grow beautiful flowers, ...

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