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10:00 am Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House
1:30 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health
1:30 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
10:00 am Discovery Day at White Deer Park
10:00 am Homeschool History Day
10:30 am Family Friendly Tour at the NC Museum of Art
 
 
 
1:30 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health
10:00 am Kids Discover Nature in Harris Lake County Park
1:30 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
11:00 am Historic Raleigh Trolley
 
 
 
4:00 pm Fall Open House - Homeschool Edition with Piedmont Wildlife Center
10:30 am Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Stories
 
2:00 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm Cranfield Academy-Morrisville Open House
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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9:00 am Guided Canoe Paddle
10:00 am Brightmont Acadmey's Grand Opening
10:00 am Harvest Helpers at Beech Bluff County Park
10:00 am Discovery Day at White Deer Park
1:30 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
10:00 am Come & Grow: Fantastic Fungi
 
4:00 pm Cranfield Academy Cary's Open House
1:30 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health
10:00 am Piney Town Playhouse hosts Babies and Cold Brew Support Group
10:30 am Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Stories
4:00 pm Fall into Gardening at Beech Bluff County Park
11:00 am Historic Raleigh Trolley
 
 
4:00 pm Evening Garden Stroll
1:30 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health
 
 
2:00 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
 
 
 
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10:00 am Explore-A-Story at Bass Lake Park
10:00 am Little Wild Ones
1:30 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health
10:30 am Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Stories
1:30 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
10:00 am BugFest at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
 
 
1:30 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health
1:30 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
 
 
10:00 am Harris Lake County Park's Longleaf Ramble
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Come & Grow: Fantastic Fungi
 
 
 
 
 
 
11:00 am Historic Raleigh Trolley
 
 
 
 
 
 
1:00 pm Autumn Black Neighborhood Walking Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2:00 pm Autumn Black Neighborhood Walking Tour
 
11:00 am Critters of the Longleaf Forest at Harris Lake County Park
1:30 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
9:30 am The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms Fall Homeschool Field Trip Day
10:00 am Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum
10:00 am Project Palooza 2025 with Project Enlightenment
 
 
1:30 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health
1:30 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health
10:30 am Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Stories
10:00 am Monarch Migrations
10:00 am 25th Anniversary of Lake Crabtree Demonstration Garden
 
 
 
7:30 pm Moth Night at White Deer Park
4:00 pm Lake Crabtree County Park's Families in Nature
1:30 pm NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
10:00 am Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Budding Explorers at JC Raulston Arboretum
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01Sep

Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

Discover Historic Yates Mill during this free, drop-in program. The doors to the mill will be open, and historic interpreters ...

02Sep

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
03Sep

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

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

Fall Open House - Homeschool Edition with Piedmont Wildlife Center

We’re excited to welcome you to our Fall Open Houses at our locations in Durham, Wake, and Orange counties! At each ...

04Sep

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 ...

Kids Discover Nature in Harris Lake County Park

As part of our Longleaf Celebration this month, we will focus on the beauty of trees and what we can ...

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 ...

Cranfield Academy-Morrisville Open House

Join us for our Open House! You are invited to come to meet our staff, tour our school and connect ...

05Sep

Homeschool History Day

Homeschoolers, become an apprentice for a day at Mordecai Historic Park! Explore historic trades and life skills, including demonstrations by ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free for most things. $5 per person for trolley.
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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
06Sep

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
08Sep

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 ...

09Sep

Brightmont Acadmey's Grand Opening

National Private School Specializing in One-to-One Instruction Opening in Raleigh. One experienced teacher works with one student throughout every learning ...

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
10Sep

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
11Sep

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 ...

12Sep

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 ...

13Sep

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
15Sep

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 ...

16Sep

Little Wild Ones

Bring your little ones out for a “wild” time at White Deer Park Nature Center. In this preschool nature program, ...

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
17Sep

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
18Sep

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 ...

19Sep

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
20Sep

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 ...

Autumn Black Neighborhood Walking Tour

Autumn is perfect for walking! Explore Raleigh's historic, influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, near Shaw University—a hub of culture, business, ...

  • 1:00 pm
  • Location: Pope House Museum, 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5-17)
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Informational & Tours
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21Sep

Autumn Black Neighborhood Walking Tour

Autumn is perfect for walking! Explore Raleigh's historic, influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, near Shaw University—a hub of culture, business, ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Pope House Museum, 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5-17)
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Informational & Tours
23Sep

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
24Sep

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

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

Moth Night at White Deer Park

Moth Night is happening next week, and we are so excited! Enjoy a night learning all about moths! Gather around the ...

25Sep

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
26Sep

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 ...

Monarch Migrations

As monarchs head south to their wintering grounds, let’s take a moment to appreciate and learn about this beautiful butterfly! ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Neighborhood Garden Entrance, 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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
27Sep

Project Palooza 2025 with Project Enlightenment

What is Project Palooza? It's a family fun day celebrating the work of Project Enlightenment! Enjoy interactive activities for kids ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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28Sep

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, ...

Autumn Black Neighborhood Walking Tour

Autumn is perfect for walking! Explore Raleigh's historic, influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, near Shaw University—a hub of culture, business, ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Pope House Museum, 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5-17)
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Informational & Tours
29Sep

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 ...

30Sep

Autumn Black Neighborhood Walking Tour

Autumn is perfect for walking! Explore Raleigh's historic, influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, near Shaw University—a hub of culture, business, ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Pope House Museum, 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5-17)
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Informational & Tours
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