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May 18

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Yates Mill Park's Exploration Station: Mussell Mania

May 10-19, 2024 Yates Mill is home to many incredible animals, including freshwater mussels! Unfortunately, some mussel species in Raleigh ...

NC Transportation Museum's Train Show

The Historic Spencer Shops Train Show features vendors with railroad memorabilia of all types: model train dealers, model train layouts, ...

Got to Be NC Festival at N.C. State Fairgrounds

A free admission, family-friendly event at the N.C. State Fairgrounds highlighting all the great things from North Carolina. Free events include ...

Historic Yates Mill County Park's Corn Grinding Tours

Step back in time with our historic interpreters and watch the millstones at work grinding corn into meal. Saturday: 10AM ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $5 for adults. $4 for seniors. $3 for children ages 7-16. Free for children ages 6 and under.
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Durant Nature Preserve's Citizen Science: EcoExplore

Join us for the citizen science series! Themes rotate throughout the season. This program is designed for students who want ...

Historic Yates Mill County Park's Corn Grinding Tours

Step back in time with our historic interpreters and watch the millstones at work grinding corn into meal. Sunday: 1PM ...

  • 1:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $5 for adults. $4 for seniors. $3 for children ages 7-16. Free for children ages 6 and under.
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Yates Mill Park's Exploration Station: Mussell Mania

May 10-19, 2024 Yates Mill is home to many incredible animals, including freshwater mussels! Unfortunately, some mussel species in Raleigh ...

NC Transportation Museum's Train Show

The Historic Spencer Shops Train Show features vendors with railroad memorabilia of all types: model train dealers, model train layouts, ...

Got to Be NC Festival at N.C. State Fairgrounds

A free admission, family-friendly event at the N.C. State Fairgrounds highlighting all the great things from North Carolina. Free events include ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Girl Scout Program

Girl Scout Program: “Cadette Outdoor Art Apprentice” Come explore the gardens of the Arboretum and be inspired by nature! Girl Scouts ...

  • 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

Trees of the Prairie Ridge Arboretum

Get to know the trees in the Jesse P. Perry III Arboretum at Prairie Ridge! We will walk one to ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Bug Walk

Ever wonder wonder how to identify some of the insects you see? Or where's the best place to look for ...

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 ...

Piedmont Wildlife Center's "Shell-A-Brate" World Turtle Day

Join Piedmont Wildlife Center as we "shell-a-brate" World Turtle Day with our resident box turtles! This all-outdoor, relaxed event will ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Storytime

Bring your family and join us for a morning of outdoor garden fun! Garden Storytimes are a great way for families ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $5 per child. No cost for parent or caregiver attending with child.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Yates By Night: Fairy Party

Have you ever seen a fairy at Yates Mill? Join us for a walk around the park to explore the ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Creators

Calling all Creators and Builders! Join us in the Nature PlaySpace as we bring out materials to create artwork, build ...

Bumble Brews Cary's Mobile Petting Zoo

It's Springtime and we love baby animals! The Pint Sized Pasture is bringing lots of adorable animals to Bumble Brews Cary. You ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Creators

Calling all Creators and Builders! Join us in the Nature PlaySpace as we bring out materials to create artwork, build ...

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 ...

Historic Yates Mill's Hike with a Naturalist

Enjoy this hike with a park naturalist to see what we can find! Suggested for ages 8 and up. Registration ...

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