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STEM & Science

Science, maker, and discovery

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North Carolina Symphony - How to Train Your Dragon
Fri, Nov 13

North Carolina Symphony - How to Train Your Dragon

NC Symphony performs the "How to Train Your Dragon" film with live orchestra accompaniment.

7:30 PM Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
4–18 yrsIndoor
Messengers of Time & Space
Fri, Nov 13 +3 dates

Messengers of Time & Space

Planetarium show exploring how light and radiation reach Earth from across space.

3:00 PM Chapel Hill
5–18 yrsIndoor
Incredible Science
Fri, Nov 13 +27 dates

Incredible Science

Incredible Science at Downtown Raleigh

1:30 PM Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
0–18 yrs
Carolina Skies
Fri, Nov 13 +16 dates

Carolina Skies

Planetarium show exploring the night sky and constellations visible from North Carolina.

4:30 PM Chapel Hill
4–18 yrsIndoor
Live Animal Feeding: Lobster
Sat, Nov 14 +20 dates

Live Animal Feeding: Lobster

Watch staff feed live lobsters at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh.

1:30 PM Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
0–18 yrsIndoor
Creature Connections (Whiteville)
Sat, Nov 14

Creature Connections (Whiteville)

Interactive animal encounter program at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

10:30 AM Whiteville
5–12 yrsIndoor
The ICONS Tour
Sat, Nov 14 +2 dates

The ICONS Tour

The ICONS Tour at Downtown Raleigh

11:00 AM Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
0–18 yrs
From Earth to the Universe
Sat, Nov 14

From Earth to the Universe

Stunning planetarium journey from our home planet to the farthest reaches of space.

3:00 PM Chapel Hill
4–18 yrsIndoor
The Sun: Our Living Star
Sat, Nov 14

The Sun: Our Living Star

Planetarium show revealing the amazing science and power of our Sun.

12:00 PM Chapel Hill
4–18 yrsIndoor
Magic Tree House Space Mission
Sat, Nov 14 +7 dates

Magic Tree House Space Mission

Planetarium adventure based on the beloved Magic Tree House book series.

10:30 AM Chapel Hill
5–12 yrsIndoor
Art of Science: Himmeli and Documenting Phenology
Sat, Nov 14

Art of Science: Himmeli and Documenting Phenology

Hands-on science class making geometric himmeli art while learning plant phenology.

1:00 PM Prairie Ridge, Raleigh
7–18 yrsIndoor
We Are Stars
Sat, Nov 14 +6 dates

We Are Stars

Planetarium show celebrating the star elements inside us and throughout the universe.

1:30 PM Chapel Hill
4–18 yrsIndoor
Solar System Odyssey
Sun, Nov 15 +1 dates

Solar System Odyssey

Journey through the solar system in an immersive planetarium show at Morehead.

1:30 PM Chapel Hill
4–18 yrsIndoor
Supermassive Black Holes
Sun, Nov 15 +8 dates

Supermassive Black Holes

Explore supermassive black holes in a planetarium show at Morehead in Chapel Hill.

3:00 PM Chapel Hill
5–18 yrsIndoor
One Sky, Many Eyes
Sun, Nov 15 +7 dates

One Sky, Many Eyes

A planetarium show celebrating diverse perspectives on the night sky at Morehead.

4:30 PM Chapel Hill
5–18 yrsIndoor
Science Detectives: Tropical Biodiversity
Wed, Nov 18

Science Detectives: Tropical Biodiversity

Science Detectives: Tropical Biodiversity at Downtown Raleigh

10:30 AM Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
0–18 yrs
Science Detectives: Coastal Critters
Wed, Nov 18

Science Detectives: Coastal Critters

Hands-on science detective adventure exploring coastal critters at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

10:15 AM Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
5–12 yrsOutdoor
Live Animal Feeding – Ocean Habitat
Wed, Nov 18 +21 dates

Live Animal Feeding – Ocean Habitat

Watch live ocean animals being fed at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

10:45 AM Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
0–18 yrsIndoor
Science Detectives: Microscopic Pond Life
Wed, Nov 18

Science Detectives: Microscopic Pond Life

Discover hidden microscopic life in pond water at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

10:45 AM Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
5–12 yrsIndoor
Science Café
Thu, Nov 19 +2 dates

Science Café

Science Café: Decoding the Lives of Sri Lanka’s Elephants at Downtown Raleigh

7:00 PM Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
0–18 yrs
Nature Storytime (Whiteville)
Thu, Nov 19 +4 dates

Nature Storytime (Whiteville)

Nature-themed storytime at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville.

10:30 AM Whiteville
2–8 yrsOutdoor
Tree Camp
Fri, Nov 20

Tree Camp

Hands-on tree science and nature exploration camp at Prairie Ridge.

1:00 PM Prairie Ridge, Raleigh
5–12 yrsOutdoor
A World of Weird and Wonderful Plants: Duke Research Greenhouse Tour
Sat, Nov 21

A World of Weird and Wonderful Plants: Duke Research Greenhouse Tour

Guided tour of Duke's research greenhouse showcasing amazing plants from around the world.

10:00 AM Duke Research Greenhouse–Directions to Follow, Durham
$30+4–18 yrsIndoor
Museum Untold Tour
Sat, Nov 21 +2 dates

Museum Untold Tour

Museum Untold Tour at Downtown Raleigh

2:00 PM Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
$25+0–18 yrs
Sunday STEAM
Sun, Nov 22

Sunday STEAM

Hands-on science and engineering activities at Chapel Hill Public Library's Sunday STEAM program.

3:00 PM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill
5–12 yrsIndoor
Colorful Creations Inspired by Yayoi Kusama: 3rd-5th Grades
Mon, Nov 23

Colorful Creations Inspired by Yayoi Kusama: 3rd-5th Grades

Explore Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's colorful style in a hands-on art class.

4:30 PM 100 S. Church Street, Clayton, NC 27520, Clayton
8–11 yrsIndoor
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis
Sat, Nov 28 +3 dates

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis

Explore Earth's most dramatic forces in an immersive planetarium show at Morehead.

12:00 PM Chapel Hill
5–18 yrsIndoor
The Longest Night: A Winter’s Tale
Sat, Nov 28 +13 dates

The Longest Night: A Winter’s Tale

Winter solstice show at Morehead Planetarium exploring light and seasons.

3:00 PM Chapel Hill
5–18 yrsIndoor
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Sun, Nov 29 +6 dates

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Explore the Red Planet in a spectacular planetarium show at Morehead.

1:30 PM Chapel Hill
5–18 yrsIndoor
Carolina Science Cafe: The Mathematics of Thin Materials
Tue, Dec 1

Carolina Science Cafe: The Mathematics of Thin Materials

Carolina Science Cafe: The Mathematics of Thin Materials at Haw River Tap & Table

6:00 PM Haw River Tap & Table, Carrboro
Free0–18 yrs
Botany Spotlight: Lichen
Tue, Dec 1

Botany Spotlight: Lichen

Nature walk exploring lichen at Duke Gardens.

1:00 PM Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center, Durham
$24+5–18 yrsOutdoor
Science Trivia
Thu, Dec 3

Science Trivia

Brain-boosting science trivia at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

7:00 PM Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
8–18 yrsIndoor
Whiteville Teen Science Cafe: Wildlife Storytelling
Thu, Dec 3

Whiteville Teen Science Cafe: Wildlife Storytelling

Teen science café exploring wildlife storytelling at NC Museum.

6:00 PM Whiteville
13–18 yrsIndoor
Undercover Critters
Fri, Dec 4

Undercover Critters

Explore nature's hidden creatures at Prairie Ridge's interactive outdoor exhibit.

1:00 PM Prairie Ridge, Raleigh
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Saturday Science Sparks: The Science of Robotics
Sat, Dec 5

Saturday Science Sparks: The Science of Robotics

Meet Spot the robot dog and explore robotics science at Morehead Planetarium.

11:00 AM Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, Chapel Hill
5–18 yrsIndoor
Bird Watch
Sat, Dec 5

Bird Watch

Family bird-watching program at Chapel Hill Public Library's terrace.

3:00 PM 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill
5–18 yrsOutdoor
Playdate with Nature (Whiteville)
Sat, Dec 5 +1 dates

Playdate with Nature (Whiteville)

Outdoor nature playtime with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville.

11:30 AM Whiteville
0–12 yrsOutdoor
Project RESTORE Educator Trek: Waterdog Warriors
Sat, Dec 5

Project RESTORE Educator Trek: Waterdog Warriors

Explore waterdog habitats and ecology at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Nature Exploration Center.

9:00 AM Nature Exploration Center, Raleigh
5–12 yrsOutdoor
Science Time for Kids!
Mon, Dec 7

Science Time for Kids!

Hands-on science activities—this month: explore color and sight through play.

4:00 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Hillsborough
5–12 yrsIndoor
Wonderkids - Celebrations of Light
Mon, Dec 7

Wonderkids - Celebrations of Light

Hands-on STEM exploration celebrating light and science for preschoolers.

3:45 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough
3–5 yrsIndoor
Educator Trek: Great Coharie River Paddling Tour for Educators
Wed, Dec 9

Educator Trek: Great Coharie River Paddling Tour for Educators

Educator Trek: Great Coharie River Paddling Tour for Educators at In the Field

8:30 AM In the Field, Raleigh
0–18 yrs
Art and Arcana: A Museum-Inspired D&D Adventure with Tall Tale RPG
Wed, Dec 9

Art and Arcana: A Museum-Inspired D&D Adventure with Tall Tale RPG

D&D adventure inspired by museum art at NC Museum of Art—perfect for fantasy fans and creative kids.

5:30 PM West Building, NCMA Café, Raleigh
10–18 yrsIndoor
Virtual Sensory Journey through Art
Thu, Dec 10 +1 dates

Virtual Sensory Journey through Art

Sensory-friendly

Virtual sensory art experience designed to engage all learners at NC Museum of Art.

7:00 PM Virtual, Raleigh
0–18 yrsIndoor
Adventure Squad: Grow Fresh! Eat What's in Season
Sat, Dec 12

Adventure Squad: Grow Fresh! Eat What's in Season

Interactive storytime plus seasonal food tasting teaches kids about fresh, local eating.

10:00 AM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough
4–10 yrsIndoor
Pop-Up Art: Giant Snowflakes
Sun, Dec 13

Pop-Up Art: Giant Snowflakes

Create giant snowflakes in a hands-on pop-up art session at the NC Museum of Art.

12:00 PM East Building, Studios, Raleigh
3–18 yrsIndoor
Dueling Dinosaurs Sensory Friendly Mornings
Sun, Dec 13

Dueling Dinosaurs Sensory Friendly Mornings

Sensory-friendly

Sensory-friendly dinosaur exhibit mornings at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

10:00 AM Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
4–12 yrsIndoor
Winter Solstice Lantern Making, Grades 6-12
Wed, Dec 16

Winter Solstice Lantern Making, Grades 6-12

Learn about the winter solstice & craft glowing lanterns in this hands-on science session.

5:00 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough
6–12 yrsIndoor
Discovery Force - Solstice Glow Lab!
Thu, Dec 17

Discovery Force - Solstice Glow Lab!

Fun light experiments & lantern-making for kids to celebrate the winter solstice.

4:00 PM 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough
3–5 yrsIndoor
Birdwatching for Beginners
Thu, Dec 17

Birdwatching for Beginners

Learn to identify local birds at Prairie Ridge, part of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

10:00 AM Prairie Ridge, Raleigh
5–18 yrsOutdoor
Wildlife in Winter
Fri, Dec 18

Wildlife in Winter

Explore how wildlife adapts and survives winter at Prairie Ridge nature preserve.

1:00 PM Prairie Ridge, Raleigh
5–18 yrsOutdoor
Yoga Under The Stars
Wed, Jan 20

Yoga Under The Stars

Yoga Under The Stars in Chapel Hill

6:00 PM Chapel Hill
0–18 yrs
Story Time at the Museum
Thu, Jan 21 +7 dates

Story Time at the Museum

Story Time at the Museum at Downtown Raleigh

11:00 AM Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
5–12 yrs
Animation Is Art: Tekkonkinkreet
Sat, Jan 23

Animation Is Art: Tekkonkinkreet

Anime film screening exploring animation as art form—perfect for tweens and teens who love visual storytelling.

7:00 PM NC State University, Witherspoon Campus Cinema, Raleigh
10–18 yrsIndoor
Project RESTORE Educator Trek: Where Swans Fly, Bears Walk, and Wolves Howl
Fri, Feb 5

Project RESTORE Educator Trek: Where Swans Fly, Bears Walk, and Wolves Howl

Guided nature trek exploring wildlife habitats at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

2:00 PM In the Field, Raleigh
5–18 yrsOutdoor
Astronomy Days 2027
Sat, Feb 6 +1 dates

Astronomy Days 2027

Explore the night sky with planetarium shows and astronomy activities.

10:00 AM Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
5–18 yrsIndoor
Nature Stories at NCMA
Mon, Feb 8

Nature Stories at NCMA

Nature Stories at NCMA at North Carolina Museum of Art

10:30 AM North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
Free0–18 yrs
Adult Nights: Party in Ba Sing Se
Fri, Feb 19

Adult Nights: Party in Ba Sing Se

Adult Nights: Party in Ba Sing Se at Downtown Raleigh

6:30 PM Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
0–18 yrs
Nature Play Day at NCMA
Mon, Feb 22

Nature Play Day at NCMA

Nature Play Day at NCMA at North Carolina Museum of Art

10:00 AM North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
Free0–18 yrs
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