Discover Historic Yates Mill - a place of business, community, and local history. Join a historic interpreter at the visitor center for a guided walk to the mill, then explore the inner workings of the mill itself during this guided tour. 10 spaces are available online for pre-registration, while an additional 10 spaces are available for drop-in registration in the visitor center on the day of the tour. Most appropriate for ages 7 & up. FREE. Tickets are available inside the park's visitor center. Even if you preregister online, you will need to check in at the park center reception desk to get your ticket(s). Schedule: Sep 11, 2026 Friday from 2:30pm to 3:30pm Duration: 1 hour Ages: All ages,

In a world that can feel increasingly divided, let’s come together the old-fashioned way — through conversation, creativity, and community.

As part of our 2026 Longleaf Ramble event, come out to Harris Lake County Park for a guided wagon tour to our 60-acre Longleaf forest and walk among our beautiful Longleaf Pines! Learn about their special history to the area and the ecology of the Longleaf forest ecosystem, including the importance of prescribed fire. While you wait for your wagon ride, visit interactive educational exhibits from our organizational partners. Fun for all ages! Space is limited on the wagon. Meet at the wagon near the playground. Schedule: Sep 12, 2026 Saturday from 10am to 11:15am Duration: 1 hour 15 mins Ages: All ages,

Discover this five-acre gem in the heart of the UNC campus. Established in 1903, Coker Arboretum is part of the North Carolina Botanical Garden and features a wide variety of plantings, including flowering trees and shrubs, bulbs, and perennials. Join a Coker Arboretum curator for a walking tour of this historic garden. Offered each season, every tour reveals something new as the Arboretum changes throughout the year. Fee: $10 ($8 Members) Location: Meets at Coker Arboretum on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus REGISTER HERE

Not able to attend our Longleaf Ramble event yesterday? You can still enjoy a relaxing wagon ride to our Longleaf forest to walk among our beautiful Longleaf Pines! Learn about their special history to the area and the ecology of the Longleaf forest ecosystem, including the importance of prescribed fire. Plus, it's Grandparents Day, so bring them out for some fun! We will be disembarking from the wagon, so please wear closed toe shoes. For ages 8 and up. All participants (children and adults) must be registered. Meet at the wagon at the playground. Schedule: Sep 13, 2026 Sunday from 1:30pm to 3pm Duration: 1 hour 30 mins Ages: 8 yrs +,

Based on cutting-edge science in the fields of evolution, chemistry, and neuroscience, Most Delicious Poison reveals the origins of toxins produced by plants, mushrooms, microbes, and even some animals, the mechanisms that animals evolved to overcome them, and how a co-evolutionary arms race made its way into the human experience. This perpetual chemical war not only drove the diversification of life on Earth, but is also intimately tied to our own successes and failures. You will never look at a houseplant, mushroom, fruit, vegetable, or even the last 500 years of human history, the same way again. This event will take place online as a Zoom webinar. Registration is required to attend.  Free for Members of the North Carolina Botanical Garden Foundation, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, JC Raulston Arboretum, Durham Garden Forum, and Durham County Master Gardeners Non-Member Fee: $10 REGISTER HERE

with Mary Sonis, Naturalist, Photographer, Writer Location: In-Person at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, Reeves Auditorium Free; preregistration required Join local naturalist and wildlife photographer Mary Sonis for a visual journey into the remarkable wildlife of the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Through stunning photographs and engaging stories, explore the rich biodiversity supported by native plant habitats. From songbirds and pollinators to elusive mammals, discover the fascinating creatures that call the Garden home. Blending humor, keen observation, and natural history, Mary invites you to see familiar landscapes with fresh eyes and reminds us that extraordinary wildlife can be found right in our own backyards. REGISTER HERE

The history of Little River is deeply connected to the broader story of the LGBTQ+ rights movement in Durham. While Little River is a wonderful place to paddle and enjoy nature, it is also a site of profound tragedy. DPR Outdoor Recreation & Historic Programs staff wants to honor both its beauty and its significance in this important history. Come on a two-mile pride paddle with us. We will provide the equipment; you bring weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes. Registration is required for all. Ages: 7 yrs +,

Lawn games and leisure sports are a wonderful way to appreciate the longer days and warm weather. They are approachable for many age ranges and skill levels and are a fun addition to any picnic or family game night! Expand your repertoire of outdoor activities as we explore, strategize, and play leisure sports together. Join us each session to learn the rules, history, and etiquette of a new lawn game. We had a wonderful season of friendly competition learning new lawn games. Join us playing these games one last time before summer ends. All minors must be accompanied by a registered adult. Schedule: Sep 18, 2026 Friday from 6pm to 7:30pm Duration: 1 hour 30 mins Ages: 6 yrs +,

Festa Italiana brings Italian heritage and culture to Apex!

See the historic gristmill in action! Hear the splash of water on the waterwheel, and join our historical interpreters for a tour inside the mill, where you can watch the millstones at work grinding corn into meal. Please note that space inside the mill is limited, allowing up to 20 visitors at a time. No registration is required for this drop-in program. FREE. Schedule: Sep 19, 2026 Saturday from 1pm to 4pm Duration: 3 hours Ages: All ages,

Group: Teens, Adults · Category: Community History

Regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission

Discover Historic Yates Mill - a place of business, community, and local history. Join a historic interpreter at the visitor center for a guided walk to the mill, then explore the inner workings of the mill itself during this guided tour. 10 spaces are available online for pre-registration, while an additional 10 spaces are available for drop-in registration in the visitor center on the day of the tour. Most appropriate for ages 7 & up. FREE. Tickets are available inside the park's visitor center. Even if you preregister online, you will need to check in at the park center reception desk to get your ticket(s). Schedule: Sep 25, 2026 Friday from 1pm to 2pm Duration: 1 hour Ages: All ages,

Discover Historic Yates Mill - a place of business, community, and local history. Join a historic interpreter at the visitor center for a guided walk to the mill, then explore the inner workings of the mill itself during this guided tour. 10 spaces are available online for pre-registration, while an additional 10 spaces are available for drop-in registration in the visitor center on the day of the tour. Most appropriate for ages 7 & up. FREE. Tickets are available inside the park's visitor center. Even if you preregister online, you will need to check in at the park center reception desk to get your ticket(s). Schedule: Sep 25, 2026 Friday from 2:30pm to 3:30pm Duration: 1 hour Ages: All ages,

Join us for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Wolfpack Brewing Lab at NC State and learn how the grain-to-glass magic happens!

Group: Adults · Category: Community History

A day of vintage base ball played at the Historic Durham Athletic Park !

11th Annual Bluegrass Festival at Historic Moorefields, Saturday, October 10th, 1:00 to 6:00 pm. Five great bands, food trucks, and more!

Join us on Saturday, October 10 at 11 a.m. at Historic Oak View for a walking tour centered around six women of Oak View’s past. Throughout the tour, discover the life stories of these women – enslaved and free, landowners, and landless – who lived, labored, and built community at Oak View for 150 years. You'll also learn the many ways, both big and small, that each woman's story connects to the much larger story of North Carolina today. While free and open to all ages, we recommend this tour for upper elementary and up. Registration is required for all participants. Walk-up registration will be available day-of, pending open spots. We will run the program rain or shine, so please come prepared with weather-appropriate clothing. This tour will take place primarily outdoors and in non-climate-controlled historic buildings, and will include standing and walking between buildings on paved brick paths. Schedule: Oct 10, 2026 Saturday from 11am to Noon Duration: 1 hour Ages: 7 yrs +,