OnGoing
Mar 05-
May 31
NC Transportation Museum: Golden Age of Railroad Dining
March 5, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
1 Samuel Spencer Dr., Spencer, NC 28159
OnGoing
Mar 05-
Dec 06
Catawba Science Center : DINOSAURS! has Returned to CSC
March 5, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
243 3rd Ave NE, HICKORY, NC, 28601, US
OnGoing
Mar 05-
Dec 31
Catawba Science Center : NEW!!! VR Experience with IMMOTION- Dinosaur Evolution
March 5, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
243 3rd Ave NE, HICKORY, NC, 28601, US
OnGoing
Apr 21-
Dec 15
Catawba Science Center : TUNE_IN TUESDAY
April 21, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
243 3rd Ave NE, HICKORY, NC, 28601, US
OnGoing
Apr 25-
May 10
Discovery Place Science : Boxopolis – A Creative Cardboard City
April 25, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
168 W 6th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, US
Thursday
May
14 
NC Transportation Museum: NC’s Early Transportation Story- “History of the Nissen Wagon” (Part 3 of 3)
7:00 PM - 6:00 PM
1 Samuel Spencer Dr., Spencer, N.C.
Saturday
May
16 
NC Transportation Museum: Historic Spencer Shops Train Show 2026! Day 1
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1 Samuel Spencer Dr., Spencer, N.C
Saturday
May
16 
Environmental Educators of NC: Section Event – Garden Tour at Duke Gardens
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St, Durham, NC 27705
Saturday
May
16 
Elk Knob State Park: Beech Tree Trail Hike
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
5564 Meat Camp Rd, Todd, NC, 28684, US
Saturday
May
16 
Catawba Science Center : Science After Dark- Pink Floyd Laser Show
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
243 3rd Ave NE, HICKORY, NC, 28601, US
Sunday
May
17 NC Transportation Museum: Historic Spencer Shops Train Show 2026! Day 2
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1 Samuel Spencer Dr., Spencer, N.C
Sunday
May
17 
Catawba Science Center: Tech Club – Build Your Own Combat Robot! Competition Day!
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601
OnGoing
May 18-
May 22
Highlands Biological Station: Introduction to the Vascular Flora of the Blue Ridge
May 18, 2026 @
930 Horse Cove Road, Highlands, NC 28741
Thursday
May
21 
Catawba Science Center: Itty Einstein Science Time (3-5 Years) -Into the Dry Desert
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601
Thursday
May
21 
Elk Knob State Park: NC the Beautiful- Stream Sweep!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
5564 Meat Camp Rd, Todd, NC, 28684, US
OnGoing
May 23-
Sep 06
Discovery Place Science : Brick Masters Studio – Build with LEGO® Bricks Like a Pro
May 23, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
168 W 6th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, US
OnGoing
May 25-
May 29
Highlands Biological Station: Identification and Conservation of Wetland Plants
May 25, 2026 @
930 Horse Cove Road, Highlands, NC 28741
OnGoing
May 25-
Jun 05
Highlands Biological Station: Biology of Southern Appalachian Salamanders
May 25, 2026 @
930 Horse Cove Road, Highlands, NC 28741
OnGoing
May 26-
Aug 21
Catawba Science Center : Summer Fun Camp
May 26, 2026 @ 7:30 AM
243 3rd Ave NE, HICKORY, NC, 28601, US
Wednesday
May
27 
Elk Knob State Park: Salamander Safari
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
5564 Meat Camp Rd, Todd, NC, 28684, US
Friday
May
29 
Elk Knob State Park: Elk Knob Trails – Past and Future (RESCHEDULED DATE)
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
5564 Meat Camp Rd, Todd, NC, 28684, US
Saturday
May
30 
Elk Knob State Park: Beech Tree Trail Hike
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
5564 Meat Camp Rd, Todd, NC, 28684, US
Saturday
June
06 
Salmon Creek State Natural Area: Family Fun Day
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
505 Bal Gra Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957
Sunday
June
07 
The Children’s Museum of Wilmington : Sensory Sunday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
116 Orange St., Wilmington, NC, 28401, US
OnGoing
Jun 08-
Jun 12
Highlands Biological Station: True Sedge Workshop: A Weeklong Dive into the Genus Carex
June 8, 2026 @
930 Horse Cove Road, Highlands, NC 28741
OnGoing
Jun 08-
Jun 12
Highlands Biological Station: Rock Outcrop & Cliff Ecology
June 8, 2026 @
930 Horse Cove Road, Highlands, NC 28741
OnGoing
Jun 08-
Aug 14
The Children’s Museum of Wilmington : Summer Camps!
June 8, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
116 Orange St., Wilmington, NC, 28401, US
Saturday
June
13 
Cradle of Forestry: National Get Outdoors Day
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
11250 Pisgah Hwy., Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Saturday
June
13 
Catawba Science Center : The Land Before Time- Family Movie Night
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
243 3rd Ave NE, HICKORY, NC, 28601, US
OnGoing
Jun 15-
Jun 25
Highlands Biological Station: The Biology and Conservation of Birds
June 15, 2026 @
930 Horse Cove Road, Highlands, NC 28741
Friday
June
19 
Catawba Science Center : CSC Member days at the Crawdads
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
243 3rd Ave NE, HICKORY, NC, 28601, US
OnGoing
Jul 06-
Jul 18
Highlands Biological Station: Taxonomy and Natural History of Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies
July 6, 2026 @
930 Horse Cove Road, Highlands, NC 28741
OnGoing
Jul 06-
Jul 17
Highlands Biological Station: Biology and Conservation of Southern Appalachian Mammals
July 6, 2026 @
930 Horse Cove Road, Highlands, NC 28741
Friday
July
17 
Lake Norman State Park : Star Party at Lake Norman State Park
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
1412 State Park Rd, Statesville, NC, 28677, US
OnGoing
Jul 20-
Aug 01
Highlands Biological Station: Conservation Biology in the Southern Appalachians
July 20, 2026 @
930 Horse Cove Road, Highlands, NC 28741
OnGoing
Jul 20-
Jul 31
Highlands Biological Station: Spiders of the Southern Appalachians
July 20, 2026 @
930 Horse Cove Road, Highlands, NC 28741
Sunday
August
02 
The Children’s Museum of Wilmington : Sensory Sunday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
116 Orange St., Wilmington, NC, 28401, US
OnGoing
Aug 03-
Aug 14
Highlands Biological Station: Macrofungi of the Southern Blue Ridge
August 3, 2026 @
930 Horse Cove Road, Highlands, NC 28741
Saturday
August
08 
Cradle of Forestry: Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
11250 Pisgah Hwy., Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
OnGoing
Sep 11-
Sep 12
Highlands Biological Station: Celebrating Native Plants – Diversity and Discovery
September 11, 2026 @
265 N 6th St, Highlands, NC 28741
Friday
September
18 
Lake Norman State Park : Star Party at Lake Norman State Park
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
1412 State Park Rd, Statesville, NC, 28677, US
Saturday
September
26 
Cradle of Forestry: National Public Lands Day
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
11250 Pisgah Hwy., Pisgah Forest, NC 28768