BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/raleigh-nc/src-8124.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - raleigh-nc BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The ICONS Tour DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T181408Z UID:122738-1788606000-1788609600@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Meet the icons of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Join an e xperienced staff educator on a journey through the highlights to explore t he science and stories of our favorite exhibits and specimens. \nThe tour begins at 11 AM and lasts approximately 1 hour. \nPre-registration is requ ired\, and closes 1 hour prior to the start time. This program is for age s 12 and up and all children under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Tour group limited to 15 participants. Ticket sales end one hour b efore the tour begins. \nClick the preferred date below to purchase ticket s. \n11:00 AM Saturday August 29\, 2026 \n11:00 AM Saturday September 5\, 202611:00 AM Saturday September 12\, 202611:00 AM Saturday September 26\, 2026 \n11:00 AM Saturday November 7\, 202611:00 AM Saturday November 14\, 202611:00 AM Saturday November 21\, 2026 \n11:00 AM Saturday December 5\, 202611:00 AM Saturday December 12\, 202611:00 AM Saturday December 19\, 20 26 \nTickets: $12\, Free for Museum Members. Not a member yet? Join today ! \nCorporate & Team-Building Tours \nInterested in an insider’s look at the Museum – with an expert guide all to yourself – for your corporat e outing or team-building activity? Contact us! LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T181408Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/the-icons-tour/2026-09- 05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Incredible Science DTSTART:20260905T163000Z DTEND:20260905T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T181323Z UID:122965-1788611400-1788613200@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments a nd demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ch emistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy n atural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth o r the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on t he 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and u p. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T181323Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-5/20 26-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Live Animal Feeding: Lobster DTSTART:20260905T173000Z DTEND:20260905T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260826T181323Z UID:123463-1788615000-1788615900@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthrop od Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This clawed crustacean is formid able and feisty with a tough exoskeleton to help it survive. Many crustace ans incorporate minerals like lime into their exoskeleton\, which thickens and strengthens it. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nTuesday and Sa turday — 1:30pm\n\nLocation: Nature Exploration Center\, 4th floor\, Art hropod Zoo. \nNo registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T181323Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/live-animal-feeding-lob ster-4/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Museum Untold Tour DTSTART:20260905T180000Z DTEND:20260905T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T181323Z UID:122694-1788616800-1788624000@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:You’ll never see a science museum the same way again.\n \nJ oin us on a fast-paced and engaging tour of the NCMNS! Experience the Muse um’s exhibits like an insider. You’ll hear untold stories only Museum staff know\, and discover hidden details among the dioramas. \nThe tour be gins promptly at 2 PM and lasts approximately two hours. The tour ends in the Daily Planet Café where you can grab a beverage (included) and social ize with your guide and new best friends. \nGuests under 18 are not permit ted on this tour. Tour group limited to 12 participants. Ticket sales end one hour before the tour begins. \nClick the preferred date below to purch ase tickets. \n2:00 PM Saturday August 29\, 2026 \n2:00 PM Saturday Septem ber 5\, 2026 2:00 PM Saturday September 26\, 2026 \n2:00 PM Saturday Novem ber 7\, 2026 2:00 PM Saturday November 21\, 2026 \n2:00 PM Saturday Decemb er 5\, 2026 2:00 PM Saturday December 12\, 2026 2:00 PM Saturday December 19\, 2026 \nTickets: $25\, $20 Museum Members. Not a member yet? Join tod ay! \nCorporate & Team-Building Tours \nInterested in an insider’s look at the Museum – with an expert guide all to yourself – for your corpor ate outing or team-building activity? Contact us! \nGuest Reviews for Muse um Untold\n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Thanks for a great tour! Two hours flew by and I can’t wait to bring friends to the museum and share all the fun facts we learned on the tour!” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ ️ “Best thing I did on my visit to Raleigh. Chris\, who led the tour\, is exceptional. Don’t miss.” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I th ought this tour was both educational and engaging! I loved getting to know more about the museum… It was super cool to see things that I had never seen even after all my visits!” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Hig hly recommend! The guides were engaging\, fun and full of interesting fact s about the museum you would never notice just by walking through. It is c lear they enjoy what they do and that makes the whole experience enjoyable .” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “What an unexpected gem to find du ring our trip to Raleigh. This tour was fun and witty\, well worth it.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T181323Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/museum-untold-tour-3/20 26-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Live Animal Feeding – Ocean Habitat DTSTART:20260907T144500Z DTEND:20260907T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T001407Z UID:121234-1788777900-1788778800@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Chang ing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living Collections staff. Species current ly in our 10\,000-gallon aquarium include: \n\nAngelfish (gray\, French)\n Tangs (Atlantic blue\, ocean surgeon\, doctorfish)\nGrunts (bluestriped\, French\, porkfish)\nBalloonfish\nLobsters\n\nThis walk-up program is offer ed: \n\nMonday\, Wednesday & Friday — 10:45am\n\nLocation: Nature Resear ch Center\, 1st floor\, Our Changing Oceans exhibit. \nNo registration req uired. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T001407Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/live-animal-feeding-oce an-habitat-5/2026-09-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Live Animal Feeding: Lobster DTSTART:20260908T173000Z DTEND:20260908T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260827T181340Z UID:123464-1788874200-1788875100@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthrop od Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This clawed crustacean is formid able and feisty with a tough exoskeleton to help it survive. Many crustace ans incorporate minerals like lime into their exoskeleton\, which thickens and strengthens it. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nTuesday and Sa turday — 1:30pm\n\nLocation: Nature Exploration Center\, 4th floor\, Art hropod Zoo. \nNo registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181340Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/live-animal-feeding-lob ster-4/2026-09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Incredible Science DTSTART:20260909T173000Z DTEND:20260909T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T181340Z UID:122966-1788960600-1788962400@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments a nd demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ch emistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy n atural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth o r the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on t he 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and u p. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181340Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-5/20 26-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Incredible Science DTSTART:20260910T173000Z DTEND:20260910T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T181340Z UID:122967-1789047000-1789048800@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments a nd demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ch emistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy n atural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth o r the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on t he 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and u p. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181340Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-5/20 26-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Birdwatching for Beginners DTSTART:20260911T140000Z DTEND:20260911T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T181444Z UID:123569-1789120800-1789128000@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:All programs at Prairie Ridge currently require registration.   Register\nWant to try birdwatching but aren’t sure how to get started ? Join us for a laid-back program for ages 8+ where you’ll learn the bas ics of identifying common birds! We will slowly walk about a mile to look for birds in different areas and learn about collaborative science project s to which we can submit our birdwatching data. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T181444Z LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, Uni ted States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/birdwatching-for-beginn ers-9-2026-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Incredible Science DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T181444Z UID:122968-1789133400-1789135200@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments a nd demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ch emistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy n atural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth o r the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on t he 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and u p. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T181444Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-5/20 26-09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brimley Brunch (Brimley Society Exclusive) DTSTART:20260912T150000Z DTEND:20260912T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T181444Z UID:122524-1789210800-1789218000@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:This event is reserved for Brimley Society Members. Not a Brim ley? Upgrade your Membership today and unlock additional premium events! \ nWe invite all Brimley Society Members to join us for a morning of warmth\ , gratitude\, and celebratory science in recognition of their generous sup port. A brunch buffet will be provided. \nPlease save this date\, as more details and formal invitations are to follow. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T181444Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/brimley-brunch-brimley- society-exclusive/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The ICONS Tour DTSTART:20260912T150000Z DTEND:20260912T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T181444Z UID:122739-1789210800-1789214400@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Meet the icons of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Join an e xperienced staff educator on a journey through the highlights to explore t he science and stories of our favorite exhibits and specimens. \nThe tour begins at 11 AM and lasts approximately 1 hour. \nPre-registration is requ ired\, and closes 1 hour prior to the start time. This program is for age s 12 and up and all children under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Tour group limited to 15 participants. Ticket sales end one hour b efore the tour begins. \nClick the preferred date below to purchase ticket s. \n11:00 AM Saturday August 29\, 2026 \n11:00 AM Saturday September 5\, 202611:00 AM Saturday September 12\, 202611:00 AM Saturday September 26\, 2026 \n11:00 AM Saturday November 7\, 202611:00 AM Saturday November 14\, 202611:00 AM Saturday November 21\, 2026 \n11:00 AM Saturday December 5\, 202611:00 AM Saturday December 12\, 202611:00 AM Saturday December 19\, 20 26 \nTickets: $12\, Free for Museum Members. Not a member yet? Join today ! \nCorporate & Team-Building Tours \nInterested in an insider’s look at the Museum – with an expert guide all to yourself – for your corporat e outing or team-building activity? Contact us! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T181444Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/the-icons-tour/2026-09- 12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Incredible Science DTSTART:20260912T163000Z DTEND:20260912T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T181444Z UID:122969-1789216200-1789218000@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments a nd demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ch emistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy n atural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth o r the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on t he 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and u p. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T181444Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-5/20 26-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Live Animal Feeding: Lobster DTSTART:20260912T173000Z DTEND:20260912T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260829T181348Z UID:123465-1789219800-1789220700@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthrop od Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This clawed crustacean is formid able and feisty with a tough exoskeleton to help it survive. Many crustace ans incorporate minerals like lime into their exoskeleton\, which thickens and strengthens it. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nTuesday and Sa turday — 1:30pm\n\nLocation: Nature Exploration Center\, 4th floor\, Art hropod Zoo. \nNo registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T181348Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/live-animal-feeding-lob ster-4/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Museum Untold Tour DTSTART:20260912T180000Z DTEND:20260912T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T181348Z UID:122695-1789221600-1789228800@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:You’ll never see a science museum the same way again.\n \nJ oin us on a fast-paced and engaging tour of the NCMNS! Experience the Muse um’s exhibits like an insider. You’ll hear untold stories only Museum staff know\, and discover hidden details among the dioramas. \nThe tour be gins promptly at 2 PM and lasts approximately two hours. The tour ends in the Daily Planet Café where you can grab a beverage (included) and social ize with your guide and new best friends. \nGuests under 18 are not permit ted on this tour. Tour group limited to 12 participants. Ticket sales end one hour before the tour begins. \nClick the preferred date below to purch ase tickets. \n2:00 PM Saturday August 29\, 2026 \n2:00 PM Saturday Septem ber 5\, 2026 2:00 PM Saturday September 26\, 2026 \n2:00 PM Saturday Novem ber 7\, 2026 2:00 PM Saturday November 21\, 2026 \n2:00 PM Saturday Decemb er 5\, 2026 2:00 PM Saturday December 12\, 2026 2:00 PM Saturday December 19\, 2026 \nTickets: $25\, $20 Museum Members. Not a member yet? Join tod ay! \nCorporate & Team-Building Tours \nInterested in an insider’s look at the Museum – with an expert guide all to yourself – for your corpor ate outing or team-building activity? Contact us! \nGuest Reviews for Muse um Untold\n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Thanks for a great tour! Two hours flew by and I can’t wait to bring friends to the museum and share all the fun facts we learned on the tour!” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ ️ “Best thing I did on my visit to Raleigh. Chris\, who led the tour\, is exceptional. Don’t miss.” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I th ought this tour was both educational and engaging! I loved getting to know more about the museum… It was super cool to see things that I had never seen even after all my visits!” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Hig hly recommend! The guides were engaging\, fun and full of interesting fact s about the museum you would never notice just by walking through. It is c lear they enjoy what they do and that makes the whole experience enjoyable .” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “What an unexpected gem to find du ring our trip to Raleigh. This tour was fun and witty\, well worth it.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T181348Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/museum-untold-tour-3/20 26-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dueling Dinosaurs Sensory Friendly Mornings DTSTART:20260913T140000Z DTEND:20260913T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T181348Z UID:119078-1789293600-1789300800@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Explore the Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit with reduced noise effe cts and smaller crowds. Please bring any noise-reducing headphones and fi dgets you may need! A limited number of Sensory Friendly Bags are availa ble for checkout at the front desk\, and a limited number of noise-reduci ng headphones are available to borrow at the exhibit. \nFree registration  is not necessary but encouraged\; if you register\, we’ll send reminde r emails and resources about the exhibit so you can know before you go! \n Please note that this is a self-guided tour of the exhibit space (not led by a museum educator)\, though you may interact with the research team in the SECU DinoLab! \nRegister Now! \n\nRecommended Audience\nAll ages\, par ticularly neurodivergent audiences. Children must be accompanied by adults . \n\nQuestions?\nIf you have any questions\, please contact the Coordinat or of Accessibility\, Sam Frigerio\, at Accessibility@NaturalSciences.org  or 919.707.9824. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T181348Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/dueling-dinosaurs-senso ry-friendly-mornings-2/2026-09-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nature Stories at NCMA DTSTART:20260914T143000Z DTEND:20260914T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T181348Z UID:123320-1789381800-1789385400@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:*This program takes place at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Please meet us near the Welcome Center.*  \nOpen your eyes to the wonde rful world of nature through a family-friendly\, nature-filled story time.  We’ll begin by sharing a story and will then explore natural themes t hrough hands-on\, interactive activities. We may head to other areas of th e Art Museum’s campus.  \nThis is a free program. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to take a walk. Most walks will be stroller-friendly . Designed for ages 7 & younger – everyone welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T181348Z LOCATION:North Carolina Museum of Art\, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd\, Raleigh\, 276 07 URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/nature-stories-at-ncma- 3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Live Animal Feeding: Lobster DTSTART:20260915T173000Z DTEND:20260915T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260829T181348Z UID:123466-1789479000-1789479900@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthrop od Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This clawed crustacean is formid able and feisty with a tough exoskeleton to help it survive. Many crustace ans incorporate minerals like lime into their exoskeleton\, which thickens and strengthens it. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nTuesday and Sa turday — 1:30pm\n\nLocation: Nature Exploration Center\, 4th floor\, Art hropod Zoo. \nNo registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T181348Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/live-animal-feeding-lob ster-4/2026-09-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Migrating Monarchs DTSTART:20260916T140000Z DTEND:20260916T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T181348Z UID:123515-1789552800-1789560000@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:All programs at Prairie Ridge currently require registration.   Register\nJoin us for a front-row seat to one of nature’s most incred ible journeys\, the Monarch butterfly migration! We’ll start this family friendly program in our Nature Neighborhood Garden to explore the habitat s we steward here at Prairie Ridge and see how these spaces fuel Monarchs along their trek south. Then\, we’ll head into the prairie to spot as ma ny butterflies as we can! If we’re lucky\, we might even catch and relea se a live Monarch butterfly. We will learn about the Monarch Larvae Monito ring Project and Monarch Watch collaborative science projects along the wa y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T181348Z LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, Uni ted States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/migrating-monarchs/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Incredible Science DTSTART:20260916T173000Z DTEND:20260916T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T121249Z UID:122970-1789565400-1789567200@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments a nd demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ch emistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy n atural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth o r the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on t he 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and u p. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T121249Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-5/20 26-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Migrating Monarchs DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T181357Z UID:123517-1789639200-1789646400@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:All programs at Prairie Ridge currently require registration.   Register\nJoin us for a front-row seat to one of nature’s most incred ible journeys\, the Monarch butterfly migration! We’ll start this family friendly program in our Nature Neighborhood Garden to explore the habitat s we steward here at Prairie Ridge and see how these spaces fuel Monarchs along their trek south. Then\, we’ll head into the prairie to spot as ma ny butterflies as we can! If we’re lucky\, we might even catch and relea se a live Monarch butterfly. We will learn about the Monarch Larvae Monito ring Project and Monarch Watch collaborative science projects along the wa y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181357Z LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, Uni ted States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/migrating-monarchs-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Incredible Science DTSTART:20260917T173000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181611Z UID:122971-1789651800-1789653600@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments a nd demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ch emistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy n atural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth o r the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on t he 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and u p. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181611Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-5/20 26-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Science Café: A visual natural history of insect jumping DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181611Z UID:120483-1789671600-1789675200@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Photo: Adrian Smith \nGrab a bite from the Daily Planet Café and join host Chris Smith for our monthly Science Café. Gather with other curious minds at this after-hours event for an informal presentation and conversation about current science topics with guest experts. The Daily Pl anet Café is open 5–8pm with a full menu during the Science Café. \nTo night’s Topic \nGet ready for BugFest! Dr. Adrian Smith (NCMNS & YouTube /AntLab) will present a visual showcase of the surprising ways that bugs j ump! The talk will highlight recent and ongoing research projects in the l ab as well as slow-motion visual natural history from his YouTube channel Ant Lab. \nTonight’s Expert \nDr. Adrian Smith is Head of the Insect Res earch Lab at NCMNS and creator of the popular YouTube channel\, AntLab. \n About BugFest\nSeptember 19 10AM-7PM \nThree decades of creepy\, crawly an d fluttering fun come together for the Museum’s biggest celebration yet. This year’s theme\, “Hoppers\,” spotlights treehoppers\, planthoppe rs and leafhoppers. \nExplore more than 100 exhibits\, crafts\, games and activities celebrating the world of arthropods. Ask entomologists and othe r scientists about all things bugs. Satisfy your curiosity and appetite wi th buggy culinary creations at Café Insecta. Enjoy science talks and live performances throughout the day. \nFREE and for all ages. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181611Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/science-cafe-a-visual-n atural-history-of-insect-jumping/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Incredible Science DTSTART:20260918T173000Z DTEND:20260918T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T181556Z UID:122972-1789738200-1789740000@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments a nd demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ch emistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy n atural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth o r the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on t he 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and u p. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T181556Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-5/20 26-09-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BugFest 2026 DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T181556Z UID:120728-1789812000-1789844400@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:arts,festival,food DESCRIPTION:Exhibits & Activities | Presentations & Performances | Café I nsecta | Accessibility | Getting Here & Parking \nHappy 30th BugFest\nThre e decades of creepy\, crawly and fluttering fun come together for the Muse um’s biggest celebration yet. This year’s theme\, “Hoppers\,” spot lights treehoppers\, planthoppers and leafhoppers. \nExplore more than 100 exhibits\, crafts\, games and activities celebrating the world of arthrop ods. Ask entomologists and other scientists about all things bugs. Satisfy your curiosity and appetite with buggy culinary creations at Café Insect a. Enjoy science talks and live performances throughout the day. \nFREE an d for all ages. \n\nMember Perks\nMuseum Members get VIP status at BugFest . The first 500 Members to arrive will receive a Member VIP pass to unlock special benefits. Don’t bug out if you arrive late! Members can access their VIP perks with their membership card. VIP passes can be picked up at the Member tent. \nSkip the line at Café Insecta with the Member Fast L ane and enjoy tasty bug-filled treats prepared by local chefs. Plus\, Memb ers always receive unlimited FREE admission to special exhibitions\, invit ations to exclusive events\, and save 20% in our gift shops and 10% in caf és! \nJoin or renew now\, get a free BugFest T-shirt!\n \nPurchase or ren ew your membership at BugFest or online September 1–19 with code “Hop2 6” and receive a free BugFest t-shirt on the day of the event! Not a Mem ber? Join Today! \n\nVolunteer\n\nWant to be part of BugFest? Volunteer wi th us! Jobs span logistical tasks (setup\, breakdown\, meal service\, t-sh irt sales\, etc.)\, educational stations\, and kids’ crafts and activiti es. It’s loads of fun and you get a free BugFest t-shirt. Volunteers who work 2+ shifts get free lunch. \nVolunteers must be 13 years old to volun teer without a parent. Volunteers must be 10 years old to volunteer with a parent. \nRegistration is live! Create a Get Connected account or login to register. Questions? Contact Kari Wouk. \n\nExhibitors\n\nApplications for vending and exhibiting are closed for this year. If you would like to be added to the list for next year\, please fill out the interest form! A pply Here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T181556Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/bugfest-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Incredible Science DTSTART:20260919T163000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T181514Z UID:122973-1789821000-1789822800@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments a nd demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ch emistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy n atural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth o r the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on t he 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and u p. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181514Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-5/20 26-09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Live Animal Feeding: Lobster DTSTART:20260919T173000Z DTEND:20260919T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260903T181514Z UID:123467-1789824600-1789825500@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthrop od Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This clawed crustacean is formid able and feisty with a tough exoskeleton to help it survive. Many crustace ans incorporate minerals like lime into their exoskeleton\, which thickens and strengthens it. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nTuesday and Sa turday — 1:30pm\n\nLocation: Nature Exploration Center\, 4th floor\, Art hropod Zoo. \nNo registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181514Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/live-animal-feeding-lob ster-4/2026-09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Live Animal Feeding: Lobster DTSTART:20260922T173000Z DTEND:20260922T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260904T001429Z UID:123468-1790083800-1790084700@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthrop od Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This clawed crustacean is formid able and feisty with a tough exoskeleton to help it survive. Many crustace ans incorporate minerals like lime into their exoskeleton\, which thickens and strengthens it. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nTuesday and Sa turday — 1:30pm\n\nLocation: Nature Exploration Center\, 4th floor\, Art hropod Zoo. \nNo registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T001429Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/live-animal-feeding-lob ster-4/2026-09-22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Migrating Monarchs DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260923T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T181508Z UID:123519-1790157600-1790164800@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:All programs at Prairie Ridge currently require registration.   Register\nJoin us for a front-row seat to one of nature’s most incred ible journeys\, the Monarch butterfly migration! We’ll start this family friendly program in our Nature Neighborhood Garden to explore the habitat s we steward here at Prairie Ridge and see how these spaces fuel Monarchs along their trek south. Then\, we’ll head into the prairie to spot as ma ny butterflies as we can! If we’re lucky\, we might even catch and relea se a live Monarch butterfly. We will learn about the Monarch Larvae Monito ring Project and Monarch Watch collaborative science projects along the wa y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T181508Z LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, Uni ted States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/migrating-monarchs-2-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Incredible Science DTSTART:20260923T173000Z DTEND:20260923T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T181508Z UID:122974-1790170200-1790172000@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments a nd demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ch emistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy n atural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth o r the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on t he 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and u p. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T181508Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-5/20 26-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR