Reedy Creek Nature Center's Hummingbird Week is a popular annual August tradition in Charlotte. It takes place from August 17-23, 2026. Read on for a … [Read more...] about Hummingbird Week August 17-23 at Mecklenburg County Nature Centers
Animals
Free Guided Herping Tours with Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary
Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary is hosting free guided herping tours in the summer of 2026. You might see frogs, snakes, turtles and more. Join CWS … [Read more...] about Free Guided Herping Tours with Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary
Moth Night at Tuckaseegee Arboretum & Gardens July 24
Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter and City of Charlotte Landscape Management for an exciting night of … [Read more...] about Moth Night at Tuckaseegee Arboretum & Gardens July 24
Santa at Unsheltered Tortoise & Turtle July 18
Unsheltered Tortoise and Turtle is a wildlife care rescue at 9405 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, North Carolina. It was founded in 2023. The … [Read more...] about Santa at Unsheltered Tortoise & Turtle July 18
America the Duck’s 1st Birthday Party (Free ice cream and water slide) on July 4
True Cut Ranch, at 5221 Bolick Road, Claremont, North Carolina, is opening the farm to all for America the Duck's 1st Birthday Party on Saturday, July … [Read more...] about America the Duck’s 1st Birthday Party (Free ice cream and water slide) on July 4
Celebrate National Moth Week with free screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar at Indendent Picture House July 18
Kick off National Moth Week with a special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Independent … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Moth Week with free screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar at Indendent Picture House July 18
Donuts with Dad at Good Karma Ranch — meet alpacas
Celebrate Father's Day with the alpacas at Good Karma Ranch, 1041 Brevard Place Road, Iron Station, North Carolina. This alpaca ranch is about 26 … [Read more...] about Donuts with Dad at Good Karma Ranch — meet alpacas
Circle M Safari Park: Free admission to military on Memorial Day Weekend
Circle M Safari Park, at 117 Doris Drive, Shelby, North Carolina, offers a guided safari wagon ride, petting zoo, and walk-through exhibits where you … [Read more...] about Circle M Safari Park: Free admission to military on Memorial Day Weekend
Hippie Daze Festival at Dallas Lavender Lane Farm May 9-10
Dallas Lavender Lane, 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, North Carolina, is hosting its Hippie Daze Festival on May 9 and 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 … [Read more...] about Hippie Daze Festival at Dallas Lavender Lane Farm May 9-10
Free Birding Walk on trails of Stowe Conservancy May 1
Daniel Stowe Conservancy, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is hosting FREE Birding Walks on the trails outside of the Garden. If you … [Read more...] about Free Birding Walk on trails of Stowe Conservancy May 1
