Join Liz Z Pardue to explore the strange side of North Carolina. Keep NC Weird features a tour through North Carolina’s weirdest people, history, and lore.
FRANKLIN · Central Library, Louisburg · Franklin County Events
In celebration of Take a Child Outside (TACO) Week, learn about the animals that come out as the sun goes down. We will hike along the trail to look and listen for owls, amphibians, insects, and more. Discover the adaptations necessary for these creatures to survive and thrive in the dark. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle and flashlight. All participants (children and adults) must be registered. Meet at the New Hill Parking Area at the upper picnic table (1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Road, Apex).
Schedule:
Sep 26, 2026
Saturday from 7pm to 8:30pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins
Ages: All ages,
WAKE · New Hill parking area - American Tobacco Trail · Wake County Parks
Extend your paddling season! Join us for a Fall Open Paddle session using the Lake Crabtree boat rental fleet.
Register here to reserve a boat to explore Lake Crabtree together or with a group during this Open Paddle session. Lake Crabtree County Park will supply each group of registered participants with a boat, paddles, and life jackets.
Rules & Restrictions for Open Paddle
Registration is required. No walk-ups allowed.
You may register yourself and/or your household members (ages 3+) for a boat. You’ll provide the names and ages of 2-3 participants during registration.
Each boat must have at least one person over the age of 16.
Minors (ages 3–17) must paddle with a participating adult.
All boats must be returned at the end of the timeslot. Late arrivals still return boats at the scheduled end time.
Life vests are required at all times.
No swimming or alcohol.
Expect to get wet; leave valuables in your car and bring a change of clothes.
Paddling requires basic mobility and balance to safely enter, exit, and maneuver boats. ADA-accessible launch facilities are available.
Schedule:
Sep 27, 2026
Sunday from 10am to Noon
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 18 yrs +,
WAKE · Lake Crabtree County Park · Wake County Parks
Extend your paddling season! Join us for a Fall Open Paddle session using the Lake Crabtree boat rental fleet.
Register here to reserve a boat to explore Lake Crabtree together or with a group during this Open Paddle session. Lake Crabtree County Park will supply each group of registered participants with a boat, paddles, and life jackets.
Rules & Restrictions for Open Paddle
Registration is required. No walk-ups allowed.
You may register yourself and/or your household members (ages 3+) for a boat. You’ll provide the names and ages of 2-3 participants during registration.
Each boat must have at least one person over the age of 16.
Minors (ages 3–17) must paddle with a participating adult.
All boats must be returned at the end of the timeslot. Late arrivals still return boats at the scheduled end time.
Life vests are required at all times.
No swimming or alcohol.
Expect to get wet; leave valuables in your car and bring a change of clothes.
Paddling requires basic mobility and balance to safely enter, exit, and maneuver boats. ADA-accessible launch facilities are available.
Schedule:
Sep 27, 2026
Sunday from 1pm to 3pm
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 18 yrs +,
WAKE · Lake Crabtree County Park · Wake County Parks
Join us for an afternoon of classic fun during Games on the Great Lawn! Try your hand at giant lawn games like cornhole, bocce ball, and tic-tac-toe, and give your all during relay challenges, tug-of-war matches, and yester-year games. Bring your friends, your energy, and your best game face as we celebrate community and have some good old-fashioned fun. Ages 6 and up.
Schedule:
Sep 27, 2026
Sunday from 2pm to 4pm
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 6 yrs +,
WAKE · Beech Bluff County Park - Great Lawn · Wake County Parks
Scavenger hunts are a great way to explore the park! Bring the whole family and enjoy searching for clues focused on nature and animals found at Crowder! For all ages. Registration is required for everyone (adults and children), and all children must have adult accompaniment. Meet at the Robin Shelter, the first shelter on your right as you enter the lower parking lot. FREE.
Schedule:
Sep 27, 2026
Sunday from 2pm to 3pm
Duration: 1 hour
Ages: 5 yrs +,
WAKE · Crowder County Park, Robin Shelter · Wake County Parks