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WAKE, NC · SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 · PARKS & REC

TACO Creatures of the Night

In celebration of Take a Child Outside (TACO) Week, learn about the animals that come out as the sun goes down.

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Running shoes and a water bottle on a porch, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — New Hill parking area - American Tobacco Trail

About the event

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,

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