12 Ideas for Weekend Fun Across North Carolina
A free day at Tryon Palace in New Bern, amphibian-inspired art making in Lillington and special tours for Black History Month in Edenton and Midland are just a few of the opportunities for fun and discovery you'll find this weekend with the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

 
Tryon Palace Free Day 

Tryon Palace, New Bern, Saturday

Enjoy free tours of the ground floors of Tryon Palace's historic buildings, experience craft and living history demonstrations and wander through historic gardens for free.

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Create and Paint to Help Save Frogs

Raven Rock State Park, Lillington, Saturday

Create an amphibian-inspired artwork with a lesson from local artist Jeannine Reese.

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Harriet Jacobs Walking Tours

Historic Edenton, Friday and Saturday

Discover Edenton's African American heroes on these walking tours in honor of Black History Month.

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Geology of Stone Mountain   

Stone Mountain State Park, Roaring Gap, Thursday

Meet a ranger for a program on how Stone Mountain was formed. 

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Cocktails, Craft and Camaraderie: Art Journaling...Beginnings

N.C. Museum of Art, Raleigh, Friday

Join artist Ophelia Staton for an artful journey beginning with tips, techniques, and prompts to fill your year with creativity.

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Thomas Wolfe Literary Award

Renaissance Asheville Hotel, Saturday

Join the Thomas Wolfe Memorial in recognizing Doug Orr and Fiona Ritchie with this annual award.

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Black Gold, Slavery and Reed Gold Mine     

Reed Gold Mine, Midland, Saturdays

Discover how the North Carolina Piedmont was transformed through years of backbreaking work by enslaved labor on these special tours. 

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Orchestral Love Story     

Southern Pines and Raleigh, Thursday and Friday

Experience classic love stories through music performed by the North Carolina Symphony 

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Winter Edibles      

Elk Knob State Park, Todd, Saturday

Come find out about non-hibernating animals get by in the winter when the trees and group are bare. 

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Exhibit Interactive Unveiling 

N.C. Maritime Museum in Southport, Saturday

Learn more about the stories of African American sailors who joined the U.S. Navy in Wilmington during the Civil War.

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Film and Discussion: 'Pardons of Innocence'      

N.C. Museum of History, Raleigh, Sunday

Watch this new film exploring the trials and tribulations of The Wilmington Ten. Then discuss it with some of group's actual members. 

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African American Music Trail Concert  

Arts Council of Wilson, Friday

Rock out to the music of North Carolina Heritage Award winner Bill Meyers and The Monitors. 

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