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Events: May 16, 2026

May 15 May 17

Spy Training 101: Decode a Secret Message

Sat, May 16

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Education Programs
Free
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Knowing the West

Sat, May 16

North Carolina Museum of Art

New Exhibits & Tours
Museum Members Free, Adult $23.60, Senior (65+) $20.38, College Student and Youth $15.02, Military $20.38, Child 6 & Younger Free
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Elk Knob State Park: Curious Minds Adventure Scavenger Hunt

Sat, May 16 7am to 8pm EDT

Elk Knob State Park

Education Programs
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Birding with Merlin

Sat, May 16 8am to 9am EDT

Merchants Millpond State Park, Visitor Center

New Education Programs
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Village of Pinehurst NCDNCR America 250 Exhibits

Sat, May 16 8:30am to 5pm EDT

Village of Pinehurst

Exhibits & Tours
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Biking Through History

Sat, May 16 9am to 11am EDT

President James K. Polk Historic Site

donations strongly encouraged
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Charlotte: A Hornet's Nest of Rebellion

Sat, May 16 9am to 5pm EDT

J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte, Atrium

Exhibits & Tours
Free
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History on Display

Sat, May 16 9am to 5pm EDT

Davie County Public Library, Martin-Wall History Room

Exhibits & Tours
Free Admission
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Kayaking 101

Sat, May 16 9am to 4pm EDT

Carolina Beach State Park

Education Programs
$15
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Kayaking 101

Sat, May 16 9am to 4pm EDT

Bertie Beach

Education Programs
$15
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Kayaking 101

Sat, May 16 9am to 4pm EDT

Lake Norman State Park

New Education Programs
$15
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Kayaking 101

Sat, May 16 9am to 4pm EDT

Hammocks Beach State Park

Education Programs
$15
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Kayaking 101

Sat, May 16 9am to 4pm EDT

Jones Lake State Park

Education Programs
$15
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Kayaking 101

Sat, May 16 9am to 4pm EDT

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

Education Programs
$15
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Kayaking 101

Sat, May 16 9am to 4pm EDT

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Education Programs
$15
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Local & State History's America 250 NC Exhibits

Sat, May 16 9am to 7pm EDT

Cumberland County Public Library, Local & State History Room

Exhibits & Tours
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Paddling 101

Sat, May 16 9am to 4pm EDT

Sandling Beach Day Use Area

New Education Programs
$15
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Park Tour: Science and Sustainability

Sat, May 16 9am to 10:30am EDT

North Carolina Museum of Art, Museum Park

Exhibits & Tours
Free with registration
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Traveling Exhibit from NC Botanical Gardens: Bee-Hold the Humble Pollinator

Sat, May 16 9am to 5pm EDT

Lake Norman State Park

Exhibits & Tours
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Family Studio

Sat, May 16 10am to 12pm EDT

North Carolina Museum of Art

Education Programs
Tickets $12, Members $10
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Kids to Parks Day Hike

Sat, May 16 10am to 11pm EDT

Lake Norman State Park

Celebrations & Commemorations
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