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Events: August 2, 2026

Aug 1 Aug 3

Spy Training 101: Decode a Secret Message

Sun, Aug 2

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Education Programs
Free
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Escape at the Millpond

Sun, Aug 2

Merchants Millpond State Park, Visitor Center

Exhibits & Tours
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Knowing the West

Sun, Aug 2

North Carolina Museum of Art

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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NCMA Online Course for Educators: Art and Literacy

Sun, Aug 2

Virtual Event

Education Programs
$20, $18 members
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Elk Knob State Park: Curious Minds Adventure Scavenger Hunt

Sun, Aug 2 7am to 8pm EDT

Elk Knob State Park

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Village of Pinehurst NCDNCR America 250 Exhibits

Sun, Aug 2 8:30am to 5pm EDT

Village of Pinehurst

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World Ranger Day, Storywalk ©

Sun, Aug 2 8:30am to 5pm EDT

Chimney Rock State Park - Chimney Rock Access , Great Woodland Adventure Trail

Education Programs
Admission to Chimney Rock Attraction
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Local & State History's America 250 NC Exhibits

Sun, Aug 2 9am to 7pm EDT

Cumberland County Public Library, Local & State History Room

Exhibits & Tours
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Staying Alive

Sun, Aug 2 10am to 5pm EDT

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Exhibits & Tours
Museum Members Free, Adult $18, Senior (65+), Student (13+), Military, with ID $16, Child ages 3-12 $14, Child 2 & Younger Free
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Small Arms Demonstration 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Sun, Aug 2 10:30am to 2:30pm EDT

Fort Macon State Park, Ft. Macon

Celebrations & Commemorations
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Fort Macon Daily Tours - 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm

Sun, Aug 2 11am to 3pm EDT

Fort Macon State Park, Ft. Macon

Exhibits & Tours
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Trails Through Time

Sun, Aug 2 11am to 12pm EDT

Chimney Rock State Park - Chimney Rock Access

Education Programs
Admission to Chimney Rock Attraction
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America 250: Colonial Games

Sun, Aug 2 2pm EDT

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve

New Education Programs
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Shelln' Sundays

Sun, Aug 2 2pm to 3pm EDT

Hammocks Beach State Park, Bear Island Concession

New Outdoor & Recreation
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Moth to Flame

Sun, Aug 2 8pm to 9pm EDT

Lake Norman State Park

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