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SUMMARY:Nature Storytime (Whiteville)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Discovery Forest at the Museum at Whiteville for a family-friendly\, natural science story and fun activities. Families with children of all ages are welcome with books chosen for ages 4-7. No registration required. \nNote: Each week will feature the same Storytime program on Thursday and Saturday. Check our calendar to see the event series schedule. \nFor more information\, please call the Museum at Whiteville: 910-788-5100.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/nature-storytime-whiteville-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Whiteville\, 415 South Madison Street\, Whiteville\, NC\, 28472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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SUMMARY:Incredible Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and chemistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy natural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth or the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and up. No registration required.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-5/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Feeding: Lobster
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This clawed crustacean is formidable and feisty with a tough exoskeleton to help it survive. Many crustaceans incorporate minerals like lime into their exoskeleton\, which thickens and strengthens it. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nTuesday and Saturday — 1:30pm\n\nLocation: Nature Exploration Center\, 4th floor\, Arthropod Zoo. \nNo registration required.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/live-animal-feeding-lobster-4/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Downtown Raleigh,Live Animals,Teens,Walk-up Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T143000
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SUMMARY:Incredible Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and chemistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy natural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth or the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and up. No registration required.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-5/2026-05-23/9/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T152000
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SUMMARY:Nature PlaySpace Pop-Up (Whiteville)
DESCRIPTION:Come play outside with the Museum at Whiteville staff in our Nature PlaySpace\, a fenced-in outdoor play area at the Museum at Whiteville. Staff will guide children in an interactive activity aimed to get them outside and connected with nature. Make sure to dress for the weather! Pop-ups will take place in light rain or sunshine\, chilly or warm. In the event of more extreme weather\, call the Museum at Whiteville or check our social media pages for updates on the program’s status.  No registration required.  \nThis program is offered monthly on: \nFirst Saturdays \nThird Saturdays \n3:20 PM – 3:50 PM \nFor more information\, please call the Museum at Whiteville: 910-788-5100.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/nature-playspace-pop-up-whiteville-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Whiteville\, 415 South Madison Street\, Whiteville\, NC\, 28472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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