2013 North Carolina Science Festival

Our current event schedule for 2013. New events added all the time!
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  • Adults
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April 7
The Science of Trains 4/7 • 10:00 am • New Hill Visit the New Hope Valley Railway for the quintessential North Carolina short line railroad experience. Ride behind authentic steam and diesel locomotives, tour our Railway Post Office car, and view outdoor exhibits. For the...
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13th Annual Birdhouse Competition at the JC Raulston Arboretum 4/7 • 12:00 pm • Raleigh It's that time of year again! The Birdhouse Competition returns to the JC Raulston Arboretum with events scheduled April 12 through April 15. If making birdhouses is not your thing, then looking at them should be! The creations...
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From the Inside Out: A Day of Dissections 4/7 • 12:00 pm • Charlotte Gain a better understanding of body systems through dissection. We will dissect different animals including sharks, frogs and fetal pigs. Noon – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7, in the Explore More Life lab. Free with Museum...
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The Science of the Very, Very Small 4/7 • 12:00 pm • Charlotte Join us for a celebration of the science of the very, very, very small! Play, explore, discover and learn at these fun, hands-on activity stations: Nanotechnology Spin-a-Prize You Decide Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Intro...
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Bubble-ology 4/7 • 1:00 pm • Raleigh Immerse yourself in the fun and science of bubbles with Dr. Ken Lyle and his team of bubbleologists from Duke University's Chemistry Outreach Program. Make giant bubbles, stir up a cauldron of bubblicious potion, and play around...
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Sunday Discovery Hikes 4/7 • 3:00 pm • Southern Pines In honor of the NC Science Festival, we invite you to celebrate spring in the Land of the Longleaf Pine by attending one of our Sunday Discovery Programs. Join park staff for hikes and talks to see and learn about the amazing...
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