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  • Friday, September 24

    • 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • BioTechnology Days (map)
    • SciWorks, Winston-Salem

    • Celebrate the NC Science Festival at SciWorks BioTechnology Days! Explore the field of biotechnology, meet scientists involved in this exciting field. Sponsored by Connect a Million Minds, an initiative by Time Warner Cable and BioNetwork of NC Community Colleges.

    • Event Web site
    • Cost: Free with museum admission.
    • Hands-On Activity, Demonstration: Families, College Students, Science Professionals, Other
    • 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
    • Mad Science Show (map)
    • Transylvania County Library, Brevard

    • Mad Science presents Fire and Ice Show for all Transylvania County 3rd grade students, including Homeschool students. Two shows – 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Arts/Performance, Demonstration, Science Talk/Lecture: Other
    • 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • The Science and Art of Wine making (map)
    • Shelton Vineyards, Dobson

    • Tour a state-of-the-art working winery and learn about the art and science of wine making in North Carolina. Tour will end with a tasting of 5 wines (must be 21 years of age to sample) and participants will receive a souvenir glass. Tours start every thirty minutes from 10 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily.

    • Event Web site
    • Cost: $5.00 per person
    • Hands-On Activity, Tour/Open House: General Audiences
    • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • Tour of Coastal Research Station (map)
    • Field Research Facility, Duck

    • Tour the Field Research Facility, a coastal research station, operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Learn about ongoing projects investigating storms, beach erosion, and climate change. See specialized equipment for conducting experiments in the surf such as amphibious vessels, 30-foot crawling tripods, and an 1800-foot concrete research pier.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Science Talk/Lecture, Tour/Open House: General Audiences
    • 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    • Counter Culture Coffee Cupping (map)
    • Counter Culture Coffee, Durham

    • A Counter Culture Coffee “cupping” is a hands-on, educational coffee tasting led by one of Counter Culture’s staff experts, followed by a tour of the award-winning company’s roastery and headquarters.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Hands-On Activity, Tour/Open House: Families, College Students, Science Professionals, General Audiences
    • 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    • Counter Culture Coffee Cupping (map)
    • Counter Culture Coffee, Charlotte

    • A Counter Culture Coffee “cupping” is a hands-on, educational coffee tasting led by one of Counter Culture’s staff experts. Participants will taste a variety of coffees and discuss not only their characteristics in the cup, but what factors of agriculture, processing, and roasting contribute to those characteristics.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Hands-On Activity, Class/Workshop: Families, College Students, Science Professionals, General Audiences
    • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • Nature Ranger Cart (map)
    • Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham

    • A traveling cart in the Gardens each Friday of Sept. and Oct. Join us to have a creative and scientific adventure for all visitors.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Hands-On Activity, Demonstration: Families, General Audiences
    • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • The Impact of Nanoscience on Our Daily Lives (map)
    • Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering offices, Greensboro

    • The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) will host an Expo as part of the NC Science Festival. The Expo will feature presentations on the subject of “The Impact of Nanoscience on Our Daily Lives” from faculty and partners and also feature tours of JSNN’s labs. All are welcome.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Science Talk/Lecture, Tour/Open House: College Students, Science Professionals, General Audiences
    • 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    • Storytime (map)
    • NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

    • Spend quiet time listening to your favorite nature tales and meet live animals.

      From alligators to opossums, come face-to-face with a new live animal each week.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Science Talk/Lecture, Other: Families, College Students, Science Professionals, General Audiences
    • 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • NC Estuarium River Roving Tours (map)
    • NC Estuarium, Washington

    • River Roving Educational River Tours- Learn about the history and habitats of the Washington waterfront.  These boat tours cruise the Pamlico River Wednesday through Friday at 10:30 and 12:45, and Saturdays at 10:30. No admission fee or other cost is involved for the tour, but advance reservations are required. Riders should check in 15 minutes in advance. Children must be at least 6 years old to ride; a responsible adult must accompany children under 16.  Call 252-948-0000 for reservations. Please call ahead for program information as space may be limited. The Estuarium is a Partnership for the Sounds facility, an organization promoting eco-tourism and sustainable economic development in the Albemarle-Pamlico region.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Science Talk/Lecture, Tour/Open House: Families, General Audiences
    • 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    • A World Apart (map)
    • Discovery Place, Charlotte

    • Learn about the tropical rainforest ecosystem and the species that call it home during “A World Apart”.

      Get acquainted with a variety of species that call the rainforest habitat home and explore the unique features that help them thrive in this one-of-a-kind environment. Keep your eye out for the ball python, a constrictor that uses its 200 vertebra to twist and turn around the rainforest exhibit. You also could meet an iguana hailing from Central and South America that uses its third eye to sense the presence of predators – and friendly Museum visitors.

      Step in to a world where the seasons change from hot to hotter, frogs roam freely and a 20-year old blue and gold macaw looks on as you experience the wonders of the tropical rainforest.

    • Event Web site
    • Cost: Free with museum admission.
    • Science Talk/Lecture: Families, General Audiences, Other
    • 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    • Meet the Animals (map)
    • NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

    • From alligators to opossums, come face-to-face with a new live animal each week.

      Upcoming Topics

      Sept. 11: Insects & Arthropods

      Sept. 12: Turtles
      Sept. 13: What do I eat?
      Sept. 14-17: Nocturnal Animals
      Sept. 18-19: Turtles
      Sept. 20-24: Alligators
      Sept. 25-26: Turtles

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Hands-On Activity, Science Talk/Lecture, Other: Families, College Students, Science Professionals, General Audiences
    • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • SciWorks Planetarium Shows (map)
    • SciWorks Science Center, Winston-Salem

    • SciWorks planetarium offers several shows throughout the day for various age groups. We also present a live sky tour of the current night sky. Shows and times vary daily so please call ahead. First show at 11:00 a.m. Last show at 3:00 p.m. Several shows daily.

    • Event Web site
    • Cost: Free with museum admission.
    • Other: Families, General Audiences
    • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • Mad Science Show (map)
    • Transylvania County Library, Brevard

    • Mad Science presents Fire and Ice Show for all Transylvania County 3rd grade students, including Homeschool students. Two shows – 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Arts/Performance, Demonstration, Science Talk/Lecture: Other
    • 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • Meet the Animals (map)
    • NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

    • From alligators to opossums, come face-to-face with a new live animal each week.

      Upcoming Topics

      Sept. 11: Insects & Arthropods

      Sept. 12: Turtles
      Sept. 13: What do I eat?
      Sept. 14-17: Nocturnal Animals
      Sept. 18-19: Turtles
      Sept. 20-24: Alligators
      Sept. 25-26: Turtles

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Hands-On Activity, Science Talk/Lecture, Other: Families, College Students, Science Professionals, General Audiences
    • 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • Live Animal Encounter (map)
    • North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Manteo

    • Come face to face with alligators, snakes, sea turtles and many other live animals in Neptune’s Theater. This program is featured everyday at 11:30 a.m.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Demonstration, Science Talk/Lecture: Families, General Audiences
    • 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • Live Animal Encounters (map)
    • SciWorks Science Center, Winston-Salem

    • Meet some of SciWorks’ program animals at this informal presentation. We will introduce a new animal each day. There will be time for questions at the end.

    • Event Web site
    • Cost: Free with museum admission.
    • Hands-On Activity, Science Talk/Lecture: Families, General Audiences
    • 12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
    • NC Estuarium River Roving Tours (map)
    • NC Estuarium, Washington

    • River Roving Educational River Tours- Learn about the history and habitats of the Washington waterfront.  These boat tours cruise the Pamlico River Wednesday through Friday at 10:30 and 12:45, and Saturdays at 10:30. No admission fee or other cost is involved for the tour, but advance reservations are required. Riders should check in 15 minutes in advance. Children must be at least 6 years old to ride; a responsible adult must accompany children under 16.  Call 252-948-0000 for reservations. Please call ahead for program information as space may be limited. The Estuarium is a Partnership for the Sounds facility, an organization promoting eco-tourism and sustainable economic development in the Albemarle-Pamlico region.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Science Talk/Lecture, Tour/Open House: Families, General Audiences
    • 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Meet the Animals (map)
    • NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

    • From alligators to opossums, come face-to-face with a new live animal each week.

      Upcoming Topics

      Sept. 11: Insects & Arthropods

      Sept. 12: Turtles
      Sept. 13: What do I eat?
      Sept. 14-17: Nocturnal Animals
      Sept. 18-19: Turtles
      Sept. 20-24: Alligators
      Sept. 25-26: Turtles

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Hands-On Activity, Science Talk/Lecture, Other: Families, College Students, Science Professionals, General Audiences
    • 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Animal Encounters (map)
    • North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro

    • Join the North Carolina Zoo for close-up encounters with animals! Located in the kidZone section of the park.

    • Event Web site
    • Cost: Free with zoo admission.
    • Demonstration: Families
    • 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    • What’s Glowing On? (map)
    • Discovery Place, Charlotte

    • Grab a seat at “The Stage” and discover the science behind luminescent and incandescent light. By the time the show is over, you’ll be an expert on all that shines.

      Put yourself in the spotlight as a contestant in the “Will it Glow?” game show, hosted by one of the Museum’s brightest scientists. Explore the materials that make things glow and take a closer look at items such as the artwork of Vincent Van ‘Glow’ to watch them shine. The show does ‘lights out’ with a BANG! — get a front row seat to the explosive qualities of light.

    • Event Web site
    • Cost: Free with museum admission.
    • Class/Workshop, Demonstration, Science Talk/Lecture: Families, General Audiences, Other
    • 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • Science on a Sphere Program (map)
    • North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Manteo

    • See the Earth like never before with an educational program on our three dimensional sphere at Oceans Revealed. Every day at 2:30 p.m.

    • Event Web site
    • Cost: Free with paid admission.
    • Demonstration, Science Talk/Lecture: Families, College Students, Science Professionals, General Audiences
    • 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    • A World Apart (map)
    • Discovery Place, Charlotte

    • Learn about the tropical rainforest ecosystem and the species that call it home during “A World Apart”.

      Get acquainted with a variety of species that call the rainforest habitat home and explore the unique features that help them thrive in this one-of-a-kind environment. Keep your eye out for the ball python, a constrictor that uses its 200 vertebra to twist and turn around the rainforest exhibit. You also could meet an iguana hailing from Central and South America that uses its third eye to sense the presence of predators – and friendly Museum visitors.

      Step in to a world where the seasons change from hot to hotter, frogs roam freely and a 20-year old blue and gold macaw looks on as you experience the wonders of the tropical rainforest.

    • Event Web site
    • Cost: Free with museum admission.
    • Science Talk/Lecture: Families, General Audiences, Other
    • 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    • Science in the Park (map)
    • Weaver Park, Asheville

    • Come enjoy a fun, relaxed afternoon of Science in the Park. NC State University’s The Science House will host two activities for your investigating pleasure! Both the “Science of Geocaching” and “Wondering about Water Quality” activities will engage the scientist in everyone. We will rotate the group between both investigations each one lasting an hour. Meet us at the shelter in Weaver Park, Asheville at 3:30pm on Friday, September 24 for NC Science Festival Fun! Contact Michelle Benigno (michelle_benigno@ncsu.edu) or Gina Barrier (gina_barrier@ncsu.edu) for more information.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Hands-On Activity, Class/Workshop: Families, College Students, Science Professionals
    • 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Sub Zero (map)
    • Discovery Place, Charlotte

    • Join our resident physicist at the “The Stage” to chill out and explore a world below freezing. With materials so cold they can only be touched with cryogenic gloves, you’re in for an icy treat!

      The star of the show is liquid nitrogen – a unique element that’s so cold, when poured out of its tank in a room temperature setting; it turns to gas before even hitting the floor – giving you the chance to frolic in a nitrogen cloud. You’ll watch as it makes a surgical glove as delicate as glass, takes the bounce out of a bouncy ball and causes a penny to shatter with one strike of a hammer.

      Learn more frosty facts about this important element at “Sub Zero”.

    • Event Web site
    • Cost: Free with museum admission.
    • Class/Workshop, Demonstration, Science Talk/Lecture: Families, General Audiences, Other
    • 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    • Eastern Region NC Science Festival (map)
    • East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU, Greenville

    • GO-Science and East Carolina University have partnered to host the Eastern Region NC Science Festival in Greenville, NC on September 24th from 5 PM until 8 PM. Exhibitors from across the east will be sharing their research interests with the general public in an interactive and fun format. Located in the East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU, Room 3107.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Hands-On Activity, Arts/Performance, Class/Workshop, Demonstration, Science Talk/Lecture, Tour/Open House, Exhibit: Families, College Students, Science Professionals, General Audiences
    • 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    • Chemistry Demo Show (map)
    • Appalachian State University, Boone

    • Exciting chemistry demonstrations will be presented. Demonstrations held in ASU’s Department of Chemistry’s CAP building, Room 112.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Demonstration: General Audiences
    • 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    • Family Campfire (map)
    • McDowell Nature Center, Charlotte

    • Enjoy stories, eat s’mores, and sing songs around a campfire with family and friends. Groups are welcome to attend and guests are encourage to register for the night hike following the campfire.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Hands-On Activity: Families
    • 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    • Nature at Night (map)
    • American Tobacco Trail, Apex

    • A whole new world comes alive as the sun goes down. We‘ll explore this world as we walk a section of The American Tobacco Trail; looking and listening for the sights and sounds of nocturnal animals inhabiting the trail. Pre-regisrtation is required, so call (919)387-2117 to sign up today!

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Class/Workshop: Families, General Audiences
    • 8:15 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
    • Nature at Night Hike (map)
    • McDowell Nature Center, Charlotte

    • Bring your family and experience McDowell Nature Preserve at night. Play games, listen to stories and learn how wildlife hear, see and feel to get around in the dark. Meet at the McDowell Campground Fire Pit.

    • Event Web site
    • This event is free to participants.
    • Hands-On Activity: Families
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