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Fun things to do in Raleigh!

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Free Admission | Mon–Sat: 9 am–5 pm | Sun: 12 pm–5 pm
11 West Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27601
Explore the natural wonders of North Carolina, from the depths of its ocean to its rocky mountains. Complete with a 20-foot (6-meter) waterfall, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science has much to offer. See North Carolina as it was, in a re-creation of six prehistoric habitats. This is home to the only Acorcanthosaurus discovered in the world, and Willo, the first dinosaur found with a fossilized heart. The Discovery Room is full of interactive exhibits. Looking for that perfect gift? The Nature Gallery has original nature-themed artwork available. There is a restaurant on site. The general admission is free of charge. There is a cover charge for special exhibits. Children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult. The Discovery Room, Naturalist Center, and Living Conservatory remain closed on Mondays. Details.

Upcoming events & things to do in Raleigh!

Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday, January 28, 2012 | 10am-5pm
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Boulevard
Join us for a Chinese New Year Festival. For details, click here.

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Raleigh Rare & Vintage Beer Tasting
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Tyler's Restaurant & Taproom, 18 Seaboard Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
We are providing 40 rare and vintage beers poured by brewery representatives allowing attendants the opportunity to learn what makes these beers so special. A percentage of the net proceeds from ticket sales will be going towards the awareness mission of Pints for Prostrates. For details, click here.

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North Carolina International Auto Expo
Thursday-Sunday, February 9-12, 2012
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Boulevard
Since 1989. More than 160,000 SF show - new production models and concept cars representing more than a half- dozen car, truck and sports utility vehicle manufacturers will be on display. For details, click here.

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Carolina Powerboat Show & Sale
Friday-Sunday, February 17-19, 2012
NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
This years Carolina Powerboat Show & Sale continues the tradition of being the best value for your family to spend the day comparing and boarding all the makes and models offered in the Triangle area. Parking is always free and your admission is good all weekend with a return pass. Don't miss it! For details, click here.

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Go Ruck Challenge
Saturday-Sunday, February 26-27, 2012 | 1am-4am
Raleigh, NC
The start point will be posted to this event page the week of the Challenge. he GORUCK Challenge is a team event and never a race. Inspired by Special Forces training and led by Green Berets, the Challenge builds teams and solves problems. $10 of every entry fee benefits the Green Beret Foundation. For details, click here.

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Raleigh Rocks Half Marathon and 5K
April 1, 2012 | 7:30am
RBC Center, Raleigh, NC
The course begins at the RBC Center Lawn between the RBC Center and Carter-FinleyStadium.We run a 3 mile loop then go north on Blue Ridge Road before retuning on Reedy Creek Road to Trenton and back to the RBC Center. The course comes back to Finish on the Westside of the RBC Center. For details, click here.

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The 12th Annual Martin Luther King Civil Rights Heritage Tour
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 | 11pm
Departs From Raleigh, Durham & Charlotte
The whole purpose of the tour reinforces that more of us should better understand, appreciate and acknowledge how all of this relates to the present and future. For details, click here.