October 1, 2025

Out and about in the community this month? We might be there, too! Check out this list to see where we’ll be (attendance and activities subject to change).

October 1, 8, 15: Durham Farmers’ Market

Durham Central Park, 3 – 6 pm

Find us leading the Sprouts Club at the Durham Farmers’ Market in Durham Central Park on Wednesdays from 3 – 6 pm! The Sprouts Club helps young people learn about food by engaging with farmers, composting, and more. After participating, each child gets five “Sprout Bucks” to spend at the market.

October 4: Kids In Nature Day

Lake Benson Park, 1 – 4 pm

We’re teaming up with South Wake Conservationists (a chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation) to help connect kids and their families to nature. We’ll be tabling with digital microscopes and compost to see what kinds of critters we can find and talk about the important role of decomposers!

October 4: Missy Lane’s Block Party Collab with Book Harvest

Durham County Library (Main Branch), 1 – 4 pm

Bilingual Storytime with Book Harvest is headed to the Block Party! We’ll be working together to bring two stories to our English and Spanish-speaking communities, followed by an activity about pollinators and other critters found in gardens.

October 9: Storytime at Book Harvest

Book Harvest, 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Join the Storytime circle with a reading of The Tide Pool Waits followed by hands-on activity and meet-and-greet with an animal friend.

October 11: Once Upon a Fall Ball

Durham County Library (North Regional Branch), 10 am – 12 pm

Together we’ll read Windblown and do a themed activity about shapes, geometry, and wind.

October 11: StarLab at JES Avanti Foundation

Heritage: A Gathering Place, 10 am – 12 pm

Immerse yourselves in a universe of wonder as we journey through the solar system. Rotate from day into night and watch the moon wax and wane right before your eyes. Brace yourselves as you blast off from Earth and take in the view from above!

October 18: Nasher Museum’s 20th Anniversary

Nasher Museum of Art, 12 – 5 pm

We’re celebrating the Nasher Museum of Art’s 20th anniversary with an invertebrate encounter. Come meet some of our favorite Insectarium friends!

October 24: Phantasmagoria

Duke Homestead, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Halloween at the Homestead just got a little more creepy-crawly! We’ll be onsite with an insect encounter, so come say hello.

October 31: Book or Treat

Book Harvest, 3 – 6 pm

Join us for an unforgettable celebration featuring free books for all ages, interactive activities, tasty seasonal treats, and plenty of mysterious surprises around every corner.

Come dressed in your most creative costume and prepare for thrills that will delight the whole family.