October 30 – November 1, 2017 (Recurring daily)

Do you like things that go bump in the night? Then join Historic Yates Mill in the park’s Finley Center any time during the day for some spooky crafts to celebrate your fantastic Halloween! Make your very own trick-or-treat bags, paper plate jack-o-lanterns and paper bag monster puppets! This event is for all ages (adult accompaniment is required for all children); registration is not required.

• Times: 8:30am-5pm
• Venue: Historic Yates Mill County Park
• Address: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
• Area: South Raleigh
• Admission: Free
• Phone: 919.856.6675

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The 84 acres that encompass the Museum of Life + Science are packed full of attractions designed to spark wonder and curiosity in guests. Popular exhibits include one of the largest butterfly houses on the East Coast, a dinosaur trail where guests can admire over a dozen life-size dinosaurs, and Hideaway Woods, a two-acre nature discovery environment featuring eight tree houses, a flowing stream, and fanciful nature sculptures.

With indoor and outdoor exhibits designed to accommodate a range of interests and abilities, a day at the museum means hands-on learning fun for science lovers of all ages!

The Museum of Life and Science is frequently ranked as one of the top family-friendly museums in the Southeast. Elements Museum Store and Coffee Bar offers unique solutions for holiday gift giving with a wide array of one-of-a-kind products for science lovers of all ages.

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