Events for April 11, 2026

Make your own rings — mix, match, and stack! Join us for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop where you’ll create your very own textured stackable rings from start to finish! In […]

Lean how to make stackable textured rings! Join us for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop where you’ll create your very own textured stackable rings from start to finish! In this fun […]

Put your trail legs to the test in the Cherry Knobs Challenge at Bays Mountain Park! This roughly 4-mile trail run begins at the park dam and takes runners on […]

Join us for a special guided hike to explore the Spring Waterfalls and Wildflowers in the western side of Bays Mountain Park that connects to Laurel Run Park! Observe as […]

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Pre-registration is not required.

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the […]

Suitable for beginners and students of all skill levels, you’ll scratch unique designs into an 8-inch sand mold which will be cast with molten iron by professional artists during the […]

Suitable for students of all ages and skill levels, you’ll scratch unique designs into a sand mold which will be cast with molten metal! Suitable for beginners and students of […]

This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday and Sunday at 3 – 3:30 p.m. in March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, […]

“Paws & Pearls – A Mardi-Paws Masquerade!”  Join us for Petworks 6th Annual Fundraising Furball on April 11th at Meadowview Convention Center for cocktails, silent & live auctions, dinner, live music & dancing.  All proceeds […]

Meet with one of our Naturalist Interns or Staff and walk around the Raptor Center with us. Hear some interesting facts and stories about these amazing animals!

Experience the enchanting melodies of Sandra Parker on the harp, live at Inspire Wine Bar. Whether you’re planning a romantic date night, a fun girls’ night out, or simply looking […]

Hard rock lovers need to come to this one!!

Warehouse 40 is back at CJ’s this April after making their CJ’s debuts as one of our first bands of 2026! Y’all be sure to come on out and give […]

Trick Shot is back at CJ’s this May and we are so beyond ready for a fun night out with these crazy cats! 9p-1a, $7 Cover, 21+

Night viewing (StarWatch) is held each Saturday in the months of March, April, October & November, starting at dusk at the observatories. If poor weather, an alternate live presentation will […]