Come see antique cars displayed on the grounds of Historic Oak View County Park during the annual Antique Automobile Show, sponsored by the Triangle Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America. View the assembly of a 1917 Take-Apart Model T and other automobiles. For information, call 250-1013. Historic Oak View County Park is located at 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh.
Tuesday, May 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Insect Investigation
Kids ages 5 to 12 are invited to learn all about insects through several hands-on activities at Lake Crabtree County Park. Kids will collect insects from a variety of habitats using different methods and try to identify them. This program is geared toward home-schooled students, but is open to all students. The fee is $8 per child and participants can meet at the Beech Shelter. For information, call 460-3390. Lake Crabtree County Park is located at 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville.
Sunday, May 8, 1-3 p.m. – Nature Crafts
Kids ages 6 to 8 are invited to Blue Jay Point County Park to create watercolor Mother’s Day cards, while learning about different styles of mothering in the animal world. The fee is $8 per person. Pre-registration is required. For information, call 870-4330. Blue Jay Point County Park is located at 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh.
Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – May Fishing Fun Day
Bring the whole family out to Harris Lake County Park for the annual May Fishing Fun Day. The free event will include games, fishing and lots of fun. All ages are invited to fish with a rod of your own or with one provided by park staff. Kids ages 7 to 14 can participate in the N.C .Bass Federation’s "Reel Kids for College" casting contest. Participants can win a chance to go to the championship in Charlotte and win a rod and reel to take home. Registration for the casting tournament starts at 9:45 a.m. For information, call 387-4342. Harris Lake County Park is located at 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill.
Saturday, May 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. –Picnic Celebration
Help celebrate Historic Yates Mill County Park’s anniversary by attending the 4th annual Old Time Community Picnic. There will be live music, storytelling, field day activities, old fashioned toys, games and community displays. Pack a lunch or buy refreshments at the park. For information, call 856-6675. Historic Yates Mill County Park is located at 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh.
Sunday, May 16, 1-3 p.m. – Reptile Roundup
Reptiles are some of the most amazing, but misunderstood animals. Visit Crowder District Park and see live turtles, snakes, and lizards. Make a reptile craft to take home. For information, call 662-2850. Crowder District Park is located at 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex.
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