Passport to the Moon: Astronomy Days at Raleigh’s Science Playground
Two days of telescopes, moon missions, and hands-on cosmic fun.
Shannon
January 20, 2026
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Blast off into a weekend of stars, science, and serious wonder at Astronomy Days. This year’s theme—Passport to the Moon—brings two full days of lunar-focused talks, telescope time, and hands-on activities that make space feel delightfully close to home. Come for the science, stay for the “wait, that’s actually really cool” moments. Curious what’s happening where? You’ll want to peek at the full activity lineup and event map before you go—you may need a game plan.
This isn’t sponsored (NASA hasn’t called yet). We just really like the moon. 🌕 (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.
👋 Event of the day: Bingo, Books, & Bagels for Seniors @ Southeast Regional Library | January 22 | 9:30AM
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