Outdoors · Raleigh

Budding Explorers

Name: Budding Explorers
Start: 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-19T16:00:00.000Z
Location: JC Raulston Arboretum

When

Sep 19

Sat, Sep 19, 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where

JC Raulston Arboretum

Raleigh, NC

Ages

All ages

Price

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Real Mom Notes from members who actually went.

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Directions

Plan Your Visit

Schedule

Budding Explorers runs Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. It repeats recurring.

Getting There

JC Raulston Arboretum is at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
A blanket or low chairs for staking out a spot

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