Date: Monday, Sep 28
Time: 9:00 am
Venue: Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center of JCRA, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Family
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Sep 28
Take a Child Outside Week at JC Raulston Arboretum runs Monday, Sep 28, 9:00 am.
Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center of JCRA is at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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