The 小黄鸭视频 County portion of the American Tobacco Trail offers programs covering nature, history and recreational topics. Public programs are open for registration to the general public.
Program Registration & Reminders
Program Registration
Register for any of our programs by using the button below the program listing to be taken to the registration page on our online registration website. You can also use the button below to search all park programs by location, date and more!
Having trouble registering for a program online?
Contact the park office at 919-387-2117 or email us at americantobaccotrail@wake.gov for assistance.
Important Program Reminders:
- For Family Programs, every participant must be registered online in advance.
- "Walk-ups" (those not registered online but show up) may not be able to participate in the program. Register early!
- Pets, except service animals, are not permitted at programs.
- If a program has a minimum age, children who do not meet the minimum will not be allowed to participate. Children who do meet the age requirement must have a parent or guardian with them in the program. Age limits are established for safety and program content.
Family Programs
Designed for families to enjoy together, these programs are geared toward all ages, unless a minimum age is specified. For Family Programs, all participants must be registered online in advance.
Batty Basics at the ATT
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 6鈥7 p.m.
*This program is full. Please join the wait list.
For Take a Child Outside (TACO) Week, discover the world of bats and the important role they play in our ecosystem. We'll dispel some common bat myths as we explore bat behavior and habitats, and see some examples from our nature collection. After reading Bat Loves the Night, we will take a walk along the Trail and scan the evening skies in search of these amazing flying mammals. Bring a flashlight and wear closed-toe shoes. For all ages. Meet at the lower picnic table at the New Hill parking area (1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd.).
Halloween Hike on the ATT
Saturday, Oct. 25, 5鈥6 p.m.
Wear your Halloween costume and have fun exploring the trail at sunset! We'll search for wildlife and learn how nature responds this time of year as the days get shorter and the air gets cooler. Wear closed toe shoes and bring a water bottle. For all ages. Meet at the White Oak parking area (1305 White Oak Church Rd.) at the picnic tables near the restrooms.
Adult & Educator Workshops
The 小黄鸭视频 County section of the American Tobacco Trail periodically offers programs and workshops for adults and older teens led by staff or volunteers, most of which are eligible for NC Environmental Education Certification or CEU credits.
Check back for updates!
Become a Junior Park Explorer!
Do you like to explore parks and preserves? Do you like winning prizes? Our Junior Park Explorers program is for you!
Self-Guided Activities
Go for a StoryWalk庐
Take a self-guided StoryWalk庐 at the American Tobacco Trail! A StoryWalk庐 is a children鈥檚 book that is presented page by page along a trail or path. It combines the pleasures of reading a children's book while enjoying nature. Every other month, the New Hill parking area will feature a different illustrated children's book. Interactive activities are included at the bottom of each set of storybook pages to further engage your child as you make your way through the book. StoryWalk庐 will be available during current park hours.
The StoryWalk庐&苍产蝉辫;Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk庐 is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Geocaching
The hunt is on during this high-tech "treasure" hunting game where park visitors come equipped with GPS devices in search of hidden geocaches! The geocaches located on the American Tobacco Trail are hidden containers that have been approved by park staff and placed on park property for your exploration and enjoyment. Geocaches can be of varied sizes and hidden in easy- to difficult-to-find places. Use GPS devices to help find these hidden containers and then record your find on the paper log provided in the geocache. Some geocaches have little items, such as toys and stickers, that you can collect and replenish as you play, so the activity can be a real "treasure hunt." This activity can be self-guided by getting coordinates from Geocaching.com and bringing your own GPS unit, or you can participate in one of our scheduled 鈥淕eocaching 101鈥 public programs.
To learn more about geocaching, here is a created by Park Manager Christina Hester.
Placing a Geocache
Geocaching on 小黄鸭视频 County Park property is handled on a park-by-park basis. To see if geocaching is allowed and what the approval process is for placing a cache, please contact each park directly.
Geocaching is an accepted recreational activity at the 小黄鸭视频 County section of the American Tobacco Trail, though at this time, no additional/new geocaches will be approved until further notice. The park maintains a maximum number of caches on park property. Those wishing to establish a new cache must receive approval from the American Tobacco Trail prior to placing a cache. To obtain the approval you must complete and submit a to the park office. Please refer to this form for more information.
Mobile Tour
Take a mobile tour and see the park through a new lens!
The American Tobacco Trail has an interactive cell phone tour that you can access from home or while you're at the park. You can access the tour from its hyperlinked title below.
Explore trailheads, amenities, areas of interest and more!
Park Special Events
Statewide Star Party
The 小黄鸭视频 County portion of the American Tobacco Trail was selected as a host site once again in 2025 for the annual Statewide Star Party, a signature event that is part of the NC Science Festival and supported with generous funding from North Carolina Space Grant! This free, family event took place on Friday, April 4, and featured hands-on activities and games before sundown, then constellation storytelling around a campfire, followed by observation of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. Local experts helped participants identify the stars and planets, including the moon, Mars and Jupiter!
This event takes place on the field at the White Oak parking area (1305 White Oak Church Road). Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy beforehand if you wish!