# Clemmons Educational State Forest Thanksgiving Talking Tree Trail > Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Clemmons Educational State Forest, 2411 Old US 70 W, Clayton, NC 27520 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free admission and educational forest trails - Organizer: North Carolina Forest Service - Official page: https://www.ncforestservice.gov/contacts/esf_clemmons.htm - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 10, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/clemmons-educational-state-forest-thanksgiving-talking-tree-trail--listing-2d5d29ef9be85ed423d124e3 ## About Located just southeast of the Wake-Johnston county line in Clayton, Clemmons Educational State Forest is North Carolina's first educational state forest, custom-designed to teach children and families about woodland ecology. Over Thanksgiving weekend, families walk the famous Talking Tree Trail—an interactive 0.8-mile trail where push-button audio boxes mounted on native trees 'speak' to children, sharing fascinating stories about their species, forest history, and wildlife benefits. Kids also love the Forest Geology Trail and the Talking Rock Trail, crossing scenic wooden bridges over bubbling streams and pine-scented ravines. The forest combines active holiday walking with delightful outdoor education, making it an unforgettable Thanksgiving outing for curious young explorers. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Packed-dirt and gravel forest trails are suitable for rugged all-terrain strollers; some gentle slope sections around stream crossings. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Clean park restrooms with baby changing counters and covered picnic shelters with stone fireplaces are located at the forest entrance. • Age Suitability: Excellent for preschool and elementary children who are thoroughly captivated by the push-button talking trees, as well as parents and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Crisp pine-scented mountain-like woodland air and friendly audio recordings; uncrowded trails offer a serene, stress-free outdoor experience. ## Similar picks in Raleigh - [Yates Mill County Park Thanksgiving Historic Gristmill & Millpond Trail](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/yates-mill-county-park-thanksgiving-historic-gristmill-and-millpond-tr--listing-bbf7e2f1ccae9f2ed8a2ff45) — Fri, Nov 27 · 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Historic Yates Mill County Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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