One of North Carolina's most fascinating roadside attractions is the Shangri-La Stone Village, at 11535 NC-86, Prospect Hill, NC. It's 17 miles north of Hillsborough and 31 miles north of Chapel Hill, so it's an easy day trip for anyone in the Triangle, or a great little side trip for visitors. Henry Warren, a retired tobacco farmer, started creating the village in 1968, at the age of 72, as … [Read more...] about Visit the Shangri-La Stone Village Near Hillsborough
Grand Opening of Gipson Play Plaza June 6-8 — music, dance, art, more…
Very soon -- spring of 2025 -- kids and playful adults in Raleigh will have a brand new place to play at Dix Park. Gipson Play Plaza features 18.5 acres of playgrounds, gathering spaces, gardens, art and skyline views. One unique thing about Gipson Play Plaza is that it includes elements that can be used by people of all ages. In fact, it will be the largest adventure playground in the … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Gipson Play Plaza June 6-8 — music, dance, art, more…
World Hunger Day in Durham — awareness event with free food, kids’ activities and more
Several local organizations are joining together to present a World Hunger Day event on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event will raise awareness of food insecurity in the community, as well as the work being done to support residents. The event will feature: You can help! Here are three ways you can … [Read more...] about World Hunger Day in Durham — awareness event with free food, kids’ activities and more
Summer Festivals in the Triangle in 2025
There's a lot to celebrate in the Triangle! Plan ahead with this guide to summer festivals. We're adding more festivals to this list all the time, so keep checking back. We focus on free and cheap events here on Triangle on the Cheap, and all of these events fall into that category. Make sure to click each link for details like location, time, and any cost. We are highlighting a few of the … [Read more...] about Summer Festivals in the Triangle in 2025
Juneteenth Film Screening at the Nasher Museum of Art June 26
The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is hosting a Juneteenth Film Screening on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. The Nasher will show the film Daughters of the Dust. The independent film, Daughters of the Dust (1991), written and directed by Julie Dash. Set in 1902 on the Sea Islands off the coast of South Carolina, the film follows three generations of … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Film Screening at the Nasher Museum of Art June 26
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery June 7-8, including a Seconds Sale on Sunday
Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, is holding his Summer Kiln Opening. The hours are: Final Weekend Enjoy an outing to the pottery - walk inside the kilns and shop in the large barn/showroom full of lovely functional and decorative handmade pottery. Since 1983, master potter Mark Hewitt has been making fine-crafted pottery - fabulous mugs, dinner plates, cereal … [Read more...] about Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery June 7-8, including a Seconds Sale on Sunday
Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 7
Great news for the Triangle! Raleigh's International Food Festival is returning! It will take place Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at City Plaza, 420 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. This very popular festival will feature a wide variety of international food, international beer and wine, international performers and more. Over 50 countries will be represented and there will be … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 7
NC Underground Toy Swap in Selma June 7 — free event!
The NC Underground Toy Swap is a toy show at Selma Civic Center, 300 N Webb Street, Selma, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10 am. to 3 p.m. Admission is FREE. Youc an expect costumed cosplayers, life-sized transformers and more. Read more about it on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about NC Underground Toy Swap in Selma June 7 — free event!
Boxyard RTP’s 4th Birthday Party
Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is celebrating its 4th birthday with a party on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This free event features: … [Read more...] about Boxyard RTP’s 4th Birthday Party
Book Harvest: Donuts with Dads June 7
Book Harvest is hosting a Father's Day event, Donuts with Dads, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at its location at 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Bring out the family to celebrate the father, grandpa, uncle or cousin in your life. This FREE beach-themed event will feature donuts, FREE books for kids, activities and a special "Dad's Den" filled with treats and a … [Read more...] about Book Harvest: Donuts with Dads June 7
