Duke Arts is presenting a free outdoor concert series, Arts on East. Arts on East concerts will take place every Wednesday from May 27 through June 24, 2026, at 7 p.m., on Duke’s East Campus. Previously called Music in the Gardens, this series has been renamed to reflect its new location. Concerts are held outdoors on Duke’s East Campus, located behind White Lecture Hall and the East Duke … [Read more...] about Arts on East: Free outdoor concert series on Duke University East Campus: Brandon Woody’s UPENDO June 10
Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Oak City Music Collective and NC State Centennial Campus are presenting the concert series, Centennial SoundBites. This is a FREE outdoor concert series that takes place on most Wednesdays from June 3 to August 5, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. No concert is listed for June 24 or July 1 at the time of this post. The concerts take place at 321 Coffee, 930 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Food … [Read more...] about Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Emancipation Tours at Stagville in June
Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, North Carolina, in 1860, was part of a vast plantation where the Bennehan and Cameron families enslaved over nine hundred people. Once one of the largest plantations in North Carolina, Historic Stagville now inspires new understanding about the history of slavery through preservation, interpretation, research, genealogy, and descendant … [Read more...] about Emancipation Tours at Stagville in June
Chatham Celebrates America 250: Community Celebration on June 27
Chatham County is celebrating the 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence with a community celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64-BR, Pittsboro, North Carolina. This is a free event. Festivities will include live music and performances, food trucks, vendors, displays and … [Read more...] about Chatham Celebrates America 250: Community Celebration on June 27
Parktown Food Hub — Open Food Distribution Days June 11 and 25
Parktown Food Hub is a community-based partnership aimed at reducing hunger and food insecurity in South Durham. Follow them on Facebook for announcements. Please check their website calendar and Facebook page before heading out, to make sure that there haven't been any changes. On their calendar you can find upcoming food distributions, events and volunteer opportunities. Donations are welcome … [Read more...] about Parktown Food Hub — Open Food Distribution Days June 11 and 25
Durham Really Really Free Market June 20
Durham Really Really Free Market is a community gathering that's all about sharing. Bring what you don't need and take anything you do need. It's not about buying, selling, trading or bartering. Just sharing. No money involved. Durham Really Really free Market generally takes place on the third Saturday of the month, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Orchard Park, 1000 S Duke Street, Durham, North … [Read more...] about Durham Really Really Free Market June 20
The Carrboro Really Really Free Market first Saturday of every month
The Carrboro Really Really Free Market is just what it sounds like. A market where people bring what they want to give, and take what they find useful. Nothing is bought, sold or bartered for. You might find toys, books, clothing, DVDs, cupcakes.... It takes the first Saturday of the month at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the … [Read more...] about The Carrboro Really Really Free Market first Saturday of every month
Cary Really Really Free Market June 27
A "Really Really Free Market" is just what it sounds like. Free. (Really) free. People bring stuff they want to give away, and also offer free services. There's no buying, selling, or bartering. Everything is freely given. The Cary Really Really Free Market takes place the fourth Saturday of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Walnut Park, 1420 Walnut Street, Cary, North Carolina. Look for more … [Read more...] about Cary Really Really Free Market June 27
16 farms in the Triangle where you can pick your own blueberries and blackberries (plus u-pick farms for every season)
Nothing beats freshly picked produce, and it can be fun to do it yourself. An outing to a U-pick farm can be a great tradition for kids. We keep a list, year-round, of farms where you can pick your own produce, and that list is below. You might also be interested in this list of farmers markets in the Triangle. Before you head out, make sure to call and check on conditions. Hours can change … [Read more...] about 16 farms in the Triangle where you can pick your own blueberries and blackberries (plus u-pick farms for every season)
Free fans from Orange County Department of Aging June 24
The Orange County Department of Aging is giving away free fans on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Passmore Center, 104 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, North Carolina. To receive a free fan you must be an Orange County resident. You must be age 60 or older, or have a disability. Fans can not be reserved and must be picked up in person. Fans will be available while … [Read more...] about Free fans from Orange County Department of Aging June 24
