Durham residents are invited to come together for Durham Hunger Day, a community celebration focused on nourishing our neighbors on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Now in its fifth year, this annual gathering, originally launched in connection with World Hunger Day, has grown into a Durham tradition dedicated to … [Read more...] about World Hunger Day in Durham June 7 — awareness event with free giveaways, kids’ activities and more
Taste of Soul in Raleigh July 26
The popular food festival Taste of Soul holds several food and merchant events throughout the year in Durham and Raleigh, NC. Taste of Soul NC is the ultimate cookout experience, with food, merchants, DJ, live performances, and bounce houses Admission is free. You just pay for your food and drink. The next Taste of Soul NC event takes place on July 26, 2026, from 1 to 8 p.m., at City … [Read more...] about Taste of Soul in Raleigh July 26
Book Harvest Summer Block Party in Durham July 18 — free books for kids of all ages, plus fun activities
Book Harvest is an organization that provides children of all ages with free, culturally inclusive books. The organization has a free event coming up... Book Harvest's Summer Block Party takes place Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Durham Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free and so is parking. Kids of all ages, from infants to high … [Read more...] about Book Harvest Summer Block Party in Durham July 18 — free books for kids of all ages, plus fun activities
Live music at Pine State Coffee: Firefly Strings on June 28
Pine State Coffee, at 1614 Automotive Way, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting live music by Firefly Strings on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a laid-back afternoon of live music, coffee and good company. Firefly Strings will bring a mix of modern favorites, pop covers and other familiar tunes – all performed by a live string trio. Think less “concert hall,” and more … [Read more...] about Live music at Pine State Coffee: Firefly Strings on June 28
Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park: AfroBeats on June 26
Discover Dance is an ongoing event series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Discover Dance takes place the last Friday of the month, through August, 2026. At each of these free events you'll learn a different style of dance. Read on to see what's coming up in the series. These events are additional hubs for the Cary Art Loop where you can explore artistic … [Read more...] about Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park: AfroBeats on June 26
Cary’s Juneteenth Celebration June 20
The Town of Cary is celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 4 to 9:30 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Experience a jubilant Juneteenth Celebration curated by Historian Darrell Stover! Experience the spirit of “freedom dance” as movement takes center stage, honoring expression, resilience, and joy through live performances and moments that … [Read more...] about Cary’s Juneteenth Celebration June 20
Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle — Updated for 2026
There's nothing better on a warm evening than listening to music outdoors. We are updating a list of outdoor concert series for 2026 in the Triangle. You'll find live music in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Wake Forest, and more. Maybe "summer" stretches a little bit into spring and autumn too. Most of these concert series are family friendly. At many you … [Read more...] about Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle — Updated for 2026
Christ Fellowship Soccer Camp: Low-priced evening soccer camp for kids
Christ Fellowship Soccer Camp is a low-priced evening soccer camp for children. It takes place Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Leesville Road Elementary, 8402 Price Way, Raleigh, NC. The cost for the whole week is only $10 per child. The cost includes a camp t-shirt and a meal at the Friday night celebration. The camp is for children ages 5-11. Each … [Read more...] about Christ Fellowship Soccer Camp: Low-priced evening soccer camp for kids
Amazon Prime Days: June 23-26 — shop early deals now
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Amazon Prime Day is taking place June 23 to 26, 2026. Note: You can try Amazon Prime for free, for 30 days. If you're going to try it, this is the time! You can cancel whenever you want. Amazon Prime Day is a bit like Black Friday in July. For four days only, Amazon will offer tremendous savings on TVs, smart home, kitchen, grocery, toys, fashion, furniture, appliances and back-to-school … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Days: June 23-26 — shop early deals now
RTP Underground Market: live music, vendors, more on June 6
The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting RTP Underground Market four dates in 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hub RTP, 3151 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Each event features live music, local vendors, and more. They are … [Read more...] about RTP Underground Market: live music, vendors, more on June 6
