St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 218 S 2nd Street, in Smithfield, North Carolina, invites the community to a Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. There is no charge to walk the labyrinth. This event is a time for personal growth. The labyrinth is also open to the public year-round for meditative self-guided walks. Learn about this labyrinth and 8 other … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth June 21
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Hillsborough Really Really Free Market June 21
The Hillsborough Really Really Free Market is just what it sounds like: a market where everything is free. It's scheduled for the 3rd Sunday of every month from March to October in 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Gold Park, 415 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina: Please check the Eventbrite page for any updates to these dates. You might also find updates and more events of interest at … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Really Really Free Market June 21
Dedication of Freedmen’s Schoolhouse in Smithfield on June 19
The Historic Smithfield Foundation will hold a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Freedmen’s Schoolhouse on Friday, June 19, 2026. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of First Missionary Baptist Church, 403 Caswell Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. A ribbon cutting and tours of the schoolhouse, at 308 N Fourth Street, will follow. Dr. Crystal R. Sanders, a … [Read more...] about Dedication of Freedmen’s Schoolhouse in Smithfield on June 19
255th Annual Regulator Remembrance Day in Hillsborough June 19
The 255th Annual Regulator Remembrance Day Event will take place Friday, June 19, 2026, at 6 p.m., at the Regulator Historic Marker in Cameron Park, 200 East King Street, Hillsborough, NC. This year’s event marks the 255th anniversary of the date on June 19, 1771 when six early American patriots were executed at the site by English colonial Governor William Tryon on the charge of High Treason … [Read more...] about 255th Annual Regulator Remembrance Day in Hillsborough June 19
Chapel Hill Really Really Free Market June 15
Chapel Hill Really Really Free Market will be taking place the third Monday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Southern Village Green, 401 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The first one takes place June 15, 2026. Please make sure to follow @chapelhillrrfm on Instagram for updates. This first event was also announced in a Facebook event by Southern Village. At a free market, … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill Really Really Free Market June 15
(Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle — 7 monthly markets where you can shop for free
A free market is different than a vendor market or a flea market, because everything is (really) free. No money is exchanged and there's no bartering or trading. Everything is given away freely. If you have stuff you'd like to give away, you can bring it. (Just make sure to take away anything that's not taken at the end of the market.) If you want or need stuff, just take it. You can offer free … [Read more...] about (Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle — 7 monthly markets where you can shop for free
Hymn Sing and Ice Cream at Genesis United Methodist Church in Cary June 7
Genesis United Methodist Church, 850 High House Road, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Hymn Sing and Ice Cream on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 3 p.m. This is a free event. All ages are welcome. Bring your sweet tooth and your favorite hymns! Everyone will enjoy ice cream and fellowship together, and then the church's music director will take your hymn requests in a good old fashioned … [Read more...] about Hymn Sing and Ice Cream at Genesis United Methodist Church in Cary June 7
Wake County Veterans Stand Down June 6: Free haircuts, clothing, pet veterinary services, legal aid, more…
Wake County Veterans Services is hosting Wake County Veterans Stand Down. This is a one-day program on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at William Peace University, 15 E Peace Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a no-cost event connecting veterans to housing, healthcare, benefits and more. No registration is required. No appointments are needed. Services available … [Read more...] about Wake County Veterans Stand Down June 6: Free haircuts, clothing, pet veterinary services, legal aid, more…
N.C. Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony in Durham June 1
North Carolina’s 2026 Juneteenth observance will kick off with the Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony on Monday, June 1st, 2026. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Durham County Courthouse, 510 S. Dillard Street, Durham, North Carolina. More details were announced on Durham County Government's Facebook page. The 21st Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration will include remarks from … [Read more...] about N.C. Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony in Durham June 1
Compassion Day at St. Matthew Baptist Church on May 30: Free food, haircuts, clothing, and much more
St. Matthew Baptist Church, 5410 Louisburg Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, along with Lost Sheep Outreach Ministry, is hosting Compassion Day on May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. This is a FREE event offering a myriad of FREE resources for the community. In addition to all the resources below, there will be face painting and entertainment to make this a fun day for all! … [Read more...] about Compassion Day at St. Matthew Baptist Church on May 30: Free food, haircuts, clothing, and much more
