Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, at 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC, is hosting Gig in the Park, a free concert series. It takes place every other Thursday from April 24 to June 19, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. The band lineup was announced on Facebook. Bring a chair or blanket. There will be food trucks, along with beer and wine. No outside beverages or coolers. Proceeds from the beverage … [Read more...] about Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
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Blueberry Bonanza at The Plant in Pittsboro on June 15
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting Blueberry Bonanza on Sunday, June 14, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This is a free event to celebrate the blueberry! At this event: … [Read more...] about Blueberry Bonanza at The Plant in Pittsboro on June 15
$15 off tickets to NC Hops Festival June 14
NC Hops Festival is an afternoon of NC craft beverages, local vendors, food trucks and live music. It takes place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Midtown at North Hills, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on for a way to save. A GA tasting ticket is for a session is $51.75, including fees, if you purchase in advance. It's $57.15 the day of … [Read more...] about $15 off tickets to NC Hops Festival June 14
Funkytown Festival in Franklinton June 14
The Town of Franklinton is hosting the Funkytown Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., on Main Street in Downtown Franklinton. Franklinton is about 26 miles to the northeast of Raleigh. It's close to Wake Forest. Funkytown Festival is a 70s and 80s themed festival, and is free to attend. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Funkytown Festival in Franklinton June 14
Triangle Community Band Festival at Durham Central Park June 14
The Annual Triangle Community Band Festival will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 6 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Multiple food trucks will be on site. Admission is free. The concert will feature five regional community bands: Food vendors: Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. All bands will play an encore together. … [Read more...] about Triangle Community Band Festival at Durham Central Park June 14
Knightdale African American Festival June 14
The Town of Knightdale is presenting the Knightdale African American Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 4 to 9 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, NC. This free, family-friendly event features: … [Read more...] about Knightdale African American Festival June 14
Apex Pride Festival June 14
Apex Pride is presenting the Apex Pride Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free festival is to honor and celebrate the LGTQ+ community members and loved ones. The festival includes: Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Apex Pride Festival June 14
Juneteenth at the Pines in Raleigh
Celebrate Juneteenth at Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, Friday, June 13, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. Gates open at 6:45 p.m. This is a free event for ages 18+, although there will be a kids zone for kids ages 5-12. The event will feature musical performances, line dancing, sing-alongs and more. Bring blankets, low lawn chairs, sunscreen and bug spray. … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at the Pines in Raleigh
Flyleaf Music Series with Carolina Public Humanities — NC Songwriters Review June 11
Carolina Public Humanities is hosting The Flyleaf Music Series once a month, from February to June, 2025. These concerts takes place at Flyleaf Books, 752 MLK Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for each concert. Please learn more and register here. Flyleaf Music Series Schedule Tatiana Hargreaves and the American FiddleWednesday, February 26, 20256 … [Read more...] about Flyleaf Music Series with Carolina Public Humanities — NC Songwriters Review June 11
Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks
Carolina Inn, at 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, hosts Fridays on the Front Porch, a free outdoor concert series. The Carolina Inn announced that the series will be returning on May 1, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., with the band The Back Roads performing. It's free to attend. Food trucks will be on site. Band and Food Truck Schedule for Fridays on the Front Porch in … [Read more...] about Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks
