The Orange County Juneteenth Celebration: When Freedom Gathers, We Rise, takes place Friday, June 13, 2025, at multiple locations in Hillsborough, North Carolina. All the events are free and open to all. This full-day event honors the legacy of emancipation and the strength of African American families through three unique sessions. Celebrate Juneteenth in Orange County with music, … [Read more...] about Orange County Juneteenth Celebration: Where Freedom Gathers, We Rise June 13
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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
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!
Wilson Pride Block Party June 7
The Wilson Pride Block Party takes place in Downtown Wilson on Saturday, June 7, 2025, all day, starting at 9 a.m. Please visit WilsonPrideNC.com for a complete schedule and details. Some highlights: … [Read more...] about Wilson Pride Block Party June 7
21st Annual Beaver Queen Pageant in Durham June 7
The Beaver Queen Pageant is very popular annual Durham event at Duke Park. Specifically, it will be at Duke Park Meadow, which is at the corner of Englewood Avenue and Acadia Street, 1608 Acadia Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's a special mix of folly, pageantry and humor, and friendly competition, as people vote for their favorite contestants by donating to Keep Durham Beautiful. The … [Read more...] about 21st Annual Beaver Queen Pageant in Durham June 7
Pittsboro Pride Festival June 6-7
Pittsboro Pride Festival takes place Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, 2025, at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. The Friday event, a drag show and dance party, is for ages 13+. The Saturday event is a free, family-friendly event that features fun, food, music, vendors and more. It ends with the Pride Parade. Both events are free to attend. Friday, June 6 Grab … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Pride Festival June 6-7
Cars and Carnivores Street Festival in Wake Forest
Cars and Carnivores is a street festival in downtown Wake Forest on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This date is a reschedule due to the weather forecast. The festival will be around 339 Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC. The highlights of the festival are the classic/modern car show and steak cook-off. There will also be food and vendor booths. The car show is accepting up … [Read more...] about Cars and Carnivores Street Festival in Wake Forest
Raleigh Greek Festival May 30 to June 1
The Raleigh Greek Festival will take place May 30 to June 1, 2025, at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours of Raleigh Greek Festival: Admission is $5.50 and free for kids under age 13. A portion of all proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. Enjoy: A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Greek Festival May 30 to June 1
Hands-On History Fair in Hillsborough May 31
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough is presenting a Hands-On History Fair on May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hillsborough Visitor Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. The history fair is free to attend. Meet local preservationists, artisans, and history-minded organizations as they showcase the many ways we keep the past alive—from restored artifacts and … [Read more...] about Hands-On History Fair in Hillsborough May 31
