Wake Forest Price is holding the 2nd Wake Forest Pride Fest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Downtown Wake Forest, East Owen Avenue and Brooks Street. This is a free, family-friendly event with live music, food trucks, a kid zone and more. Although the main festival is in October, Wake Forest Pride does have several events planned for Pride Month (June, 2025.) You … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Pride Events: Sound Bath and Pride Family Picnic
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Canceled: Family Farm Animal Day at Duke Homestead June 28
Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting several free or inexpensive events this summer. This event has been canceled due to the extreme heat. Canceled: Family Farm Animal DaySaturday, June 28, 202510 a.m. to 2 p.m.$5 per person Visitors will get to meet with critters stationed across our historic area and learn about the importance of animals, … [Read more...] about Canceled: Family Farm Animal Day at Duke Homestead June 28
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough
Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10,000 People's Choice … [Read more...] about Uproar Festival of Public Art in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough
The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
The Boulder Garden, at 328 Roney Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a bouldering gym that combines bouldering, art, community building and environmental activism. The gym includes over 2,000 square feet of climbing terrain, a top-out section and outdoor event space. The Boulder Garden is celebrating solstice with a Garden Solstice Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. … [Read more...] about The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration June 19 and 21
The Town of Zebulon is celebrating Juneteenth in 2025 with two free events at Zebulon Community Center and Park. Juneteenth KickoffThursday, June 19, 20257 to 9 p.m.Zebulon Community Center301 S Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, North Carolina Local performers, music, kids' activities and educational experiences. Juneteenth CelebrationSaturday, June 21, 20254 to 7:30 p.m.Zebulon Community Park401 S … [Read more...] about Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration June 19 and 21
Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park
The inaugural Juneteenth celebration at Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, will take place Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event for all ages. Enjoy a celebratory Juneteenth festival with live storytelling, musical performances, food trucks, and crafts for kids in a historic park honoring African American freedom and … [Read more...] about Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park
Out! Raleigh Pride Festival June 20-21
The Out! Raleigh Pride Festival takes place Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 2025. Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will be on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. The Friday night event will be an adult-focused (18+) night of entertainment and vendors, from 6 to 10 p.m. The headliner is drag queen, Sasha Colby. Saturday, June 21, from 12 to 7 p.m., is the … [Read more...] about Out! Raleigh Pride Festival June 20-21
20th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration June 21
The 19th annual North Carolina Juneteenth Celebration will take place Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the NCCU Latham Surface Lot, 705 E Lawson Street, Durham, North Carolina. Juneteenth marks the day, June 19, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African–Americans in Texas. The festival takes place from 1 to 8 … [Read more...] about 20th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration June 21
Durham Refugee Day Festival June 21
Durham Refugee Day is a community-wide event that celebrates the contributions and cultures of our refugee and immigrant neighbors. This is a free family-friendly festival with live music, community education booths, activities for kids and food vendors from around the world. Durham Refugee Day takes place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Farmers Market Pavilion at Durham … [Read more...] about Durham Refugee Day Festival June 21
Juneteenth Celebration, Parade and Cookout in Smithfield
Celebrate Juneteenth in Smithfield, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free event in memory of Marlon Lee. Line up at 10 a.m. at the Johnston Alumni Center, 1110 Massey Street, Smithfield, NC, for a parade, which will end at Smith-Collins Park, 909 East Lee Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. At the park, enjoy a cookout, music entertainment, Greek … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration, Parade and Cookout in Smithfield
