Tongue Slappers BBQ Smokehouse presents The Grand Cookout: Juneteenth Edition on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 12 to 7 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. Food will be for sale. There will also be vendors, and music, provided PushPlayKillas. … [Read more...] about The Grand Cookout: Juneteenth Edition at Moore Square June 21
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Juneteenth Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Juneteenth is a celebration that commemorates the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African–Americans in Texas. It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to enslaved people, and freedom is still a … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Father’s Day 2025: Freebies, events and deals in the Triangle
Make Father's Day 2025 special in the Triangle with these ideas of how to spend the weekend. When deals or freebies for Dad are announced we'll let you know that too! As Dad always says, "We're not made of money." Check out some of these events and deals and start planning for a special Father's Day on the cheap. Father's Day is Sunday, June 15, 2025. Some of these events take place on other … [Read more...] about Father’s Day 2025: Freebies, events and deals in the Triangle
Canceled: Capital City Juneteenth Celebration at Dix Park
UPDATE: This event has been canceled, due to the expected weather. Dix Park announced the cancellation on Facebook. Juneteenth celebrates the abolition of slavery in the United States, as well as the rich and vibrant African-American culture. The Capital City Juneteenth Celebration takes place at Dix Park's Harvey Hill, 693 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603, on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from … [Read more...] about Canceled: Capital City Juneteenth Celebration at Dix Park
Mebane: Juneteenth Freedom Day Community Celebration June 14
The City of Mebane, NC, is hosting Juneteenth Freedom Day on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Mebane Community Park, 627 W Center Street, Mebane. This free event will include speakers, entertainment, vendors, food and fellowship. Backyard Games will be available, including: … [Read more...] about Mebane: Juneteenth Freedom Day Community Celebration June 14
How to Spend Friday the 13th in the Triangle
Friday the 13th doesn’t come around often. It does happen at least once every year, and sometimes more than once. In 2025, it happens just once, in June. If you make it through this Friday the 13th with your luck intact, you're safe until February 13, 2026. There are a several origin stories that suggest why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky, but it's not all bad. Here are 13 things to do … [Read more...] about How to Spend Friday the 13th in the Triangle
Orange County Juneteenth Celebration: Where Freedom Gathers, We Rise June 13
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
Juneteenth at City of Raleigh Museum: History Lecture June 13
Celebrate Juneteenth at the City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Friends of City of Raleigh Museum are presenting a lecture "After Emancipation: North Carolina Education, Past, Present, and Future", on June 13, 2025, at 7 p.m. The discussion will delve into the history of North Carolina's Historically Black Colleges and Universities and will discuss the … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at City of Raleigh Museum: History Lecture June 13
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
25+ Pride Month Celebrations in the Triangle
Throughout the month of June, you'll find many Pride Month events in the Triangle. These events bring together the LGBTQ+ community and friends to raise awareness, foster inclusivity, celebrate, and educate. Read on for a day by day list of Pride events in the Triangle. Please note that there are also Pride events that take place in other times of the year, and those events will be included on … [Read more...] about 25+ Pride Month Celebrations in the Triangle
