The Town of Wendell is hosting its 4th of July fireworks celebration on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Wendell Park, 601 West Third Street, Wendell. This free event features a bigger fireworks show for America 260, a concert from The Main Event Band, golf cart and bike parade, crowd performers. food trucks and more. Wendell Park will be closed beginning at 9 PM July 1, and all … [Read more...] about Wendell 4th of July Fireworks July 2
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Morrisville’s July 2 Red, White & Boom!
The Town of Morrisville is celebrating Independence Day on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with Red, White & Boom! at Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. The festival will take place from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and will include live music, inflatables, face painting, food trucks, family-friendly games, and more. A fireworks show will conclude the … [Read more...] about Morrisville’s July 2 Red, White & Boom!
Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration includes live music, food trucks, fireworks, World Cup watch party July 1
The Town of Fuquay-Varina is hosting its Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. It will take place at South Park, 900 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. Gates will open at 6 p.m. The splash pad will be open from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn more about Splash Pad membership and fees. Live music by Bounce will start at 6:30 p.m. There will be patriotic photo ops, giveaways and a … [Read more...] about Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration includes live music, food trucks, fireworks, World Cup watch party July 1
Happy 250th Birthday, America! at New Hope Valley Railway
New Hope Valley Railway, also known as Triangle’s Train, is at 3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill, North Carolina, which is just 24 miles to the southwest of Raleigh. New Hope Valley Railway is celebrating America's 250th birthday on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. This is a fun, patriotic train ride the whole family will enjoy. The event will be taking place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Climb … [Read more...] about Happy 250th Birthday, America! at New Hope Valley Railway
All-American Festival with Fireworks in Selma June 29 (at new location)
The Town of Selma is hosting its annual All-American Festival on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. This free event takes place at Old North State Food Hall, 67 Jr. Road, Selma, North Carolina. Enjoy live music by On the Border (Eagles tribute band), food, family fun, vendors, fireworks and more. … [Read more...] about All-American Festival with Fireworks in Selma June 29 (at new location)
Franklinton Independence Day Celebration June 27
The Franklinton Independence Day Celebration takes place Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Franklinton Middle School Football Field, 224 Rams Way, Franklinton, North Carolina. Enjoy live music from Stonebrook Moonshine, food trucks, kids' games, family fun and fireworks. No alcohol, smoking, pets, personal fireworks or weapons are allowed. … [Read more...] about Franklinton Independence Day Celebration June 27
Father’s Day 2026: Freebies, events and deals in the Triangle
Make Father's Day 2026 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 21, 2026. Some of these events take place on other … [Read more...] about Father’s Day 2026: Freebies, events and deals in the Triangle
Father’s Day Brunch and Dinner in the Triangle
Celebrate Father's Day with a tasty meal! Father's Day is Sunday, June 21, 2026. We're putting together a list of restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and other parts of the Triangle offering Father's Day meals ranging from brunch to dinner. We're including restaurants with a variety of price points. We're including restaurants where you can dine-in, but also restaurants that are offering … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Brunch and Dinner in the Triangle
Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth June 21
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
20+ Juneteenth Celebrations in the Triangle in 2026
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 Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas, even though the proclamation had been issued January 1, 1863, more than two years earlier. It took more than two years. Freedom is … [Read more...] about 20+ Juneteenth Celebrations in the Triangle in 2026
