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
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Country Soul Songbook: Juneteenth Jamboree at The Cary Theater
Breakout artist Misha Fair is coming to The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, to lead Juneteenth Jamboree on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12. Crafted with the help of Country Soul Songbook's Kamara Thomas, Misha takes the stage with expressive lyrics and classic country vocals. Misha has been turning heads through her heartfelt songwriting and dynamic … [Read more...] about Country Soul Songbook: Juneteenth Jamboree at The Cary Theater
Remembering: Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood on June 20
Remembering: Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood takes place Friday, June 20, 2025, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Stanford L. Warren Library, 508 Simmons Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is free and open to all. As part of the DURM Juneteenth Collaborative’s citywide celebration, this event brings together live music, visual and performance art, wellness offerings, a vibrant community … [Read more...] about Remembering: Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood on June 20
Summer Solstice Party at Eno River Farm June 20
Eno River Farm, at 2127 St Marys Road, Hillsborough, is a berry farm (pick your own blackberries and blueberries) and ice cream shop. They are hosting a Summer Solstice Party on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. until they close at 8 p.m. There will be multiple bands playing during the day. La Republica Taco Truck will be on site. Enjoy ice cream, pick fruit and more! No entry cost is … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice Party at Eno River Farm June 20
Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth in Smithfield
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 218 S 2nd Street, in Smithfield, invites the community to a Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. There is no charge to walk the labyrinth. Light refreshments will be provided by Daughters of the King. Stay for the 7 p.m. River Jam Concert at nearby Neuse River Amphitheater, hosted by the Town of Smithfield. Learn about … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth in Smithfield
Celebrate Summer Solstice in the Triangle — a list of events
Summer solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt toward the Sun. When that happens, we experience the largest number of hours of sunlight in the year. Summer solstice marks the astronomical beginning of summer. After summer solstice, the days start getting shorter with a little less sunlight each day. Summer solstice takes place on June 20, 2025. (It always … [Read more...] about Celebrate Summer Solstice in the Triangle — a list of events
Juneteenth at Marbles and Moore Square June 19
Celebrate freedom and fun this Juneteenth at Moore Square and Marbles, 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy FREE family-friendly activities with performers, artists and storytimes. Local Black-owned food trucks and vendors will be on-site at Moore Square. Bring the whole family for a day full of joy, play and community! … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at Marbles and Moore Square June 19
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration June 19
Celebrate Juneteenth at the fourth annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration. The event takes place at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro, NC, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Juneteenth festivities celebrate Black … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration June 19
Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
The North Carolina Public Defender's Association and the NCCU School of Law Social Justice and Racial Equity Institute are planning an event to commemorate Juneteenth. Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts takes place Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at NCCU New Student Center, 500 Nelson Street, Durham, NC. The event is free and open to all. In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, The … [Read more...] about Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
Party in the Park: Juneteenth Celebration at RTP
Research Triangle Park is hosting the 3rd Annual Party in the Park: A Celebration of Juneteenth, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m. It will take place at The Hub RTP, 3150 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This free event includes: The first 50 guests will get a free icee. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a swimsuit or splash-friendly clothing. The rain date is June 20, … [Read more...] about Party in the Park: Juneteenth Celebration at RTP
