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
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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
Juneteenth Celebrations at Chavis Park June 16-19
The City of Raleigh is hosting a series of Juneteenth events at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Raleigh. These free events celebrate and honor African American culture through history, entertainment, dancing and more. The events take place from Monday, June 16, to Thursday, June 19, 2025. CommUNITY Stories at John Chavis Memorial ParkMonday, June 16, 20256 to 9 … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebrations at Chavis Park June 16-19
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
The Grand Cookout: Juneteenth Edition at Moore Square June 21
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
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
