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)
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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
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
All-day Juneteenth Celebration at Liberation Station Bookstore on June 20
Liberation Station, at 430 Hill Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is North Carolina's first Black-owned children's bookstore. It's a place where Black children can see themselves beautifully reflected in the books they read. Liberation Station also hosts many events for the community. You can find them at liberationstationbookstore.com/events/ or on Facebook. Liberation Station is hosting an … [Read more...] about All-day Juneteenth Celebration at Liberation Station Bookstore on June 20
Juneteenth Grand Cookout at NC State Fairgrounds June 20
The Throwdown Events and Entertainment is hosting Juneteenth Grand Cookout on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 2 to 10 p.m., at the NC State Fairgrounds, Gate 9, near 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. You pay for your food and drink. The event features: … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Grand Cookout at NC State Fairgrounds June 20
Juneteenth Tours at Pope House Museum June 19-21
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Dr. M. T. Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Special Juneteenth tours will be held every day (except Mondays) from Friday, June 19, to Sunday, June 21, 2026. The tours are free to attend. Learn the inspiring story of Dr. Manassa T. Pope and the struggles of other free African Americans in their fight for freedom in North … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Tours at Pope House Museum June 19-21
Garner Juneteenth Celebration June 20
The Town of Garner is presenting the Garner Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W Garner Road, Garner, NC. Admission is free. This year’s theme focuses on telling the story and recognizing the importance of Black landowners in Garner. Through powerful storytelling, the program will feature local choirs, dance … [Read more...] about Garner Juneteenth Celebration June 20
Cary’s Juneteenth Celebration June 20
The Town of Cary is celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 4 to 9:30 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Experience a jubilant Juneteenth Celebration curated by Historian Darrell Stover! Experience the spirit of “freedom dance” as movement takes center stage, honoring expression, resilience, and joy through live performances and moments that … [Read more...] about Cary’s Juneteenth Celebration June 20
