CORE (Community Organizing for Racial Equity) is presenting the 6th Annual Juneteenth Black Arts Festival on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Chatham County Fairgrounds, 191 Fairgrounds Road, Pittsboro, NC. This free event features: The event festival is hosted by Taiyé "The Wild Afrikan" Samuel, and the featured artist is Liquid Pleasure. There will also be … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Black Arts Festival in Pittsboro, presented by CORE
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Juneteenth Celebration at Summit Church in Raleigh
Summit Church is holding a Juneteenth Celebration on its Capital Hills Campus, 3901 Capital Hills Drive, Raleigh, NC. The celebration takes place Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At this free event there will be food trucks, inflatables, games and more. … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration at Summit Church in Raleigh
My Guy & Me Father’s Day Par-Tee
My Guy & Me Par-Tee is a way for kids to celebrate their dads or significant male mentors in their lives. The event takes place on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Roberts Park, 1300 E Martin Street, Raleigh, NC. The cost is $10 a person. The celebration includes golf lessons, video games, crafts, food and more. Pre-register here. … [Read more...] about My Guy & Me Father’s Day Par-Tee
Juneteenth Celebration at Pope House Museum
On Friday, June 16, 2023, from 10 to 11 a.m., storyteller Pat Lambe will present Storytime with the Popes. She will weave imagery and songs to tell the story of Black emancipation and determination. This free event takes place at Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh. If it rains the event will take place at City of Raleigh Museum. Sponsored by Friends of the City of Raleigh … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration at Pope House Museum
Celebrate Juneteenth at Durham County Library June 15
Durham County Main Library, at 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC, is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. All the events are free and open to the public, with no registration required. The events are sponsored by the Durham Library Foundation. The celebration features take & make instruments, music of the Black Diaspora, an author … [Read more...] about Celebrate Juneteenth at Durham County Library June 15
Tobacco Road Tours
Tobacco Road Tours is offering free walking tours in Raleigh and Durham every weekend. These tours are 90 minutes long. Registration is required. Although they are free, tips are accepted and appreciated. $15 or $20 per adult is a typical tip. They also offer reasonably priced ghost tours. If you have questions about anything, including the tour's safety measures during this time, please … [Read more...] about Tobacco Road Tours
Play Ball Weekend with the Mudcats — free event for kids June 10
The Carolina Mudcats are hosting Play Ball Weekend, a free event for kids ages 6-12 on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It takes place at Five County Stadium, 1501 NC-39, Zebulon, NC. Kids will get to take batting practice and practicing their fielding skills on the field. All LeagueApps registrants will receive a complimentary subscription for MLB.TV and MiLB.TV after Play … [Read more...] about Play Ball Weekend with the Mudcats — free event for kids June 10
The Durham Art Parade — create art and be in the parade!
The Durham Art Parade is a free event taking place Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will start and end at the Scrap Exchange parking lot at The Shoppes at Lakewood, 2050 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC. The route is 1.7 miles long. Anyone can participate in the parade, but please register. The parade procession welcomes: If you would like to perform (in a non-mobile way) … [Read more...] about The Durham Art Parade — create art and be in the parade!
Beach Bash at A.D. Clark Outdoor Pool in Chapel Hill
Celebrate the end the school year and the beginning of summer at a Beach Bash at A.D. Clark Outdoor Pool at Hargraves Center, 216 N Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, NC. The free event takes place on Friday, June 9, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of swimming, live music and snacks. … [Read more...] about Beach Bash at A.D. Clark Outdoor Pool in Chapel Hill
Granville County Juneteenth Freedom Day
Celebrate Juneteenth with Granville County Libraries on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The celebration takes place at Thornton Library 210 Main Street, Oxford, NC. The free celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Granville County Juneteenth Freedom Day
