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
Kids
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
City of Raleigh Juneteenth Historical Open Mic Celebration at Carolina Pines Park
Raleigh Parks and City of Raleigh's Equity and Inclusion Department are partnering to present The Original City of Raleigh Juneteenth Historical Open Mic Celebration on the Lawn. This event, which is sponsored by the Raleigh Human Relations Commission, takes place Friday, June 16, 2023, from 8 to 10 p.m., at Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC. "Doors" open at 7 … [Read more...] about City of Raleigh Juneteenth Historical Open Mic Celebration at Carolina Pines Park
Flight Day at Dorothea Dix Park June 3
Take to the sky at Flight Day at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event, which is created in partnership with Y Guides YMCA of the Triangle, takes place on the Big Field, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh. Bring kites, homemade flying machines, and model rockets! Kite vendors will be on site too. These food trucks will be on site: You are also welcome … [Read more...] about Flight Day at Dorothea Dix Park June 3
Ever After: Fairytales, Food & Flowers June 3
Ever After: Fairytales, Food & Flowers is a free festival on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It takes place at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Go on an epicurean and botanical adventure at Ever After - Fairytales, Food, & Flowers at Fletcher Park! Explore different dessert, artisan, and savory food vendors along with samples and experiences … [Read more...] about Ever After: Fairytales, Food & Flowers June 3
Jazz + Art Market at Artmosphere in Clayton
Artmosphere Community Arts Center, which is in a historic building at 3919 Raleigh Road, Clayton, is hosting Jazz + Art Market on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 5 to 9 p.m. This is a free event with live jazz music, artisan vendors and more. Performing will be Swingsters Union Band. Here's all that's going on at the event: Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. … [Read more...] about Jazz + Art Market at Artmosphere in Clayton
