The Bragtown Community Association is presenting the Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Lakeview Park, 3500 Dearborn Drive, Durham, NC. Look for more information on the Bragtown Community Association Facebook page. The celebration will include: … [Read more...] about Bragtown Juneteenth Celebration June 21
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20th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration June 21
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
Durham Bee Day June 21
Celebrate Durham Bee Day at Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Durham Farmers Market is at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC. At this event, there will be: … [Read more...] about Durham Bee Day June 21
Out! Raleigh Pride Festival June 20-21
The Out! Raleigh Pride Festival takes place Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 2025. Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will be on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. The Friday night event will be an adult-focused (18+) night of entertainment and vendors, from 6 to 10 p.m. The headliner is drag queen, Sasha Colby. Saturday, June 21, from 12 to 7 p.m., is the … [Read more...] about Out! Raleigh Pride Festival June 20-21
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
Kids can make a free Schleich Bag Tag at Marbles PlayStore June 20
On Friday, June 20, 2025, kids can stop by the Marbles PlayStore, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a free schleich Bag Tag Make & Take. Kids will create their own custom bag tag to take home. The activity is open to the first 50 participants, so make sure to come early! No museum admission is needed to take part in this activity in the … [Read more...] about Kids can make a free Schleich Bag Tag at Marbles PlayStore June 20
Smithfield River Jam Concert Series: Liquid Pleasure June 20
The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department is holding River Jam Concert Series in the spring of 2025. It will take place at the Neuse River Amphitheater, 150 S Front Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. This is a free event. The concerts are all at 7 p.m. Enjoy the live music, food and fun. This concert was announced on Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department's Special Events … [Read more...] about Smithfield River Jam Concert Series: Liquid Pleasure 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
Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s “The Gift” opens Aug 8 at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
Paperhand Puppet Intervention's giant puppet shows are one of the most enduring traditions of Chapel Hill and the Triangle. The group uses communal storytelling, shadows, masks, and, of course, giant puppets, to create magic. Paperhand's summer show in 2025, "The Gift" will be performed at the Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from August 8 to September 28, 2025, … [Read more...] about Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s “The Gift” opens Aug 8 at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
12 family day trips from the Triangle
Looking for some new things to do with kids? If you have kids, you know that there are plenty of fun, inexpensive things for kids Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, including parks, museums, splash pads and much more. But it's worth the short drive to check out some of these slightly out-of-town attractions. All are within two hours from the Triangle. Know of others … [Read more...] about 12 family day trips from the Triangle
