Celebrate the 4th of July at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. This free celebration takes place Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 2 to 8 p.m. The event includes: … [Read more...] about 4th of July at The Plant: Wagon parade, sprinklers, music, more…
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Fourth of July Celebration in Hillsborough: Together We Are America
The Town of Hillsborough is presenting Together We Are America July 4th Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. This is a free event that will take place in River Park and at venues throughout Downtown Hillsborough, North Carolina. Programming includes a juried crafts market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., live performances from 1 to 9 p.m., the "We the People" Parade, FREE … [Read more...] about Fourth of July Celebration in Hillsborough: Together We Are America
Durham 4th of July Fireworks at Durham Bulls Athletic Park after baseball game
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Enjoy a fireworks display after the baseball game at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, on Saturday, July 4th, 2026. The game starts at 6:45 p.m. The Bulls play the Gwinnett Stripers. The game is now sold out, but the fireworks show is FREE to watch outside of the ballpark. The fireworks show starts at 9:15 p.m. Viewing sites outside of the ballpark include: … [Read more...] about Durham 4th of July Fireworks at Durham Bulls Athletic Park after baseball game
Knightdale’s Independence Day Festival: Fourth on First Avenue
Celebrate the 4th of July at Knightdale's Fourth on First Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. Please note the change in end time, due to the extreme heat. (It was originally planned to end at 1 p.m.) It's free to attend. The event features live music from Liquid Pleasure, a bike parade, … [Read more...] about Knightdale’s Independence Day Festival: Fourth on First Avenue
Little Fentonians — Dino Day Aug. 13
Fenton, at 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, is a mixed-use property with retail, restaurants, apartments, and businesses. It regularly hosts FREE events for kids through its Little Fentonians program. On Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. it's hosting Dino Day. Please RSVP through the link to help with planning. Dino Day is a prehistoric‑themed celebration packed … [Read more...] about Little Fentonians — Dino Day Aug. 13
Garner Independence Day Celebration will include live music (but not NC Symphony), fireworks, and more
Garner is holding its Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, North Carolina, from 5 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. Due to the forecast of extreme temperatures, the North Carolina Symphony is unable to perform at the Celebration. "The North Carolina Symphony is sorry that we will be unable to perform at the Garner Independence Day … [Read more...] about Garner Independence Day Celebration will include live music (but not NC Symphony), fireworks, and more
Top things to do in July in the Triangle — big list of events!
July starts off with a bang, but even after the fireworks end, there's plenty to do and celebrate in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle. Read on for a list of some of the top events in the Triangle in July, 2026. We focus on the "free and cheap" so many of these events will be easy on your wallet. Read about some highlighted events, or jump right to our day by day list … [Read more...] about Top things to do in July in the Triangle — big list of events!
25 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2026
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Ready to have some fun? Here's a list of free and inexpensive things for kids to do during summer break of 2026. Have you subscribed to Triangle on the Cheap by email? It's the best way to stay up to date on the free and cheap goings-on. Also, follow us on Facebook. What else should be on this list? Let us know and we might add it! Also, make sure to check out list of summer camps in the … [Read more...] about 25 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2026
July 3rd Celebration at Downtown Cary Park
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend at a July 3rd Celebration at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The event takes place Friday, July 3, 2026, from 4 to 10 p.m., and is free to attend. All ages are welcome. The celebration includes entertainment, games, trivia, the movie "Independence Day," and more. Learn about the Town of Cary's other 4th of July … [Read more...] about July 3rd Celebration at Downtown Cary Park
Apex’s Fireworks Frenzy July 3: also includes a drone show in 2026
Apex is celebrating the 4th of July with Fireworks Frenzy on July 3, 2026. Due to the Salem Streetscape construction project, Old Fashioned Fourth of July event is cancelled for 2026. However, two of this event's most cherished features (the Parade of Wheels and Apex Fire Department Splash Down) will be moved to the Fireworks Frenzy event! In addition, Fireworks Frenzy will also include a drone … [Read more...] about Apex’s Fireworks Frenzy July 3: also includes a drone show in 2026
