Book Harvest is an organization that provides children of all ages with free, culturally inclusive books. The organization has a free event coming up... Book Harvest's Summer Block Party takes place Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Durham Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free and so is parking. Kids of all ages, from infants to high … [Read more...] about Book Harvest Summer Block Party in Durham July 18 — free books for kids of all ages, plus fun activities
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Taste of Soul in Raleigh July 26
The popular food festival Taste of Soul holds several food and merchant events throughout the year in Durham and Raleigh, NC. Taste of Soul NC is the ultimate cookout experience, with food, merchants, DJ, live performances, and bounce houses Admission is free. You just pay for your food and drink. The next Taste of Soul NC event takes place on July 26, 2026, from 1 to 8 p.m., at City … [Read more...] about Taste of Soul in Raleigh July 26
Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park: AfroBeats on June 26
Discover Dance is an ongoing event series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Discover Dance takes place the last Friday of the month, through August, 2026. At each of these free events you'll learn a different style of dance. Read on to see what's coming up in the series. These events are additional hubs for the Cary Art Loop where you can explore artistic … [Read more...] about Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park: AfroBeats on June 26
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
Christ Fellowship Soccer Camp: Low-priced evening soccer camp for kids
Christ Fellowship Soccer Camp is a low-priced evening soccer camp for children. It takes place Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Leesville Road Elementary, 8402 Price Way, Raleigh, NC. The cost for the whole week is only $10 per child. The cost includes a camp t-shirt and a meal at the Friday night celebration. The camp is for children ages 5-11. Each … [Read more...] about Christ Fellowship Soccer Camp: Low-priced evening soccer camp for kids
C10s Tailgate Party at Phillips Farms of Cary June 6: Truck show, petting zoo, bounce houses, more (free!)
C10s Tailgate Party is a FREE event on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Phillips Farms of Cary, 6800 Good Hope Church Road, Cary, North Carolina. Please note that the event takes place at Phillips Farms' market and parking area. The fun park will be closed. The event features: Look for updates in the Facebook event. If you want to show your truck, learn how at … [Read more...] about C10s Tailgate Party at Phillips Farms of Cary June 6: Truck show, petting zoo, bounce houses, more (free!)
Free rides on Kiwanis Miniature Train in Goldsboro June 6
Kiwanis Miniature Train, at Herman Park, 900 Park Avenue, Goldsboro, is offering FREE train rides on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. The park is about 56 miles to the southeast of Raleigh. This special event is sponsored by Wayne County health & Human Services. Announced on Facebook. Can't make it then? The train is open Saturdays and Sundays through October, from 1 to 5 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Free rides on Kiwanis Miniature Train in Goldsboro June 6
Clayton Square to Square Street Street Festival June 6
The Town of Clayton is hosting its Square to Square Street Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Main Street, from Town Square to Horne Square. This free festival features games, activities, food and music. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Clayton Square to Square Street Street Festival June 6
Larry & Joe at Carolina Theatre’s Family Saturday Series June 6 — just $5 a ticket
Carolina Theatre, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, is presenting Family Saturday Series, with performances perfect for all ages. These music, storytelling, dance, and magic performances will introduce young audiences to the magic of live performances, but will also be enjoyable to the older members of the family. The Family Saturday Series will take place once a month (most months), at 11 … [Read more...] about Larry & Joe at Carolina Theatre’s Family Saturday Series June 6 — just $5 a ticket
Small Town Pride in Chapel Hill and Carrboro — Pride Month events
The Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are joining together, along with Orgullo Latinx, to celebrate Small Town Pride during June, which is Pride Month. During this time, there will be several events to celebrate and embrace diversity. Chapel Hill Pride! PromenadeSaturday, June 6, 202612 to 3 p.m.Starting at Peace & Justice Plaza179 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC Wear your colors. … [Read more...] about Small Town Pride in Chapel Hill and Carrboro — Pride Month events
