The Town of Smithfield's annual Independence Day Celebration will take place on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Neuse River Amphitheater, 150 S Front Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. This is a free event. Festivities include: Public parking is available in the county parking lots located on Johnston Street and 2nd Street and at the public library at 301 E Market … [Read more...] about Smithfield’s Independence Day Celebration July 3
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Independence Day Celebration at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery July 3: live music, food trucks, fireworks
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery, at 6225 Wake Forest Road, Durham, NC, sits on 87 acres of land that feature vineyards, fields, and a pond. The main winery/brewery includes 14,000 square feet of air conditioned space, plus 7,300 square feet of roof decks. On Friday, July 3, 2026, from 12 to 11 p.m., ZincHouse is hosting a free Independence Day celebration. Ages 21+ only. The Independence Day … [Read more...] about Independence Day Celebration at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery July 3: live music, food trucks, fireworks
Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Independence Day on July 3
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting movie nights throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2026. You can find all the movie nights on Downtown Cary Park's calendar. The movie nights are free to enjoy and do not require registration. The movies will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Before each movie there will be pre-screening activities for all … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Independence Day on July 3
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
Front Porch Fridays at Haven Farm in Knightdale, including campout!
Haven Farm, at 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, North Carolina, is hosting Front Porch Fridays every Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. These events are currently scheduled through October 30, 2026 Front Porch Friday is FREE to attend. Make sure to follow Haven Farm on Facebook to check on any changes due to weather. The events feature: Not only that, but on the first Friday of the month, Haven Farm … [Read more...] about Front Porch Fridays at Haven Farm in Knightdale, including campout!
First Friday Market & Movie Night at Moore Square: Hamilton on July 3
Raleigh Parks and Get 2 Know Raleigh are hosting First Friday Market & Movie Nights at Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. These events take place the first Friday of the month, from May to November, 2026. Enjoy an outdoor movie, as well as a vendor market, food trucks, free-to-play games, and live music by a local artist. The events take place from 5 to 9 p.m., … [Read more...] about First Friday Market & Movie Night at Moore Square: Hamilton on July 3
Moth Night at Hollow Rock Nature Park on July 11
The Durham County Open Space Program invites the community to enjoy the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance of moths during an upcoming partnership event with the North Carolina Biodiversity Project. Moth Night takes place Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 8 p.m., at Hollow Rock Nature Park, 692 Erwin Road, Durham, North Carolina. Please RSVP so that staff can properly prepare for all … [Read more...] about Moth Night at Hollow Rock Nature Park on July 11
Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: Spy Kids on July 11
Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting Free Retro Family Days this summer. On select Saturdays in July and August, 2026, they'll be showing a retro family film for free. The films will be shown at 11 a.m. Tickets will be available at the box office 30 minutes before the start time of the film. Retro Family Days … [Read more...] about Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: Spy Kids on July 11
Postponed: Fourth of July Celebration with Preservation Chapel Hill
UPDATE: This event has been postponed, due to the extreme heat. Preservation Chapel Hill is hosting a Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4th, 2026. The free event takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Horace Williams House Grounds, 610 East Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC. Admission is free, but donations are welcome and greatly appreciated. Your contributions will support … [Read more...] about Postponed: Fourth of July Celebration with Preservation Chapel Hill
Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Shrek on Aug. 29
The Carolina Theatre of Durham, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting a sensory friendly film series. The Sensory Friendly Film Series offers a welcoming and supportive environment for autistic individuals and others in need of sensory accommodations. The series presents films in a comfortable environment once a month. This offering was created in partnership with the Duke … [Read more...] about Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Shrek on Aug. 29
