The City of Mebane, NC, is hosting Juneteenth Freedom Day on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Mebane Community Park, 627 W Center Street, Mebane. This free event will include speakers, entertainment, vendors, food and fellowship. Backyard Games will be available, including: … [Read more...] about Mebane: Juneteenth Freedom Day Community Celebration June 14
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5th Annual Tractor Day at Pace Family Farms in Clayton on June 14, with free hot dogs!
Pace Family Farms, 12701 Buffalo Road, Clayton, is hosting its 5th Annual Tractor Day on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come by the farm to see farm equipment of all shapes and sizes! Local International Harvester tractor club will be on site for antique tractors. Bright Leaf Hotdogs will be serving free hotdogs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chips and drinks will be available for … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Tractor Day at Pace Family Farms in Clayton on June 14, with free hot dogs!
Butterflies, Bees and Insects Art LAB at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center June 14 — free art activities for all ages
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, at 123 E Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting Art LAB, once a month. Art LAB features free arts activities for all ages. It's free to attend, but please register online or in person. These activities take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on the following days. Please click on the links below to learn more or to register. Schedule for Art LAB Winter … [Read more...] about Butterflies, Bees and Insects Art LAB at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center June 14 — free art activities for all ages
Orange County Juneteenth Celebration: Where Freedom Gathers, We Rise June 13
The Orange County Juneteenth Celebration: When Freedom Gathers, We Rise, takes place Friday, June 13, 2025, at multiple locations in Hillsborough, North Carolina. All the events are free and open to all. This full-day event honors the legacy of emancipation and the strength of African American families through three unique sessions. Celebrate Juneteenth in Orange County with music, … [Read more...] about Orange County Juneteenth Celebration: Where Freedom Gathers, We Rise June 13
Safety Day for kids at Fenton June 12
Little Fentonians Safety Day is a jam-packed morning of activities designed to teach kids important safety tips while they have fun. It takes place Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Fenton square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend, but register for tickets. Cary PD will be out with their police car, there will be crafts, … [Read more...] about Safety Day for kids at Fenton June 12
8 Summer Reading Programs for Kids in the Triangle
Summer reading programs can help to keep kids learning and growing through the summer. And without the pressure of school assignments, they have the freedom to explore their own interests through literature. Here are several reading programs that encourage kids to keep reading, and some even offer prizes and rewards. Wake County Public Libraries Wake County Public Libraries' Summer … [Read more...] about 8 Summer Reading Programs for Kids in the Triangle
Summer Kickoff at the LocoShop in Durham June 11 — free pops, activities, more…
LocoShop, 600 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Summer Kickoff Party on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. Welcome summer with: … [Read more...] about Summer Kickoff at the LocoShop in Durham June 11 — free pops, activities, more…
Summer Deals at Topgolf — half off Monday to Thursday (and more)
Topgolf wants to be part of your summer fun! It's offering several special deals in the summer of 2025. Read on for the special deals, but first, here are some basic details about Topgolf. At Topgolf, you play from climate controlled hitting bays, so you can play all year. The 240-yard outfield has dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the … [Read more...] about Summer Deals at Topgolf — half off Monday to Thursday (and more)
World Hunger Day in Durham — awareness event with free food, kids’ activities and more
Several local organizations are joining together to present a World Hunger Day event on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event will raise awareness of food insecurity in the community, as well as the work being done to support residents. The event will feature: You can help! Here are three ways you can … [Read more...] about World Hunger Day in Durham — awareness event with free food, kids’ activities and more
Grand Opening of Gipson Play Plaza June 6-8 — music, dance, art, more…
Very soon -- spring of 2025 -- kids and playful adults in Raleigh will have a brand new place to play at Dix Park. Gipson Play Plaza features 18.5 acres of playgrounds, gathering spaces, gardens, art and skyline views. One unique thing about Gipson Play Plaza is that it includes elements that can be used by people of all ages. In fact, it will be the largest adventure playground in the … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Gipson Play Plaza June 6-8 — music, dance, art, more…
