Celebrate French culture and support local businesses at the Hope Valley Farms YMCA Bastille Day Market on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. HopeValley Farms YMCA is at 4818 S Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy a free, family-friendly community event featuring local vendors, artisans, makers, farmers, food vendors, and entertainers. Shop a variety of unique crafts, … [Read more...] about Bastille Day Market at Hope Valley Farms YMCA July 11
Kids
Free and Cheap Summer Weekday Movie Series for Kids in the Triangle
Looking for affordable indoor summer movies the Triangle? Treat your kids to a fun cinematic experience without breaking the bank. Explore this list of low-priced films showing in various theaters on weekdays this summer. Beat the heat with an animated adventure or a family-friendly blockbuster, all on a very family-friendly budget. This list has been updated for summer, 2026. Marquee … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Summer Weekday Movie Series for Kids in the Triangle
Free ice cream social in Fuquay-Varina for National Ice Cream Day July 19
The Town of Fuquay-Varina is celebrating National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 19, 2026, with a free ice cream social at Fuquay Mineral Spring Park, 105 West Spring Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy free ice cream, iced tea and lemonade! There is also plenty of family fun at this event. … [Read more...] about Free ice cream social in Fuquay-Varina for National Ice Cream Day July 19
All-American Festival with Fireworks in Selma June 29 (at new location)
The Town of Selma is hosting its annual All-American Festival on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. This free event takes place at Old North State Food Hall, 67 Jr. Road, Selma, North Carolina. Enjoy live music by On the Border (Eagles tribute band), food, family fun, vendors, fireworks and more. … [Read more...] about All-American Festival with Fireworks in Selma June 29 (at new location)
Free events at Crowder County Park in July: Turtle Talk, Moth Light Theater, Guided Hike, more…
Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, is located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests. Amenities include three playgrounds, three picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, playfield, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater and a 3-acre pond with a boardwalk and observation deck. Crowder County Park hosts many family events. Register for programs here. Space is limited … [Read more...] about Free events at Crowder County Park in July: Turtle Talk, Moth Light Theater, Guided Hike, more…
LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Stadium model for free and bring it home with you on June 28
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LEGO Stores often host events during which customers can put together a small project and take it home. It's absolutely free to participate. These builds are provided especially for the in-store events. They are not available for purchase. LEGO Stadium On Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m. p.m., build a LEGO Stadium. While supplies last. This make and take event is intended for … [Read more...] about LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Stadium model for free and bring it home with you on June 28
52nd Raleigh Money Expo at NC State Fairgrounds — coin, paper money & stamp show June 26-28
Are you a coin or stamp collector? Or are you interesting in learning more? Then, the Raleigh Money Expo is for you! The Raleigh Coin Club is the Triangle's largest and longest-running coin club. Join them at the Raleigh Money Expo. The Raleigh Money Expo takes place at The Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, from June 26 to 28, 2026. Admission is free. … [Read more...] about 52nd Raleigh Money Expo at NC State Fairgrounds — coin, paper money & stamp show June 26-28
*Second* Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy July 10
In general, on the first Friday of the month, Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a sky viewing session at Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserves. However, in some months the event happens on Saturday or a different Friday: Friday Under the Stars Friday, July 10, 2026, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.: RegisterFriday, August 7, 2026, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.: RegisterFriday, September 11, 2026, 8 to 11 p.m.: … [Read more...] about *Second* Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy July 10
Mulligan’s Arcade & Tavern Second Annual Summer Bash July 11
Mulligan's Arcade & Tavern is hosting its Second Annual Summer Bash on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.. It's free to attend and for the whole family. The celebration features: … [Read more...] about Mulligan’s Arcade & Tavern Second Annual Summer Bash July 11
Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History June 27
The Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History, at 1013 Broad Street, Durham, North Carolina, houses a research collection that helps us to understand our evolutionary journey as primates. The collection includes 55 million year-old, lemur-like primate fossils from Wyoming; 37 to 28 million year-old anthropoid fossils from Egypt; 19 to 7 million year-old ape fossils from Egypt and India; 13 … [Read more...] about Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History June 27
