Book Harvest is hosting a special Pride celebration for kids and families on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m., at their location at 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This free event celebrates love, kindness, diversity and community. Enjoy stories, crafts, snacks and refreshments, and FREE books to take home and keep forever! Register here. … [Read more...] about Pride Celebration with Book Harvest, including free books
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Mud Day Fun Day at Bright Horizons Apex
Bright Horizons of Apex, 2051 Shepherd's Vineyard Drive, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting a fun, FREE day for children. Mud Day takes place on June 28, 2025, from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. Kids will play in the mud and have fun! Dress for messy play. Boots or water shoes are suggested. The event also includes refreshments, a raffle and more. Please RSVP here. … [Read more...] about Mud Day Fun Day at Bright Horizons Apex
Open Chapel Hill Day June 28 — facility tours and activities
Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting Open Chapel Hill Day on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a town-wide open house featuring facility tours, fun activities, and a chance to meet Town staff. Anyone is welcome to participate at their own pace. You can start at any one of the seven Town of Chapel Hill locations. When you get there, you’ll pick up a passport … [Read more...] about Open Chapel Hill Day June 28 — facility tours and activities
Kids Eat Free Deals in the Triangle — organized by the day of week
Save money every day by knowing where the “kids eat free” deals are in the Triangle. We verified every one of these deals in 2025, but they can change their deals at any time. Also, in many cases there are several locations of a restaurant, and when we call them we sometimes get varying information. And finally, it’s possible that the person who gave us the information wasn’t 100% sure of … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Free Deals in the Triangle — organized by the day of week
Flashback Flicks: free outdoor movies at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, on the Duke University campus, is hosting a summer outdoor movie series. The series celebrates the college experience with heartwarming films about determinatoin, humor and unforgettable friendships. The events take place at 8 p.m. every Wednesday in June, 2025 on Terrace on the Green. 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, North Carolina. The films are free and open … [Read more...] about Flashback Flicks: free outdoor movies at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Summer Slam Basketball Tournament in Apex — low-priced event with lots of free activities
The Town of Apex is hosting Summer Slam, a 3 vs 3 basketball tournament on July 26, 2025, from 11 a.m to 3 p.m., at John M. Brown Community Center, 53 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. The tournament is for ages 13+ (including adults) and costs just $50 per team. Make sure to secure your team's spot, as there is limited space. Age brackets: Potential prizes include exclusive Apex … [Read more...] about Summer Slam Basketball Tournament in Apex — low-priced event with lots of free activities
Free Community Day at North Carolina Museum of Art June 21: “The Time Is Always Now”
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a free family-friendly community day focusing on the exhibition "The Time Is Always Now" on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The special event takes place in the East Building and Museum Plaza. Enjoy free exhibition access and family-friendly tours, work on hands-on activities to create … [Read more...] about Free Community Day at North Carolina Museum of Art June 21: “The Time Is Always Now”
The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
The Boulder Garden, at 328 Roney Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a bouldering gym that combines bouldering, art, community building and environmental activism. The gym includes over 2,000 square feet of climbing terrain, a top-out section and outdoor event space. The Boulder Garden is celebrating solstice with a Garden Solstice Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. … [Read more...] about The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park
The inaugural Juneteenth celebration at Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, will take place Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event for all ages. Enjoy a celebratory Juneteenth festival with live storytelling, musical performances, food trucks, and crafts for kids in a historic park honoring African American freedom and … [Read more...] about Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park
Juneteenth Celebration in Wake Forest — Community Gathering, Festival, more…
The Town of Wake Forest is presenting a two-day Juneteenth celebration for the whole family, on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 2025. Friday, June 20 A Community Gathering at Taylor Street Park, 416 N Taylor Street, Wake Forest, will take place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy giveaways, Jay's Italian Ice, arts and crafts and more. The sprayground will be open. Saturday, June … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration in Wake Forest — Community Gathering, Festival, more…
