Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Admission to the park is free. Tours of … [Read more...] about Historic Yates Mill County Park: Hands-On History
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Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten — registration required
Every year, Marbles Kids Museum holds a free Kick-off to Kindergarten program for rising kindergarteners. In this program, children are exposed to some of the skills and experiences that they'll encounter in kindergarten: This is a free event, for the whole family, but registration is required. SOLD OUT: Kick-off to Kindergarten for Year Round StudentsThursday, June 26, 20253 to 7 … [Read more...] about Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten — registration required
Outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list
Outdoor movies are a hugely popular event in the warm months in Raleigh, Durham Chapel Hill, and beyond. Read on to see a day-by-day list of outdoor movies. Take a look at the calendar and follow the links for details. Many of these events are free, but some require ticket purchase, and are likely to sell out. Upcoming Outdoor Movies … [Read more...] about Outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list
NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square this Summer: Piece by Piece June 20
North Carolina Museum of Art is preparing for facility improvements in the Joseph M. Bryan Jr. Theater and in the Museum Park in 2025, so there won't be outdoor movies at the Museum this summer. However, NCMA is taking its outdoor movie series on the road, with four FREE movies in Moore Square on Friday evenings this summer. These events take place at 6 p.m. with themed programs and food … [Read more...] about NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square this Summer: Piece by Piece June 20
Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine: Free wine tasting
Local 919, 1540 Dunn Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, offers craft beer and fine wine. It also hosts frequent events, which you can find on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few that are coming up... All of these events were found on The Local 919's calendar. Please check before heading out to make sure there have been no changes. Upcoming Events Live music: Kevin LeeTuesday, … [Read more...] about Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine: Free wine tasting
Groovin’ in Garner — free outdoor concert series
Downtown Garner is presenting a free outdoor concert series one Friday a month from June to September, 2025, except for July. Groovin' in Garner takes place on the Garner Recreation Center lawn, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. It's free to attend. Food trucks will be on site, or you can purchase dinner from one of the Downtown Garner restaurants. Beer and … [Read more...] about Groovin’ in Garner — free outdoor concert series
Durham Third Friday in the Loose Leaf Gallery in Durham Food Hall
Loose Leaf Gallery, upstairs in the Durham Food Hall, 530 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is featuring the exhibit "Faces, Figures and Fantasy," for Third Friday, on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. It's free to attend. Please RSVP. Please note that the gallery is accessible only via stairs. This exhibition features expressive figures and abstract paintings by Rusty Branscom … [Read more...] about Durham Third Friday in the Loose Leaf Gallery in Durham Food Hall
Ment Beverage Co.: Halfway to Christmas Party June 28
Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor and outdoor seating, 24 unique taps, award-winning mead, cider, seltzers, local draft beer, non-alcoholic beverages and more. Free parking is available. Ment Beverage hosts frequent events, which … [Read more...] about Ment Beverage Co.: Halfway to Christmas Party June 28
Smithfield River Jam Concert Series: Liquid Pleasure June 20
The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department is holding River Jam Concert Series in the spring of 2025. It will take place at the Neuse River Amphitheater, 150 S Front Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. This is a free event. The concerts are all at 7 p.m. Enjoy the live music, food and fun. This concert was announced on Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department's Special Events … [Read more...] about Smithfield River Jam Concert Series: Liquid Pleasure June 20
Music in the Park in Morrisville June 20 — Juneteenth Edition
The Town of Morrisville is hosting Music in the Park at the Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The concerts take place on the first Friday of the month from May to September in 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. An additional concert will be held on June 20, for Juneteenth. There is no concert in July. A food truck will be on site each time. Bring a … [Read more...] about Music in the Park in Morrisville June 20 — Juneteenth Edition
