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25 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2026

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Ready to have some fun? Here's a list of free and inexpensive things for kids to do during summer break of 2026. Have you subscribed to Triangle on the Cheap by email? It's the best way to stay up to date on the free and cheap goings-on. Also, follow us on Facebook. What else should be on this list? Let us know and we might add it! Also, make sure to check out list of summer camps in the … [Read more...] about 25 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2026

4 Lawn Tickets for $99 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park and Red Hat Amphitheater

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The Summer of Live Lawn 4-pack at Red Hat Amphitheater and Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh, NC, gives fans access to four lawn tickets at select shows for just $99 all-in, while supplies last. The $99 includes all fees, but not tax. The offer is available starting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, while supplies last. To get this deal, go to LiveNation.com/SummerOfLive. Select a … [Read more...] about 4 Lawn Tickets for $99 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park and Red Hat Amphitheater

July 3rd Celebration at Downtown Cary Park

Celebrate Independence Day Weekend at a July 3rd Celebration at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The event takes place Friday, July 3, 2026, from 4 to 10 p.m., and is free to attend. All ages are welcome. The celebration includes entertainment, games, trivia, the movie "Independence Day," and more. Learn about the Town of Cary's other 4th of July … [Read more...] about July 3rd Celebration at Downtown Cary Park

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

Smithfield’s Independence Day Celebration July 3

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

Free Cary Town Band Concert July 3

The Cary Town Band is a concert band based in Cary, North Carolina, which seeks to bring the love of music to the people of the area by performing free concerts and supporting the town by providing musical entertainment at their civic, cultural and community events. They provide an opportunity for community musicians to grow together and inspire others in their understanding and appreciation of … [Read more...] about Free Cary Town Band Concert July 3

Clayton’s Independence Day Fireworks July 3

The Town of Clayton's Independence Day Fireworks will be launched from Clayton Middle School, 490 Guy Road, Clayton, North Carolina, on Friday, July 3, 2026. This event will be fireworks only and not held in conjunction with the Square to Square Street Festival (which will take place June 6 this year.) There will be no additional activities on site. The start time and other details have … [Read more...] about Clayton’s Independence Day Fireworks 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

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

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

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