The NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Orange County invite you to a garden open house on June 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., to visit their eight demonstration gardens at the Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US Hwy 70 West, Hillsborough, NC, 27278 (across from the DMV office). This is a free event. Talk with Master Gardener volunteers, learn more about native … [Read more...] about Garden Open House in Hillsborough June 20: Visit 8 different demonstration gardens
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Carolina ClayFest at Artmosphere in Clayton June 20
Artmosphere, at 3919 Raleigh Road, Clayton, North Carolina, is hosting the first Carolina ClayFest on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and all ages welcome. Carolina ClayFest is a celebration of all things clay! Follow the Facebook event for updates. ClayFest features: A VIP Raku experience is also available. … [Read more...] about Carolina ClayFest at Artmosphere in Clayton June 20
Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration June 18 to 20
The Town of Zebulon is celebrating Juneteenth in 2025 with several free events. Opening Ceremony and WelcomeThursday, June 18, 20266:30 to 8 p.m.Zebulon Community Center301 S Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, NC Visual Art ExhibitionFriday, june 19, 20267 to 9 p.m.Downtown Zebulon, NC Juneteenth CelebrationSaturday, June 20, 20265:30 to 8 p.m.Nomaco Park (formerly Five County Stadium)1501 NC-39, … [Read more...] about Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration June 18 to 20
Blueberry Bash at Western Wake Farmers Market in Morrisville June 20
Western Wake Farmers Market, at 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina, is open year-round on Saturdays: Western Wake Farmers Market hosts events throughout the year. You can find them on their Facebook page. Here is one! The farmers' market is hosting Blueberry Bash on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Enjoy free samples of food made using market ingredients. The … [Read more...] about Blueberry Bash at Western Wake Farmers Market in Morrisville June 20
Garner Juneteenth Celebration June 20
The Town of Garner is presenting the Garner Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W Garner Road, Garner, NC. Admission is free. This year’s theme focuses on telling the story and recognizing the importance of Black landowners in Garner. Through powerful storytelling, the program will feature local choirs, dance … [Read more...] about Garner Juneteenth Celebration June 20
Juneteenth in the Peak in Apex June 20
Juneteenth in the Peak is a free festival that celebrates Juneteenth and community. It takes place Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 1 to 8 p.m., at the Apex Town Hall Complex, 73 Hunters Street, Apex, North North Carolina. The festival features live performances, a kids' zone, history exhibits, family activities, food trucks vendors and more. There will also be FREE haircuts and a FREE mobile … [Read more...] about Juneteenth in the Peak in Apex June 20
Capital City Juneteenth Celebration at Dix Park June 20
Juneteenth celebrates the abolition of slavery in the United States, as well as the rich and vibrant African-American culture. The Capital City Juneteenth Celebration takes place at Dix Park's Harvey Hill, 693 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy entertainment, kids activities, vendors and food at this … [Read more...] about Capital City Juneteenth Celebration at Dix Park June 20
Juneteenth Tours at Pope House Museum June 19-21
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Dr. M. T. Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Special Juneteenth tours will be held every day (except Mondays) from Friday, June 19, to Sunday, June 21, 2026. The tours are free to attend. Learn the inspiring story of Dr. Manassa T. Pope and the struggles of other free African Americans in their fight for freedom in North … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Tours at Pope House Museum June 19-21
Stonehenge will livestream summer solstice sunset and sunrise
Stonehenge, near Salisbury, England, is probably the world's most recognizable prehistoric monument. The earliest structures are pits that appear to have held large pine totem-pole like posts, erected between 8500 and 7000 BC. The stones that we know today were set up around 2500 BC, and were arranged in the iconic circle around 200 or 300 years later. The largest of Stonehenge stones are 30 … [Read more...] about Stonehenge will livestream summer solstice sunset and sunrise
Mystic Father’s Day Picnic and Tournament of Dads June 20
Mystic Farm & Distillery is set on a 22-acre farm at 1413 Stallings Road, Durham, NC, just minutes from Downtown Durham and North Raleigh. It's a home-grown operation: they grow their own wheat and corn to distill and barrel in their 3000 square foot distillery. They've got bee hives on the farm producing honey. You can find Mystic's upcoming events by following their Facebook page … [Read more...] about Mystic Father’s Day Picnic and Tournament of Dads June 20
