Celebrate Juneteenth at Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, Thursday, June 11, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:45 p.m.) In partnership with the Human Relations Commissions, this exciting community event will feature musical performances, line dancing, sing-a-longs, and more. This is a FREE event. What’s Happening Kidz Zone (Ages 5 - … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at the Pines in Raleigh June 11: Music, food trucks, photo ops, kids’ zone, more…
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Summer Kickoff at the LocoShop in Durham June 10 — Crafts, Wool E. Bull, BOGO scoops, more…
LocoShop, 600 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Summer Kickoff Party on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. Free event! Welcome summer with: … [Read more...] about Summer Kickoff at the LocoShop in Durham June 10 — Crafts, Wool E. Bull, BOGO scoops, more…
BFF Bracelet Making at Chick-fil-A at Rand Village June 9, and more…
Chick-fil-A at Rand Village, 7740 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting some free events in June, 2026. These events were announced on their Instagram page. BFF Bracelet Making Event 5-7 PM, June 9, 2026:Make bracelets with us to celebrate National Best Friends Day! Best friends can receive one complimentary Pineapple Dragonfruit Lemonade by mentioning the event at the front … [Read more...] about BFF Bracelet Making at Chick-fil-A at Rand Village June 9, and more…
Beer and Bellydance at Fortnight Brewery June 9 — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances
Beer and Bellydance is a recurring event hosted by Electric Shimmy Bellydance that features live music and dancing. The next Beer and Bellydance takes place at Fortnight Brewery, 1006 SW Maynard Road, Cary, NC, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 8 to 10 p.m. Enjoy live Middle Eastern music by Afrit Temple and live bellydance performances by local bellydance students and performers. This is a … [Read more...] about Beer and Bellydance at Fortnight Brewery June 9 — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances
The best food and drink deals in the Triangle
Hungry? Looking for restaurant deals? You've come to the right place! Here's a list of food and drink deals in the Triangle. Make sure to follow the links to get all the details. And please remember that the deals at chains is almost always limited to "participating locations only," and we aren't told which locations are participating. So make sure to call the restaurant to confirm if you're … [Read more...] about The best food and drink deals in the Triangle
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery June 6 and 7 (pottery seconds available on Sunday!)
Visit Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, for the annual Summer Kiln Opening. It's free to attend! Summer Kiln Opening Twice a year Mark makes and fires over 1000 lovely pots and invites everyone to his pottery for an Open Studio event called a Kiln Opening! It’s a great way to see the pottery workshop, the massive wood kilns, the showroom/barn, and shop for … [Read more...] about Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery June 6 and 7 (pottery seconds available on Sunday!)
Hymn Sing and Ice Cream at Genesis United Methodist Church in Cary June 7
Genesis United Methodist Church, 850 High House Road, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Hymn Sing and Ice Cream on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 3 p.m. This is a free event. All ages are welcome. Bring your sweet tooth and your favorite hymns! Everyone will enjoy ice cream and fellowship together, and then the church's music director will take your hymn requests in a good old fashioned … [Read more...] about Hymn Sing and Ice Cream at Genesis United Methodist Church in Cary June 7
Say Yes to the Dress: Wedding Event at Extraordinary Thrift Store June 7
Extraordinary Thrift Store, at 125 West Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is hosting Say Yes to the Dress on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. At this one-day-only wedding event, Extraordinary Thrift Store will be offering a selection of gorgeous wedding gowns, shoes and accessories at great prices. Choose from approximately 50 wedding dresses for $200 or less, with most under … [Read more...] about Say Yes to the Dress: Wedding Event at Extraordinary Thrift Store June 7
World Hunger Day in Durham June 7 — awareness event with free giveaways, kids’ activities and more
Durham residents are invited to come together for Durham Hunger Day, a community celebration focused on nourishing our neighbors on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Now in its fifth year, this annual gathering, originally launched in connection with World Hunger Day, has grown into a Durham tradition dedicated to … [Read more...] about World Hunger Day in Durham June 7 — awareness event with free giveaways, kids’ activities and more
Historic Raleigh Trolley Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month with a special tour June 7
Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for Raleigh's Pride Ride, celebrating the city's LGBTQ history. Pride Ride takes place Sunday, June 7, 2026, with start times at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. It leaves from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh. This ride will highlight historic locations, neighborhoods, businesses, churches and other points of interest throughout the city as they … [Read more...] about Historic Raleigh Trolley Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month with a special tour June 7
