Celebrate Juneteenth at Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, Friday, June 13, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. Gates open at 6:45 p.m. This is a free event for ages 18+, although there will be a kids zone for kids ages 5-12. The event will feature musical performances, line dancing, sing-alongs and more. Bring blankets, low lawn chairs, sunscreen and bug spray. … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at the Pines in Raleigh
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Juneteenth at City of Raleigh Museum: History Lecture June 13
Celebrate Juneteenth at the City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Friends of City of Raleigh Museum are presenting a lecture "After Emancipation: North Carolina Education, Past, Present, and Future", on June 13, 2025, at 7 p.m. The discussion will delve into the history of North Carolina's Historically Black Colleges and Universities and will discuss the … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at City of Raleigh Museum: History Lecture June 13
Safety Day for kids at Fenton June 12
Little Fentonians Safety Day is a jam-packed morning of activities designed to teach kids important safety tips while they have fun. It takes place Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Fenton square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend, but register for tickets. Cary PD will be out with their police car, there will be crafts, … [Read more...] about Safety Day for kids at Fenton June 12
Krispy Kreme: Dozen Original Glazed for $9.99
Don’t forget to celebrate National Doughnut Day on Friday, June 6, 2025, with a FREE doughnut at Krispy Kreme — no purchase necessary (and many freebies and deals from other donut shops! But after that, Krispy Kreme will keep the celebration going with its new “14 Days of Glazed” promotion — from June 12 to 20, 2025. That’s two full weeks of great deals! 14 Days of Glazed All 14 … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme: Dozen Original Glazed for $9.99
National Smoothie Day: $1 Smoothies at Jamba June 21
Jamba is celebrating National Smoothie Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025, with a special deal. On June 21, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Jamba is offering a small Mango-a-Go-Go or Strawberry Whirl Smoothie (16-oz.) for just $1 (excluding add-ons, extras and taxes) at participating locations. The deal is only available in-shop — not for online orders, drive-thru, kiosks, or delivery. Limit one … [Read more...] about National Smoothie Day: $1 Smoothies at Jamba June 21
8 Summer Reading Programs for Kids in the Triangle
Summer reading programs can help to keep kids learning and growing through the summer. And without the pressure of school assignments, they have the freedom to explore their own interests through literature. Here are several reading programs that encourage kids to keep reading, and some even offer prizes and rewards. Wake County Public Libraries Wake County Public Libraries' Summer … [Read more...] about 8 Summer Reading Programs for Kids in the Triangle
Shake Shack celebrates Father’s Day with buy-one-get-one Double ShackBurger special
Shake Shack is celebrating Father's Day with a special deal on burgers. From June 9 to 16, 2025, Shake Shack is offering a FREE Double ShackBurger with the purchase of another Double ShackBurger at participating locations. The offer excludes all paid add-ons such as extra avocado or bacon. The Double ShackBurger is regularly $9.99. You must order two Double … [Read more...] about Shake Shack celebrates Father’s Day with buy-one-get-one Double ShackBurger special
Planet Smoothie: Free Lunar Lemonade on National Smoothie Day June 21
Planet Smoothie is celebrating National Smoothie Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025, with a special deal. Get a 20oz Lunar Lemonade smoothie from 2 to 5 p.m. The deal is only for Planet VIP members and you need to be a member by June 19, 2025, to qualify for the offer. Learn about Planet VIP membership, and sign up, here. There's no cost to join. Participating locations only. No … [Read more...] about Planet Smoothie: Free Lunar Lemonade on National Smoothie Day June 21
Summer Kickoff at the LocoShop in Durham June 11 — free pops, activities, more…
LocoShop, 600 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Summer Kickoff Party on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. Welcome summer with: … [Read more...] about Summer Kickoff at the LocoShop in Durham June 11 — free pops, activities, more…
25+ Pride Month Celebrations in the Triangle
Throughout the month of June, you'll find many Pride Month events in the Triangle. These events bring together the LGBTQ+ community and friends to raise awareness, foster inclusivity, celebrate, and educate. Read on for a day by day list of Pride events in the Triangle. Please note that there are also Pride events that take place in other times of the year, and those events will be included on … [Read more...] about 25+ Pride Month Celebrations in the Triangle
