North Carolina’s 2026 Juneteenth observance will kick off with the Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony on Monday, June 1st, 2026. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Durham County Courthouse, 510 S. Dillard Street, Durham, North Carolina. More details were announced on Durham County Government's Facebook page. The 21st Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration will include remarks from … [Read more...] about N.C. Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony in Durham June 1
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC June 1
Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, at 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, hosts frequent free community events, including monthly food distributions and community meals. They list their events on their Facebook page. Free Food Distribution Elizabeth Street UMC usually hosts free food distributions the first Monday of the month at 2 p.m. If it's a holiday, the event will be … [Read more...] about Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC June 1
Monday Karaoke at The Northside District in Chapel Hill
Northside District, 403 W Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a bar and restaurant open every night from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. It hosts some events too. Recurring Events Both of these recurring events have been announced on Northside District's Facebook and Instagram pages, but please check to verify that there haven't been any changes. KaraokeMondays6 p.m.Free Terrible Trivia with … [Read more...] about Monday Karaoke at The Northside District in Chapel Hill
An Afternoon in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden June 27
Celebrate Pollinator Week at An Afternoon in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. This free event takes place Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. This free event features: The Pollinator Garden at Apex Nature Park is a sanctuary for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. It provides water sources, food, and habitat through a … [Read more...] about An Afternoon in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden June 27
Nasher Museum of Art in June: Gallery Tours and Family Day Celebration, and more…
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is free for everyone every day that it's open. Reservations are not required. You might be interested in our list of museums in the Triangle with free admission (all the time or certain days.) Upcoming Events at Nasher Museum of Art Find a full list of events at Nasher Museum of Art at nasher.duke.edu/events/. … [Read more...] about Nasher Museum of Art in June: Gallery Tours and Family Day Celebration, and more…
Father’s Day gift idea: Coasters, mugs & t-shirts with your team’s most iconic moments
Here is a unique gift idea for sports fans. Playbook takes a team's most iconic moments and depicts them on coasters, mugs, t-shirts, babies' onesies, posters and phone cases. For example, here's Cooper Dejean's pick six in the Super Bowl LIX, as the Eagles were on their way to destroying the Chiefs. The coaster 4-packs (available in slate or leatherette) depict four different memorable … [Read more...] about Father’s Day gift idea: Coasters, mugs & t-shirts with your team’s most iconic moments
Garden Open House in Hillsborough June 20: Visit 8 different demonstration gardens
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
Summer Food Truck Rodeo at Durham Central Park May 31
Durham Central Park’s Food Truck Rodeos take place several times a year on Sunday afternoons. Dozens of the Triangle's most popular food trucks gather. It's free to attend. Just pay for what you want to eat and rink. Durham Central Park is at 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy fresh tunes, bring the kids to enjoy the bounce houses, face painting and other activities, and connect … [Read more...] about Summer Food Truck Rodeo at Durham Central Park May 31
Shakespeare in the Parks: Free professional productions of As You Like throughout the Triangle
Switch Theatre is presenting Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It -- free professional productions around the Triangle in April and May of 2026. This tour of the Triangle stops in Chapel Hill, Cary, Durham, Raleigh and Knightdale. General admission is free. VIP seating options are available. Online reservations are recommended. As You Like It tells the story of a trio of would-be couples, … [Read more...] about Shakespeare in the Parks: Free professional productions of As You Like throughout the Triangle
Dojo Day at Waverly Place: Sumo demo, origami, performances, more…
Waverly Place, 302 Colonades Way, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Dojo Day on May 31, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Experience the flavors, art and traditions of Japan. This is a free event. What to Expect Live Performances Experiences Raffle Food and Drinks Vendors Look for updates in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Dojo Day at Waverly Place: Sumo demo, origami, performances, more…
