On Friday, June 20, 2025, kids can stop by the Marbles PlayStore, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a free schleich Bag Tag Make & Take. Kids will create their own custom bag tag to take home. The activity is open to the first 50 participants, so make sure to come early! No museum admission is needed to take part in this activity in the … [Read more...] about Kids can make a free Schleich Bag Tag at Marbles PlayStore June 20
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Summer Solstice Party at Eno River Farm June 20
Eno River Farm, at 2127 St Marys Road, Hillsborough, is a berry farm (pick your own blackberries and blueberries) and ice cream shop. They are hosting a Summer Solstice Party on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. until they close at 8 p.m. There will be multiple bands playing during the day. La Republica Taco Truck will be on site. Enjoy ice cream, pick fruit and more! No entry cost is … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice Party at Eno River Farm June 20
Remembering: Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood on June 20
Remembering: Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood takes place Friday, June 20, 2025, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Stanford L. Warren Library, 508 Simmons Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is free and open to all. As part of the DURM Juneteenth Collaborative’s citywide celebration, this event brings together live music, visual and performance art, wellness offerings, a vibrant community … [Read more...] about Remembering: Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood on June 20
Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s “The Gift” opens Aug 8 at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
Paperhand Puppet Intervention's giant puppet shows are one of the most enduring traditions of Chapel Hill and the Triangle. The group uses communal storytelling, shadows, masks, and, of course, giant puppets, to create magic. Paperhand's summer show in 2025, "The Gift" will be performed at the Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from August 8 to September 28, 2025, … [Read more...] about Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s “The Gift” opens Aug 8 at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
Celebrate Summer Solstice in the Triangle — a list of events
Summer solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt toward the Sun. When that happens, we experience the largest number of hours of sunlight in the year. Summer solstice marks the astronomical beginning of summer. After summer solstice, the days start getting shorter with a little less sunlight each day. Summer solstice takes place on June 20, 2025. (It always … [Read more...] about Celebrate Summer Solstice in the Triangle — a list of events
Events at Dix Park
Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, is hosting a number of diverse activities, for both adults and kids. Many of the events are free. Also, most require pre-registration. Read on to learn all about Dorothea Dix Park, and then to see the upcoming events. Follow the links to register. All of the events and activities are free! Read on for more information about Dix Park, or jump to … [Read more...] about Events at Dix Park
Juneteenth Urban Zumba Celebration June 19
Alex Lewis is hosting a free Juneteenth Urban Zumba Celebration on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at Fenton Square, 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina. It takes place in front of Paragon Theaters. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or new to Zumba, all are welcome to move to the rhythm of uplifting music, while embracing the history and culture behind this important … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Urban Zumba Celebration June 19
Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, at 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC, is hosting Gig in the Park, a free concert series. It takes place every other Thursday from April 24 to June 19, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. The band lineup was announced on Facebook. Bring a chair or blanket. There will be food trucks, along with beer and wine. No outside beverages or coolers. Proceeds from the beverage … [Read more...] about Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Pay What You Can to Stone Soup Theatre’s “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” on June 18
Stone Soup Theatre Co. is presenting You're a Good Man, Charlie Man from June 13 to 22, 2025, at The Performing Arts Center at Carolina Friends School, 4809 Friends School Road, Durham. North Carolina. Tickets are $30, and $25 for students. On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., the tickets are "pay what you can." Buy tickets here for the "pay what you can" night or other … [Read more...] about Pay What You Can to Stone Soup Theatre’s “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” on June 18
Tropical Smoothie Cafe: get a free smoothie on National Smoothie Day June 21
The first day of summer, June 21, 2025, is also, fittingly, National Smoothie Day. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is celebrating National Smoothie Day by giving Tropic Rewards members a free 24-oz smoothie with any bowl or food purchase. Food items include flatbreads, wraps, quesadillas, sandwiches, salads, and more. The offer is only available to Tropic Rewards members. Sign-up before June 21, … [Read more...] about Tropical Smoothie Cafe: get a free smoothie on National Smoothie Day June 21
