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
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Freight Train Blues Concert Series in Carrboro
Music Maker Relief Foundation's Freight Train Blues Concert Series is returning in 2025. It will take place on Friday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., from May 16 to June 13, 2025, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro, NC. This is a free concert series. Food and beer will be available for purchase. Freight Train Blues 2025 Lineup More About Freight Train … [Read more...] about Freight Train Blues Concert Series in Carrboro
Friday Night on White in Wake Forest: Bounce Party Band June 13
The Town of Wake Forest and Downtown Wake Forest, Inc. are bringing back Friday Night on White in 2025. The very popular event takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on White Street in Wake Forest, and features live music and beer for purchase. Friday Night on White Schedule for 2025 Make sure to visit some of the restaurants in downtown Wake Forest, or enjoy dinner from one of the food … [Read more...] about Friday Night on White in Wake Forest: Bounce Party Band June 13
2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
The second Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to Chapel Hill and Carrboro for the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants. There will also be live music, performances, spoken word poetry and more. Venues are generally open late afternoon and evening hours. 2nd Friday ArtWalk events and activities are free and open to all. Here are … [Read more...] about 2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
Day by Day List of Summer Markets in the Triangle: Vintage, Handmade, More
Markets are popping up all over the Triangle. You'll find them in large venues like the North Carolina Fairgrounds, in breweries, in arts venues, and more. Some focus on handmade items, some on vintage goods, some on art, some are flea markets, and some have a broader focus, with many kinds of vendors. Some are regularly scheduled and some show up just once. Some of these markets also include … [Read more...] about Day by Day List of Summer Markets in the Triangle: Vintage, Handmade, More
150+ Triangle thrift stores, consignment shops, antique & vintage shops, used bookstores — Updated!
Bargain hunters, this is for you. Here’s a big list of 150+ thrift stores, consignment and resale stores, used book stores, antique and vintage shops in the Triangle. So far we've included Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and a little bit in Chatham County, Lee County, and Johnston County. We will be adding more towns soon! There can … [Read more...] about 150+ Triangle thrift stores, consignment shops, antique & vintage shops, used bookstores — Updated!
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
Midtown Beach Music Series at Midtown Park on Thursdays
Live music is returning to North Hills. Midtown Beach Music Series is a concert series that will take place at Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh. The concert series features beach music, Motown, oldies R&B and more. The concerts will be on Thursdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., from April 10 to June 26, 2025. Tickets are $6.15 (including ticket fees.) Purchase … [Read more...] about Midtown Beach Music Series at Midtown Park on Thursdays
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
