The Town of Fuquay-Varina has announced that it will be hosting its Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. It will take place at South Park, 900 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. Gates will open at 6 p.m. The splash pad will be open from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Live music will start at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks show at sundown, or around 9:15 p.m. Look for weather related … [Read more...] about Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration includes live music, food trucks, fireworks July 1
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Art Club at Zeitgeist Gallery & Bar Apr. 29
Anticapitalist Crafts is hosting a monthly art club at Zeitgeist Gallery & Bar, 725 N Mangum Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. on these dates: This is a chance to create, explore new mediums, and gather with other artists. Each month supplies will be provided to enable participants to try out new methods of playing with texture, color, assemblage, and … [Read more...] about Art Club at Zeitgeist Gallery & Bar Apr. 29
Pay What You Want Block Party (with pottery painting) at Trophy Brewing & Taproom Apr. 29
Cozy Panda is hosting a Block Party on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Trophy Brewing & Taproom, 656 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event features pottery painting. And it's "pay what you want!" You can pay for your piece, pay it forward to support another guest, or paint for free. In addition, the party features: … [Read more...] about Pay What You Want Block Party (with pottery painting) at Trophy Brewing & Taproom Apr. 29
International Day of Dance Festival at Downtown Cary Park April 29 — performances and free workshops
The 2nd Annual International Day of Dance Festival, organized by Graceful Expressions, takes place on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. This is a free event and suitable for all ages. This is not a drop-off event. Parents or guardians must stay with their children. Celebrate the universal language of dance … [Read more...] about International Day of Dance Festival at Downtown Cary Park April 29 — performances and free workshops
Weekly Live Music, Trivia, and Music Bingo at Fortnight Brewing in Cary
Fortnight Brewing Company, at 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, brings the taste of English beers to North Carolina. Some of the partners are from England, and, together with the North Carolina natives who also share ownership, they offer English Ale, Porter, and ESB use only English-grown ingredients and yeast. They also offer a Blonde Ale, Coffee Amber, and an IPA that is a fusion of English and … [Read more...] about Weekly Live Music, Trivia, and Music Bingo at Fortnight Brewing in Cary
Free Ukulele Jam Meetups at KōMANA Brewing Company, and more
KōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. Read on for a few upcoming events! Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Kanikapila Ukulele MeetupEvery first and third Sunday (scheduled through 2026)1 … [Read more...] about Free Ukulele Jam Meetups at KōMANA Brewing Company, and more
Skee Ball Tournament at Boxcar Bar + Arcade Durham on Wednesdays
Boxcar Bar + Arcade's third location, at 621 Foster Street, Durham, offers 70+ arcade games, a full bar, including 24 craft drafts, a Neapolitan style pizza kitchen, private event space and more. You can find all their events on their Facebook page. This page is about Boxcar Durham. Find information on Boxcar Bar + Arcade Raleigh. Recurring Events Not Rocket Science TriviaMondays7 … [Read more...] about Skee Ball Tournament at Boxcar Bar + Arcade Durham on Wednesdays
Frederick Douglass Community Reading at Stagville July 4
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, North Carolina, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African … [Read more...] about Frederick Douglass Community Reading at Stagville July 4
Carrboro 4th of July Celebration includes live music, People’s Parade, and the annual community reading of Frederick Douglass’ essay
The Town of Carrboro is hosting an Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. It will take place at Carrboro Town Commons from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with pre-event activities at Weaver Street Market starting at 9:30 a.m. At 9:30 a.m. the kickoff event will take place at Weaver Street Market. Then at 10:50 a.m., the People's Parade will take place, led by the Bulltown Strutters, … [Read more...] about Carrboro 4th of July Celebration includes live music, People’s Parade, and the annual community reading of Frederick Douglass’ essay
Triangle 4th of July fireworks and celebrations 2026 — Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and many more
Wondering where to watch fireworks and celebrate the 4th of July in Raleigh and throughout the Triangle? Here are the answers! The biggest and best 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the Triangle will be back in 2026! There are many fireworks shows taking place across the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest and more. There are also other festivals, celebrations and … [Read more...] about Triangle 4th of July fireworks and celebrations 2026 — Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and many more
