Make Music Day is a worldwide celebration of music that takes place Saturday, June 21, 2025. It’s different than a typical music festival. Make Music Day encourages everyone to join in, so many of the events are participatory. It always takes place on Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. There will be free music performances and music-making events in cities around the world. … [Read more...] about Make Music Raleigh June 21 — performances, free harmonica lessons, ukulele jam and more…
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Free African American Walking Tour in Raleigh’s Third Ward
Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Third Ward Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC. Located by Shaw University, the Third Ward was a thriving community of culture, enterprise, and education. This tour is free, but registration is highly encouraged. See available dates … [Read more...] about Free African American Walking Tour in Raleigh’s Third Ward
Out! Raleigh Pride Festival June 20-21
The Out! Raleigh Pride Festival takes place Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 2025. Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will be on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. The Friday night event will be an adult-focused (18+) night of entertainment and vendors, from 6 to 10 p.m. The headliner is drag queen, Sasha Colby. Saturday, June 21, from 12 to 7 p.m., is the … [Read more...] about Out! Raleigh Pride Festival June 20-21
Juneteenth Celebration, Parade and Cookout in Smithfield
Celebrate Juneteenth in Smithfield, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free event in memory of Marlon Lee. Line up at 10 a.m. at the Johnston Alumni Center, 1110 Massey Street, Smithfield, NC, for a parade, which will end at Smith-Collins Park, 909 East Lee Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. At the park, enjoy a cookout, music entertainment, Greek … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration, Parade and Cookout in Smithfield
Cary’s Juneteenth Celebration June 21
The Town of Cary is celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 3:30 to 9 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. This soulful Juneteenth Celebration with Historian Darrell Stover. Experience Songs of Freedom through live reenactments, spoken word, and a saxophone summit. A day of unity, culture, and joy honoring resilience, liberation, and the … [Read more...] about Cary’s Juneteenth Celebration June 21
Summer Solstice Hike at West Point on the Eno June 21, and more…
West Point on the Eno, at 5101 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, is a 404-acre natural and historic park located along a 2-mile stretch of the Eno River River, 6 miles north of downtown Durham. Scroll down for a list of upcoming events at West Point on the Eno. West Point on the Eno features: Several historic buildings are available to tour, including: The historic buildings are open and … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice Hike at West Point on the Eno June 21, and more…
Music Bingo and Free Live Music Weekly at Compass Rose Brewery
Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Drive in Raleigh, hosts frequent events, many of which are free. Find them all on their Facebook page or on their website calendar. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Music BingoSundays6 to 8 p.m.Free Free Live MusicFridays7 to 9 p.m.Free Check Compass Rose's website calendar for updates about artists! … [Read more...] about Music Bingo and Free Live Music Weekly at Compass Rose Brewery
Juneteenth Celebration in Wake Forest — Community Gathering, Festival, more…
The Town of Wake Forest is presenting a two-day Juneteenth celebration for the whole family, on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 2025. Friday, June 20 A Community Gathering at Taylor Street Park, 416 N Taylor Street, Wake Forest, will take place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy giveaways, Jay's Italian Ice, arts and crafts and more. The sprayground will be open. Saturday, June … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration in Wake Forest — Community Gathering, Festival, more…
20th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration June 21
The 19th annual North Carolina Juneteenth Celebration will take place Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the NCCU Latham Surface Lot, 705 E Lawson Street, Durham, North Carolina. Juneteenth marks the day, June 19, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African–Americans in Texas. The festival takes place from 1 to 8 … [Read more...] about 20th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration June 21
Country Soul Songbook: Juneteenth Jamboree at The Cary Theater
Breakout artist Misha Fair is coming to The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, to lead Juneteenth Jamboree on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12. Crafted with the help of Country Soul Songbook's Kamara Thomas, Misha takes the stage with expressive lyrics and classic country vocals. Misha has been turning heads through her heartfelt songwriting and dynamic … [Read more...] about Country Soul Songbook: Juneteenth Jamboree at The Cary Theater
