The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is presenting Family Movies at Joyner Park once a month from May to August, 2026. The movie are free to attend and you don't have to make a reservation. Vendors will be selling snacks and beverages. You're also welcome to bring your own food. No alcohol is allowed. Please bring your blanket and/or chairs. Pre-show children's … [Read more...] about Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park in Wake Forest: Zootopia 2 on June 13
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Repair Café in Cary June 13: partner with volunteers to repair your stuff for free!
What do you do if a leg comes loose from your chair or your toaster stops working? Maybe you'd like to fix it but you don't know how, or you don't have the tools. This is where Repair Café comes in. Repair Café brings together people with various skills to help to fix items and, more importantly, to pass on the knowledge. They have periodic Repair Café Workshops where you can bring in your … [Read more...] about Repair Café in Cary June 13: partner with volunteers to repair your stuff for free!
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, are the coasters with some of the Carolina Hurricanes' greatest plays (well, before this season!) The coaster 4-packs (available in slate or leatherette) depict four different memorable plays of one … [Read more...] about Father’s Day gift idea: Coasters, mugs & t-shirts with your team’s most iconic moments
Book Launch Party: POP: Jazzy’s Dreamy Bubbles
Join local educator, author, illustrator, and poet JON|O for the celebration of his new children's book, POP: Jazzy's Dreamy Bubbles. The book launch event takes place at Letters Community Bookshop, 1001 W Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. It's free to attend. Enjoy a live reading of the book, fun activities and more. After Jazzy is … [Read more...] about Book Launch Party: POP: Jazzy’s Dreamy Bubbles
Official World Cup Watch Party: USA vs. Paraguay at American Tobacco Campus June 12
Soccer.com and Adidas are hosting an official World Cup watch party on June 12, 2026, when USA takes on Paraguay. This free watch party takes place Friday, June 12, 2026, from 8 to 11 p.m., on the American Tobacco Campus lawn, 300 Blackwell Street, Durham North Carolina. The event is from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with kickoff at 9 p.m. The watch party includes exclusive giveaways, custom event … [Read more...] about Official World Cup Watch Party: USA vs. Paraguay at American Tobacco Campus June 12
Live Music: Evenings at O’Kelly Series — Josh Branch on June 12
Evenings at O'Kelly is a free live music series that take place at O'Kelly Chapel at For Garden's Sake, 9245 NC-751, Durham, North Carolina. Kick off your weekend with live music, good drinks, and easygoing vibes at O’Kelly Chapel. Each event will feature a performance by a local musician, a featured drink special, and complimentary cheese and charcuterie – all within the relaxed, inviting … [Read more...] about Live Music: Evenings at O’Kelly Series — Josh Branch on June 12
Orange County Juneteenth Celebrations June 12
Orange County, North Carolina, is celebrating Juneteenth in 2026 with two events in Hillsborough, North Carolina. These events are free to attend. Learn about the events. Opening Ceremony Opening Ceremony: Honoring the Fight for FreedomFriday, June 12, 202610 to 11:30 a.m.David Price Farmers' Market150 E Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NCFree (register at above link) Highlights: Evening Block … [Read more...] about Orange County Juneteenth Celebrations June 12
End of School Bash at A.D. Clark Outdoor Pool in Chapel Hill June 12
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is hosting an End of School Bash at A.D. Clark Outdoor Pool at the Hargraves Center, 216 N Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Friday, June 12, 2026. This event is for tweens and teens: The party features music, tasty snacks, and of course, lots of splashing. It's FREE but registration is required. Space is limited. … [Read more...] about End of School Bash at A.D. Clark Outdoor Pool in Chapel Hill June 12
Performances at the Page — Jamrock on June 12
The Town of Cary is presenting a concert series, Performances at the Page. The concert series includes FREE concerts on the lawn. The Page-Walker Arts & History Center is at 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted, but no umbrellas or tents. A food truck will be on site, but picnics are also welcome. Please leave pets at home. The concerts might be canceled … [Read more...] about Performances at the Page — Jamrock on June 12
Events at the Gregg Museum
NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. … [Read more...] about Events at the Gregg Museum
