The summer is in full swing in June. There are lots of outdoor movies, festivals and much more.
Plan the month with this list of the top things to do this June, 2025, in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the surrounding area.
We’re highlighting several events this month. But then, scroll down for our huge calendar of things to do in the Triangle in May. This calendar will be updated all the time. Every day! You can also just jump to the full June calendar.
Of course, we focus on the “free and cheap” here, so most of these events are absolutely free.
Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo
Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time: 12 to 4 p.m.
Place: Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC
Cost: Free to attend. Pay for food and drink
Features: Many food truck to choose from. There will also be beer, art and family fun.
Chimney Swift Viewing
Chimney Swift Viewing in Fuquay-Varina
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time: 8 to 9 p.m.
Place: The location in Fuquay-Varina will be shared when you register
Cost: Free
Features: South Wake Conservationists invites guests to visit a local roosting site and witness the incredible spectacle of migratory Chimney Swifts turning in for the night. These birds begin their roosting ritual after sunset.
International Food Festival
Raleigh’s International Food Festival
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Place: City Plaza, 420 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC
Cost: Free admission (pay for food)
Features: International music and dance performances, food and drink.
Raleigh Greek Festival
Raleigh Greek Festival
Date: May 30 to June 1, 2026
Time: 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday
Place: NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
Cost: $5; Free for kids under age 13
Features: Live music and dancing, and food for purchase.
Beaver Queen Pageant
Beaver Queen Pageant
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Place: Duke Park, 106 West Knox Street, Durham, NC
Cost: Free admission
Features: This festival is a special mix of folly, pageantry, humor and competition. Vote for your favorite contestant by donating to Keep Durham Beautiful.
Juneteenth Celebrations
Juneteenth Celebrations
Date: Various dates
Time: Various times
Place: Various places
Cost: Most are free
Features: Learn about all the Juneteenth celebrations throughout the Triangle. Juneteenth marks the date that the Emancipation Proclamation was finally read to enslaved African-American people in Texas.
Pride Month Celebrations
Pride Month Celebrations
Date: Various dates in June
Time: Various times
Place: Various places
Cost: Most are free
Features: All throughout June, enjoy festivals, parades and more to celebrate Pride Month.
Outdoor Concerts
Outdoor Concerts
Date: Various dates
Time: Various times
Place: Various places
Cost: Mostly free
Features: June is prime season for outdoor concerts. They are happening everywhere, and most are free. Just follow the above link for a round-up of many concert series, as well as a day-by-day list of outdoor concerts.
301 Endless Yard Sale
301 Endless Yard Sale
Date: June 20 and 21, 2025
Time: Vendors’ hours might vary, but most will be set up from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
Place: Along US 301 in the counties of Johnston, Halifax, Wilson, Nash and Harnett, on a 100-mile stretch of highway
Cost: Pay for what you buy
Features: Shop for treasures from 500+ vendors.
Triangle Community Band Festival
Triangle Community Band Festival
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Performances by five regional community bands, with an encore that brings all the bands together. Multiple food trucks will be on site.
Raleigh Money Expo
Raleigh Money Expo
Date: Friday, June 27 to 29, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday
Place: Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Over 160 coin and stamp dealers. Educational programs. Free coins for kids.
Family Farm Animal Day at Duke Homestead
Family Farm Day at Duke Homestead
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Place: Duke Homestead, 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, NC
Cost: $5
Features: Visit with animals that you’d find on a 19th century farm. Living history event.
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