The Town of Cary is presenting three events for Independence Day in 2025. July 3rd Celebration Kick off your festivities on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. This free event will feature family-friendly activities, a lineup of food trucks, and a screening of Top Gun. Activities include: More info. Cary … [Read more...] about Downtown Cary Park July 3: Top Gun and family-friendly airplane-themed activities
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Morrisville’s July 3 Red, White & Boom!
The Town of Morrisville is celebrating Independence Day on Thursday, July 3, 2025, with Red, White & Boom! at Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. The festival will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and will include live music, inflatables, face painting, food trucks, family-friendly games, and more. A fireworks show will conclude the … [Read more...] about Morrisville’s July 3 Red, White & Boom!
Wendell 4th of July Fireworks July 2
The Town of Wendell is hosting its 4th of July fireworks celebration on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Wendell Park, 601 West Third Street, Wendell. The park will be closed for the day, opening at 6 p.m. to allow for parking on site, with the Fireworks Show beginning at 9 p.m. Parking will also be available downtown, so be sure to stop by one of Wendell’s local businesses and … [Read more...] about Wendell 4th of July Fireworks July 2
Franklinton Independence Day Celebration June 28
The Franklinton Independence Day Celebration takes place Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Franklinton Middle School Football Field, 224 Rams Way, Franklinton, North Carolina. Enjoy live music from The Phoebes, food trucks, family fun and fireworks. Plenty of kids' games, dancing and fun. No alcohol, smoking, pets, personal fireworks or weapons are allowed. … [Read more...] about Franklinton Independence Day Celebration June 28
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
Music Near the Gardens — free outdoor concerts on Duke’s East Campus, plus free after parties at The Pinhook
As Sarah P. Duke Gardens undergo renovations, Duke Arts is hosting Music Near the Gardens, a special edition of the long-running summer concert series, Music in the Gardens. Music Near the Gardens: The Pinhook Edition is curated by Kym Register, owner of The Pinhook, and is hosted by local artist and performer Stormie Daie. It will take place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday from May 28 through … [Read more...] about Music Near the Gardens — free outdoor concerts on Duke’s East Campus, plus free after parties at The Pinhook
The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
The Boulder Garden, at 328 Roney Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a bouldering gym that combines bouldering, art, community building and environmental activism. The gym includes over 2,000 square feet of climbing terrain, a top-out section and outdoor event space. The Boulder Garden is celebrating solstice with a Garden Solstice Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. … [Read more...] about The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
Free Capital Carnival June 21
Capital Marketplace, 6250 Plantation Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Capital Carnival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but please RSVP at the above link. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Free Capital Carnival June 21
Smithfield River Jam Concert Series: Liquid Pleasure June 20
The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department is holding River Jam Concert Series in the spring of 2025. It will take place at the Neuse River Amphitheater, 150 S Front Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. This is a free event. The concerts are all at 7 p.m. Enjoy the live music, food and fun. This concert was announced on Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department's Special Events … [Read more...] about Smithfield River Jam Concert Series: Liquid Pleasure June 20
Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, at 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC, is hosting Gig in the Park, a free concert series. It takes place every other Thursday from April 24 to June 19, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. The band lineup was announced on Facebook. Bring a chair or blanket. There will be food trucks, along with beer and wine. No outside beverages or coolers. Proceeds from the beverage … [Read more...] about Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
