UPDATE: This event has been postponed, due to the extreme heat. Preservation Chapel Hill is hosting a Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4th, 2026. The free event takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Horace Williams House Grounds, 610 East Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC. Admission is free, but donations are welcome and greatly appreciated. Your contributions will support … [Read more...] about Postponed: Fourth of July Celebration with Preservation Chapel Hill
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Wendell 4th of July Fireworks July 2
The Town of Wendell is hosting its 4th of July fireworks celebration on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Wendell Park, 601 West Third Street, Wendell. This free event features a bigger fireworks show for America 260, a concert from The Main Event Band, golf cart and bike parade, crowd performers. food trucks and more. Wendell Park will be closed beginning at 9 PM July 1, and all … [Read more...] about Wendell 4th of July Fireworks July 2
Morrisville’s July 2 Red, White & Boom!
The Town of Morrisville is celebrating Independence Day on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with Red, White & Boom! at Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. The festival will take place from 6 p.m. to 9:30 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 2 Red, White & Boom!
Grill Out at Durham Farmers’ Market June 27: Free sliders, and live music
Durham Farmers' Market is hosting a Grill Out on Saturday, June 27, 2026, starting at 10:30 a.m. The market is located at 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, in the Pavilion at Durham Central Park. Local Chef Saca Monk will be grilling up FREE sliders featuring ingredients available at the market. Saca is the head chef of Pearl, a new restaurant coming to Durham (to be announced very … [Read more...] about Grill Out at Durham Farmers’ Market June 27: Free sliders, and live music
Franklinton Independence Day Celebration June 27
The Franklinton Independence Day Celebration takes place Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Franklinton Middle School Football Field, 224 Rams Way, Franklinton, North Carolina. Enjoy live music from Stonebrook Moonshine, food trucks, kids' games, family fun and fireworks. No alcohol, smoking, pets, personal fireworks or weapons are allowed. … [Read more...] about Franklinton Independence Day Celebration June 27
Beach Music Series at MOSAIC in Pittsboro: Band of Oz June 26
Beach Music Series 2026 These free concerts start at 7 p.m., except when otherwise indicated. The event lawn opens one hour before the concert start time. These events are free, but ticketed. Get tickets here. This event is brought to you by Title Sponsor, Brightspeed. … [Read more...] about Beach Music Series at MOSAIC in Pittsboro: Band of Oz June 26
Shuffle: Lunch break music series at Hub RTP
Hub RTP is hosting a mid-week lunch break concert on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Shuffle will take place March through June, 2026, and then September through October. It's free to attend. There will be a new artist-in-residence featured each month. The music will take place at 3151 Elion Drive, Research Triangle Park, Durham. North Carolina. Use the map below to help navigate to … [Read more...] about Shuffle: Lunch break music series at Hub RTP
Arts on East: Free outdoor concert series on Duke University East Campus: ZOOCRÜ on June 24
Duke Arts is presenting a free outdoor concert series, Arts on East. Arts on East concerts will take place every Wednesday from May 27 through June 24, 2026, at 7 p.m., on Duke’s East Campus. Previously called Music in the Gardens, this series has been renamed to reflect its new location. Concerts are held outdoors on Duke’s East Campus, located behind White Lecture Hall and the East Duke … [Read more...] about Arts on East: Free outdoor concert series on Duke University East Campus: ZOOCRÜ on June 24
Juneteenth Celebration at RTP
Research Triangle Park is hosting its annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. It will take place at The Hub RTP, 3151 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This free, multi-generational event includes: Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a swimsuit or splash-friendly clothing. The rain date is June 26, 2026. … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration at RTP
Triangle Community Band Festival at Durham Central Park June 13
The Annual Triangle Community Band Festival will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 6 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE event! Enjoy performances by several area community bands: The finale includes all five bands performing together! Multiple food trucks will be on site. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. … [Read more...] about Triangle Community Band Festival at Durham Central Park June 13
