Celebrate the 4th of July at the Fourth on First Celebration on Friday, July 4th, 2025, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. Look for updates on the Facebook event. 4th of July Festivities … [Read more...] about 4th of July Celebration in Knightdale
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Independence Day Celebration at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery July 3
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery, at 6225 Wake Forest Road, Durham, NC, sits on 87 acres of land that feature vineyards, fields, and a pond. The main winery/brewery includes 14,000 square feet of air conditioned space, plus 7,300 square feet of roof decks. On Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 3 to 11 p.m., ZincHouse is hosting a free Independence Day celebration. Ages 21+ only. The Independence … [Read more...] about Independence Day Celebration at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery July 3
NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 20
BugFest, one of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' most popular festivals, is returning to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival will include both indoor and outdoor activities. Indoor activities will be located in the Nature Exploration Center (NEC) and Nature Research Center (NRC). Outdoor activities will be located along Jones Street, … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 20
Morrisville International Festival Sept. 20
The Morrisville International Festival takes place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 #B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. This is a free festival. Check back soon for details. Highlights … [Read more...] about Morrisville International Festival Sept. 20
Downtown Cary Park July 3: Top Gun and family-friendly airplane-themed activities
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
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!
Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford Sept. 26 and 27
Hugger Mugger, 229 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC, is hosting Carolina Indie Fest, a FREE two-day, outdoor music festival, on September 26 and 27, 2025. Look for updates on Carolina Indie Fest's Facebook page. Sanford is a bit to the southwest of the Triangle, but it's close enough to make a very easy day trip. It's a 43 minute drive from Raleigh, a 30 minute drive from Apex, and a 22 minute drive … [Read more...] about Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford Sept. 26 and 27
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
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina. It features live music, a beer garden, artist village, kid zone, food trucks and more. Check back soon for the details. It's free to attend and draws a great crowd. … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4
Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 12-13
Hillsborough Hog Day brings the community together to eat BBQ, listen to live music and shop for hand-crafted gifts on Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13, 2025. It's Orange County's largest and longest running festival. It takes place at River Park, 144 East Margaret Lane, Hillsborough. The highlight of the festival is the BBQ. Veteran cooking teams will be competing for top … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 12-13
