Saturday, June 21, 2025, is National Smoothie Day and the first day of summer. Here are some ways to enjoy the day with free or discount smoothies in the Triangle. Make sure to follow each link for the important details. Also, please note that every deal is at participating locations only. If you want to be sure that a location is participating before you head out, call first. Jamba Jamba … [Read more...] about Free (and discount) smoothies for National Smoothie Day and the start of summer
Triangle solstice
Stonehenge will livestream summer solstice sunset and sunrise
Stonehenge, near Salisbury, England, is probably the world's most recognizable prehistoric monument. The earliest structures are pits that appear to have held large pine totem-pole like posts, erected between 8500 and 7000 BC. The stones that we know today were set up around 2500 BC, and were arranged in the iconic circle around 200 or 300 years later. The largest of Stonehenge stones are 30 … [Read more...] about Stonehenge will livestream summer solstice sunset and sunrise
Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth in Smithfield
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 218 S 2nd Street, in Smithfield, invites the community to a Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. There is no charge to walk the labyrinth. Light refreshments will be provided by Daughters of the King. Stay for the 7 p.m. River Jam Concert at nearby Neuse River Amphitheater, hosted by the Town of Smithfield. Learn about … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth in Smithfield
Celebrate Summer Solstice in the Triangle — a list of events
Summer solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt toward the Sun. When that happens, we experience the largest number of hours of sunlight in the year. Summer solstice marks the astronomical beginning of summer. After summer solstice, the days start getting shorter with a little less sunlight each day. Summer solstice takes place on June 20, 2025. (It always … [Read more...] about Celebrate Summer Solstice in the Triangle — a list of events
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
Tropical Smoothie Cafe: get a free smoothie on National Smoothie Day June 21
The first day of summer, June 21, 2025, is also, fittingly, National Smoothie Day. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is celebrating National Smoothie Day by giving Tropic Rewards members a free 24-oz smoothie with any bowl or food purchase. Food items include flatbreads, wraps, quesadillas, sandwiches, salads, and more. The offer is only available to Tropic Rewards members. Sign-up before June 21, … [Read more...] about Tropical Smoothie Cafe: get a free smoothie on National Smoothie Day June 21
Planet Smoothie: Free Lunar Lemonade on National Smoothie Day June 21
Planet Smoothie is celebrating National Smoothie Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025, with a special deal. Get a 20oz Lunar Lemonade smoothie from 2 to 5 p.m. The deal is only for Planet VIP members and you need to be a member by June 19, 2025, to qualify for the offer. Learn about Planet VIP membership, and sign up, here. There's no cost to join. Participating locations only. No … [Read more...] about Planet Smoothie: Free Lunar Lemonade on National Smoothie Day June 21
National Smoothie Day: $1 Smoothies at Jamba June 21
Jamba is celebrating National Smoothie Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025, with a special deal. On June 21, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Jamba is offering a small Mango-a-Go-Go or Strawberry Whirl Smoothie (16-oz.) for just $1 (excluding add-ons, extras and taxes) at participating locations. The deal is only available in-shop — not for online orders, drive-thru, kiosks, or delivery. Limit one … [Read more...] about National Smoothie Day: $1 Smoothies at Jamba June 21
Make Music Raleigh June 21 — multiple participatory music events
Make Music Day is a worldwide celebration of music that takes place Saturday, June 21, 2025. It’s different than a typical music festival. Make Music Day encourages everyone to join in, so many of the events are participatory. It always takes place on Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. There will be free music performances and music-making events in cities around the world. … [Read more...] about Make Music Raleigh June 21 — multiple participatory music events
Solstice Lantern Walk and Market in Hillsborough Dec 21
The Solstice Lantern Walk is an annual event that will take place on the Riverwalk in Hillsborough on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event marks the beginning of the winter season, and the longest night of the year. The walk starts at Eno River Farmers Market Pavilion, and then proceeds along the River Walk, back to downtown Hillsborough. It's free to participate … [Read more...] about Solstice Lantern Walk and Market in Hillsborough Dec 21