Looking to make the most of your Sunday in the Triangle? Whether you’re after music, markets, history, or some good old-fashioned fried chicken, there’s something for everyone this Sunday, July 6, 2025. From Raleigh to Chapel Hill and beyond, here’s your go-to roundup of can’t-miss events!

🍗 Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day

📍 Various Locations | All Day

Get ready for crispy, golden goodness! It’s National Fried Chicken Day, and restaurants across the Triangle are rolling out the deals. Check with your favorite local spots for specials—many are offering BOGO meals, sampler platters, and discounts. Your stomach (and wallet) will thank you.

🖼️ Museums on Us: Free at Marbles Kids Museum

📍 Raleigh | All Day | FREE

Bank of America customers and employees score free admission to the beloved Marbles Kids Museum this weekend. Perfect for a family outing filled with hands-on play, creativity, and imagination.

🛍️ The Raleigh Market at N.C. State Fairgrounds

📍 Raleigh | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | FREE

One of the Triangle’s biggest markets is in full swing. Shop antiques, vintage goods, crafts, food trucks, and everything quirky under the sun. Bring walking shoes and your best bargaining skills.

🍉 Watermelon Weekend at Spring Haven Farm

📍 Chapel Hill | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | $14.95

All-you-can-eat watermelon? Yes, please! This family-friendly event at Spring Haven Farm includes delicious slices, adorable animals, and farm activities all day long.

🎨 Pop Up ARTernative Market

📍 Chapel of Bones Coffee, Raleigh | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | FREE

Sip coffee while browsing unique, locally made art. A casual, creative Sunday stop for art lovers, indie gift hunters, and caffeine fiends alike.

🏛️ Calvin Jones House Guided Tours

📍 Wake Forest Historical Museum | 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. | FREE

Step into local history with a tour of the Calvin Jones House, home to one of Wake Forest’s founding figures. Two free sessions today—great for history buffs or curious minds.

🎷 Sunday Jazz Brunch w/ Al Strong

📍 Missy Lane’s Assembly Room, Durham | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | FREE (food/drinks extra)

A soulful jazz brunch curated by Grammy-nominated trumpeter Al Strong. Come for the music, stay for the brunch vibes.

🎸 Cary Underground Market + Live Bands

📍 Bond Brothers Beer Co. | 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | FREE

Enjoy craft beer, local vendors, and live bands all in one spot. This market mixes music, makers, and mellow Sunday energy in downtown Cary.

🎵 Kanikapila: Free Ukulele Lessons

📍 KōMANA Brewing Co., Cary | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | FREE

Learn how to strum the aloha spirit with a fun, laid-back ukulele lesson. Instruments provided, and all levels welcome.

🎤 Open-Mic Afternoons & Evenings

Gizmo Brew Works (Raleigh): 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Clouds Brewing Taproom (Raleigh): 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Calling all poets, singers, and comics—grab the mic and share your talent!

🎶 Live Music All Over the Triangle

Beach Music and Brews Bash | 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Tap Yard, Raleigh Ravary (Live Music) | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Steel String Brewery, Carrboro Bluegrass Open Jam | 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary Sundays at Sundown | 7:00 p.m. | Southern Village, Chapel Hill Tap your toes and grab a drink—whether it’s beach tunes or bluegrass, there’s a rhythm for everyone today.

🧩 Sunday Speed Puzzling

📍 Crank Arm Brewing Co., Raleigh | 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | FREE

Think fast, puzzle faster! Join the Triangle’s most competitive (and fun) puzzle challenge. Great for teams or solo players with a sharp eye.

🎵 Freeman Round House Summer Series: SSML Band

📍 Wilson | 6:00 p.m. | FREE

Enjoy soulful live music at the Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House Museum, celebrating African-American heritage and culture through music and community.

🔗 Stay in the Loop

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✨ Make Sunday Count

Whether you’re out for brunch, looking for local culture, or just soaking up summer sounds, there’s no wrong way to do Sunday in the Triangle. Explore, enjoy, and support your local community!

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