Looking for the best way to spend your Thursday and Friday in the Triangle? Whether you’re into live music, local history, family fun, or cultural celebration, this week’s event lineup is packed with Juneteenth commemorations, free experiences, and summertime excitement. Here’s your guide to everything happening across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and beyond!

🎈 Thursday, June 19 – Juneteenth & Community Vibes

🍨 Treat Yourself

$1.99 Ice Cream Scoops  All Day | $1.99 | Baskin-Robbins (multiple locations)

✊🏽 Juneteenth Highlights

Juneteenth Day Party  10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | FREE | John Chavis Memorial Park (Raleigh) Juneteenth at Marbles + Moore Square 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. | FREE | Marbles Kids Museum & Moore Square Seeds of Freedom Walking Tour 10:30 a.m. | FREE | Historic Oak View County Park Emancipation Tours 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | FREE | Historic Stagville, Durham Party in the Park: Juneteenth at RTP 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. | FREE | Hub RTP Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | FREE | NCCU Student Center Chapel Hill–Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. | FREE | Carrboro Town Commons Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. | FREE | John Chavis Memorial Park

🧠 Arts, Culture & Fun

Durham Community Day at Museum of Life + Science 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | FREE for Durham County residents Trivia Night 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | FREE | Downtown Cary Park Gig in the Park: Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | FREE | Whirligig Park, Wilson Live Music & Karaoke Numerous venues from Pittsboro to Wake Forest Jazz Jam Open Mic 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | FREE | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary Thursday Night Karaoke 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Tap Yard, Raleigh

☀️ Friday, June 20 – Solstice, Summer Fun, and More Juneteenth

🌞 Morning Motivation

Summer Solstice Sunrise Yoga 6 a.m. – 7 a.m. | FREE | Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh Tasting at Ten: Coffee Tasting 10 a.m. | FREE | Counter Culture Coffee, Durham Kids: Make a Free Bag Tag 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | FREE | Marbles PlayStore, Raleigh

🎡 All-Day Activities

301 Endless Yard Sale All Day | FREE | Across multiple counties First Responders Discount All Day | 10% Off | Old North State Food Hall, Selma $1.99 Ice Cream Scoops All Day | Baskin-Robbins (treat round 2!)

🎨 Afternoon & Evening Festivities

Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. | FREE | Durham County Library Wake Forest Community Gathering 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | FREE | Taylor Street Park Out! Raleigh Pride Friday Night Celebration 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. | FREE | Fayetteville Street, Raleigh Third Friday Durham 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | FREE | Galleries, performances, and pop-ups Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk 6 p.m. | FREE | Smithfield Morrisville Music in the Park: Niito 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | FREE | Indian Creek Park Solstice Fest: Solstice Eve 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Shadowbox Studio Live Music & Open Mics Dozens of local breweries and outdoor stages across the Triangle

📍 Plan Your Triangle Adventure

🎵 Love music? Choose from tribute bands, jazz jams, folk groups, and local singer-songwriters.

🎨 Feeling artistic? Attend gallery shows, open mics, and street performances in Durham and Carrboro.

🎉 Bringing the kids? Free events at Marbles, Oak View, and the Museum of Life + Science will keep them entertained.

🌻 Looking to reflect? Walk through historic Juneteenth tours, court forums, or community park gatherings.

☀️ Chasing solstice vibes? Catch sunrise yoga, flower crown workshops, and even livestream Stonehenge at night.

🔗 Stay Connected

👉 Bookmark DoRaleigh.com for your go-to event listings, weekend guides, and cultural happenings around the Triangle.

There’s something for every rhythm, taste, and age group in the Triangle this week—don’t miss out on the celebration, community, and sunshine!