Things to do this weekend in and around the Triangle
Friendly fun in the Research Triangle for Friday, June 19, 2026 – Sunday, June 21, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, June 19, 2026
Holly Springs Salamanders Home Game – June 19, 2026 – Holly Springs, NC. Enjoy an evening of summer collegiate baseball and family-friendly fun at North Main Athletic Complex.
School of Rock - Raleigh Little Theatre – June 19–21, 2026 – Raleigh, NC. Rock out with this high-energy musical where a substitute teacher turns his class into a real rock band.
Fridays at the Farm - Old Mill Farm – June 19, 2026 – Durham, NC. Kick off the weekend with animals, outdoor play, and relaxed farm fun starting at 4 pm.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration 2026 – June 19, 2026 – Chapel Hill, NC. Celebrate Juneteenth with music, community activities, and family-friendly festivities at Hargraves Community Center.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area – June 20–21, 2026 – Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, NC. Book a free 30-minute outdoor photo session and purchase only the professionally edited images you love.
Art on the Dot - North Carolina Museum of Art – June 20–21, 2026 – Raleigh, NC. Ride the Art on the Dot shuttle and explore art, outdoor spaces, and activities connecting the museum campus with nearby spots.
Spring African American Walking Tour of the Historic Third Ward – June 20–21, 2026 – Raleigh, NC. Take a guided walking tour to learn about the people, landmarks, and stories that shaped Raleigh’s historic Third Ward.
NCMA Movie Night: Shrek at Moore Square – June 20, 2026 – Raleigh, NC. Bring the family downtown for an outdoor screening of “Shrek” with pre-movie fun starting at 6 pm.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Seasonal Art Series: Father’s Day - Cape Fear Botanical Gardens – June 20, 2026 – Fayetteville, NC. Celebrate Father’s Day weekend by creating nature-inspired art together in the garden from 10 am to 12 pm.
Pride Themed: Hall of Artists at Cary Arts Center – June 19–20, 2026 – Cary, NC. Stroll through a colorful Pride-themed art display featuring works by local artists at the Cary Arts Center.
Pride: What Are You Proud Of? An Interactive Exhibition at Cary Arts Center – June 19–20, 2026 – Cary, NC. Add your own reflections to an interactive Pride exhibit that invites families to share what they are proud of.
Kids Bowl Free - Register Your Kids for a Summer Fun Bowling Pass Today – June 19–21, 2026 and ongoing – Participating bowling centers near you. Sign up so kids can enjoy two free games of bowling each day all summer long at local lanes.