Hey all, it’s July and we’ve got a bunch of fun summertime activities coming up!

4th of July

WRAL has put together a great list of events and fireworks displays around the area. Find it at this link.

Festival for the Eno

Where: West Point on the Eno

When: Thursday, July 4 and Saturday July 6, 10 am – 6 pm

Filled with music, dance, crafts and more, the festival aims to raise money for land protection and teach about natural resource conservation. Rooted in the NC Folklife Festival first held in the area in 1976, the Festival for the Eno still works to preserve and present culture as well as provide hands on activities. Attendees will be able to participate in things like pottery, kayaking, weaving, urban farming and more.

 

Sunfest

Where: Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh

When: Saturday, July 13, 2 – 9 pm

Dix Park will be alive with live music, arts and crafts, performance artists, vendors and top area food trucks. This years Sunfest will also be a celebration of the completion of the Master Plan for the park.

 

Camp Out Night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Where: Durham Bulls Athletic Park

When: Saturday, July 13, 6:35 pm

If your looking for something new and fun then don’t miss Camp Out Night at DBAP. An evening packed with excitement, the night begins with a pre-game parade, then a Durham Bulls game and finally a sleepover on the field. There will also be fireworks after the game and a delicious breakfast in the morning. Of course, if you don’t want to camp you can just enjoy the festivities and game.

 

Brew N’ Choo: Ice Cream Social

Where: New Hope Valley Railway

When: Saturday, July 27, 2:30 pm

Come out for a day of music, games, trains and most importantly, ice cream. There will also be a DJ, additional food, model train layout and a walking tour of the grounds. New Hope Valley Railway is home to the North Carolina Railway Museum and offers excursions on vintage trains as well as event spaces for a very unique celebration. It lies 30 minutes Southeast of Raleigh.

Pork, Pickle and Peanuts

Where: Duke Homestead, Durham

When: Saturday, July 20, 10 am – 3 pm

The event features a combination of history, culture and delicious traditional NC foods. There will be BBQ and pie contests and attendees will be able to sample the BBQ. “Costumed interpreters” will be demonstrating historic cooking methods and there will be plenty of live music and vendors.