June Events You Can’t Miss in Raleigh & Beyond

Written by The Raleigh Local

Welcome to The Raleigh Local, where local flavor meets big dreams! I’m Kelly Cain, a Raleigh-based marketing coach, content creator, and the voice behind @theraleighlocal. With a passion for storytelling, community building, and empowering entrepreneurs, I help small business owners in the Triangle area and beyond showcase their brands with clarity and confidence. From curating the latest events and hidden gems around Raleigh to offering guidance on using the latest tools like Canva, and Instagram Reels, I’m here to make local marketing approachable, creative, and fun. I’m on a mission to elevate small businesses, celebrating all things local while inspiring confidence and growth in my clients. Whether you're a business owner looking for fresh marketing strategies, an influencer seeking collaboration, or a local enthusiast searching for the best spots in town, you've come to the right place. Let’s create, connect, and build something amazing — together.

June 5, 2025

Looking for the best things to do in Raleigh this June? You’re in the right place. From outdoor festivals and summer concerts to weekend road trip ideas and hidden local gems, this guide covers the top June events happening in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and beyond.

Whether you’re planning a fun family outing, a local date night, or just want to make the most of these sunny days, we’ve rounded up the can’t-miss events happening in and around the Triangle. These are the festivals, pop-ups, live music shows, and seasonal experiences locals love—and visitors travel for.

So grab your calendar and scroll through our hand-picked list of June events in Raleigh and beyond to make the most of your summer weekends. New events are added regularly, so be sure to bookmark this post and check back!

June 4th The Midweek Market – Downtown Raleigh – Moore Square

June 4th – June 9th The Soccer Tournament – Wake Med Soccer Park

June 5th – The Catalinas Concert – North Hills

June 6th First Friday – Downtown Raleigh

June 6th – Cary Pride Night Market – Cary Downtown Park

June 6th – A Summer Night in France – Koka Booth

June 6th – Movie + Market in Moore Square – Shrek 2 

June 6th – First Friday in Fuquay Varina 

June 6th – June 8th Gipson Plaza Grand Opening

June 7th – Cars & Carnivores Street Festival – Wake Forest 

June 7th – Game and Geek Expo – Raleigh Convention Center 

June 7th – Raleigh International Food Festival – Downtown Raleigh

June 7th – Run the Quay

June 7th – The Market at NCMA 

June 7th – UNICEF Kid Zone – Wake Med Soccer Park 

June 8th – Farm to Fork – Donovan Manner 

Coffee & Crochet – Every Wednesday at Blackbird Books and Coffee

June 11th The Midweek Market – Downtown Raleigh – Moore Square

June 12th – Too Much Sylvia Concert – North Hills

June 12th – Pop Up Chorus – The Cary Theater 

June 13th – Beethoven Symphony No. 5 – Koka Booth Amphitheater 

June 14th – 2025 Annual Apex Pride Festival

June 14th – African American Festival – Knightdale Station Park 

June 14th – Geek and Grub Market – Love, Rainbow and Unicorn Edition- Optimist Farm

June 14th – NC Hops Fest – North Hills 

June 14th – Pride Market & Pet Gala – The Hartwell 

June 15th – Seeing Red NCMA

June 16th – Build Your Own Bee Hotel: – JCRA

June 17th – Avril Lavigne – Coastal Credit Union

June 18th The Midweek Market – Downtown Raleigh – Moore Square

June 19th – Blackwater Band Concert – North Hills

June 19th – Trivia at the Bark Bar – Downtown Cary Park 

June 19th – Fenton Makers Market 

June 20th – NCMA Movies at Moore Square: Piece by Piece

June 21st – Juneteenth Celebration 2025 – Downtown Cary Park

June 21st – North Hills Night Market

June 21st – Blue Whales at NCMNS

June 25th The Midweek Market – Downtown Raleigh – Moore Square

June 26th – The Embers ft. Craig Woolard Concert – North Hills

June 27th – Art and Blooms at the JCRA 

June 27th – Play it Forward at Marbles 

June 28th – BrickUniverse at Raleigh Convention Center 

Which events are you planning to go to this month? Hope to see you out there!

all things local,

Kelly

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