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Triangle Weekend Kickoff – Your Friday Event Guide June 6th Edition

Ready to make the most of your Friday in the Triangle? Whether you’re seeking live music under the stars, free donuts, family fun, or cultural experiences, this Friday is absolutely loaded with free and low-cost events all across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and beyond. Here’s your ultimate guide to everything happening on Friday, June 6, 2025:

☕ Friday Morning & Midday Fun

🍩 National Donut Day Freebies All Day | Various locations Celebrate the sweetest holiday of the year with deals and free donuts at shops around the Triangle. 🎸 World String Change Day All Day | FREE | Music & Arts, multiple locations Guitar players: swing by and get a fresh set of strings for free! 🚓 First Responders Friday Discount All Day | Old North State Food Hall, Selma First responders get 10% off—every Friday. ☕ Tasting at Ten 10:00 a.m. | FREE | Counter Culture Coffee HQ, Durham Dive into a curated tasting at one of the Triangle’s favorite coffee roasters. 🎣 Gone Fishing: Kids’ Activities & Giveaways 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | FREE | Bass Pro Shops, multiple locations Family-friendly fun, including fishing demos and free giveaways for kids. 💼 Friday Co-Working Social 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | FREE | The Glass Jug Taproom, Durham Knock out some work, sip a pint, and connect with local professionals. 🏛️ Calvin Jones House Tour 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | FREE | Wake Forest Historical Museum Explore local history on this free guided tour. 📚 Members-Only Book Sale 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | FREE | Books Among Friends, Durham Browse great deals and support a good cause.

🎶 Friday Evening Events Across the Triangle

🌆 Big Community Events

🎉 Gipson Play Plaza Ribbon Cutting & Celebration 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | FREE | Dix Park, Raleigh Live music, family fun, and a brand-new park space to enjoy! 🛍️ First Friday Market & Movie Night: Shrek 2 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh Shop local, grab a bite, and stay for an outdoor movie. 🌈 Cary Night Market: Pride Month Celebration 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | FREE | Downtown Cary Park Celebrate Pride with local vendors, food, and family fun. 🎶 Fridays on the Front Porch 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | FREE | Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill A summer staple with food trucks and live tunes. 🌈 Pride First Friday 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | FREE | Commerce Place, Raleigh A festive gathering celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

🎨 First Friday Highlights

Downtown Fuquay-Varina – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sweetwater Apex – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Knightdale’s Oak City Brewing – 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Raleigh Gallery Walk – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

🎸 Live Music & Cultural Events

PLAYlist Concert Series: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band 6:00 p.m. | FREE | Durham Central Park Grab a picnic blanket and enjoy one of New Orleans’ finest brass bands. Bands, Bites, and Boats: Laurenicole Duo 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Fred G. Bond Park, Cary Conjunto Breve @ Freight Train Blues 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Carrboro Town Commons Morrisville Music in the Park – Pride Celebration 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Indian Creek Park Live Music All Over Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh – 7:00 p.m. Common Market, Durham – 6:00 p.m. Oaklyn Springs Brewery, Fuquay – 7:00 p.m. The Ridge, Raleigh – Hank Pattie & The Current (Pay what you can)

🎭 & 🎤 Arts After Dark

🎤 Karaoke & Late Night Fun

Karaoke Fridays 9:00 p.m. | Flying Bull Beer Co., Durham Karaoke Bingo Night 9:00 p.m. | KōMANA Brewing Co., Cary

🎯 Plan Your Perfect Friday

From donuts and coffee to art walks and DJ nights, June 6th is one of the Triangle’s most vibrant Fridays of the year. And the best part? Nearly every event is free or low-cost.

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