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Jul 3

Magnalia Homestead & Farm

An Independence Day Eve to Remember!

Mark your calendars to celebrate with us on Independence Day Eve (Thursday, July 3rd!) with hundreds of grateful Americans at Magnalia Homestead & Farm in Stokesdale.
Jul 3

Burlington City Park

July 3rd in the Park

Join us for the annual July 3rd in the Park Independence Day celebration.
Jul 3

Magnalia Homestead & Farm

An Independence Day Eve to Remember!

Mark your calendars to celebrate that truth with us on Independence Day Eve (Thursday, July 3rd!) with hundreds of grateful Americans at Magnalia Homestead & Farm in Stokesdale.
Jul 4

Tweetsie Railroad

July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza

Celebrate Independence Day with a full day of Wild West Family Fun at Tweetsie Railroad and the largest fireworks show in the High Country.
Jul 4

Historic Halifax

Independence Day Celebration at Historic Halifax

Musket firing, living-history demonstrations, and a special reading of the Declaration of Independence will combine to make this a Fourth of July to remember in the historic town of Halifax!
Jul 4

Onslow Pines Park

Onslow County Freedom Festival

Celebrating Fourth of July in Onslow County
Jul 4

Museum of the Waxhaws

Independence Day Celebration at Museum of the Waxhaws

Celebrate Independence Day with the Museum of the Waxhaws from 12–4 PM as we honor America’s 250th anniversary in true patriotic fashion!
Jul 4

North Carolina State Capitol

Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest

Experience the best of North Carolina with DNCR at Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest!
Jul 3 – Jul 4

Macon County Recreation Park

Macon County’s America 250th Celebration

Jul 4

Hickory Ridge History Museum

Independence Day Celebration at Hickory Ridge History Museum

Step into the past this Independence Day weekend at Hickory Ridge History Museum, where history comes to life with living history demonstrations, patriotic traditions, music, and more, honoring America’s founding.
Jul 4

Burlington Athletic Stadium

Burlington Sock Puppets vs Danville Otterbots

Step back in time and celebrate America’s story at a truly unforgettable night at the ballpark!
Jul 4

Mebane Arts & Community Center

Mebane Recreation July 4th Celebration

Enjoy an afternoon packed with food trucks, live music, inflatables, eating competitions, games, and plenty of family‑friendly fun.
Jul 4

Burlington Athletic Stadium

Burlington Sock Puppets vs Danville Otterbots

Step back in time and celebrate America’s story at a truly unforgettable night at the ballpark!
Jun 30 – Jul 4

Harrison Park

Denton Antique Festival

Get ready for the 2026 Denton Antiques Festival!
Jul 4

North Toxaway Baptist Church Family Life Center & Lake Toxaway Community Center

250th Celebrate America Indoor Craft Show

This in-door craft show is in conjunction with the semi-quincentennial events being held at Lake Toxaway Community Center and North Toxaway Baptist Church on July 4th from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
Jul 4

North Toxaway Baptist Church Food Bank Parking Lot & Lake Toxaway Community Center

250th Celebrate America Classic Wheels Show

This car show is in conjunction with the semi-quincentennial celebration taking place at the Lake Toxaway Community Center and North Toxaway Baptist church on July 4th, 2026.
Jul 4

Lake Toxaway Community Center and North Toxaway Baptist Church

250th Celebrate America

Lake Toxaway, North Carolina will celebrate the semi-quincentennial of America this July 4th with family fun, food, and entertainment.
Jul 7

Rosen Concert Hall at Broyhill Music Center

Merz Trio

Merz Trio are passionately committed to reshaping the narrative of classical music through vibrantly dynamic programming and wide-ranging interdisciplinary collaboration.
Jul 8

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Gladys Knight

The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest.
Jul 8 – Jul 10

Greensboro History Museum

ONE by ONE Community Portrait

Photographer Tom Strykowicz returns to the Greensboro History Museum, ready to turn his lens on you.
Jul 10

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Straight No Chaser Beach Bash

If the phrase “male acappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again.
Jul 11

Brock Gymnasium

Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Sale

Think arts and crafts bazaar!
Jul 11

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

40th Annual Outdoor Rosen Sculpture Walk

Now in its 40th year at Appalachian State University, the Martin and Doris Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition celebrates An Appalachian Summer Festival tradition!