We’re kicking off Fourth of July weekend in the Triangle right now, with events to celebrate America’s 246 years as an independent country. Those celebrations include firework shows, family-friendly festivities + summertime soirees.

Weather

Sat: 90° | ⛅️ | 24% chance of rain
Sun: 87° | ⛅️ | 58% chance of rain
Mon: 87° | ☀️ | 60% chance of rain

Independence Day

July 4th Fireworks Celebration | Dix Park | 6-11 p.m. | Free | Enjoy music, games, and fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m — free shuttles available to and from the park.
Star Spangled Block Party | Brier Creek Commons Shopping Center, 8131 Brier Creek Pkwy. | 8-9 p.m. | Free | Rock the block with DJ Mark McNally, face painting, a 360 photo booth, and fireworks galore.
Fourth of July Ceremony | North Carolina State Capitol | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Free | The Capitol will be open for self-guided tours and will be hosting family-friendly events like musical performances and activities.
Free Fishing Day | Various locations | All day | Free | This yearly event allows residents to try out the sport for fun — fishers are still required to follow other state fishing laws. 🎣
July 4th Celebration | Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St., Durham | 6:35 p.m. | $17+ | Watch the Bulls take on the Redbirds and end the night with an epic fireworks show beginning at ~9:15 p.m.
Cookout on The Roof | The Durham Hotel, 315 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham | 5-10:30 p.m. | Price of purchase | Celebrate the day with a classic cookout featuring hotdogs, burgers, picnic sides, and a pie eating contest with a $100 prize.

Cool off

Take the kids to one of Raleigh’s free splash pads located at John Chavis Memorial Park and Moore Square.
Pack a beach bag and head to one of Falls Lake State Recreation Area’s five beaches in Wake Forest.
Grab popsicles from Raleigh Popsicle Co. or another sweet treat from one of these seven desert spots.
Arrive early to snag a chair and take a dip in one of the City of Raleigh’s public pools.

Bonus: Wear red, white, and blue to pick up a free Fourth of July-inspired donut from Krispy Kreme now until Mon., July 4.