June is the official start to the summer season in Raleigh and it arrives with delightful holidays! Father’s Day offers a chance to celebrate our dads, and Juneteenth follows close behind, a joyous day of emancipation commemorations. But this month’s charm extends beyond! Raleigh in June beckons with adventures: berries to pick, concerts to attend, and sports to watch.
Check out these great things to do in Raleigh in June for ideas on how to kick off the summer season!
Weather in Raleigh in June
In June, the sun lavishes Raleigh with warmth that some might find excessive. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 88°F, with respite in the evening as temperatures drop to 67°F. But remember that averages can be misleading, much like a particularly enthusiastic weatherman on a particularly hot day. Breathable clothing is key, as are hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen applied liberally and often. And stay hydrated!
Top Things to Do in Raleigh in June
1. Watch some amazing soccer at The Soccer Tournament
When: June 4 to 9, 2025
Where: Wakemed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Dr, Cary, NC 27511
The Soccer Tournament is a grand soccer tournament with the joyous energy of a festival. Think live music, a wide variety of cultural cuisines, player meet-and-greets, and rubbing elbows with some of the world’s biggest soccer stars.
Forty-eight men’s teams and sisteen women’s teams will take center stage, each squad vying for soccer supremacy and a chance to claim the hefty sum of one million dollars! This is a World Cup style tournament starting with with a group stage. Then the best teams from each group advance to the single-elimination knockout rounds. Expect dazzling footwork and cunning maneuvers, heart pounding chaos and mounting tension.
- Tickets start at $32 are available online.
- Parking starts at $15 and can also be pre-purchased online.
2. Eat your way around the world at the International Food Festival
When: June 7, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Prepare yourselves for the Raleigh International Food Festival, an extraordinary exploration of global gastronomy! Imagine, if you will, over 50 food trucks, each one a culinary ambassador from a different corner of the earth. The selection of food, desserts, wines, and beers on offer is simply unparalleled.
Two stages will be abuzz with live music and performances, guaranteed to keep your toes tapping throughout the day. Join in on the largest outdoor international dance party!
This free event is your chance to discover the different ethnicities of Raleigh, all while supporting the city’s charming, family-owned businesses.
3. Eat and drink at Bubbles & Brisket
When: June 7, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Smoky Hollow, 421 N Harrington St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Bubbles & Brisket is a gathering unlike any other where 10 esteemed pit-master chefs from across North Carolina serve up various styles of brisket and tasty side dishes. And sparkling beverages of every description will be on hand to quench your thirst. Think champagne, cava, cremant, prosecco, beer, and fizzy cocktails. And for those who prefer to forgo the intoxicants, sodas and non-alcoholic cocktails will also be available.
You will receive not just a commemorative glass, but also a lanyard koozie! This innovation in drinking technology will free your hands to fully embrace all the BBQ you can eat (while also drinking all the bubbles you can drink). Play games while the sound of sweet 90’s hip hop fills the air and top it all off with some sweet desserts.
- Tickets are $75 each and get you unlimited food and drink.
- A six-pack of tickets is discounted at $375.
- Designated driver tickets are $45 and kids tickets are $25.
- VIP tickets are also available.
4. Attend the NC Hops Festival
When: June 14, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Midtown Park at North Hills, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Park at N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
Immerse yourself in the tastes, sights, and sounds of North Carolina at the NC Hops Festival! Sample unlimited craft beers and ciders while browsing unique finds from local vendors, savoring delicious food truck fare, and grooving to live music.
- Tasting tickets are available online include unlimited samples of NC beer, cider, seltzers, and more.
- The food truck portion of the festival is open to the public! No ticket is needed if you want to grab a bite to eat from one of the delicious food trucks, so long as you’re over 21.
- Parking is free.
5. Celebrate Juneteenth
When: June 14, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Harvey Hill, Dorothea Dix Park, Cranmer Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
Capital City Juneteenth Celebration is a festive event offering a warm, family-friendly atmosphere to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Immerse yourself in a vibrant mix of live music (gospel, ceremonial, jazz, and R&B!), and fun activities for all ages. Browse unique items from local vendors, connect with community organizations, and enjoy delicious food. Don’t forget the inflatables, lawn games, and story corner. There’s something for everyone at this joyful Juneteenth celebration!
- This is a free event.
- Follow parking signs when you get to the park.
- Bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
- Feel free to bring your leashed, well-behaved dog.
- Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed.
- The event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
6. Take part in Out! Raleigh Pride
When: June 20 to 21, 2025
- Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Saturday from noon to 7 p.m.
Where: Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Out! Raleigh Pride is a huge Pride celebration staring local and national talent. Expect a variety of live performances, parties, and afterparties. Look for the full event lineup for this inclusive festival to be announced soon.
7. Check out North Hills Beach Music Series
When: Thursdays, April 10 to June 26, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Park at N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
The Midtown Beach Music Series is a weekly event where guests can enjoy live outdoor music with their friends, neighbors, and co-workers. This 12-week concert series is held annually in the warm weather season, April through June.
- A $5 ticket is required for admission.
- Free parking is available along some streets and nearby parking lots.
- Bring a chair or blanket or feel free to groove to the tunes.
8. Explore local eats at Shop Local Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo
When: June 28, 2025, from noon to 6 p.m.
Where: 400 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
The Shop Local Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo is a gathering of wheeled purveyors of edible goods. From options leaning towards the substantial and flavorful to elaborate confections intended for after-dinner enjoyment, one might expect a variety capable of piquing the interest of various palates and culinary inclinations.
9. Explore BrickUniverse LEGO® Fan Expo 2025
When: June 28 and 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
At BrickUniverse LEGO® Fan Expo 2025, one may expect to observe stunning artworks fashioned from LEGO® bricks by celebrated artists from around the country. These professional artists may even reveal their unusual building methods.
A marketplace will offer unique LEGO® products, though one can only speculate as to the precise nature of this uniqueness. One could participate in constructing a LEGO® Brick Maze. Furthermore, hands-on brick building zones will be available for creative endeavors.
- Online tickets available here.
- General Admission starts at $20 at the door.
- VIP ticket holders get early access to BrickUniverse – 1 hour before General Admission – and receive an Exclusive VIP BrickUniverse LEGO® Brick Badge.
- Children 4 and under get in free when accompanied by a paid adult.
- General Admission may also be available for $20 at the door, if not sold out.
10. Go berry Picking
When: All month long
Where: Various berry patches around Raleigh
Yearning for an invigorating day spent in its pursuit of berries? Then fret no more, for Raleigh is overflowing with u-pick farms and strawberries are still in season at the start of June! Here are the best berry farms in Raleigh so arm yourself with a basket and a wide brimmed hat and pick berries until your fingers are permanently stained.
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