From music to food to arts and crafts, here is a list of festivals to include in your summertime fun in Asheville and western North Carolina.
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Say ‘see ya!’ to summer with these 8 events in Raleigh & beyond
Summertime is wrapping up soon, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Check out these eight events in Raleigh to take your kids to before summer ends.
3 things happening in NC: Sunflowers bloom in Dix Park, NC leaders sue Trump over education funding freeze
Our weekly rundown of 3 things happening in NC. This week, the joy of sunflowers, a DC to NC showdown, and a full menu of classical music greats.
Thousands in NC prisons endure summer heat without air conditioning
Despite North Carolina’s brutally hot summers, about 21% of NC prisons are without air-conditioning.
Calabash Seafood: Your summer guide to NC’s seafood capital
Calabash seafood put this small fishing town on the North Carolina map in a big way. Learn more about this style of seafood and where to find it.
North Carolina program provides free summer meals for students who depended on school lunch
North Carolina’s SUN Program provides free summer meals for students, impacting 900,000+ kids, featuring nutrition, activities, and new $120 SUN Bucks food assistance cards.
Blue Ridge Parkway: Which Helene-damaged areas might reopen in late summer, early fall?
Heading into the summer season, large sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s winding path through the mountains of Western North Carolina remain closed for Tropical Storm Helene-related repairs.
2025 Raleigh summer bucket list: 9 places & events
Enjoy the 2025 Raleigh summer with this ultimate bucket list of places to see and things to do, from free concerts to award-winning ice cream.
Unleash your inner child at 10 adult summer camps in NC
Summer camp isn’t just for kids. Grown-ups can unleash their inner child at the best adult summer camps in North Carolina.
NC lawmakers express frustration at slow rollout of Helene recovery funds
Rep. Eric Ager, a Democratic state legislator whose district was heavily impacted by Helene, said it could be summertime at the earliest before $15 billion in federal relief funds reaches the local level.
Here’s a guide to 25 fun things to do in Charlotte
Here’s your Queen City Bucket List of things to do.
10 quirky summer festivals coming to North Carolina
Let’s get weird with 10 summer festivals in North Carolina that go beyond music and barbecue.
10 ways to celebrate the summer solstice across North Carolina
Discover 10 ways to celebrate the summer solstice in creative ways throughout North Carolina.
North Carolina’s free meal programs keep kids nourished all summer long
North Carolina’s free meal programs keep kids nourished all summer long. Here’s what you need to know about the programs and who benefits from them.
We found 5 of the best NC waterparks to check out this summer
Are you looking for a way to beat the summer heat in North Carolina? From Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park to Carolina Harbor, get ready to make a splash at 5 of the best NC waterparks.
Your kids will be entertained all summer at these North Carolina summer camps
Let’s explore the top 7 summer camps in North Carolina and discover the perfect fit for your child this summer. Here’s everything you need to know.
‘The horror stories’: NC school systems prepare for 2024 funding cliff
NC schools used pandemic relief dollars from the feds to fill holes torn by the pandemic and underfunding from the state. Now those dollars are going away.
How to Have Fun in Charlotte for $20 or Less
From sports and live music to nature walks and botanical gardens, here’s how you and your crew can have fun in Charlotte without breaking the bank.
Mold and classes in trailers: Inadequate funding for schools is hurting NC communities
Schools across the state are dealing with dilapidated classrooms and buildings in need of significant repair or a total rebuild due to a lack of investment in public education.
Where are the most beautiful places in NC for outdoor fun (+ great pics)?
On the hunt for beautiful places in NC? North Carolina’s beaches, mountains, and rolling hills will leave you breathless.
BBQ, Bluegrass, and Pride: 14 Summer Festivals Happening in NC
North Carolina is packed with fun and festivals when the temperature goes up. Here’s our pick of the best, from the Outer Banks to Charlotte and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
46 Books to Put on Your Summer 2023 Reading List, According to Our Staff
We asked staffers to share recommendations for books to read this summer. Here’s what we came up with.
7 Summer Vacation Destinations to Check Out in North Carolina
From kayaking to wild ponies, exploring underground or floating down the world’s third oldest river, North Carolina has some pretty cool spots for your next summer vacation.
11 Adventure Parks in North Carolina to Visit This Summer
From well-known water parks to family owned and operated attractions, there’s plenty for adventurous North Carolinians to do during the summer months.
Which NC Summer Bird Are You?
If you’ve had some winged and feathered friends visit your backyard lately, you may have noticed they have their own personalities. Want to know which ones you’re most like? Read on to find out.
Comics, Cartoons, and More Recs for Rural Stories to Read, Watch, and Listen To this Summer
Comics, cartoons, and old friends headline our latest batch of recommendations for rural stories to read, watch, or listen to this summer.
22 Summer Activities in NC That Don’t Involve A Lot Of Planning (or Money)
Need something to do for the day or weekend? Head to one of these activities for summer fun in North Carolina.
Explore the Cosmos: An Easy 2023 Summer Guide to Starting Your Stargazing Hobby
Make 2023 the summer you finally take up stargazing. Here’s your super simple guide to get started.
11 Summer Festivals Across the US to Check Out on Your Next Vacation
Bounce researched some of the best festivals to attend during your summer break, using Google deep-dives, Tripadvisor, Outside magazine, and various blogs. The 11 activities listed here give you the opportunity to take part in an amazing summer vacation experience in nearly every corner of the country.
Abortion Rights, Medicaid Expansion, and School Funding: What North Carolina’s 2023 Legislative Session Means for You
North Carolina’s Republican-led legislature could expand Medicaid to cover 600,000 more residents this year, but they could also try to ban abortion in the state, robbing their constituents of their reproductive freedom.