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On this Father’s Day, we celebrate all fathers including stepfathers, adoptive fathers, foster dads, grandfathers, and father figures who show up, support and shape the lives around them.

Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in the Triangle

Celebrate Father’s Day at Downtown Cary Park

Sunday, June 15 | 10:00pm–1:00pm | 327 S Academy Street, Cary

Create something special together and have fun being creative this Father’s Day at the Great Lawn Pavilion in Downtown Cary Park. Art supplies will be on hand for everyone to explore and create with.

Father’s Day Yoga & Soundbath

Sunday, June 15 | 2:00–4:00pm | Bull City Yoga Festival Studio, Durham

Ages 14+ and tickets available online. Treat your dad (or yourself!) to a special afternoon of relaxation and renewal designed to promote wellness, inner peace, and connection.

Putts & Pints – Father’s Day Celebration

Saturday, June 14 | 5:00–8:00pm | Oak City Brewing Company, Knightdale

Celebrate Dad with a laid-back evening of craft beer, live music by Sam Trebing, and a free round on the golf simulator with every pint purchased. Food trucks and local vendors will be present. Get free tickets online.

June is National Reunification Month

National Reunification Month is celebrated each June with the purpose of recognizing the people and ongoing efforts around the country that help families stay together. Reunification refers to the “processes that lead to reconnecting a child with their biological or primary caretakers” (Camelot).

Tools and Resources to Deepen Support
There are many valuable resources available to help foster care professionals, caregivers, and community members better support children and families involved in the child welfare system:

• Kinship Care and the Child Welfare System: Learn more about the role of kinship care in maintaining family and cultural ties and how this model supports long-term stability for children.
• Reasonable Efforts to Preserve or Reunify Families and Achieve Permanency for Children: A comprehensive look at how agencies can make consistent, thoughtful efforts to reunite families when safe and appropriate.

Colaborando con parientes para promover la reunificación (Partnering With Relatives to Promote Reunification): A Spanish-language guide offering culturally responsive approaches to family reunification.

Mental Health America (MHA) recognizes June as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month!

There’s still a stigma around men’s mental health, making it more difficult for men and boys to reach out for help. Some men might still feel as if people expect them to hide their emotions and “man up,” or be strong for others. Having or acknowledging a mental health condition is still seen as a sign of weakness or lack of masculinity among some men (healthline, 2025).

Check out these resources to support men’s mental wellness.

Community Events & Festivals

The Triangle area hosts numerous free and low-cost events throughout the summer:​

• North Hills Kids (Raleigh): Monthly themed activities at Midtown Park, such as “Kidchella” and “Cirque De Kids.”
• Local Libraries: Offer storytimes, reading challenges, and educational programs for children of all ages. ​
• Beach Music Series : Midtown Park in North Hills will host Beach Music each Thursday night for 10 weeks this summer.
• Kids Bowl Free allows children to enjoy two free games of bowling each day throughout the summer at participating centers. While the games are free, shoe rental fees may apply. Participating locations in the Triangle include Buffaloe Lanes and Stars and Strikes. ​

Stay Updated:

For the latest information on free and affordable activities, consider visiting:​

• Triangle on the Cheap
• Fun 4 Raleigh Kids
• Kids Out and About

These resources regularly update their calendars with new events, workshops, and family-friendly activities throughout the Triangle area.​

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Awareness Month is celebrated every July and shines a spotlight on the unique mental health challenges faced by minority communities. This observance aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma and promote access to culturally competent care for BIPOC individuals.

Our on-demand training, “How Loss Impacts Youth in Foster Care: What is our role within these relationships?” supports understanding how loss can have a deeper impact on foster care transitions and lived experience.

BIPOC mental health resources.

Happy Fourth of July! There are a ton of fun events happening in the Raleigh area to celebrate with your family! Check out the list of Independence Day events.

Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July, commemorating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA, signed into law on July 26, 1990, prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate the history, achievements and diverse experiences of people with disabilities.

Our Center offers an on-demand training focused on intellectual and developmental disabilities: “A Resource Parent’s Guide to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.” This training provides basic background information about IDD, the services you may need as a resource parent and where to find them and best practices for parenting a child or youth with IDD.

• Family Fun Day at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design

1903 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh | Saturday, July 12 from 9:00am-12:00pm

Join in for a morning of art, puppets, bubbles and ice cream! Admission is FREE and there is parking available on site. RSVP today!

• The Cheap and Free Movie Series

This is the perfect treat if you’re looking for affordable indoor summer movies the Triangle.

Explore the list of low-priced films showing in various theaters on weekdays this summer. Beat the heat with an animated adventure or a family-friendly blockbuster, all on a very family-friendly budget.