Events in the Kerr-Tar Region
Festivals, community gatherings, markets, and more across Henderson, Oxford, Warrenton, Franklinton, and Roxboro.
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2026 Independence Day Celebration
Independence Day Celebration at Satterwhite Point Park on Kerr Lake. DJ, food, vendors, and fun! Firework display at dark (approximately 9:15 PM). State park fee: $10. Alcohol not permitted in state parks. Contact: (252) 438-2222, vctourism@vancecounty.org. Presented by Vance County Tourism and America 250 NC.
Friday, July 3, 2026
Satterwhite Point Park
Vance County Tourism
Fourth of July Fireworks at Lake Holt
Annual Independence Day fireworks display over Lake Holt in Butner. A beloved Granville County tradition with family-friendly festivities.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Lake Holt, Butner
Town of Butner
Person County Farmers Market
The Person County Farmers Market meets on the first Saturday of the month. Shop fresh locally grown produce, flowers, eggs, baked goods, and handcrafted items from Person County vendors.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Person County Farmers Market
Person County Farmers Market
Video Game Club
Drop in for the monthly Video Game Club at Warren County Memorial Library. Multiplayer games, tournaments, and gaming community for teens and adults.
Monday, July 6, 2026
Warren County Memorial Library
Warren County Memorial Library
South Lego Club
Build, create, and imagine at the South Branch Library Lego Club in Creedmoor! July session with free-build and themed challenges. Bricks provided for all ages.
Monday, July 6, 2026
South Branch Library Creedmoor
South Branch Library
Family Storytime
Join us every Tuesday at Youngsville Branch Library for Family Storytime! Books, songs, rhymes, and activities for young children and their caregivers.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Youngsville Branch Library
Youngsville Branch Library
Toddler Time: Music & Motion
Get moving with your little ones at Toddler Time: Music & Motion at Warren County Memorial Library! Singing, dancing, and interactive activities for babies and toddlers. Caregivers welcome.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Warren County Memorial Library
Warren County Memorial Library
Sip and Paint: Dinosaur Edition
Channel your inner artist at the Dino-themed Sip and Paint at Warren County Memorial Library! All supplies provided. Juice and snacks for the kids. A fun afternoon of creativity.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Warren County Memorial Library
Warren County Memorial Library
Park N Play: Highland Green
AimHigh Keep Pressing Park & Play at Highland Green.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Highland Green Apartments
AimHigh Keep Pressing
Ripe for Revival Mobile Food Market
The Ripe for Revival Mobile Food Market comes to Thornton Library Oxford, bringing fresh produce and groceries to the community. Free and low-cost healthy food options available while supplies last.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Thornton Library Oxford
Ripe for Revival
Afternoon Adventures
Youngsville Branch Library's weekly summer activities for kids continue in July! Themed activities, crafts, games, and fun every Tuesday afternoon. Ages 5-12.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Youngsville Branch Library
Youngsville Branch Library
Mosaic Magic Art Workshop
Create beautiful mosaic art at Warren County Memorial Library! All materials provided. Participants will learn basic mosaic techniques and take home their own masterpiece.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Warren County Memorial Library
Warren County Memorial Library
Park N Play: Quail Ridge
AimHigh Keep Pressing Park & Play at Quail Ridge.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Quail Ridge Apartments
AimHigh Keep Pressing
Craft Your Way Workshop
Unleash your creativity at the Craft Your Way Workshop at Warren County Memorial Library. A variety of craft stations let you mix and match projects to make something uniquely yours.
Friday, July 10, 2026
Warren County Memorial Library
Warren County Memorial Library
ABC Craft & Learn
Saturday literacy crafts continue in July at Youngsville Branch Library! ABC Craft & Learn helps young children explore letters and build reading-readiness through creative activities.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Youngsville Branch Library
Youngsville Branch Library
Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameday
Bring your Commander deck and battle at the Warren County Memorial Library MTG Commander Gameday. Casual and competitive players both welcome. All formats and power levels.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Warren County Memorial Library
Warren County Memorial Library
STEAM Free Play
Open-ended science and engineering activities continue every Saturday at Youngsville Branch Library in July. Tinker, build, and explore at your own pace. All ages welcome.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Youngsville Branch Library
Youngsville Branch Library
Food Truck Rodeo
Food Truck Rodeo presented by Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department. Pizza, burgers, desserts, tacos, fried chicken and more! Food trucks, music and more. Contact: Shantel Hargrove, shantelhargrove@henderson.nc.gov, (252) 438-3948
Saturday, July 11, 2026
201 Breckenridge St, Henderson, NC
Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department
Anime & Manga Club: Anime Jeopardy
How well do you know your anime? Test your knowledge at Anime Jeopardy during Warren County Memorial Library's Anime & Manga Club meeting. All ages and fandom levels welcome.
Monday, July 13, 2026
Warren County Memorial Library
Warren County Memorial Library
South Lego Club
Build, create, and imagine at the South Branch Library Lego Club in Creedmoor! July session with free-build and themed challenges. Bricks provided for all ages.
Monday, July 13, 2026
South Branch Library Creedmoor
South Branch Library
Park N Play: Cedar Hurst
AimHigh Keep Pressing Park & Play at Cedar Hurst.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Cedar Hurst Apartments
AimHigh Keep Pressing
Ripe for Revival Mobile Food Market
The Ripe for Revival Mobile Food Market returns to Thornton Library Oxford. Fresh produce and groceries for the community. Free and low-cost healthy food options available while supplies last.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Thornton Library Oxford
Ripe for Revival
The Next Great Read Book Club
July meeting of The Next Great Read Book Club at Thornton Library Oxford. Evening gathering for adult readers to discuss the month's selection and share recommendations.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Thornton Library Oxford
Thornton Library Oxford
Park N Play: Oxford Housing Authorities
AimHigh Keep Pressing Park & Play at Oxford Housing Authorities.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Oxford Housing Authority
AimHigh Keep Pressing
Park N Play: Salvation Army (Ages 11-20)
AimHigh Keep Pressing Park & Play at the Salvation Army. Youth ages 11-20 welcome.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Salvation Army
AimHigh Keep Pressing
Video Game Club Special Lock-In
The ultimate gaming evening at Warren County Memorial Library! Extended Video Game Club Lock-In from 3:30pm to 10pm. Tournaments, free play, snacks, and late-night gaming. Pre-registration required.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Warren County Memorial Library
Warren County Memorial Library
Community Park N Play: Chestnut St. Park
AimHigh Keep Pressing Community Park & Play event at Chestnut Street Park. Open to all youth and families.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Chestnut Street Park
AimHigh Keep Pressing
Hello, Dolly!
Jerry Herman's energetic, boisterous, and charming musical about matchmaker Dolly Levi, a widow and professional meddler, set in New York City at the turn of the century. Featuring gorgeous sets and costumes plus a large cast accompanied by a live professional orchestra. Originally premiering on Broadway in 1964, it became the longest-running Broadway musical in history at that time, with a celebrated 2017 revival starring Bette Midler. SHOWTIMES: • Saturday, July 18 — 7:30 PM • Sunday, July 19 — 3:00 PM • Saturday, July 25 — 3:00 PM • Sunday, July 26 — 3:00 PM TICKETS: Box Office (252) 598-0662 or info@mcgregorhall.org Box Office Hours: Mon–Fri 1:30–5:30 PM + 1 hour before performances Online: mcgregorhall.ludus.com
Saturday, July 18, 2026
McGregor Hall
McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
Jeopardy Trivia Night
Test your knowledge at Jeopardy Trivia Night at Warren County Memorial Library! Categories for all ages and interests. Come solo or bring a team.
Monday, July 20, 2026
Warren County Memorial Library
Warren County Memorial Library
Little Movers: Adventure Obstacle Course
Toddlers and young children are invited to navigate a fun indoor obstacle course at Warren County Memorial Library! Builds coordination and gets the wiggles out. Caregiver participation encouraged.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Warren County Memorial Library
Warren County Memorial Library
Park N Play: Lincoln Heights
AimHigh Keep Pressing Park & Play at Lincoln Heights.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Lincoln Heights
AimHigh Keep Pressing
Park N Play: Turning Point (CSES)
AimHigh Keep Pressing Park & Play at Turning Point / CSES.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Turning Point (CSES)
AimHigh Keep Pressing
Pioneer Rag Doll Craft
Step back in time and make your own pioneer-style rag doll at Youngsville Branch Library! Learn about American frontier history while crafting a simple, charming doll to take home. All ages.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Youngsville Branch Library
Youngsville Branch Library
Park N Play: North Henderson Heights
AimHigh Keep Pressing Park & Play at North Henderson Heights.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
North Henderson Heights
AimHigh Keep Pressing
Park N Play: Salvation Army (Ages 7-8)
AimHigh Keep Pressing Park & Play at the Salvation Army. Youth ages 7-8, up to 25 participants.
Friday, July 24, 2026
Salvation Army
AimHigh Keep Pressing
Dinosaur Movie Matinee
Stomp into summer with a Dinosaur Movie Matinee at Warren County Memorial Library! Enjoy a family-friendly dino film in the library's cozy screening space. Free admission.
Friday, July 24, 2026
Warren County Memorial Library
Warren County Memorial Library
Marcus Joyner Presents: Music is Life
Join musician and educator Marcus Joyner for a live music presentation at Warren County Memorial Library. Explore the stories, science, and soul behind music. All ages welcome.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Warren County Memorial Library
Warren County Memorial Library
Magic: The Gathering - Learn to Play
New to Magic: The Gathering? Drop in to Warren County Memorial Library and learn from experienced players. Loaner decks and patient instructors. All ages welcome.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Warren County Memorial Library
Warren County Memorial Library
Dino-Slime!
Kids will make their own dinosaur-themed slime at Warren County Memorial Library! A gooey, goofy, science-meets-craft experience. All materials provided. Ages 5 and up.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Warren County Memorial Library
Warren County Memorial Library
Park N Play: Boys N Girls Club
AimHigh Keep Pressing Park & Play at the Boys & Girls Club.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Boys & Girls Club
AimHigh Keep Pressing
Park N Play: Masonic Home
AimHigh Keep Pressing Park & Play at the Masonic Home.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Masonic Home
AimHigh Keep Pressing
Person County Farmers Market
The Person County Farmers Market meets on the first Saturday of the month. Shop fresh locally grown produce, flowers, eggs, baked goods, and handcrafted items from Person County vendors.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Person County Farmers Market
Person County Farmers Market
When Are We Us? Exhibit
Person County Library hosts "When Are We Us?" - a traveling exhibit exploring American identity as part of the America 250 celebration. The exhibit runs August 3 through September 10, 2026. Free admission during library hours.
Monday, August 3, 2026
Person County Library
Person County Library
Shenandoah Live in Concert
Grammy, CMA, and ACM Award-winning country music band Shenandoah brings their legendary sound to Henderson! A platinum-selling powerhouse with over a billion career streams and a legacy spanning decades, known for rich harmonies and heartfelt storytelling. Hits include "Two Dozen Roses," "Church on Cumberland Road," and "Next to You, Next to Me." Recent collaborations with Luke Combs and Jason Aldean/Luke Bryan both reached #1 on the iTunes All-Genre Chart. SHOWTIME: • Saturday, August 15 — 7:30 PM TICKETS: Box Office (252) 598-0662 or info@mcgregorhall.org Box Office Hours: Mon–Fri 1:30–5:30 PM + 1 hour before performances Online: mcgregorhall.ludus.com
Saturday, August 15, 2026
McGregor Hall
McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
The Complete History of America (Abridged)
600 years of history in 6,000 seconds! This hysterically funny 90-minute comedy is a rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American history — from Washington to Watergate and beyond. It's not the length of your history that matters... it's the quality. SHOWTIMES: • Friday, August 28 — 7:30 PM • Saturday, August 29 — 7:30 PM • Sunday, August 30 — 3:00 PM TICKETS: Box Office (252) 598-0662 or info@mcgregorhall.org Box Office Hours: Mon–Fri 1:30–5:30 PM + 1 hour before performances Online: mcgregorhall.ludus.com
Friday, August 28, 2026
McGregor Hall
McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
Person County Farmers Market
The Person County Farmers Market meets on the first Saturday of the month. Shop fresh locally grown produce, flowers, eggs, baked goods, and handcrafted items from Person County vendors.
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Person County Farmers Market
Person County Farmers Market
20th Annual NC Hot Sauce Contest & Festival
One of NC's largest food festivals — drew 27,600 attendees in 2025. Features hot sauce, BBQ sauce, and powder contests, the Bailey Farms Pepper Eating Contest, live music on multiple stages, food trucks, craft beer, glow-in-the-dark putt-putt, and a kids area. 20th anniversary edition.
Friday, September 11, 2026
Downtown Oxford
City of Oxford
The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston
Legendary R&B group The Manhattans, featuring lead singer Gerald Alston, bring their timeless sound and unforgettable contagious energy to McGregor Hall. Formed in the 1960s, the group achieved major success with classics like "Kiss and Say Goodbye" (1976) and "Shining Star" (1980). Over 50 years of hits and counting. This special performance also acknowledges and celebrates the 50th school reunion of the historic Henderson Institute. SHOWTIME: • Sunday, September 13 — 3:00 PM TICKETS: Box Office (252) 598-0662 or info@mcgregorhall.org Box Office Hours: Mon–Fri 1:30–5:30 PM + 1 hour before performances Online: mcgregorhall.ludus.com
Sunday, September 13, 2026
McGregor Hall
McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
3rd Annual Friday Night Live - Jim Quick & Coastline
3rd Annual Friday Night Live concert featuring Jim Quick & Coastline. Bring your lawn chairs and shagging shoes! Cash for beverages. Live beach music and shag dancing in Downtown Henderson.
Friday, October 2, 2026
Downtown Henderson, NC
City of Henderson
Granville Haunt Farm
Seasonal haunted attraction featuring haunted trails, corn mazes, and scare zones.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Granville County
Granville Haunt Farm
Cedar Creek Fall Pottery & Glass Festival
Annual fall festival at Cedar Creek Gallery featuring pottery and glass artists, demonstrations, live music, and local food.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Cedar Creek Gallery
Cedar Creek Gallery
Masonic Homecoming Festival
Annual homecoming festival hosted by the Masonic community in Oxford, featuring food, vendors, entertainment, and community gatherings.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Downtown Oxford
Oxford Masonic Lodge
Hub's Craft & Brew Festival
Craft beer and artisan festival hosted at The Hub on Main in downtown Oxford.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
The Hub on Main
The Hub on Main
Granville Christmas Farm
Festive holiday farm experience with Christmas trees, holiday decorations, seasonal treats, and family-friendly activities.
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Granville County
Granville Christmas Farm
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