Discover Summer Across North Carolina

Summer is perfect for back-road wanderings and new adventures. Whether your plans include a staycation or a vacation, we’ve got you covered with uniquely North Carolina events and attractions in all 100 counties.

In the links below we've listed more than 500 ways to have some summertime fun in North Carolina, but with all there is to see and do in N.C., we clearly haven't included everything. If your favorite summertime destination or event is missing from our list, let us know

Select your county to see what's near you.

Summer Concerts and Movie Series

Nothing says summer quite like attending one the many outdoor movies and concerts that you'll find across North Carolina. We've called out a few our favorites below.