Father’s Day is a wonderful time to slow down, spend quality time together, and make simple summer memories with the dads and father figures in our lives. From trains and tractors to splash pads, farms, festivals, and food trucks, there are so many fun family-friendly things happening around Alamance & Orange County this June!
Trains, Cars & Big Kid Fun
Dads who love trains, trucks, tractors, and cars will find plenty of exciting local adventures this month.
Families can visit the Gibsonville Garden Railroad on Saturdays, June 6, 13, and 20 from 9 AM–12 PM to explore charming outdoor miniature train displays together.
Other fun events include:
- Farm Fest Tractor Showcase — May 30 from 10 AM–2 PM in Mebane
- 1st Annual Car Show at Harvest Baptist Church — May 30 from 10 AM–2 PM in Burlington
- Touch-a-Truck at St. Mark’s Church — June 20 from 9 AM–12 PM in Burlington
Splash Pads, Pools & Summer Water Fun
When those North Carolina temperatures rise, local splash pads and pools are a great way to cool off while the kids burn off energy.
Local favorites include:
- Splash Pad at Mebane Community Park
- Splash Park at Burlington City Park
- Sprayground at Keeley Park in McLeansville
- North Park Pool in Burlington
- Northeast Park Aquatic Center in Gibsonville
- Orange County SportsPlex Aquatic Center in Hillsborough
Families can also enjoy:
- Slice of Summer: Family-Friendly Water Festival in Graham — June 27 from 3 PM–7 PM
- Summer 4th Saturdays at Burlington City Park: Bubble Blast — June 27 at 10 AM
Burlington City Park is always a favorite summer destination with train rides, the carousel, playgrounds, and outdoor fun for all ages.
Farms, Food Trucks & Outdoor Fun
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy farms, farmers markets, pizza nights, and relaxed evenings outdoors together.
Families can enjoy:
- Friday Night Coal-Fired Pizza Experience at Smith’s Family Fun Farm — June 5 and 12 from 5 PM–8 PM
- Saturday Slowdown: Monthly Market & Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm — June 6 from 10 AM–2 PM
- Music & Farm Fun at Thornfield Heritage Farm — May 30 from 2 PM–5 PM
- Isley Farm Supply’s Moo-Fest — June 13 from 9 AM–3 PM
- Burlington Food Truck Rodeo — May 31 from 12 PM–5 PM
June is also a wonderful time to visit local farmers markets, community yard sales, and strawberry farms together.
Festivals, Baseball & Community Events
Families looking for even more June fun can check out:
- Sock Puppets Fan Fest at Burlington Athletic Stadium — June 3 at 5 PM
- Dino Day Fest in Graham — May 30 from 12 PM–7 PM
- Saturdays in Saxapahaw outdoor concerts throughout June
- 5th Friday Concert featuring Sweet T & The Biscuits in Downtown Gibsonville — May 29 from 7 PM–9 PM
- Back to the 90’s Summer Kick Off Party in Downtown Mebane — June 18 from 5 PM–8 PM
Nature, Science & Learning Fun
Looking for educational fun too? Families can enjoy:
- MAD Science Performance at North Park Library — June 11 at 5:30 PM
- The Hillsborough Moth Crawl — June 6 from 8:30 PM–11:30 PM
- Orange County Public Library Summer Reading Kickoff — May 30 from 10 AM–1 PM
- Summer Reading Kickoff 2026 in Graham — June 6 from 11 AM–1 PM
Local libraries throughout Alamance & Orange County also offer free storytimes, crafts, and summer reading activities throughout the season.
Affordable Indoor Fun for Hot Days
Need a break from the heat? Families can also enjoy:
- $2 kids movies at Graham Cinema every Wednesday beginning June 11
- Kids movie mornings at Alamance Crossing’s theater in Burlington
- Kiddy Town in Burlington
- Everyday Kids Community Center in Burlington
- Ground Zero Laser Tag in Elon
- Lazer X Family Zone in Burlington
- Broadway’s Family Fun Center in Burlington
- Putt-Putt Fun Center in Burlington
- Roll-A-Bout Skating Center in Burlington
- Indoor ice skating at Orange County SportsPlex
Don’t forget about the ACPL ZOOM Pass Program, where families can reserve FREE passes to local attractions like the North Carolina Zoo, Children’s Museum of Alamance County, Sylvan Heights Bird Park, Putt-Putt Fun Center, Studio 1 Theatre, and more.
The Simple Moments Matter Most
Of course, not every Father’s Day memory needs a big event. Some of the best moments happen during sidewalk chalk art, library visits, popsicles on the porch, movie nights, silly jokes, backyard play, and time spent together at home.
Whether your family spends June riding trains, splashing at the pool, visiting farms, enjoying local festivals, or simply slowing down together, we hope you make meaningful summer memories with the dads and dad figures in your life.
For even more local family-friendly events and summer activities, visit our Macaroni KID event calendar.
