Whiskey & Watercolors with artist Jessie Cook
July 2
Paddy’s Irish Public House
Spend a night relaxing and expressing your inner Picasso at Paddy’s Irish Pub’s Whiskey & Watercolors workshop. Led by artist Jessie Cook, you’ll be bringing out your inner Picasso in no time through expressive watercolor painting and crafted whiskey cocktails. Seating is limited, so reserve yours now!
2025 Firecracker 4 Miler & 1 Mile Fun Run
July 4
300 Bragg Boulevard
Head downtown to compete in the 12th Annual Firecracker 4 Miler and 1 Mile Fun Run! The course is designed as a historic tour of Downtown Fayetteville. Everyone can compete, ranging from hyper-competitive and recreational runners to stroller moms and walkers. Dogs can participate too! Kids get a 1-mile run of their own.
Fayetteville Woodpeckers Baseball: Red, White, & Blue Weekend with Fireworks
July 4-5
Segra Stadium
Nothing’s more American than baseball and celebrating America’s independence with lots and lots of fireworks! Do both this year during the Fayetteville Woodpeckers Red, White & Blue Weekend with Fireworks weekend series vs. the Carolina Mudcats. Tickets are going quick so reserve yours now.
Fayetteville’s Independence Concert with Fireworks
July 4
Festival Park
Make a beeline downtown to Festival Park for the annual Independence Concert with Fireworks presented by the City of Fayetteville and Fayetteville PWC. The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra, Fayetteville Symphonic Band, and Guy Unger Band are all slated to perform. Don’t forget the food trucks and beverage tents!
Hope Mills Rockfish vs. Shallotte Shallywags
July 6
Hope Mills Municipal Park
Root for Cumberland County’s other hometown team, the Hope Mills Rockfish, as they take on the Shallotte Shallywags. Tickets start under $7 and all seating for games are up close and personal. Play Ball!
Comedy & Cocktails with Mandee McKelvey and Jordan Centry
July 10
Paddy’s Irish Public House
Get ready to laugh out loud with your friends and family during Comedy & Cocktails with Mandee McKelvey and Jordan Centry at Paddy’s Irish Pub! Headliner Mandy McKelvey was recently named one of the 50 best undiscovered comics in the country by Thrillist. Featured comedian Jordan Centry is a NC native and recently voted Best Charlotte Comedian by Queen City Nerve.
Real Madrid Foundation Summer Camp
July 14-17
328 Hamilton St.
Get ready, young soccer fans! Fayetteville is holding a summer soccer camp led and organized by Real Madrid Foundation Camp coaches! The camp is open to boys and girls between ages 6-17, from beginner to advanced players.
Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show
July 17
1707 Owen Drive
Laugh out loud about everything from motherhood and midlife crisis to marriage and online dating for women during the Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show. Moms Unhinged has been selling out shows nationwide, and now you can see what the fuss is about. Men are welcome too!
4th Friday 2025 – The District Vibe
July 25
Hay Street
Downtown Fayetteville is the place to be every Fourth Friday of the month for food, fun, and live entertainment for all your friends and family. This month will be especially entertaining as The District features the best of the All-American city’s visual and performing arts, live music acts, and street performers!
