Good morning, Fayetteville.

Sweet Valley Ranch in Fayetteville welcomes families as Dinosaur World enters its sixth season this summer, featuring a Dinosaur Trail, Tiny's Off-Road Adventure for younger visitors and new e-bike tours.

Visitors can also enjoy animal encounters, golf cart rentals and on-site cabin retreats for a full-day outing.

Hundreds of runners, walkers and families will gather downtown on July 4 for the Firecracker 4 Miler, a local tradition that funds student-athlete scholarships.

Organized by the Fayetteville Running Club, the event boosts community pride and kicks off the holiday festivities.

The Ammons Group will move from its Haymount office to a new three-story building at 115 Donaldson St. once construction is complete.

Pandemic delays and supply issues mean the firm expects to begin using the space at least a year from now.

Fayetteville’s newest improv troupe, The Unnecessaries, brings family-friendly, unscripted comedy using audience suggestions.

Founder Dr. Brian King said the 15-member group will perform downtown at The Cameo Art House Theatre on June 20 (offering fun for all ages).

Cumberland County is hosting a weekend of Juneteenth events.

Fayetteville400 Years performance will kick off on Thursday, Jun. 18 at Cameo Art House Theater, followed by the Juneteenth Jubilee at Festival Park; a 5K race and family celebrations are scheduled Saturday and Sunday in Spring Lake and Hope Mills.

Fayetteville Pokemon fans will gather on Saturday, June 13, at Crown Complex for PokeKon Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $20 (children under 11 are free) and the event will feature vendors, special guests, and cosplay.

Cumberland County Schools approved a one-year extension with Maola Dairy in April to supply 668,567 half-pint cartons of milk for the 2026-27 school year (67% of which is skim chocolate milk) to support school meal programs across the district.

Principal Juelle McDonald has led Pine Forest High School to receive the Lighthouse School Award from NCATLL, honoring the school’s strong focus on teaching and learning.

The award reflects years of teamwork by students, teachers, and staff.

Dancing Without Sin Fitness, created by Stephanie Brown Kegler, offers dance, exercise and mindful sessions at the Movement Center and Massey Hill Recreation Center in Fayetteville.

The program uses holistic workouts to improve physical, cognitive and spiritual health while expanding its specialty classes for all abilities.

The YMCA of the Sandhills is promoting water safety by urging parents to put their phones down as families enjoy pools, lakes and beaches this summer.

Officials recommend appointing a Water Watcher to supervise children and help prevent silent drowning incidents.

PokeKon Fest

10 AM – 1 PM — Crown Coliseum — $20 — Experience the ultimate one-day Pokemon collector's convention in Fayetteville.

Father's Day Round-Up at Sweet Valley Ranch

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Sweet Valley Ranch — General Admission — Celebrate dads with dinosaurs, farm fun, and delicious bites.

Soccer Summer Camp in Fayetteville

8 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Arnette Park — Registration required — A weeklong soccer camp for kids aged 5-17 featuring training by Real Madrid Foundation coaches.

Paint & Belly Dance for the Kitties

6-7 p.m. — Bails For Tails Cat Rescue, NC — $10 donation per canvas — Enjoy painting while belly dancers entertain and support feline rescues.

M.A.D. Studioz presents Mission 3: Planet M.A.D.

11 AM – 2 PM — Crown Coliseum — Tickets starting at $68 — Experience the thrill with Mad Studioz at Fayetteville's Crown Theatre.