Lake Rim Park
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Preschoolers will have a chance to discover nature while making new friends. A new topic will be explored each session through stories, crafts, and activities. This month’s topic is “Dragonflies.” Call to register by July 22.

J.P. Riddle Stadium
7:05 p.m.

Come out and see your Fayetteville SwampDogs play against Columbia on their home turf! Food, fun, and baseball -- what more could you want?!

Downtown Fayetteville
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

4th Friday is a true celebration of the arts and downtown Fayetteville. Folks of all ages get a taste of Fayetteville's art and entertainment while enjoying the small galleries, bookstores, bistros and shops full of unique items. Exhibits, entertainment and featured artists all come together to bring the art of Fayetteville to one and all. Businesses in the four and a half block radius of historic downtown Fayetteville join the action and become artistic venues, featuring the arts in all forms, for all ages.

This month come by The Market House and explore the exhibit A View from the Square: A History of Downtown Fayetteville as well as our special exhibit Cape Fear River.

Holiday Inn Fayetteville-Bordeaux
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Daughters of Christ Ministry, Inc presents its first Christian Conference for women. Keynote speaker is Leslie Vernick, a licensed counselor with over 25 years of experience. She is the author of six books including, Lord, I Just Want To Be Happy, Defeating Depression, and The Emotionally Destructive Relationship. Leslie will teach how to gain a new perspective on the troubles God allows in your life and your response to those trials. She'll also teach how to discover the underlying idols that hamper efforts to change.

Tours begin in the Civil War Gallery
Friday 2 p.m.

History buffs can learn about Civil War milestones in Fayetteville during guided tours. Tours will be conducted of Arsenal Park, which is a part of the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex.

Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
See description for details

Come see how artists of all ages transformed throw-away materials into amazing art! Enjoy the opening of the annual Recycled Art Exhibition Downtown during July's 4th Friday event.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Crown Colesium
8 p.m.

The Masters of Funk bring the legendary sounds of the Bar-Kays, Con Funk Shun, Dazz Band and the Mary Jane Girls.

Festival Park
3 p.m.

More than a dozen musicians will take the stage during WCCG's Summer Music Festival. The lineup features several artists who have made their presence know through social media. Performers include We Are Toonz, D Low, Lil TerRio, D Mac, Driicky Graham and Total. In addition to the concert, there will be a car, motorcycle and truck show. The concert is hosted by the hip-hop and R&B radio station WCCG.

Crown Arena
5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Come bear witness to the thrills, spills and bone tingling chills as Fayetteville's Rogue Rollergirls in intense Roller Derby action. Support Fayetteville's first and only Roller Derby team!

At 5 p.m. see the Home Team Challenge, then at 7 p.m. Rogue will be battling against the Appalachian Rollergirls.

Crown Center
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Gun & Knife show offers a variety of vendors and the chance to do a little shopping for yourself or to find a gift for a special person. If you come on Saturday, then you will get in for free on Sunday!