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Specialty Events

Please Note: These events are subject to change.

Vendors and Performers - Complete our online form so that we can contact you for upcoming events.

Volunteer Opportunities: If you are interested in volunteering for any of these events, please fill out the online version - printable version.

 

Hawaiian Luau

Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 W. Murray Ave.
Saturday, September 11, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
For information, call (919) 560-4270

 

W.I. Patterson Community Day

September 11, 2010 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
2641 Crest Street, Durham, N.C.
For information, call (919) 560-4560

 

Bethesda Park Ribbon Cutting

Friday, September 24, 5:30 p.m.
1814 Stage Road
For information, call (919) 560-4355

 

Unity in the Community Day
Saturday, October 16, 2010, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
North Carolina Central University, Leroy T. Walker Complex, 1801 Fayetteville St.
For information, call (919) 560-4355

 

Fall Festival

W.D. Hill Recreation Center
Saturday, October 23
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Bring the kids of all ages to a safe night of games, music, treats and "scary" surprises. There will also be a costume contest.

 

Hallow-Eno (For all ages)

West Point Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Road
Sunday, October 31, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
For information, call (919) 471-1623 (option 1)

 

Art Walk Rocks!

Saturday, November 20 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Sunday, November 21 (1 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
Durham Armory in downtown Durham – 212 Foster Street

Durham Parks and Recreation will present "Durham Art Walk Rocks!" as part of the Durham Arts Council’s 2010 Durham Art Walk. "Durham Art Walk Rocks!" brings you a showcase of local performing artists. Make plans to shop and explore the Art Walk sites throughout downtown and join us for great art, exciting performers, and plenty of fun! For more information about Durham Art Walk Rocks!, call (919) 560-4355. For information about the Art Walk, visit www.durhamarts.org or call the Durham Arts Council at (919) 560-2787.

 

Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, December 4 (Time: TBD)
CCB Plaza, 201 N. Corcoran Street
Stay tuned for more details

 

Senior Holiday Party

December 14, 2010 (4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center
3700 Emperor Drive, Durham, North Carolina
Tickets will be on sale beginning November 1, 2010
Ticket cost: CR: $15 / NCR: $20

 

For information about these events, call Durham Parks and Recreation at (919) 560-4355 or visit DPRPlayMore.org.

 

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