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Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) provides a wide variety of special events that allow families to experience safe, exciting, and organized recreational activities in a beautiful setting, recreation center, or other locations throughout Durham. Most of these events/activities have a minimal cost or are free.
Take a moment to review DPR’s upcoming special events and discover ways that you, your family, and your friends can create memories in a positive atmosphere.
The Bullpen is downtown Durham’s social district, which allows people to purchase alcoholic drinks from ABC permittees in a designated cup and walk around outside within a defined area. The Bullpen went into effect on December 1, 2022.
The Bullpen operates from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. seven days a week.
For more information about the Bullpen Social District, visit Downtown Durham Inc's website.
Event | Date |
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Earth Day Festival | Sunday, April 23, 2023 |
Canine Field Day | Saturday, April 29, 2023 |
Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival | Saturday, June 3, 2023 |
Rock the Park Concert & Movie Series | Saturday, June 10; Saturday, June 24; Saturday, July 8; Saturday, July 22; Saturday, August 5; Saturday, August 19 |
July 4th Celebration | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 |
Barktoberfest | Saturday, October 28, 2023 |
Santa Paws | Friday, December 1, 2023 |
Senior Holiday Party | Friday, December 1, 2023 |
Holiday Parade | Saturday, December 9, 2023 |
All events are subject to change or cancellation. Please check back for updates.
Are you interested in volunteering for a special event? Visit our special event registration page through Ivolunteer.
Events may be canceled in the case of severe inclement weather.
If you have recently attended a DPR event or program please complete our Special Event Survey.
For questions about special events please email Rukea Womack or call 919-560-4355, ext. 27228.