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April 10, 2020, All Day
DPR Closed Good Friday2020-04-10T00:00:00
Event LocationDurhamNC27701
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April 11, 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ West Point on the Eno
CANCELED - History Hike: Sennett's Hole2020-04-11T10:00:00Have you ever wondered who the "Sennett" in "Sennett's Hole" is? In the 1750s, a man named Michael Synnott built a mill above this beloved swimming hole. Come hear the tale of a colorful colonial settler as we make the trek to his old mill site. This hike will be about three miles long. We will meet at the West Point Mill.
West Point on the Eno5101 N Roxboro RoadDurhamNC27704 Have you ever wondered who the "Sennett" in "Sennett's Hole" is? In the 1750s, a man named Michael Synnott built a mill above this beloved swimming hole. Come hear the tale of a colorful colonial settler as we make the trek to his old mill site. This hike will be about three miles long. We will meet at the West Point Mill.
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April 11, 2020, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM @ American Tobacco Trail
CANCELED - Full Moon Fever Bike Ride2020-04-11T19:30:00Experience the American Tobacco Trail at night at our Full Moon Fever Bike Ride with the Durham Community Trail Watch group!
American Tobacco TrailDurhamNC27701 Experience the American Tobacco Trail at night at our Full Moon Fever Bike Ride with the Durham Community Trail Watch group!
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April 13, 2020, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Community Family Life & Recreation Center at Lyon Park
CANCELED - Durham Senior Games Opening Ceremony2020-04-13T17:30:00Participants age 50+ are encouraged to come out and celebrate the start of the Durham Senior Games and view the performing arts and cheerleader performances.
Community Family Life & Recreation Center at Lyon Park1309 Halley StreetDurhamNC27707 Participants age 50+ are encouraged to come out and celebrate the start of the Durham Senior Games and view the performing arts and cheerleader performances.
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April 14, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Environmental Education Pavilion at West Point on the Eno
CANCELED - Muddy Boots2020-04-14T10:00:00Adventure in nature with your preschooler at the West Point on the Eno Environmental Education Pavilion. We'll read a nature-themed book, then take a walk on the wild side to find the nature right outside our door. Children must be accompanied by a parent, and of course, wear boots or sneakers that can get a little dirty! Parents must accompany children. Preregistration is required.
Environmental Education Pavilion at West Point on the Eno5253 N Roxboro StreetDurhamNC27712 Adventure in nature with your preschooler at the West Point on the Eno Environmental Education Pavilion. We'll read a nature-themed book, then take a walk on the wild side to find the nature right outside our door. Children must be accompanied by a parent, and of course, wear boots or sneakers that can get a little dirty! Parents must accompany children. Preregistration is required.
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April 16, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ West Point on the Eno
CANCELED - Time Travelers' Trunk2020-04-16T10:00:00Pack your traveling trunk! We are going back in time to explore the history that surrounds us. Each third Thursday, bring your preschooler for an hour of history-themed reading and activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
West Point on the Eno5101 N Roxboro RoadDurhamNC27704 Pack your traveling trunk! We are going back in time to explore the history that surrounds us. Each third Thursday, bring your preschooler for an hour of history-themed reading and activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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April 18, 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Environmental Education Pavilion at West Point on the Eno
CANCELED - Garden For Wildlife: Pollinator Paradise2020-04-18T10:00:00A healthy Durham community includes a healthy community of pollinators and plants! Learn how to build a colorful pollinator paradise in your home garden to attract beneficial wildlife. Preregistration is required.
Environmental Education Pavilion at West Point on the Eno5253 N Roxboro StreetDurhamNC27712 A healthy Durham community includes a healthy community of pollinators and plants! Learn how to build a colorful pollinator paradise in your home garden to attract beneficial wildlife. Preregistration is required.
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April 18, 2020, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Weaver Street Recreation Center
CANCELED - Teens-N-Trees2020-04-18T10:00:00Teens will be introduced to entry level hiking, camping, and leave no trace principles as we explore local trails and parks.
Weaver Street Recreation Center3000 E Weaver StreetDurhamNC27707 Teens will be introduced to entry level hiking, camping, and leave no trace principles as we explore local trails and parks.
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April 18, 2020, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Walltown Park
CANCELED - Walltown Park Recreation Center Spring Blast2020-04-18T10:00:00Join us for our 1st Walltown Park Recreation Center Spring Blast. Bring family and friends of all ages and enjoy games, face painting, food trucks and much more! This event will be a memorable one!
Walltown Park1308 W Club BoulevardDurhamNC27705 Join us for our 1st Walltown Park Recreation Center Spring Blast. Bring family and friends of all ages and enjoy games, face painting, food trucks and much more! This event will be a memorable one!
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April 18, 2020, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM @ Bethesda Park
CANCELED - High Ropes Discovery Day2020-04-18T11:00:00Come explore Durham Parks and Recreation's high ropes course and navigate a variety of obstacles, some reaching 55 feet in the air! Ages 7 and up; children ages 7-9 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Preregistration is required.
Bethesda Park1816 Stage RoadDurhamNC27703 Come explore Durham Parks and Recreation's high ropes course and navigate a variety of obstacles, some reaching 55 feet in the air! Ages 7 and up; children ages 7-9 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Preregistration is required.
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April 18, 2020, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM @ Bethesda Park
CANCELED - High Ropes Discovery Day2020-04-18T12:30:00Come explore Durham Parks and Recreation's high ropes course and navigate a variety of obstacles, some reaching 55 feet in the air! Ages 7 and up; children ages 7-9 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Preregistration is required.
Bethesda Park1816 Stage RoadDurhamNC27703 Come explore Durham Parks and Recreation's high ropes course and navigate a variety of obstacles, some reaching 55 feet in the air! Ages 7 and up; children ages 7-9 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Preregistration is required.
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April 18, 2020, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Rock Quarry Park
CANCELED - Kids' Biathlon2020-04-18T13:00:00The Kids' Biathlon is a non-competitive fitness event for children ages 5 to 12. Participants will be grouped by age, and there will also be a "partner" category, allowing children to participate alongside an adult. The event will begin with a swim in the indoor Edison Johnson pool, followed by a run through the adjacent Rock Quarry Park. Swimming and running distances will vary by age. Everyone will receive a participation medal. The goal is to finish and have fun!
Rock Quarry Park701 Stadium DriveDurhamNC27704 The Kids' Biathlon is a non-competitive fitness event for children ages 5 to 12. Participants will be grouped by age, and there will also be a "partner" category, allowing children to participate alongside an adult. The event will begin with a swim in the indoor Edison Johnson pool, followed by a run through the adjacent Rock Quarry Park. Swimming and running distances will vary by age. Everyone will receive a participation medal. The goal is to finish and have fun!
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April 18, 2020, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Bethesda Park
CANCELED - High Ropes Discovery Day2020-04-18T14:00:00Come explore Durham Parks and Recreation's high ropes course and navigate a variety of obstacles, some reaching 55 feet in the air! Ages 7 and up; children ages 7-9 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Preregistration is required.
Bethesda Park1816 Stage RoadDurhamNC27703 Come explore Durham Parks and Recreation's high ropes course and navigate a variety of obstacles, some reaching 55 feet in the air! Ages 7 and up; children ages 7-9 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Preregistration is required.
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April 19, 2020, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Durham Central Park
CANCELED - Durham Earth Day Festival2020-04-19T12:00:00Join us to enjoy a day filled with an eclectic mix of music, great food, hands-on environmental education activities and much more.
Durham Central Park501 Foster StreetDurhamNC27701 Join us to enjoy a day filled with an eclectic mix of music, great food, hands-on environmental education activities and much more.
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April 20, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Holton Career & Resource Center
CANCELED - Hip Hop & Paint2020-04-20T18:00:00Time to Turn Up with painting, hip hop music, and conversation! Enjoy an evening of painting with all canvas paint and brushes included, Hip hop music provided. Spaces go fast for this course so get yours ASAP.
Holton Career & Resource Center401 N Driver StreetDurhamNC27703 Time to Turn Up with painting, hip hop music, and conversation! Enjoy an evening of painting with all canvas paint and brushes included, Hip hop music provided. Spaces go fast for this course so get yours ASAP.
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April 20, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Walltown Park Recreation Center
CANCELED - Holiday Cookie Decorating2020-04-20T18:00:00Get your youth into the holiday spirit by creating some holiday cookies that taste as good as they look. Baked cookies will be ready for your child to decorate using icing and toppings.
Walltown Park Recreation Center1308 W Club BoulevardDurhamNC27705 Get your youth into the holiday spirit by creating some holiday cookies that taste as good as they look. Baked cookies will be ready for your child to decorate using icing and toppings.
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April 20, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Holton Career & Resource Center
CANCELED - Kids Pop & Paint2020-04-20T18:00:00Time to Turn Up with painting, popular music, dance and conversation! Enjoy an evening of art projects and the most popular music that kids listen to. Spaces go fast for this course so get yours ASAP. In order to participate, registrants must have completed 1st grade by the start of the program.
Holton Career & Resource Center401 N Driver StreetDurhamNC27703 Time to Turn Up with painting, popular music, dance and conversation! Enjoy an evening of art projects and the most popular music that kids listen to. Spaces go fast for this course so get yours ASAP. In order to participate, registrants must have completed 1st grade by the start of the program.
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April 21, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ Edison Johnson Recreation Center
CANCELED - Storytime Stroll2020-04-21T09:00:00Take a walk with us through story time. Each session will feature a different story. Your preschooler will enjoy classics and discover new favorites. After a short stroll there will be time to create a story-related craft. Parent or guardian participation is encouraged for all ages, and required for walkers under age 3. Strollers and carries are welcome. No bikes, trikes, or scooters please.
Edison Johnson Recreation Center500 W Murray AvenueDurhamNC27704 Take a walk with us through story time. Each session will feature a different story. Your preschooler will enjoy classics and discover new favorites. After a short stroll there will be time to create a story-related craft. Parent or guardian participation is encouraged for all ages, and required for walkers under age 3. Strollers and carries are welcome. No bikes, trikes, or scooters please.
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April 22, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ I.R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills
CANCELED - Earth Day Arts and Crafts2020-04-22T10:00:00Preschoolers will create eco-friendly art projects using recycled products. They will learn about their natural environment and how to care for their home - planet earth. Snacks will be served.
I.R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills2000 S Alston AvenueDurhamNC27707 Preschoolers will create eco-friendly art projects using recycled products. They will learn about their natural environment and how to care for their home - planet earth. Snacks will be served.
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April 22, 2020, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Edison Johnson Recreation Center
CANCELED - Canvas and Cupcakes2020-04-22T11:00:00Love to create? Come create a masterpiece of your own. Enjoy painting your canvas and a cupcake treat too. Just bring the artist in you and be ready for some fun.
Edison Johnson Recreation Center500 W Murray AvenueDurhamNC27704 Love to create? Come create a masterpiece of your own. Enjoy painting your canvas and a cupcake treat too. Just bring the artist in you and be ready for some fun.
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April 22, 2020, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM @ Northgate Park
CANCELED - Fun Caravan2020-04-22T12:30:00Fun Caravan is all about highlighting the fun, games, and exciting offerings at your local parks. Fun Caravan is a mobile recreation program that brings recreation to communities throughout Durham by providing a variety of fun, active, and recreational experiences for children up to 12 years old. The program offers a variety of unstructured activities from arts and crafts to traditional backyard games like hula hoops, jump ropes, stilts and corn hole. At Fun Caravan, we provide arts and crafts supplies and outdoor resources for games, and then encourage children and their parents to play freely! Allow you child to lead and create the games. When children are given the time a space to play liberally, they are able to practice decision making skills, reduce stress, and allow for social growth. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Weather permitting we will be at a park near you!
Northgate Park300 W Club BoulevardDurhamNC27704 Fun Caravan is all about highlighting the fun, games, and exciting offerings at your local parks. Fun Caravan is a mobile recreation program that brings recreation to communities throughout Durham by providing a variety of fun, active, and recreational experiences for children up to 12 years old. The program offers a variety of unstructured activities from arts and crafts to traditional backyard games like hula hoops, jump ropes, stilts and corn hole. At Fun Caravan, we provide arts and crafts supplies and outdoor resources for games, and then encourage children and their parents to play freely! Allow you child to lead and create the games. When children are given the time a space to play liberally, they are able to practice decision making skills, reduce stress, and allow for social growth. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Weather permitting we will be at a park near you!
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April 24, 2020, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Village Lanes
CANCELED - Durham Senior Games - Bowling2020-04-24T09:00:00Participants age 50+ are encouraged to participate in singles, doubles, or mixed doubles bowling competitions. Your skill level is not important -- our goal is to have fun and fellowship!
Village LanesDurhamNC27707 Participants age 50+ are encouraged to participate in singles, doubles, or mixed doubles bowling competitions. Your skill level is not important -- our goal is to have fun and fellowship!
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April 24, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ I.R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills
CANCELED - Family Movie Night2020-04-24T18:00:00Bring your entire family to movie night at Campus Hills. On the 4th Friday of each month, we will enjoy popcorn, drinks, and a movie that the entire family will enjoy. Sit back, relax, and let us entertain you for the evening. Doors open at 5:30, Showtime is at 6 p.m.
I.R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills2000 S Alston AvenueDurhamNC27707 Bring your entire family to movie night at Campus Hills. On the 4th Friday of each month, we will enjoy popcorn, drinks, and a movie that the entire family will enjoy. Sit back, relax, and let us entertain you for the evening. Doors open at 5:30, Showtime is at 6 p.m.
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April 24, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Environmental Education Pavilion at West Point on the Eno
CANCELED - Fourth Friday Fire2020-04-24T18:00:00There may be nothing better than sitting next to a warm, crackling campfire. Durham Parks and Recreation Outdoor Recreation invites you to join us for a Fourth Friday Fire. Learn about the wonder of nature from knowledgeable staff while sitting by the fire. All ages (children must be accompanied by an adult). No cost, no pre-registration required.
Environmental Education Pavilion at West Point on the Eno5253 N Roxboro StreetDurhamNC27712 There may be nothing better than sitting next to a warm, crackling campfire. Durham Parks and Recreation Outdoor Recreation invites you to join us for a Fourth Friday Fire. Learn about the wonder of nature from knowledgeable staff while sitting by the fire. All ages (children must be accompanied by an adult). No cost, no pre-registration required.
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April 25, 2020, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ West Point on the Eno
CANCELED - Opening Reception: Annual Photography Show2020-04-25T14:00:00In this photography exhibit, Jon Twietmeyer's senior photography students at Riverside High School put four years of artistic exploration on display. Join Twietmeyer and students for an opening reception that will include a gallery talk and light refreshments. This event will be in the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography.
West Point on the Eno5101 N Roxboro RoadDurhamNC27704 In this photography exhibit, Jon Twietmeyer's senior photography students at Riverside High School put four years of artistic exploration on display. Join Twietmeyer and students for an opening reception that will include a gallery talk and light refreshments. This event will be in the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography.
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April 25, 2020, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Old North Durham Park
CANCELED - NC Statewide Star Party2020-04-25T20:00:00Celebrate this year's NC Statewide Star Party with DPR! Our knowledgeable staff will provide high powered binoculars and telescopes for high quality viewing. The program will feature astronomers from NASA, CHAOS, NCCU, and our very own DPR! Enjoy hands on activities and stargazing based on this year's theme: Seeing the Universe! Dress for the weather. This program is free and does not require registration.
Old North Durham Park310 W Geer StreetDurhamNC27701 Celebrate this year's NC Statewide Star Party with DPR! Our knowledgeable staff will provide high powered binoculars and telescopes for high quality viewing. The program will feature astronomers from NASA, CHAOS, NCCU, and our very own DPR! Enjoy hands on activities and stargazing based on this year's theme: Seeing the Universe! Dress for the weather. This program is free and does not require registration.
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April 27, 2020, 8:30 AM - 2:20 PM @ Hillandale Golf Course
CANCELED - Durham Senior Games - Golf2020-04-27T08:30:00Participants age 50+ are encouraged to participate in an 18 hole competition style golf tournament.
Hillandale Golf CourseDurhamNC27701 Participants age 50+ are encouraged to participate in an 18 hole competition style golf tournament.
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April 28, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Environmental Education Pavilion at West Point on the Eno
CANCELED - Muddy Boots2020-04-28T10:00:00Adventure in nature with your preschooler at the West Point on the Eno Environmental Education Pavilion. We'll read a nature-themed book, then take a walk on the wild side to find the nature right outside our door. Children must be accompanied by a parent, and of course, wear boots or sneakers that can get a little dirty! Parents must accompany children. Preregistration is required.
Environmental Education Pavilion at West Point on the Eno5253 N Roxboro StreetDurhamNC27712 Adventure in nature with your preschooler at the West Point on the Eno Environmental Education Pavilion. We'll read a nature-themed book, then take a walk on the wild side to find the nature right outside our door. Children must be accompanied by a parent, and of course, wear boots or sneakers that can get a little dirty! Parents must accompany children. Preregistration is required.
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April 30, 2020, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Durham Center for Senior Life
CANCELED - Durham Senior Games Closing Ceremony2020-04-30T17:30:00Participants age 50+ are recognized for participating in the SilverArts and Games. Awards for the performing arts and SilverArts entries will be given out. There will also be performances to celebrate the closing of senior games.
Durham Center for Senior Life406 Rigsbee Avenue, Suite 202DurhamNC27701 Participants age 50+ are recognized for participating in the SilverArts and Games. Awards for the performing arts and SilverArts entries will be given out. There will also be performances to celebrate the closing of senior games.
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