Community Events
Listed by Season: Summer 2008 Fall 2008 Winter/Spring 2009
Summer 2008
Locally Grown Entertainment Series
Downtown Chapel Hill - Buy Local, Eat Local, Be Local
June 27-July 25-August 22, Downtown Chapel Hill
The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership and the Town of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Department have partnered to present this Locally Grown Entertainment Series on the fourth Friday of the month this summer in Downtown Chapel Hill.
Locally Grown is a series of special events featuring local entertainers and family friendly activities and an open air market in Downtown Chapel Hill this summer. Our mission is to promote the downtown community by encouraging people and families to come downtown and shop, eat and be local patrons for businesses throughout the downtown district.
Join us on West Franklin Street from 6pm-8pm for street performers, and also on East Rosemary Street at the James C Wallace Plaza from 7pm-10:30pm, atop the parking deck at 150 E. Rosemary Street. For more information see our Locally Grown Web Pages.
Modern Dance Performance
Friday, June 20
The Ebone Dancers, along with other local groups, will come together to close the Hargraves Ebone Dancer’s season. Join us for this free performance at the Hargraves Center, Friday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact Andre Boynton at 969-2057.
July Fourth Celebration
Kenan Memorial Stadium on the UNC campus
Friday, July 4
Each year the Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department in cooperation with UNC hosts a patriotic July Fourth Fireworks Display at UNC’s Kenan Stadium on July 4th. Featuring a live concert and gate attractions face painting, magic and juggling, this is surely an event geared towards family fun and a community celebration. The Fireworks shoot at 9:30pm sharp, and are view from inside the stadium only. So it’s always a good idea to get to the stadium early to get your self parked and inside the stadium in time for the live entertainment at 8pm. The concession stands are always open, as no coolers or other food and drink are allowed inside the stadium. For more information on parking, For more information please call us at 919-968-2784.
The Fireworks shoot at 9:30pm sharp, and are view from inside the stadium only. It’s always a good idea to get to the stadium early to get yourself parked and inside the stadium in time for the live entertainment at 8pm. The concession stands are always open, no coolers or other food and drink are allowed inside the stadium. For more concert info and family fun activities see our July Fourth Web Page.
See our video presentation on July Fourth.
Sponsored by Time Warner Cable and WCHL
7th Annual
Family Fun Day/Back-to-School Concert in the Park
Saturday, August 9
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a day of music, food, swimming, games and a variety of other activities for youth and adults. Join us for this free event on Saturday, August 9, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hargraves Center. For more information, please contact Andre Boynton at 969-2057.
10th Annual Hi Mom! Film Festival
Sponsored by Town of Chapel Hill
Outdoor Block: September 5, 2008 – 8pm
The Plaza atop the James C. Wallace Parking Deck
For more information, tickets, and screening schedule, see Hi Mom! Film Festival.
Fall 2008
Festifall 2008
Sunday, October 5
The Town of Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department is proud to sponsor our Annual Festifall Arts and Crafts Street Fair in downtown Chapel Hill, Sunday, October 5, 2008 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Everything from live music and original arts & crafts to a Kids Zone will be displayed at this premier fall spectacular. We invite arts & craft exhibitors and entertainers to apply by the July 18, 2008 deadline. Limited space is available.
For more information see www.festifall.com for detailed fair info and to download an application.
Winter/Spring 2009
Egg Hunt Celebration
Saturday, March 15
The Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department, co-sponsored with the Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department and the Orange County Parks & Recreation Department will present a spring celebration for children ages 2-10 years on Saturday, March 15 from 9:30 to 12:00 noon at Homestead Park in Chapel Hill. FREE activities include an EGG HUNT for THREE AGE GROUPS, LIVE CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT, GAMES and PRIZES. EGG HUNT BEGINS AT 10:30 a.m. SHARP! For more information see our web site. For more information call us at 919-968-2784.
Health on the Block
Saturday, March 29
Hargraves Center and Northside Gymnasium
216 N. Roberson Street
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
All ages are welcome
Health on the Block is an annual free event held by NC Health Careers Access Program Ambassadors. The purpose of Health on the Block is to offer free healthcare to the community. Vendors from the UNC School of Dentistry, the Public Health Department, and the UNC School of Medicine will offer free dental screenings, free blood pressure checks, information on blood donation, platelet donation, and proper breast cancer check techniques. There will be games, food and prizes for all participants. For more information see our web site. For more information call us at 919-968-2784.
Dixie Rock 19 Competition
Friday-Saturday, April 11-12
Join us for our annual indoor climbing wall competition at our newly renovated community center! This event is the longest running climbing competition known in the nation. We welcome climbers to begin preliminaries on Friday night starting at 6:00 p.m. Action resumes on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and heats up for the finals at 7:00 p.m. This competition is geared toward all climbing skill levels, including several youth categories. For additional information and application packets call us at 919-968-2784.
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Dates/Times: |
Friday, April 11, 6:00 p.m. |
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Age: |
5 years and older |
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Fee: |
$32 resident, $35 non-resident |
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Location: |
Community Center Gymnasium |
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Note: |
Parking will be limited, so get there early or carpool. Additional parking available at the Plant Road parking lot behind the Community Center. |
Earth Action Day
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Chapel Hill’s Parks and Recreation Department will present the town’s first Earth Action Day Celebration atop the James C. Wallace Parking Deck on Rosemary Street, Saturday April 25, 2009. Exact time to be announced.
A free event for the whole family, Earth Day on the Plaza will provide a fun-filled afternoon of learning more about our planet and the human relationship with the environment through demonstrations, performances, and activities by and for all ages. For more information see our web site.
