Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, is located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests.
Amenities include three playgrounds, three picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, playfield, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater and a 3-acre pond with a boardwalk and observation deck.
Crowder County Park hosts many family events. As is the case with all Wake County Parks, these events are free. Many require advance registration.
Register for programs here. Space is limited for all programs, and might be filled up when you read this. In some cases, however, a waitlist might be available.
In addition to the programs we list below, there are self-guided activities, including a StoryWalk, Activity Packs and Discovery Boxes.
You can see all of the upcoming events on Crowder County Park’s website.
Family Features
Family Features: Pumpkin Patch Pals
Sunday, October 15, 2023
2 to 3 p.m.
Free
All ages
Get ready to dive into the spirit of autumn with our ‘Pumpkin Palette’ program! Join us for a delightful journey celebrating all things pumpkin. From the vibrant colors of changing leaves to the charm of pumpkin patches, this event captures the essence of the season. For all ages.
Family Feature: Wiggly Worms
Sunday, November 12, 2023
2 to 3 p.m.
Free
All ages
Earthworms have an important job – they help us make rich soil! Learn all about these natural recyclers through a fun story, hands-on activity, and even hold a worm if you choose! Make a wiggly worm craft to take home. For all ages. FREE; Registration is required and children must have adult accompaniment. Meet at the Cardinal Shelter, first right after entering the park.
Nature Families
Spooky Spiders
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free
All ages
Did you know there are over 40,000 different species of spiders! Join us as we explore a few arachnids found in our park as we search out these 8-legged creatures. Learn how and why spiders build webs and why they are so important to the ecosystems! For all ages.
Nature Families: Camo Critters
November 8, 2023
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free
All ages
Learn all about the amazing ways our neighbors in nature can hide in plain sight. Play a fun camouflage game, create a fun craft to see if you can hide your animal from predators, and go on a nature walk to look for camo critters! For all ages (adult accompaniment is required for all children); FREE. Registration is required. No unregistered participants will be allowed into the program. Meet at the Cardinal Shelter, first right after entering park.
Crowder By Night
Crowder by Night: Unhuggables
Friday, November 24, 2023
4 to 5 p.m.
Free
All ages
Snakes, spiders, bugs, and beetles! You either love them or you hate these “scary” critters. Explore the world of these squirmy animals and their important roles in the habitat through fun interactive activities and join us to meet a few of these unique animals to show you just how loveable they can be. For all ages (adult accompaniment is required for all children); fee: FREE. Registration is required. No unregistered participants will be allowed into the program. Meet at the Cardinal Shelter, first right after entering the park.
Discover the Park
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Kids Get Krafty
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Tiny Tots Programs
Tiny Tots: Brown Bear, Brown Bear
Monday, October 30, 2023
10:15 to 11 a.m.
Free
Ages 6 and under
We hope your tiny tots can join us for a fun story time with a craft activity after! This book shows a big brown bear lumbering across the two-page spread sees a red bird “looking at me” the vibrant bird sees a bright-yellow duck, and so they go, each animal more appealing than the next. FREE. Registration required for all programs. Participants can meet at the Heron Shelter. Adult accompaniment is required. Best for ages 6 and under.
Tiny Tots: Oso pardo, Oso Pardo
Monday, October 30, 2023
4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Free
Ages 6 and under
¡Esperamos que sus pequeños puedan unirse a nosotros para disfrutar de un divertido cuento seguido por una actividad artesanal! La historia destacada es “Oso Pardo, oso pardo”, por Bill Martin. No necesita hablar español para venir. Esta actividad está diseñada para familias con niños de seis años o menores, pero todos son bienvenidos. Este programa es gratuito. Los participantes pueden reunirse en el Heron Shelter. Se requiere acompañamiento y registro de un adulto.
We hope your tiny tots can join us for a fun story time with a craft activity after! The featured story is “Brown Bear, Brown Bear” by Bill Martin. You don’t need to speak Spanish to come. This activity is tailored for families with children 6 and younger, but everyone is welcome. This program is free. Participants can meet at the Heron Shelter. Adult accompaniment and registration is required.
Tiny Tots: Let’s Go For a Drive
Monday, November 27, 2023
10:15 to 11 a.m.
Free
Ages 6 and under
We hope your tiny tots can join us for a fun story time with a craft activity after! Best friends Gerald and Piggie decide to go for a drive. What could possibly go wrong? Registration required for all programs. Participants can meet at the Cardinal Shelter. Adult accompaniment is required. Best for ages 6 and under.
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