Free fitness, movies, walking tours, art activities, more at Dix Park

 

Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, is hosting a number of diverse activities, for both adults and kids. Many of the events are free. Also, all require pre-registration. Follow the links to register.

Find all upcoming events at dorotheadixpark.org/calendar.

Special Events at Dorothea Dix Park

 

Movies at Dix Park are back! They’re free, but tickets are required. Follow the above link for a ticket link for each event.

Gates open at 7 p.m., and the movies start at 8:30 p.m. There will be food trucks on site. Also, come in costume that relates to the theme!

• June 12 – Superhero Night: The Incredibles
• June 26 – Date Night: 50 First Dates
• July 10 – Pirate Night: Pirates of the Caribbean
• July 24 – Scary Movie Night: Scream
• August 7 – Sports Night: The Mighty Ducks

Events at Dorothea Dix Park

You need to register for each program. Follow the links below. If there is not a link for an event, then please follow this link below to learn about each program, and to register.

Yoga in the Park
Mondays and Wednesdays through August 30th, 2021
Except July 5th and 7th
6 p.m.
Williams Field
Free

Youth Yoga in the Park
Saturdays: June 5th, June 12th, July 10th, July 17th, August 7th, August 14th
9 a.m. for age 7-10
10 a.m. for age 11-14
Williams Field
Free

Chapel Tours
Sunday, June 6th, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, June 8th, 6 p.m.
The Chapel
Free

Connect + Create: Art Journaling
Saturday, July 31st, 2021
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Chapel
Recommended for ages 5+
Free

Connect + Create: Saori Weaving
Saturday, August 7th, 2021
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Chapel
Recommended for participants in third grade or older
Free

Guided Walking Tour
Sunday, June 13th, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, June 30th, 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 11th, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 28th, 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 15th, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, August 31st, 5:30 p.m.
Chapel
Free

Tai Chi in the Park
Thursdays from July 29th to August 26th, 2021
6 p.m.
Williams Field
Free

Connect + Create: Marbled Greeting Cards
Saturday, August 21st, 2021
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Chapel
All ages
Free

Dog Park

Dix Park has a dog park.

The main, large dog area has been divided in two. This will allow for park maintenance team to close a portion of the dog park so the turf can rest and regrow while leaving the remainder of the dog park open – eliminating the need for monthly closures of the entire facility.

The off-leash area at Dix Park is the only grass dog park in the Raleigh Parks system. 

Visiting the Dix Dog Park? Know Before You Go:

• Open seven days-a-week, sunrise to sunset
• Expect short closures on Wednesday mornings for mowing
• Weekday parking is located at 900 Palmer Drive
• All City of Raleigh Dog Park Rules apply
• Pick up after your dogs. Waste bags are available
• Be sure to bring water for yourself and your pups
• Port-a-john and hand washing station are available
• Dogs are required to be on-leash in all other areas of Dix Park

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