Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, is hosting a growing number of diverse activities, for both adults and kids. Many of the events are free. Also, many require pre-registration. Follow the links to register. The best way to find upcoming events is to search for Dix Park on Eventbrite.
Here are some upcoming free events. Make sure to follow the links for more details, to register, and to see what part of the park the event is taking place in.
Get Fit at Dix
Mondays in April through April 22
6 p.m.
Free
Register:
April 1: Firming Foundations
April 8: Anything But “Station”ary”
April 15: Fusion Fundamentals
April 22: Circuits Reignite
Get Fit at Dix: Yoga in the Park
Wednesdays through October 16th, 2019
6 p.m.
Free
Register at above link
Bring a yoga mat, if you have one, atowel and a filled water bottle. Water is not available in the park. There are port-a-johns available, but they may be a significant walk from the yoga location.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month being “Gentle Flow Yoga for All Levels” and 2nd and 4th Wednesday being “Yin Yoga—Meditative, Deep Stretching for all Levels.”
Although this is a free program, registration is strongly encouraged. In case of inclement weather, the organizer will email all registered participants. The minimum age is 12 years old and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Spring Fling Adult Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 13th, 2019
3 p.m.
Free
Come out for the kid-free Spring Fling at Dorothea Dix Park – a field day for adults (21+).
Get ready for a fun-filled field day for adults including an Egg Hunt with 15,000 eggs, inflatables, and lawn games! This will be an event you won’t want to miss! Bring your friends and get ready for a fun day at the park!
Bring a picnic blanket and your own lawn games, or play ours.
Tickets are free, but please register as tickets are limited!
This is for adults 21+ only.
We are excited to be partnering with Pulse FM on this event!
Explore Dorothea Dix
Tuesday, April 16th, 11 a.m.: EGGcellent Adventures
Wednesday, May 22nd, 11 a.m.: Paws and Claws
Activities are for children age 2-6. Follow the above links to learn more and to register. (Required.)
Pop-PupAlooza Dog Park at Dix Park
Saturday, April 27th, 2019
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
During this pop up event, dogs will be allowed off leash while at our specially crafted dog park.
Although this is a free event, we ask that you please register if you plan to attend. It helps us plan for how many people to expect! Follow above link.
There will be plenty of fun for dogs and their owners! The dog park features four acres for dogs to roam, and a small dog area, too!
For the humans, Food and Beer vendors will be at the park making sure you stay fed and hydrated while you play with your best friend. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and anything else you need to keep yourself and your pooch cool and comfortable! There will be fun raffles for pet (and human) prizes every 1/2 hour!
Pet-themed vendors will be at the park too, so you can purchase a new toy for your pup, learn about dog health & safety, adoption, and more!
PLEASE NOTE
This is a permitted special event at Dix Park. Unless you and your dog are within the pop-up dog park on the day the pop-up dog park is available, all pets MUST be leashed when at Dix Park or any other City of Raleigh park.
Please register if you plan to attend this event. Having a count of how many people to expect helps us plan and we can contact you in the event of inclement weather.
Directions to the Pop-Up Dog Park
From Lake Wheeler, turn onto Goode Street. Turn right onto Biggs Drive. Parking is available on Whiteside Drive.
From Western Boulevard, turn onto S. Boylan Avenue. Turn left onto Umstead Drive. Parking is available all around Harvey Hill on Middleton Drive, Picot Drive and Palmer Drive.
Spring Jazz Brunch Series
Sunday, April 28th, 2019
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free
Register in advance at above link.
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy, and NC State University present this spring’s Jazz Brunch at Dix.
Join us at Dorothea Dix Park and be enthralled by local jazz music against the picturesque backdrop of Raleigh’s skyline. Our spring Jazz Brunch at Dix will feature music from Peter Lamb and The Wolves complemented by local food truck fair and adult beverages from Trophy Brewing and Bedlam Vodka.
Bring a picnic blanket and your own lawn games, or play ours.
Tickets are free, but please register as tickets are limited!
This is for adults 21+ only.
Picnic in the Park
Saturday, May 18th, 2019
11 a.m.
Free
Gather the whole family and join us for a fun, relaxing Saturday at Dorothea Dix Park! Bring a picnic lunch or purchase one (more details to come). Escape from the day-to-day by listening to music and playing lawn games including Can Jam, Cornhole, Badminton and more, at one of Raleigh’s most beautiful parks. . Beer and wine are permitted. Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome.
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