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.
Find all upcoming events at dorotheadixpark.org/calendar.
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: 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.
Get Fix at Dix: Tidal Movement
Every Thursday through October 24th, 2019
6 p.m.
Free (registration required, click on above link)
Tidal Movement with Brit Guerin – where yoga meets strength training. Raleigh Group Fitness and Current Wellness Co-Founder, Brit Guerin is bringing her signature movement class, Tidal Movement, to Dix Park. Come expecting a high energy, functional movement class where we will push, pull, squat, lunge, and more to support our everyday life.
Bring a towel 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 class location.
Explore Dix Park: Guided Walking Tour
Wednesday, September 18th, 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 6th, 1 p.m.
Sunday, November 10th, 1 p.m.
Free (registration required, click on above link)
Dorothea Dix Park: Past, Present and Future
This free 2-hour, 3.5 mile walking tour will cover the history of the buildings, land, and legacy of Dorothea Dix; the current use of the area as the headquarters of the Department of Health and Human Services; and the next steps the City is taking to plan the future of the park.
City of Oaks Pirate Fest
Saturday, September 14th, 2019
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free
Free family-friendly festival, featuring lots of swashbuckling fun, including sword fights, pirate songs, pirate crafts and more. Presented in partnership with North Carolina Museum of History.
Movies at Dix Park: Pirates of the Caribbean
Saturday, September 14th, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Free
After City of Oaks Pirate Fest, stick around for Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. Seating and food trucks open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m.
Fall Jazz Brunch
Sunday, September 22nd, 2019
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free
Enjoy free local jazz music against the picturesque backdrop of Raleigh’s skyline. Fall Jazz Brunch at Dorothea Dix Park will feature music from Sidecar Social Club complemented by local food truck fare and adult brunch beverages.
FOOD TRUCKS
Tenco Coffee, Tacos Las Gringas, Kono, Bo’s Kitchen, and Goodberrys
ADULT BEVERAGE VENDORS
Trophy Brewing and Naughty Penguin Ciderhouse
Skywatching at Dix Park
Saturday, October 5th, 2019
7:30 p.m.
Free
It’s International Observe the Moon Night! Join staff and volunteers from the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society (CHAOS) and Raleigh Astronomy Club (RAC) for a free skywatching program at Dorothea Dix Park. Triangle Sax Ensemble will be joining us at the event to provide some stargazing tunes!
Visitors to the park will be able to look through telescopes at a variety of objects in the sky with assistance from Morehead Planetarium staff and dedicated volunteers. On this International Observe the Moon Night, we will observe the first quarter Moon & Saturn close together along with Jupiter.
Falling for Local Fall Festival at Dix Park
Saturday, October 19th, 2019
11 a.m. o 5 p.m.
Free
Celebrate Autumn in Raleigh with a Shop Local Market & Festival at Dix Park!
- Live Music
- Local Makers + Vendors
- Triangle Craft Beer & Cider
- Food Trucks
- Kids Zone
- Hay Rides
- Free Pumpkins
Presented by Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy, Shop Local Raleigh and the City of Raleigh.
Movies at Dix Park: Halloween Double Feature
Saturday, October 26th, 2019
6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Free
6:00 pm – Seating + Food Trucks Open
6:30 pm – Family Friendly Feature: The Addams Family
8:15 pm – Adult Feature: Scream
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