Dix Park: Civil War History Hike, skywatching, Diwalki Mandala street painting, preschool activities, much more…

 

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.

 

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 November 3rd, 2021
Except September 6th
6 p.m.
Williams Field
Free

Civil War History Hike
Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Chapel
Free

Little Explorers Preschool Nature Program
November 9th, 2021
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Graham Lawn
Free

Diwali Mandala Street Painting
Saturday, November 6th, 2021
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Adams Lot
Registration required. The artwork will be on view until dusk on Sunday, November 7th, 2021.

Skywatching
Saturday, November 6th, 2021
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Big Field
Free
Staff of Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, along with volunteers, will help you look through telescopes, to see a variety of objects in the sky, including Jupiter and Saturn. The Triangle Sax Ensemble will be playing some tunes. Bring a blanket or chairs.

Guided Walking Tour
Sunday, August 15th, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, August 31st, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 11th, 1 p.m.
Saturday, October 23rd, 1 p.m.
Saturday, November 13th, 1 p.m.
Chapel
Free

Tai Chi in the Park
Thursdays from July 29th to November 4th, 2021
6 p.m.
Williams Field
Free

Acorn Live Music Series
Select Sundays
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
August 22nd: Josh Daniel (Jam)
September 12th: XOXOK
September 26th: Adam Pitts (Rock)
Chapel
Free, but registration is required.

Bird Walk and Birdwatching
August 28th, 2021
September 18th, 2021
October 16th, 2021
November 13th, 2021
8 a.m.
Flower Cottage
Free, but register in advance.

Arts on the Hill at Dix Park
Thursday, September 2nd, 2021
Thursday, October 14th, 2021
Thursday, November 11th, 2021
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Chapel
Free, but register
This series showcases the filmmakers and poets of the Triangle.

Connect + Create Art Classes
Tuesday, September 7th, 2021: Punch Needle: Painting with Yarn
Tuesday, September 21st, 2021: Upcycled Coiled Baskets
Tuesday, October 5th, 2021: Weaving Circles
Tuesday, October 26th, 2021: Fall Stamped Banner
Tuesday, November 9th, 2021: Micro Zines
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021: Mixed Media Canvas
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Free, but registration is required.

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