Bring the kids to an Instrument Petting Zoo to Gibson Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park!
Gibson Play Plaza is at 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina.
These are free events!
The Instrument Petting Zoo takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. on the following dates. Registration is required to receive weather cancellations. Registration opens two weeks in advance at 12 p.m.
- September 20, 2026
- October 4, 2026 — canceled due to weather
- October 18, 2026
- November 8, 2026
Enjoy an interactive, participatory music experience designed for all ages. This hands-on “instrument petting zoo” invites community members to explore, try instruments, and make music together in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment.
The program will feature performances by two youth quartets, followed by opportunities for the public to join in and play along.
Easy-to-use instruments such as boomwhackers, bucket band percussion, hand percussion, and kazoos will be available so everyone can participate—no musical experience required.
In addition to music-making, attendees can enjoy a sensory art activity by painting old instruments. Come explore sound, creativity, and community.
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Gipson Play Plaza, Dix Park, Raleigh
