Dix Park is hosting a new series of free events for teens in partnership with Raleigh Parks Teen Zone.
All of these events are free, but require teens to have a Raleigh Teen Connect Membership, which is free. Membership is required for each program.
TeenSpace Events at Dix Park
Look for more announcements at dixpark.org/teens.
Media Swap Picnic
Sunday, December 1, 2024
2 to 4 p.m.
Outdoor Classroom at the Stone Houses Visitor Center
830 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
Free
Media Swap
Have some lightly used books, comics or records lying around? Not sure what to do with them, but ready to let them go? Bring any form of unwanted media and trade with someone! Ideas include, but are not limited to: books, records, magazines, comics, trading cards, video games, etc.
Picnic
Enjoy the beauty of the park while taking photos with a luxury picnic setup from Raleigh Picnic Co. We encourage you to bring your own food and chair or blanket if wanted. Some small snacks will be provided!
Wake County Public Library
Learn about the programs and resources available to teens at Wake County Public Library locations and how to sign up for a free library card!
Crafternoon: Winter Gifts
Sunday, December 15, 2024
2 to 4 p.m.
The Chapel at Dix Park
1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
Free
Middle/highschoolers, enjoy a festive and creative afternoon! Hosted in partnership with Raleigh Parks Teen Zone.
Sip on delicious hot chocolate and snack on popcorn while you create something special for friends, family, and the people in your life. It’s the perfect way to spread some holiday cheer and show your loved ones how much you care! Crafts include: bath bombs, coasters, trinket dish, ornaments, candles, beaded jewelry, keychains.
2025 Vision Boards + Tarot
Sunday, January 5, 2025
2 to 4 p.m.
The Chapel at Dix Park
1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
Free
Middle/high schoolers, make a vision board for the year to come, receive a tarot card reading and enjoy a snack at the Chapel! Hosted in partnership with Raleigh Parks Teen Zone.
Using a word or phrase as the theme, teens will create collage-style vision boards on paper, in a journal or digitally while incorporating color harmony principles. Supplies will be provided. It is also optional to bring your own journal, device, magazines, photos or any other materials you want to use.
Instructor: Megan O’Connor, Creative Camps NC
Shannon Leigh, certified astrologer and tarot card reader, will be available for single-card readings about your year to come or a more personalized astrology reading based on your birthdate.
Teen Creator Market
Sunday, January 19, 2025
2 to 4 p.m.
The Chapel at Dix Park
1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
Free
Middle/high schoolers, shop an indoor/outdoor vendor market where you will be able to showcase your own creations, shop with other teen creators, bring home a free caricature drawing and enjoy some light snacks! In partnership with Raleigh Parks Teen Zone.
Crafternoon: Puppy Love
Sunday, February 2, 2025
2 to 4 p.m.
The Chapel at Dix Park
1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
Free
In partnership with Raleigh Parks Teen Zone, embrace the loving vibes in the air by making yourself or someone special a gift at one of multiple craft stations while snacking on popcorn and cuddling therapy dogs from Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Crafts include paper heart garland and friendship bracelets.
Career Day
Sunday, February 6, 2025
2 to 4 p.m.
The Chapel at Dix Park
1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
Free
Middle and high schoolers can meet with representatives from NC State University, Wake Tech Community College and City of Raleigh to gain insights about a variety of career paths and get guidance on resume building and interview skills! Hosted in partnership with Raleigh Parks Teen Zone.
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