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Special Events
Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) provides a wide variety of special events that allow families to experience safe, exciting, and organized recreational activities in a beautiful setting, recreation center or other locations throughout Durham. Most of these events / activities have a minimal cost or are free.
Take a moment to review DPR’s upcoming special events and discover ways that you, your family and friends can create memories in a positive atmosphere.
Volunteer
Are you interested in volunteering for a special event? Visit our special event registration page through Ivolunteer.
Event Cancellation Information
Events may be canceled in the case of severe inclement weather.
| 2018 EVENTS CALENDAR | |
|---|---|
| Durham Senior Games | Monday, April 16-Thursday, May 3 |
| Earth Day Festival
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Sunday, April 22 |
| Canine Field Day | Saturday, May 5 |
| Bimbé Weekday Events | Tuesday, May 15-Friday, May 18 |
| Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival
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Saturday, May 19 |
| Rock the Park Concert & Movie Series | June-August |
| Independence Day Celebration
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Wednesday, July 4 |
| Durham Latino Festival | Saturday, August 11 |
| DisAble the Label | Saturday, October 13 |
| Barktoberfest | Saturday, October 27 |
| Santa Paws | Friday, December 7 |
| Holiday Parade and Fun Fest
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Saturday, December 8 |
| Senior Holiday Party | Tuesday, December 11 |
| Kwanzaa Celebration
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Sunday, December 30 |
Event / Program Evaluation
If you have recently attended a DPR event or program please complete our Event Evaluation Survey.