Events

You're invited to Raleigh Earth Day in partnership with We Plant it Forward’s Arbor Day! 

Join us to grow our collective community purpose toward the preservation and restoration of the natural environment.

Event Details

Time: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: Flowers Field at Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603

RSVP

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Event Schedule 

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Know Before You Go

• Please come prepared for the weather and being outdoors.
• Walking will be necessary in and around the event area. Please note, portions of the event have uneven surfaces. 
• Portable restrooms are the only restrooms at the event area. 
• Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome, but please use your best judgement to determine if your pooch will enjoy the crowd and noise.
• If there is inclement weather, the event will be canceled and we will post alerts on social media and the website.

What to Bring

• Sunscreen, hats and a refillable water bottle
• Bug spray and wear closed-toe shoes
• Camp chairs and blankets
• Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed

Getting to Dix Park + Parking

Driving

• Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive
• Via Centennial Parkway: Enter at Blair Drive

Biking or Walking

• Via Rocky Branch Greenway: Enter at Hunt Drive
• Via Centennial Bikeway Connector: Enter at Blair Drive

Parking

• Follow event signs
• See map below for recommended event parking. Click to view a larger PDF.

Accessibility

Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for early park improvements and all future planning and development.

Parking: Accessible parking spaces are available in all lots.

Restrooms: Accessible port-a-johns are located at the event site. Indoor accessible restrooms are available in the Chapel.

Programs and events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.

Questions?

Contact Dix Park Staff at events@dixpark.org or 919-966-3255