Events

Celebrating Downtown Cary Park’s 1st Birthday

Nov 16, 2024
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Downtown Cary Park

Celebrate the Park’s first birthday all day long with various activities that nod to a year of successful programming. We will be bringing out the “Greatest Hits” of our programs and events including children’s activities, yoga, musical performances, free cupcakes and Cary’s first ever drone light show arranged by Sky Elements. It will be a day full of celebrations!

Please note that Academy St. will be closed from Dry Ave. to Park St. from 12:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. on November 16.

TIMEPROGRAMLOCATION
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.Yoga* Registration RequiredAcademy Pavilion
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Winter Cary Farmers MarketPark Street
12 – 4 p.m.Art CartThe Nest
12:30 – 5 p.m.Sign our Giant Birthday CardFrantz Square Lawn
1 – 2 p.m.Picture Perfect Princess Activities with Belle, Tinker Bell, Moana, and SpidermanPark Street Arena
2:15 – 2:45 p.m.Pictures with Belle, Tinker Bell, Moana, and SpidermanPark Street Arena
2 – 4 p.m.Live Painting with Art by ShalimarGreat Lawn
2 – 5 p.m.Poetry FoxFrantz Square
2 – 6 p.m.Face Painting, Fairy Hair, Balloon Artist – Please note, line will close early to ensure everyone gets through.Frantz Square Lawn & Park Street Arena
3 – 6 p.m.Imagination BlocksPark Street Arena
2 – 8 p.m.Roaming Performers Imagine Circus (Including hoop jam, magicians, stilt walkers, roving LED juggler, LED hoop artist)Throughout the Park
3 – 8 p.m.360 Photo BoothFrantz Square
3 – 8 p.m.DCP Merchandise for Sale (20% Off Everything!)Frantz Square
3 – 9 p.m.Food Trucks (List and Locations Below)Great Lawn Pavilion
3 – 8 p.m.Umbrella Dry BarFrantz Square
3:30 – 4:45 p.m.Bittersweet Brass BandGreat Lawn Pavilion
5 -6 p.m.Mayor Harold Weinbrecht and Cary Town Council Remarks, Singing of “Happy Birthday”, Cutting of Cake, and the First Drone Light Show Great Lawn Pavilion
Following Drone ShowFree Birthday Cupcakes (While Supplies Last)Academy Pavilion
Following Drone ShowBittersweet Brass BandGreat Lawn
6 – 8 p.m.DCP TriviaThe Bark Bar
7:15 p.m.Second Drone Show (Repeat of the First)
Food TruckLocation
Buff-O-LinaAcademy St.
True North PoutineAcademy St.
Taco NezaAcademy St.
Paris DelightAcademy St.
BrustersPark St.
FlattzPark St.
VirgilsPark St.
Getting SaucedPark St.

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Inclusion Services

Downtown Cary Park strives to provide a positive experience for all guests. Our goal is to accommodate you and meet your individual needs. Please fill out the event accessibility form here and a staff member will be in contact with you.