Events
Celebrating Downtown Cary Park’s 1st Birthday
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.
| TIME | PROGRAM | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Yoga* Registration Required | Academy Pavilion |
| 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Winter Cary Farmers Market | Park Street |
| 12 – 4 p.m. | Art Cart | The Nest |
| 12:30 – 5 p.m. | Sign our Giant Birthday Card | Frantz Square Lawn |
| 1 – 2 p.m. | Picture Perfect Princess Activities with Belle, Tinker Bell, Moana, and Spiderman | Park Street Arena |
| 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. | Pictures with Belle, Tinker Bell, Moana, and Spiderman | Park Street Arena |
| 2 – 4 p.m. | Live Painting with Art by Shalimar | Great Lawn |
| 2 – 5 p.m. | Poetry Fox | Frantz 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 Blocks | Park 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 Booth | Frantz 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 Bar | Frantz Square |
| 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. | Al Strong Collective | Great Lawn Pavilion |
| 5 -6 p.m. | Mayor Harold Weinbrecht and Cary Town Council Remarks, Singing of “Happy Birthday” by Dupresha Lache Townsend, Cutting of Cake, and the First Drone Light Show | Great Lawn Pavilion |
| Following Drone Show | Free Birthday Cupcakes (While Supplies Last) | Academy Pavilion |
| Following Drone Show | Bittersweet Brass Band | Great Lawn |
| 6 – 8 p.m. | DCP Trivia | The Bark Bar |
| 7:15 p.m. | Second Drone Show (Repeat of the First) |
| Food Truck | Location |
| Buff-O-Lina | Academy St. |
| True North Poutine | Academy St. |
| Taco Neza | Academy St. |
| Paris Delight | Academy St. |
| Brusters | Park St. |
| Flattz | Park St. |
| Virgils | Park St. |
| TrySeafood Grill | Park St. |
Know Before You Go
- This event is free and open to the public.
- Bring your own chairs and blankets for a comfortable viewing experience during the performances.
- This event is suitable for all ages.
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.