May the 4th Be With You
It’s time to choose your side. Will you “Embrace the Dark Side” or “Join the Resistance” at our May the Fourth Star Wars celebration? Grab your best Star Wars gear and costumes and join us in the Park for a celebration of a galaxy far, far away.
Celebrate Star Wars at Downtown Cary Park with a galaxy of themed activities for fans of all ages! Join Playwell TEKnologies’ LEGO builds where you’ll help our Ewok friends rebuild their treehouses on Endor and construct speeder bikes to chase down Imperial droids. Test your skills in Jedi Training—free lightsabers will be handed out while supplies last! Enjoy Star Wars trivia with Hammered Trivia, a ChewBARKa dog costume contest with prizes (sign your pup up here to participate), and roaming 501st Legion cosplayers bringing the galaxy to life.
Don’t miss the Kyber Crystal scavenger hunt, Endor scene terrarium building with Garden & Gather, Yoda-inspired poetry writing with Chris Vitiello, and a 360° photo booth experience. Plus, check out the Galactic Showcase, where Park guests can display their own LEGO creations from home during the event!
| TIME | PROGRAM/ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
| 1 – 4 p.m. | Yoda Wisdom Tanka Poems with Chris Vitiello | Gathering Garden |
| 1 – 5 p.m. | Art Cart- R2D2’s Droid Design | Nest Pavilion |
| 1 – 5 p.m. | Playwell Teknologies Lego Star Wars Creations | Academy Pavilion |
| 1 – 5 p.m. | Galactic Showcase – Learn more and submit your lego design here! | Academy Pavilion |
| 1 – 5 p.m. | Endor Scene Terrarium Building with Garden & Gather | Academy Pavilion |
| 1 – 5 p.m. | Kyber Crystal Scavenger Hunt | Starts on Willow Isle |
| 1 – 5 p.m. | ZimZoom 360 Hyperdrive Photo Booth | Great Lawn Pavilion |
| 1 – 5 p.m. | Food Trucks: Trash Talk, Tacos Neza, and MunchiLove | Park Street Courts |
| 1 – 5 p.m. | Roaming Photo Ops with Star Wars Cosplayers including the 501st Legion | Parkwide |
| 2 – 2:45 p.m. | Jedi Training Workshop (Grab a free lightsaber before the workshop—available while supplies last!) | Great Lawn Pavilion |
| 2 – 3 p.m. | Choose the BARK Side-Star Wars Trivia with Hammered Trivia (Session #1) | Bark Bar |
| 3 – 4 p.m. | ChewBARKa’s Runway-Dog Costume Contest (Prizes by Mosa Pet Spa and Resort)- REGISTER HERE | Park Street Arena |
| 4 – 4:45 p.m. | Jedi Training Workshop (Grab a free lightsaber before the workshop—available while supplies last!) | Great Lawn Pavilion |
| 4 – 5 p.m. | Choose the BARK Side-Star Wars Trivia with Hammered Trivia (Session #2) | Bark Bar |
Know Before You Go
- This is NOT a drop off event. Parents and guardians must stay with their child the entire time.
- This event is open to the public.
- 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.