There are so many FREE things to do at Dix Park this October, including Yappy Hour, salsa dancing, skate night... 🎃
...and so much more! Explore the full calendar at dixpark.org/events
One year ago, whimsy and wonder arrived at Dix Park with the Thomas Dambo Trolls! ✨🧌
We love seeing the photos and adventures with the Trolls you’ve shared over the past year. 💚 Thank you for making them part of your Dix Park memories!
A few trees around the the park are giving us a sneak peek of their colorful fall foliage! We can't wait for the color explosion! 🍂🌳
The before and after the goats came to clear is striking! 🐐 They've made it much easier for our crews to finish clearing the area for future plantings! Thank you, @raleighgoats and @raleighparks Natural Resources for this innovative approach to invasive species management 💚
Celebrating 50 years of the Capital Area Greenway System! 💚
We love having one of @raleighparks greenways right here in Dix Park, the Rocky Branch Greenway! It's the perfect place for a shady stroll or bike ride, connecting you to neighborhoods, downtown and beyond!🌳
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We have another Skate Night rolling your way! 🛼Whether you’re a newbie or seasoned skater, it will be an exciting evening from start to finish.
October 30
All Ages 5:00 pm & 6:45 pm
Adults (18+) – 8:30 pm
Get tickets at dixpark.org/events
Enjoy an afternoon of music and good vibes at the House of Many Porches Market patio as part of our pop up DJ series.
🎶 Music at the Market 🎶
📅 October 17 | 11 am - 5 pm
Learn more at dixpark.org/events
Play ball with the newest art piece in Dix Park, Orange Functional, an interactive sculpture by Cuban-born artist Alexandre Arrechea. 🏀
Learn more about art in the park at dixpark.org/art
Orange Functional is made possible by generous gifts to @dixconservancy
Raleigh is celebrating 50 years of its Capital Area Greenway System and Dix Park is joining in at the Rocky Branch Greenway Trail! 🌳 Join us for ecoEXPLORE The Greenway and theatre in the park this weekend!
Learn more at dixpark.org/events
As part of the month-long Click! Photography exhibit, we have featured events exploring the art of photography: Camera Obscura & Lumen Prints and A Cyanotype Community Mural! 📸
Learn more at dixpark.org/click-photograph…
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The Stanley Cup is popping up at Dix Park for a community photo opportunity this afternoon, Tuesday, October 6, from 3:30 – 6:00 pm! 🏒
Park staff operate four photo-op spots simultaneously in the center of Fountain Plaza to allow as many fans as possible to capture this special moment.
📍 Location: Gipson Play Plaza
⌚ Schedule: As people arrive, staff will direct attendees into lines. At 3:30 pm, photo ops begin! At 6:00 pm, the Keeper of the Cup will pack up and escort the cup to its next destination.
📱 Have your phone ready: Each individual/group will have about 20 seconds to capture the moment!
🚗 Parking: Park in parking lots only. No parking on the side of the roads of in the grass. Multiple parking lots serve Gipson Play Plaza and walking times vary. Plan your arrival and locate parking using the map at dixpark.org
Don’t want to wait in line? View the cup from above at the top of the grand stair.
No players are accompanying the cup. This event is rain or shine.
Join us for Poetry in the Park, a relaxed, open mic gathering in the park celebrating poetry, short stories, and creative works-in-progress. Seasoned writers, first-time readers, and listeners are welcome!
📅 October 16 | 6 - 8 pm
Learn more at dixpark.org/events
Guess who's back? 🐐 Our favorite lawn mowers are working hard to clear invasive vegetation near Ruggles Dr. Come say hi, but make sure to stay back as the goats are contained within a low-voltage electric fence ⚡
Thank you to @raleighgoats for helping @raleighparks💚
Happy #InternationalCoffeeDay ☕ Celebrate by starting your morning with a brew at Dix Park!
Stop by Flowers Cottage for coffee with a skyline view or House of Many Porches Market before exploring Gipson Play Plaza!
Find menus and hours at dixpark.org/foodanddrink
The Click! Photography Festival is coming to Dix Park! 📸 This plein air exhibition of visual art celebrates the universal language of photography.
The exhibit will be displayed at Dix Park from October 1 - 30
Learn more at dixpark.org/events
There’s something special about a place that belongs to everyone. 💚
Happy National Public Lands Day! 🌳
Want to do your part to take care of our public lands? Find volunteer opportunities at dixpark.org/volunteer







































