Pender County Parks and Recreation

10/26/2026

We are nearing the end of our Pumpkin Hunt! You have a few more days to get out to Abbey Nature Preserve and count the pumpkins along the trail. Use the QR code to submit your count for a chance to win a prize!

10/26/2026

Come join our team! 🌳🎤🎨

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and team-oriented individual who is passionate about parks, recreation programs, events, and community! If you’re interested in being part of our team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply at: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pendercountync/jobs/4814962/recreation-coordinator?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

10/23/2026

Check out our fall movie night schedule!

Join us on Thursday, November 5th for a movie night in the park! The live action movie, How to Train Your Dragon, will begin at 7:30pm. Bring a chair, blankets, and snacks to make it a night to remember!

10/22/2026

We had a great time yesterday in Maple Hill for Parked and Recreation! Thank you to everyone who came out. Our next stop is Abbey Nature Preserve on November 18th. See you there!

10/22/2026

Unfortunately, we will be cancelling our Kick or Treat Halloween Kickball Social. We apologize to anyone planning to attend.

If you're interested in our programs, please visit our website https://pendercountync.gov/576/Parks-Recreation

10/21/2026

Don't Forget! Parked and Recreation will be at Maple Hill School TODAY from 4:00-6:00pm

🫧 Free family fun is coming to Maple Hill!

Pender County Parks & Recreation is bringing its Parked and Recreation mobile program to Maple Hill School! Families are invited to enjoy yard games, bubbles, chalk and more during this free event for all ages.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
🕓 4–6 p.m.
📍 Maple Hill School
545 Maple Hill School Road, Maple Hill

Bring the family for an afternoon of play and time together in the community!

📞 Questions? Contact Pender County Parks & Recreation at 910-259-1330.

10/20/2026

TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW AT 9AM!!!! Due to popular demand, we have added an extra show on December 9!! Do not miss this holiday classic, with an Untitled twist. Get those tickets!!!!🎄🎄

10/20/2026

Our first stop of the season is Maple Hill!

Come out to Maple Hill School tomorrow, October 21st from 4-6pm for an afternoon of fun!

See you there!

10/18/2026

Sign up for Turkey BINGO!

We’re so excited for this year’s Turkey BINGO! Get your BINGO books on RecDesk and join us for some fun!

We’re also looking for local businesses interested in donating to our grand prize, the Locals Basket! If your business would like to contribute, give us a call at 910-663-3770 or email [email protected]

We can’t wait for another great year of Turkey BINGO! 🧡

Buy your books here - https://penderpr.recdesk.com/Community/Program

10/17/2026

Merry Dinkmas! Ring in the holiday season with our festive pickleball social event at Hampstead Kiwanis Park! 🏓🎄

This free social event will be on Saturday, December 12th from 10 am - 12 pm, with lots of pickleball, hot chocolate, Christmas treats, and some holiday pickleball fun! 🎅

Open to all ages, no registration required! Learn more at: pendercountync.gov/parksandrec