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Burlington Recreation & Parks provides high-quality leisure services, facilities & parks.
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11/01/2026

Looking for helpful resources to support your health and wellness? Join us for the Senior Health & Wellness Resource Fair on Friday, November 6!

Open to all Alamance County residents ages 55 and older, this event is a great opportunity to connect with local senior service agencies, learn about available resources and get information to support your health and well-being.

Attendees can take advantage of:
- Blood pressure checks
- Hearing screenings
- Insurance and healthcare information
- Connections with local senior agencies
- Giveaways and more!

Friday, November 6
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Kernodle Senior Center
(1535 S. Mebane Street)

Whether you're looking for information for yourself or a loved one, stop by and see what's available in our community.

11/01/2026

We hope everyone had a great and safe Halloween!

We loved seeing our community come out for our first Trek & Treat orienteering adventure at Guilford Mackintosh Park and all the Halloween fun at City Park.

Thanks for choosing to spend part of your Halloween with Burlington Recreation & Parks!

10/31/2026

Our biggest Special Populations Trunk or Treat yet!

With 58 decorated cars, 275 trick-or-treaters and not a piece of extra candy left, this year’s event was one to remember!

A huge thank-you to our local high schools, businesses, Elon student volunteers, and community members who came together to make this event so special for our participants and their families.

Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

10/30/2026

REGISTRATION IS LIVE!

Join us December 1–4 and December 8–11 for a magical holiday experience: a Carousel Ride with Santa!

Enjoy a 15-minute time slot featuring a ride on one of the 32 animals on the historic Dentzel Carousel, a photo with Santa, hot chocolate and a cookie. It’s a festive way to make holiday memories with the whole family!

Tickets are $8 per person. Advance registration is required and space is limited.

Purchase your tickets online now at: https://tinyurl.com/45f7jb59

10/29/2026

Our video’s a little spooky… we’re blaming the skeleton. 💀😅 The fun is no trick, though: PickleBOO Bash is TOMORROW! Join us for costume-clad pickleball, treats and prizes, kids’ games and more. Burlington B**r Works will be serving local brews, too. 🎃🏓🍻

There’s still time to register. Sign up now!

10/29/2026

Start Halloween with some fun at Burlington City Park!

Wear your costume, burn off some energy on the playground and enjoy a ride on one of our amusement rides (tickets required).

Stop by on Halloween, October 31, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. And don’t forget to say “trick-or-treat” to get a treat!

See you soon! Have a safe and happy Halloween!

10/28/2026

That’s a wrap on fall soccer! Congratulations to all of our league winners and a big “THANK YOU” to our volunteer coaches who made this season a success.

We can’t wait to see you back on the field next spring!

10/28/2026

Calling all local artists, makers & crafters! 🧑‍🎨🎁

We’re accepting applications for the Holiday Artisan Market at the Downtown Burlington Holiday Market & Tree Lighting on Friday, November 28th from 2–6 PM in Downtown Burlington! 🎅🏼

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/LqF2G9ieZdG5NTMZ6

🗓️ Event: Saturday, November 28 | 2–6 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Burlington
⏰ Applications close: September 25th

A few important rules:
1️⃣ All items must be handmade. No third-party or multi-level marketing vendors will be accepted.
2️⃣ All arts and crafts items at the festival must be represented by the original artist or craftsperson.

📋 See the full application for all rules, fees & additional details.

SCAM PREVENTION - Do not submit any payment until you receive notification of acceptance from Burlington Recreation Special Events team (using an .gov email address!). We will never request payment through CashApp, Zelle, Paypal, Venmo, etc.

10/27/2026

Ready to hit the court? Tip-Off with Burlington Recreation & Parks helps young players build basketball skills, confidence and teamwork through structured practices, competitive games and fun activities throughout the season!

Divisions: 6U Coed, 8U Boys & Girls, 10U Boys & Girls and 12U Boys & Girls

Each division is limited to 40 participants, so don’t wait! Registration closes November 13.

Learn more and register online at https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/1294/Basketball

Address

1333 Overbrook Road
Burlington, NC
27215

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13362225030

Website

https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/2211/Recreation-Parks

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