Durham Parks and Recreation

10/16/2026

🎃 Looking for FREE family fun tonight? Join us for Fright Night!

Bring the kids to Edison Johnson Recreation Center from 5–8 p.m. for carnival games, costume parades, a haunted trail, and more Halloween fun for all ages!

👻 FREE admission. No registration required. Just bring the family and get ready for a spooky good time!

📍 500 W. Murray Ave., Durham

10/15/2026

Registration for K-Pop Random Dance closes in just a few days!!

Bring your kids and teens to our K-POP Random Dance Challenge, where they can show off their moves to the choreography of their favorite K-POP hits! 💃

Tag a parent whose K-POP fan needs to be there! Registration link in comments.

10/14/2026

🎃 Only 14 spots remain for Pumpkin Splash! 🌊

Grab your crew and make Halloween memories you’ll remember forever! Pick your favorite pumpkin floating in the pool, then dry it off and decorate it with paints, stickers, and fun craft supplies.

🏊 All swim levels welcome
🦺 Life vests provided
👨‍👩‍👧 An adult must enter the water with children ages 9 and under.

Don’t wait—secure your spot before registration fills up!

🔗 Register now: https://buff.ly/3rOUoOV

10/14/2026

🎃 5 Reasons You Don’t Want to Miss Fright Night! 👻

Get the details on why Fright Night should be on your Halloween bucket list! Check out our latest blog before joining us for a night of family-friendly Halloween fun.

📅 Friday, October 16 | 5–8 p.m.
📍 Edison Johnson Recreation Center
🎟️ FREE admission | No registration required

🔗 Read the blog: https://buff.ly/1wlmlDX

10/13/2026

🎄 Want to experience the Durham Holiday Parade from behind the scenes?

Volunteer with DPR on Saturday, December 12 and help support the floats, bands, drill teams, schools and community groups that make this annual Durham tradition possible!

Be part of the magic & Sign-up Today! https://buff.ly/kFtw2s5

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

The Durham Holiday Parade participant registration is OPEN NOW through Monday, November 2!

Here’s your chance to be part of one of Durham’s favorite holiday traditions! We’re looking for bands, drill teams, schools, community groups, performers and more to join us on Main Street.

📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.
📍 Downtown Durham – Main Street

🎁 Gather the team, bring the holiday spirit and join us as we kick off the season in Downtown Durham!

🔗: Register Today! https://buff.ly/QO7eH8q

10/07/2026

Staff Spotlight: Kristen Randall, Recreation Coordinator ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

25 years of impact. 25 years of creating connection and belonging.

Throughout her tenure at DPR, Kristen has helped create meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities to stay active, build friendships, gain confidence, learn new skills and feel valued in their community.

For Kristen, it’s always been about more than recreation—it’s about inclusion, friendship, advocacy and belonging.

Read more about Kristen and her journey with DPR: https://buff.ly/FZKmNpe

10/07/2026

Get ready for a frightfully fun night! 👻🎃 Fright Night is bringing carnival games, costumes, a haunted trail and plenty of spooky surprises for the whole family!

📅 Friday, October 16 | 5–8 p.m.
📍 Edison Johnson Recreation Center
🎟️ FREE!

Come in costume and join the fun! 🕸️🦇

10/06/2026

🏆 Happy National Coaches Day!

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteer coaches who give their time, energy, and heart to DPR Athletics.

Our coaches do more than teach the game—they encourage teamwork, build confidence, create positive experiences, and make a lasting impact on Durham’s young athletes.

To every volunteer coach who shows up, cheers loudly, teaches patiently, and helps our players grow: THANK YOU! 👏

Drop a 🏆 in the comments to help us celebrate our coaches!