SPECIAL EVENTS
Spring Eggstravaganza
Enjoy games , kids ’ crafts , music , food trucks , and more at this free family event . Be sure to bring your camera for a picture with the Easter Bunny ! Egg hunts are for ages 0-12 and will begin promptly at the designated times below . Be sure to arrive early enough to get a spot . Pets are not permitted .
Memorial Day Observance
Honor those who have died while serving our country in the armed forces . Guided tours of the Garner Veterans Memorial will be conducted before the event and after its conclusion . This free event is co-sponsored by Garner Veterans Advisory Committee . Attendees should bring their own seating .
EGG HUNT TIMES BY AGE Ages 0-3 : 10:30am Ages 6-8 : 11:30am
Ages 4-5 : 11am Ages 9-12 : 12pm
Mon , May 27 9:30am Lake Benson Park
Sat , Mar 23 10am-12:30pm Lake Benson Park
Big Sweep / Litter Sweep
Help keep Garner clean and green by removing litter from our parks , roadways , and streams . Volunteers should wear close-toed shoes and bring drinking water and sun protection . Clean-up equipment will be provided . Report to the Pine Shelter to receive equipment . Pre-registration is strongly encouraged . On-site registration begins at 8:45am .
Sat , Apr 6 9-10:30am White Deer Park
Friday Family Flicks
Join Garner Parks , Recreation & Cultural Resources for a free outdoor movie on the big screen . Free activities will be offered one hour prior to the start of the movie . The movies will begin at the specified start time below . Concessions will also be available for purchase . In case of rain , the event will be held at the same time on the following day . Don ’ t forget your lawn chairs or blankets !
Independence Day Celebration
Mark your calendars for a free evening of fun for the whole family . Enjoy delicious food and great music while your children play in the kids ’ zone . Top it all off with a headlining performance by the North Carolina Symphony and the best fireworks show in the Triangle ! The following are prohibited : pets , alcoholic beverages , glass containers , grills , fireworks / sparklers , tailgating , tents / canopies / large umbrellas , drones , and soliciting .
Wed , Jul 3 5-10pm Lake Benson Park
Fri , May 10
Fri , Jun 14
Fri , Aug 9
8:30pm
8:45pm
8:30pm
Garner Recreation Center
Garner Recreation Center
Garner Recreation Center
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Festival Latino
Celebrate Latino culture at this free family-friendly event . The festival will feature live music and dance performances , craft vendors , food trucks , a kids ’ zone , and more !
Fri , Sep 13 6-10pm
Garner Recreation Center