Holiday Block Party
This free, family-friendly event will feature holiday children’ s crafts, food trucks, games, music, and more. The Garner Express train ride will take guests on a trip around the outdoor walking trail, and when Santa Claus joins the party, be ready for family photos! After the Holiday Block Party, enjoy the Garner Optimist Christmas Parade starting at approximately 4:30 p. m. on Main Street. For more information on the parade, please visit GarnerChristmasParade. com
LOCATION: Garner Recreation Center AGE: All Ages DATE: Saturday, 12 / 5 / 2026 TIME: 2:00-4:30 PM COST: Free
Memorial Day Observance
Honor those who died while serving in the U. S. Armed Forces. Guided tours of the Garner Veterans Memorial before and after the program. Bring a lawn chair for seating. Co-sponsored by the Garner Veterans Advisory Committee.
LOCATION: Lake Benson Park AGE: All Ages DATE: Monday, 5 / 31 / 2027 TIME: 9:30-10:30 AM COST: Free
Trick or Treat the Trail
Trick-or-treat around White Deer Park’ s one-mile loop trail dressed in a great costume, and don’ t forget the candy bucket! Local businesses and organizations will be passing out treats, a creepy crawlies exhibit will be featured in the Nature Center, and food trucks will be on-site for purchase. Parents must accompany children at all times. Pets are not permitted. This is a free, family-friendly event. Please, no horror or gore.
LOCATION: White Deer Park AGE: All Ages DATE: Saturday, 10 / 31 / 2026 TIME: 3:00-5:30 PM COST: Free
Veterans Day Observance
Celebrate and recognize the men and women who have served our country in the U. S. Armed Forces. Enjoy music by the Garner Magnet High School Band and a keynote address. This free event is co-sponsored by the Garner Veterans Advisory Committee.
LOCATION: Aversboro Road Baptist Church AGE: All Ages DATE: Wednesday, 11 / 11 / 2026 TIME: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM COST: Free
Spring Eggstravaganza
Enjoy games, kids’ crafts, music, food trucks, and more at this free family event. Bring a camera for a picture with the Bunny! Egg hunts are for ages 0-12 and will begin promptly at designated times, so be sure to arrive early to get a spot. Egg hunt times will be posted prior to the event. Pets are not permitted.
LOCATION: Lake Benson Park AGE: 0-12 DATE: Saturday, 3 / 20 / 2027 TIME: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM COST: Free
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