Youth learn musical proficiency, cultural literacy, and resilience through African Drumming for the exposure, expansion, and preservation of African Diasporic heritage arts.
Ages: Age at least 7 yrs but less than 19 yrs,
DURHAM · Holton Career and Resource Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Come join us to learn about the health benefits of various fruits and vegetables. Cooking tips, recipes and other educational materials will be provided.
Ages: 50 yrs +,
DURHAM · Walltown Park Rec Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Learn to Play is Triangle Ultimate’s beginner program tailored for 7-10 year-olds with little to no ultimate frisbee experience. Instructors will teach the fundamentals of Ultimate during skills sessions that include thrilling games and friendly scrimmages. This program emphasizes fun, sportsmanship, and camaraderie, and is a light-hearted, confidence-boosting introduction to the sport.
For more information visit the Ultimate Frisbee Webpage
Ages: Age at least 7 yrs but less than 11 yrs,
Discover the art of quilting in this hands-on class designed for beginners and hobbyists alike! Participants will learn the fundamentals of quilt-making, including fabric selection, cutting techniques, piecing, layering, and basic quilting stitches. By the end of the session, each participant will have created a small quilted project to take home and cherish
Ages: Age at least 50 yrs but less than 200 yrs,
Time to Turn Up with painting, popular music, dance and conversation! Enjoy an evening of art projects and the most popular music that kids listen to. Spaces go fast for this course so get yours ASAP.
Ages: Age at least 7 yrs but less than 13 yrs,
DURHAM · Holton Career and Resource Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
A fun introduction to ballet for preschoolers! This class helps children to develop motor skills, directional awareness and counting, and socialization skills. Preferred class attire consists of leotards, tights and ballet slippers.
Ages: Age less than 5 yrs,
DURHAM · Edison Johnson Rec Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be certified as American Red Cross Lifeguards. Course includes CPR/AED and First Aid training. Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 16 years of age. Must complete the Pre-course test on September 6, 2026 (#25093).
Pre-course Test- Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest by jumping into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed). Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed). Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Ages: 16 yrs +,
DURHAM · Edison Johnson Aquatic Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
This class is for anyone who's never picked up a pen. We teach the basics, and our hope is you leave with ink flowing through your nib and the confidence to keep practicing. Tried it before? It's a great refresher with new supplies from our beginner kit. Left-handed? You're very welcome. This class is designed with lefties in mind — we teach you to get ink flowing through your nib with confidence, whatever hand you use. All students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult to our classes.
CARRBORO · Steel String Brewery (Taproom) · Carrboro Town Calendar
Come grow your agricultural and gardening knowledge with us for the day at Beech Bluff County Park! During this one-day camp, we will explore the agricultural legacy of the park, conduct experiments on best farming practices, and become garden chefs using the abundance of the land. Spend the day with plant pals and learn more about how we get our food from seeds in the soil to meals on our plates. Drop off begins at 8:30, and all participants must be picked up by 5:30pm. Participants bring their own lunch, snacks, and water bottle. This camp is open to ages 8 – 12 years old.
Schedule:
Sep 21, 2026
Monday from 8:30am to 5:30pm
Duration: 9 hours
Ages: Age at least 8 yrs but less than 13 yrs,
WAKE · Beech Bluff County Park - Canopy Room · Wake County Parks
Parents will pair with their preschooler for arts, crafts, music, and movement. Get energized moving to the music. Have fun and explore your inner artist with markers, paint, glitter and glue. After each class you will have a project to take home.
Ages: Age at least 1 yr but less than 6 yrs,
DURHAM · Walltown Park Rec Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Come join us to learn about the health benefits of various fruits and vegetables. Cooking tips, recipes and other educational materials will be provided.
Ages: 50 yrs +,
Come join us to learn about the health benefits of various fruits and vegetables. Cooking tips, recipes and other educational materials will be provided.
Ages: Age at least 50 yrs but less than 200 yrs,
Join us at Campus Hills for an exciting Open House event. Take a guided tour of our facility, meet our friendly staff, and learn about the services we offer. Don’t miss this fun-filled opportunity to discover what makes Campus Hills special.
Ages: All ages,
In the P. B. I. R. D. S. program participants will learn the basic fundamentals of basketball including passing, ball-handling, intangibles, rebounding, defense, and shooting. Participants will gain new skills and improve their game in a fun and friendly environment. In celebration of DPR's 100th birthday, together we will do 100 passes, dribbles and shots during the program! All equipment is provided. Wear comfortable clothing and closed toed athletic shoes.
Ages: Age at least 5 yrs but less than 10 yrs,
This is a perfect introduction to piano and music for those who have little to no experience or need a review of the very basics. You will learn how to read music, find notes on the piano and other essentials so you can begin playing pieces.
Ages: Age at least 50 yrs but less than 200 yrs,
DURHAM · Walltown Park Rec Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
with Lisa Rasmussen, Professional Artist
Dates: Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, and 22 (4-sessions)
Time: 9:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Fee: $210 ($189 Members)
Experience Level: Open to all, from beginners to experienced learners
In this four-session class, we’ll explore painting in watercolor using leaves of plants and trees native to the southeastern U.S. as our subjects. Join us in creating paintings that highlight the changing colors of the season!
Elective course for the Certificate in Botanical Art & Illustration.
REGISTER HERE
Want to know all about staying in the Overnight Lodge at Blue Jay Point County Park? Complete information will be provided at the Leader Orientation Workshop or LOW, which is conducted by Blue Jay staff once a month for those coming to stay in the Lodge. At least one representative from each group staying in the Lodge MUST attend a LOW at least two months prior to that group's reservation date.
LOWs are also appropriate for individuals interested in knowing if a Lodge stay would be beneficial for their group, even before making a Lodge reservation. You must be present for the entire workshop to be certified to stay in the Lodge. To read more about the Lodge and its Environmental Education mission, check out this info.
Schedule:
Oct 3, 2026
Saturday from 9am to Noon
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 21 yrs +,
WAKE · Blue Jay Point County Park · Wake County Parks
This American Red Cross program is designed for beginners and intermediate-level swimmers. Students will be grouped according to skill level on the first day of class. Topics of instruction include basic aquatic skills, swimming strokes, personal water safety skills, and basic water rescue. If you want to become a better swimmer, or have dreamed of becoming a lifeguard, this program will help you reach those goals. There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Ages: Age at least 13 yrs but less than 18 yrs,
DURHAM · Edison Johnson Aquatic Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
In this class, young minds will be encouraged to use problem-solving and creativity to accomplish tasks given each week. Projects will be S.T.E.M. based, and participants will be able to take their new creations home to show off their skills to family and friends.
Ages: Age at least 7 yrs but less than 12 yrs,
DURHAM · Walltown Park Rec Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Lawn games and leisure sports are a wonderful way to appreciate the longer days and warm weather. They are approachable for many age ranges and skill levels and are a fun addition to any picnic or family game night! Expand your repertoire of outdoor activities as we explore, strategize, and play leisure sports together. Join us each session to learn the rules, history, and etiquette of a new lawn game.
We had a wonderful season of friendly competition learning new lawn games. Join us playing these games one last time before summer ends.
All minors must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Schedule:
Sep 18, 2026
Friday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins
Ages: 6 yrs +,
WAKE · Lake Crabtree County Park · Wake County Parks
Youth learn musical proficiency, cultural literacy, and resilience through black vocal songs and traditions in gospel, spirituals, and social justice for the exposure, expansion, and preservation of African diasporic heritage arts.
Ages: Age at least 7 yrs but less than 19 yrs,
DURHAM · Holton Career and Resource Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
A “meow-tivational" training session where humans learn to decode the feline language and become more effective cat companions. Strengthen your bond with your fabulous feline. Please do not bring your own cats to this session, that's too stressful for them. We're helping people build skills that they can take home to help their fabulous felines.
ORANGE · Orange County Animal Services · Orange County Calendar