Join author Kelly Starling Lyons on August 1 at 2 p.m. to listen to her illustrated children’s book Ellen's Broom, and learn about the story's background and the author's inspiration. Participants will enjoy a powerful story about preserving strong family ties in the face of injustice, the merging of new and old traditions, and the history of "jumping the broom." For a reminder of these important lessons, each participant will make a mini-broom pencil to take home! Free and open to all ages but recommended for ages 5–10. Registration is required for all participating children, and all kids must have a supervising adult(s). The program will take place indoors in the park's climate-controlled Main House, followed by a craft activity. Schedule: Aug 1, 2026 Saturday from 2pm to 3pm Duration: 1 hour Ages: All ages,

Come out and enjoy the wonders of Beech Bluff County Park in our fun filled camp. We’ll spend time with the learning about plants at the Harvest Hub, explore nature along our park trails, learn about the history by exploring artifacts, and just get outside and have fun! Drop off begins at 8:30 and all campers must be picked up by 5:30pm. Campers bring own lunch and snacks. This camp is open to campers ages 6 – 9 years old. Schedule: From Aug 10, 2026 to Aug 14, 2026 Each Monday from 8:30am to 5:30pm Each Tuesday from 8:30am to 5:30pm Each Wednesday from 8:30am to 5:30pm Each Thursday from 8:30am to 5:30pm Each Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm Duration: 9 hours Ages: Age at least 6 yrs but less than 10 yrs,

Are you interested in being a historian? Join us at Historic Oak View on August 12 at 2 p.m. for an oral history program that teaches participants about the history of the subject and its relevance to Oak View and U.S. history. Free and open to all ages, but best suited for elementary-age children, and includes an interactive oral history activity that involves interviewing. This program will take place indoors in a climate-controlled space and involves minimal walking. Accessible entrances are available, if needed. Your program leader will meet you at the park's front desk a few minutes before the program begins. Schedule: Aug 12, 2026 Wednesday from 2pm to 3pm Duration: 1 hour Ages: All ages,

Discover Historic Yates Mill - a place of business, community, and local history. Join a historic interpreter at the visitor center for a guided walk to the mill, then explore the inner workings of the mill itself during this guided tour. 10 spaces are available online for pre-registration, while an additional 10 spaces are available for drop-in registration in the visitor center on the day of the tour. Most appropriate for ages 7 & up. FREE. Tickets are available inside the park's visitor center. Even if you preregister online, you will need to check in at the park center reception desk to get your ticket(s). Schedule: Aug 14, 2026 Friday from 10am to 11am Duration: 1 hour Ages: All ages,

Discover Historic Yates Mill - a place of business, community, and local history. Join a historic interpreter at the visitor center for a guided walk to the mill, then explore the inner workings of the mill itself during this guided tour. 10 spaces are available online for pre-registration, while an additional 10 spaces are available for drop-in registration in the visitor center on the day of the tour. Most appropriate for ages 7 & up. FREE. Tickets are available inside the park's visitor center. Even if you preregister online, you will need to check in at the park center reception desk to get your ticket(s). Schedule: Aug 14, 2026 Friday from 11:30am to 12:30pm Duration: 1 hour Ages: All ages,

The Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People is celebrating a historic 91 years of serving the Durham Community

Discover Historic Yates Mill - a place of business, community, and local history. Join a historic interpreter at the visitor center for a guided walk to the mill, then explore the inner workings of the mill itself during this guided tour. 10 spaces are available online for pre-registration, while an additional 10 spaces are available for drop-in registration in the visitor center on the day of the tour. Most appropriate for ages 7 & up. FREE. Tickets are available inside the park's visitor center. Even if you preregister online, you will need to check in at the park center reception desk to get your ticket(s). Schedule: Aug 28, 2026 Friday from 10am to 11am Duration: 1 hour Ages: All ages,

Discover Historic Yates Mill - a place of business, community, and local history. Join a historic interpreter at the visitor center for a guided walk to the mill, then explore the inner workings of the mill itself during this guided tour. 10 spaces are available online for pre-registration, while an additional 10 spaces are available for drop-in registration in the visitor center on the day of the tour. Most appropriate for ages 7 & up. FREE. Tickets are available inside the park's visitor center. Even if you preregister online, you will need to check in at the park center reception desk to get your ticket(s). Schedule: Aug 28, 2026 Friday from 11:30am to 12:30pm Duration: 1 hour Ages: All ages,

Come join us at Beech Bluff County and explore the world of figs. In this program we will discuss the history of figs and how to grow, prepare to eat, preserve, and even propagate them. Participants will get to try some fig dishes, view the figs growing in the food forest at BBCP, and even propagate one to try to grow yourself. It will be a figgy fun time! Schedule: Aug 29, 2026 Saturday from 9:30am to 11am Duration: 1 hour 30 mins Ages: 18 yrs +,

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. This session we will be learning the game of Roundnet. More commonly known by the brand name Spikeball, this active lawn game is popular among young families and on college campuses alike. Come enjoy an evening of energetic competition at Lake Crabtree. All minors must be accompanied by a registered adult. Schedule: Sep 4, 2026 Friday from 6pm to 7:30pm Duration: 1 hour 30 mins Ages: 6 yrs +,

In a world that can feel increasingly divided, let’s come together the old-fashioned way — through conversation, creativity, and community.

As part of our 2026 Longleaf Ramble event, come out to Harris Lake County Park for a guided wagon tour to our 60-acre Longleaf forest and walk among our beautiful Longleaf Pines! Learn about their special history to the area and the ecology of the Longleaf forest ecosystem, including the importance of prescribed fire. While you wait for your wagon ride, visit interactive educational exhibits from our organizational partners. Fun for all ages! Space is limited on the wagon. Meet at the wagon near the playground. Schedule: Sep 12, 2026 Saturday from 10am to 11:15am Duration: 1 hour 15 mins Ages: All ages,

Youth learn dance styles, skills, and technique with an emphasis on black cultural practices and genres for the exposure, expansion, and preservation of African diasporic heritage arts. Ages: Age at least 7 yrs but less than 19 yrs,

Youth learn musical proficiency, cultural literacy, and resilience through African Drumming for the exposure, expansion, and preservation of African diasporic heritage arts. All participants must have attended TMOAR African Drumming I class. Ages: Age at least 7 yrs but less than 19 yrs,

Youth learn musical proficiency, cultural literacy, and resilience through black vocal songs and traditions for the exposure, expansion, and preservation of African diasporic heritage arts. Ages: Age at least 7 yrs but less than 19 yrs,

Youth learn in a concert band ensemble from African Diasporic enrichment artists and culture bearers of black classical and concert art forms for the exposure, expansion, and preservation of African Diasporic heritage arts. Ages: Age at least 9 yrs but less than 19 yrs,

Youth learn dance styles, skills, and technique with an emphasis on black cultural practices and genres for the exposure, expansion, and preservation of African Diasporic heritage arts. Ages: Age at least 7 yrs but less than 19 yrs,

Youth learn the skill of DJing and the history of the old and new technology for the exposure, expansion, and preservation of African Diasporic heritage arts. Ages: Age at least 9 yrs but less than 19 yrs,