Durham Central Park, Inc
- 501 Foster St, Downtown Durham
- Durham, NC 27701
- Primary: (919) 794-8194
Durham Central Park provides the visitors and citizens of Durham with an exciting downtown destination that offers a venue for cultural activities, private parties, events, and that is part of a 24-hour, authentic, walkable neighborhood for arts, recreation, and locally owned businesses.
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- Business Hours: Park: 24 hours; Office: M-F, various hours.
- Miles To Convention Center: 0.20
- Miles to RDU Airport: 15.1
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Durham Central Park, Inc Meeting Facility
- # of Rooms: 1
- Total Sqft.: 9,000
- Description: The Pavilion has the following features: •9,000+ sq. ft. of covered space •smooth concrete floors •available power with numerous outlets throughout the space •both mens and womens restrooms •open lawn immediately adjacent •street accessible Please note, the park does not provide tables, chairs or any other supplies. Cost: $400 per rental (discounted to $300 for nonprofits) $100 refundable security deposit due at time contract accepted Other costs may apply depending on type of event, the number of attendees expected and storage needs. Alcohol Policy: Alcohol is allowed with proper permitting and security.
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Durham Blues & Brews Festival
- May 16, 2020 (on the 3rd Saturday of May)
- Durham Central Park, Inc
The Durham Blues and Brews Festival is an annual music and beer festival held in Durham NC's beautiful Central Park. Grab a friend, bring chairs (or purchase one of theirs while supplies last), and …
Murals by Bike Tour
- July 06, 2019 - November 02, 2019 (monthly on the 1st Saturday)
- Durham Central Park, Inc
- (919) 682-3036
Preservation Durham and The Nasher Museum present Downtown Mural Bike Tours. Leaving from the Farmer's Market every 1st Saturday, until November. The tour will visit a wide array of downtown murals, …
4th Annual Triangle Community Band Festival
- June 15, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
The concert is free and open to the public and will feature five community bands from the Triangle area, including the Durham Community Concert Band (DCCB), the Raleigh Concert Band, the Holly …
Summer Food Truck Rodeo
- June 16, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
A Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo is an all-ages Sunday afternoon gathering of dozens of the Triangle’s most popular food trucks, five times each year. The event is free to attend. You …
Make Music Day
- June 21, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
- (919) 818-0866
Make Music Day is a day-long, free, “do it yourself” celebration of participatory music making taking place in various locations across Durham on June 21st. This event already happens in …
Rock the Park Movie – Family Night
- June 22, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
- (919) 560-4355
Durham Refugee Day Celebration
- June 23, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
Durham Refugee Day celebrates the contributions and cultures of our refugee and immigrant communities and provides an opportunity to stand in solidarity with these neighbors. This is a …
Ricardo Diquez y la Orquesta Trópico
- June 28, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
- (919) 794-8194
Ricardo Diquez and The Tropic Orchestra is a Caribbean dance Orchestra dedicated to Merengue, Son, Cha Cha and especially Salsa. Ricardo Diquez and The Tropic Orchestra is a Caribbean dance …
Children’s Independence Day Parade
- July 04, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
- (919) 794-8194
Celebrate the birth of our nation in this fun and patriotic parade. Arrive early to help your kids decorate their bikes, big wheels, tricycles, wagons, even strollers. Parade starts at 10:30.
An Evening With Van Hunt
- July 12, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
- (919) 794-8194
Hunt is a distinctive and original talent offering an idiosyncratic melding of R&B, soul, funk, pop, and rock ‘n' roll. Hunt received a 2005 "Best Urban/Alternative Performance" …
Taste of Soul NC
- July 21, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
- (919) 780-4169
Experience the ultimate cookout. food trucks, merchandise/information vendors, tables with playing cards for Spades, Tunk, etc. There will be kids activities and a DJ.
PLAYlist: Bull City All-Stars Drumline w/ Caroline Brodie
- July 26, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
- (919) 450-5186
Do you love the textures, syncopation and polyrhythms of a marching band drumline? How about TWO marching bands and a tap dancer? Hillside High School Marching Band Mighty Marching Hornets d…
New Reveille w/ Raleigh Rockers
- August 09, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
- (919) 794-8194
Breakdance crew Raleigh Rockers - Crew opens for Raleigh Alt-Country band New Reveille. Don't miss this because there will also be a never-to-be-replicated collaborative number! New Reveille's s…
Black August in the Park
- August 10, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
Black August in the Park is an annual event hosted by the collective of the same name. Black August in the Park is reminiscent of a Black family reunion or a homecoming, with an additional emphasis …
Rock the Park Movie – Throwback Night
- August 17, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
- (919) 560-4355
Bull Durham! Help us celebrate Durham's 150th Birthday.
&More (Chill Moody & Donn T) w/ Niito
- August 23, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
- (919) 794-8194
Debuting as &More (Chill Moody & Donn T) at the annual Roots Jam Session last January in the lead-up to Grammy week, the pair settled on a band name in reference to festival lineups that …
Food Truck Rodeo
- September 01, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
A Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo is an all-ages Sunday afternoon gathering of dozens of the Triangle’s most popular food trucks, five times each year. The event is free to attend. You …
PLAYlist: Project 919 Band w/ Empower Dance lesson
- September 06, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
- (919) 450-5186
The musical creativity, syncopated rhythms, and summer sounds of Project 919 Band are a representation of true D.C. Go-go music right here in the Triangle. Are you a fan of funk’s subgenres, …
Brazilian Day Festival
- September 07, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
With live music, food trucks, capoeira, dance performances, and workshops.
Les Filles de Illighadad w/ Diali Cissokho
- September 20, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
- (919) 450-5186
Fatou Seidi Ghali, lead vocalist of Les Filles de Illighadad is one of the only Tuareg female guitarists in Niger. Sneaking away with her older brother’s guitar, she taught herself to play. …
Worship Under The Heavens
- September 21, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
- (919) 323-7931
The mission of this event is to bring unity and diversity to churches in Durham. Come together through the arts of worship, mime, dance and flag and prayer. Join in prayer for our city and its …
Inflatable Day – Northgate Carousel Fundraiser Event
- October 13, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
Featuring human hamster balls, face painting, balloon artists, and lots and lots of bounce houses. Food trucks will be serving dinner. All proceeds go toward saving the Northgate carousel.
Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo
- November 03, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
A Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo is an all-ages Sunday afternoon gathering of dozens of the Triangle’s most popular food trucks, five times each year. The event is free to attend. You …
Liberty Arts Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park
- November 16, 2019
- Durham Central Park, Inc
Annual Iron Pour presented by Liberty Arts and Durham Central Park! At sunset, 3,000 pounds of molten, 2,900 degree iron will be poured into molds of designs that were created by members of the l…
Durham Italian Food And Wine Festival
- June 07, 2020
- Durham Central Park, Inc
Hosted by Melina's Fresh Pasta.
