Activities and Events
At Kids Together, we're always busy - busy having fun! We're ready to share the fun with you, so check out our calendar of upcoming events! To volunteer for designated events, see Play Your Part. To receive e-mail notices of KT activities, Contact Us!
2008 Activities and Events
February
Count the Birds at KTP
*ANNUAL EVENT*
Feb. 16 (Sat.), 9:00-11:00 am, KTP - Gather at the shelter for bird walks as we identify birds by species and record the number of each that we see, then enjoy refreshments as we tally our results. Part of the national Great Backyard Bird Count. FREE
April
Cut-off Date for Engraved Brick Orders
April 12 (Sat.) Our annual order for engraved bricks closes today, to make sure there's time for the engraving and installation before our KTP Birthday Party in June. Don't delay - mail your order today! To download a brick order form, see Play Your Part.
Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
*ANNUAL EVENT* *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED*
Apr. 26 (Sat.), All Day, Bond Park - Here we work to fulfill both aspects of our mission - fundraising though our concession stand with our partner, La Farm Bakery, and promoting KTP in our activity booth in the Children's Village. Can't volunteer this year? Show your support by buying yummy goodies at our concession stand, then bring the kids to our activity booth for hands-on arts & crafts.
To volunteer,Contact Us!
May
Kids Together Family Fun and Fitness Walk
*ANNUAL EVENT*
May 3 (Sat.), 8:30 registration, walk 9:00-11:00, KTP - We're combining fun and fundraising in our first-ever family walk! Modeled after grown-up racing events, the KT Family Fun Walk spans the 1.4 mile (round-trip) segment of the Hinshaw greenway, starting at KTP and connecting with MacDonald Woods Park via the pedestrian bridge over US1& 64. Stations along the way provide a break, along with fun info and take-home surprises. Awards and refreshments await participants when they end the course, returning to Kids Together Park. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome. $15 per family; $5 per individual. Bring your friends! Presented by Kids Together and the Town of Cary.
June
Birthday Party for Kids Together Park
*ANNUAL EVENT* *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED*
Jun 1 (Sun.), 3:00-5:00 pm, KTP - It's an old-fashioned birthday party to celebrate the anniversary of the opening of Kids Together Park. Gather at the picnic shelter to craft noisemakers, then march with KATAL the KT Dragon in a kids' parade! Stop along the way to hear the Kids Together Park story, told in the style of Dr. Seuss. Help make Roly Poly ice cream and share this sweet treat and other refreshments with family and friends. Always the First Sunday in June. FREE
To volunteer, Contact Us!
August
Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
*ANNUAL EVENT* *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED*
Aug. 23 (Sat.), All Day, Downtown Cary - With this annual fundraiser, we offer fabulous goodies to hungry festival goers who visit our concession stand. Sure, the August weather is hot, but the work is easy, the shifts are only two hours each and you're in great company!
To volunteer, Contact Us!
October
Fall Foliage Walk
Oct. 11 (Sat.), 10:00 am - noon, KTP - Explore the treasures of plant life at KTP! Our friends at Little & Little Landscape Architects lead us on a guided tour of the trees, shrubs and flowers that adorn our park. Refreshments included. FREE.
December
Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble, Cary
*ANNUAL EVENT* *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED*
Date T/B/A, All Day, Barnes & Noble Cary - Barnes & Noble supplies the customers and the opportunity to earn donations - we supply the hands! As we wrap, there's a great opportunity to spread the word about Kids Together. A great volunteer activity for teens.
To volunteer, Contact Us!