Festival in Motion:  Free Activities on Raleigh's Greenways 

 

http://www.festivalinmotion.com/

Description from the website:

Enjoy a full day of family fun and fitness for all ages at four parks along the Walnut Creek Greenway. Have fun exploring nature near downtown Raleigh and join us for live music, food trucks and activities for the whole family.

 

 

Events:

 

Lake Johnson Park, 8am to 10:30am, Athens Drive High School Stadium

MONSTER WEED WRANGLING

Join Friends of Lake Johnson and the Athens Drive Jaguar Club to prep the site for a future nature education center. Refreshments served and prizes for biggest wranglers.

Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 11am to 3pm, 950 Peterson Street

SCAVENGER HUNT, CONTEST, MUSIC, FOOD & FITNESS FUN

The party’s hoppin’ midday into the afternoon. Join us for a wetland scavenger hunt. We’ll have live music and your favorite food trucks. As the decorated bike parade ends, we’ll gear up for the Urban Wetland 5K! REGISTER FOR THE URBAN WETLAND 5K AT THE WEBSITE.

Eliza Pool Park, 11am to 1pm, 1600 Fayetteville Street

SOCCER CLINIC AND DECORATED BIKE PARADE

Family fun activities for all ages, including a youth soccer clinic, and a bike decorating contest and parade. Have fun creating a wetland creature on wheels. Or let your imagination run wild with prizes for the most creative bicycles. Then parade along the Greenway to the Walnut Creek Wetland Center with a Raleigh Police escort. We’ll have lots of supplies for decorating, plus live music and food.

Ralph Campbell Center, 12pm to 4pm, Apollo Heights Park 756 Lunar Drive

Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled community event that’s perfect for all ages.

 

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