Event details
Get ready to play, explore, and celebrate—join us for the grand opening of Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park, where adventure begins!
Location
Gipson Play Plaza
Category
Kids & Family

Event Details
The announcement you've all been waiting for... Gipson Play Plaza opens with a Grand Opening community celebration presented by the Dix Park Conservancy!
12 - 3:30 | DJ Mike Forno | Fountain Plaza |
4:30 - 6pm | Official Grand Opening Ceremony with ASL Interpreter | Fountain Plaza |
6:30 - 8pm | Concert with The Asheville Mountain Boys | Fountain Plaza |
8 - 10pm | Explore an immersive light experience | Throughout Gipson Play Plaza |
7 - 8am | Yoga with Aubrey Anderson | House of Many Porches |
8 - 9am | Yoga with Aubrey Anderson | House of Many Porches |
9 - 10am | En Plein Aire with Kreativityyy | The Loop |
10 - 3pm | DJ LuxePosh | Fountain Plaza |
11am - 1pm | Drum Circle with OneTribe | House of Many Porches |
11am - 1pm | Plant Workshop with Urban Pothos | House of Many Porches |
1 - 3pm | Storytime with Blubobobobo (ASL Interpreter) | House of Many Porches |
1 - 3pm | Performance by Raleigh Music Collective | The Loop |
3 - 5pm | Performance by Raleigh Rockers | Fountain Plaza |
5 - 7pm | Performance by Carolina Ballet | Fountain Plaza |
7 - 8:30pm | Concert with Emerald Empire | Fountain Plaza |
8:30 - 10pm | Explore an immersive light experience | Throughout Gipson Play Plaza |
In addition to the main festivities, guests can enjoy delightful surprises throughout the day! Wandering around the park you will find-
- Beloved local mascots - Champ the Bat Dog, Wool E Bull, UNC Rameses, Mr & Mrs Wuf
- Sunny the Fairy
- Playful bubbles with Imagine Circus
7 - 8am | Yoga with Erica Lagarde | House of Many Porches |
8 - 9am | Yoga with Erica Lagarde | House of Many Porches |
9 - 11am | En Plein Aire with Kreativityyy | The Loop |
10 - 3pm | DJ LuxePosh | Fountain Plaza |
11am - 1pm | Drum Circle with OneTribe | House of Many Porches |
11am - 1pm | Plant Workshop with Urban Pothos | House of Many Porches |
1 - 3pm | Performance by Garland Mason | The Loop |
1 - 3pm | Storytime with Blubobobobo (ASL Interpreter) | House of Many Porches |
3 - 5pm | Performance by Raleigh Rockers | Fountain Plaza |
5 - 7pm | Poetry Fox | Woodland Garden |
7 - 8:30 | Concert with ¡Tumbao! | Fountain Plaza |
8:30 - 10pm | Explore an immersive light experience | Throughout Gipson Play Plaza |
In addition to the main festivities, guests can enjoy delightful surprises throughout the day! Wandering around the park you will find-
- Beloved local mascots - Wool E Bull, UNC Rameses, Mr & Mrs. Wuf
- Sunny the Fairy
- Playful bubbles with Imagine Circus
Food & Beverage
Check out our food truck calendar to explore a variety of delicious treat options!
Parking & Shuttles
Details soon!
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