Event details
Hands-on activities, crafts, and guided play for to spark curiosity and connection with nature!
Location
The Chapel
Category
Kids & Family
Event Details
Let your child’s curiosity blossom with Muddy Sneakers! This program is designed to connect elementary-aged children with the natural world. Through hands-on outdoor exploration, nature-themed crafts, science activities, and guided play, students develop a deeper appreciation for the environment while building social, emotional, and problem-solving skills. Led by experienced educators and naturalists, this program encourages creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love for the outdoors—all in a safe, supportive environment.
Children and their guardians will explore the outdoors at Dix Park and learn about the bounty of nature all around us in the heart of Raleigh. Participants are encouraged to dress and prepare for time outdoors, including a rain jacket, water bottle, snack, sunscreen, and anything else they may need to remain comfortable. Let's get together and expand our hearts and minds around the natural world!
This program was developed in collaboration with Preston Montague, 2025 Artist in Residence at Dix Park. As part of his residency, Preston is exploring how art and ecology intersect to deepen our connection with the natural world. This experience is one of several offerings that bring his vision to life through creative, place-based learning. This program is free to the public thanks to the Carlyle Adams Foundation and Dix Park Conservancy donors.
Know Before You Go
- Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive or S. Boylan Avenue
- Via Lake Wheeler Road: Enter at Umstead Drive
- Follow signs towards Chapel
- Parking is located in the lots next to and in front of the Chapel. ADA parking is available.
Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for all park improvements and development.
Parking: ADA parking spaces for the Chapel are to the left and out front of the building. ADA parking spaces are available in all lots.
Chapel Entrance: Ramp and ADA push button activated door is located to the left of the front of the building.
Restrooms: Indoor accessible restrooms are available in the Chapel.
Programs and Events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.
Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org
