Sensory-Friendly Sunflowers
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Event details
Enjoy the sunflowers in quiet & calm.
Location
Sunflower Field
Category
Kids & Family
Event Details
Join us for a quiet evening at the Sunflower Field, an outdoor sensory-friendly event designed for individuals of all abilities and their families. Participants can enjoy hands-on activities inspired by nature while exploring at their own pace in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Event Highlights
- Nature-inspired sensory stations
- Sunflower-themed crafts and activities
- Scavenger hunt through the field
- Quiet/relaxation area for sensory breaks
Registration
Space is limited, registration is required. See link above for registration.
This program is free to the public thanks to Raleigh Inclusion Services and Dix Park Conservancy donors.
Know Before You Go
Participants
- Explore at your own pace
- Take a break, and visit the quiet area
- Enjoy fidgets, headphones, then return them when you're finished.
- Explore, play, learn, and enjoy the day at your own pace.
- Dress for the weather. This program takes place outdoors.
Driving
- Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive
- Via Centennial Parkway: Enter at Blair Drive
Parking
- Recommended Parking Lot A
- See map below for recommended event parking.
If there is inclement weather, the program will be canceled and registered participants will be notified.
Indoor public restrooms are available at the Stone Houses. Temporary restrooms are available throughout the park.
Accessible pathways at the Sunflower Field will lead from parking located at 1700 Umstead Dr. into the picnic area and sunflower field. Please note, due to the condition and grade of the area, there is some uneven ground under the pathway matting and it is not fully ADA accessible.
Parking: Recommended ADA/accessible parking area is near the Magnolia Room at 1700 Umstead Dr. All paved parking lots have ADA parking paces.
Restrooms: ADA temporary restrooms are located at the Magnolia Room. Indoor restrooms are available at The Stone Houses seven days a week from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and at Gipson Play Plaza.
Currently, portions of Dix Park - including around the sunflower field - have uneven paths and surfaces, and are not fully accessible for all mobility needs. Accessibility is a primary focus for all park improvements and development. Learn more about Accessibility at Dix Park.
Planning a visit to Dix Park and have questions about accessibility? Contact us at info@dixpark.org or 919-996-3255
Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org.
