Lunch-and-Learn at the Graham Historical Museum Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 • Times: 12:00pm – 1:00pm • Register Online Speaker: James Shields, Manager & Curator of the African-American Cultural Arts & History Center Topic: History of the African-American Cultural Arts & History Center and What the Center is Accomplishing Ages: high school/college/adult audience Cost: Free, registration […]

Join members from the City of Graham Fire, Police, and Recreation & Parks Departments one Friday each month to connect, ask questions, and learn more about those serving you. This opportunity is open to all ages and free of charge. Southern Alamance Family Empowerment (S.A.F.E.) Food Ministry will also join us with information about their opportunities and programs for the […]

Bank Fishing Catfish Tournaments Dates: Saturdays – May 18, June 15, July 13, August 10, 2024 Time: 8:00pm – Midnight (in August, times are 7:00pm – 11:00pm) Ages: For all ages, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and must be able to cast, hook a fish, and reel it in by themselves. […]

Paddle Tour on the Lake 5 Dates to Choose From: • Thursday, May 2 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm • Saturday, May 25 from 11:00am – 1:30pm • Thursday, May 30 from 11:00am – 1:30pm • Thursday, June 13 from 10:00am – 12:30pm • Sunday, June 30 from 10:00am – 12:30pm Ages: 18 & older Cost: […]

Paddle Tour on the Lake 5 Dates to Choose From: • Thursday, May 2 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm • Saturday, May 25 from 11:00am – 1:30pm • Thursday, May 30 from 11:00am – 1:30pm • Thursday, June 13 from 10:00am – 12:30pm • Sunday, June 30 from 10:00am – 12:30pm Ages: 18 & older Cost: […]

Spokes & Safety Bike Rodeo Date: Friday, May 31, 2024 Times: 3:00pm - 6:00pm For Kids of All Ages Cost: Free Location: Bill Cooke Park • 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253 Safe Kids Alamance County and the City of Graham Planning, Fire, Police, and Recreation & Parks Departments invite families to the Spokes & […]

Introduction to Kayaking: Basics & Balance Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024 Time: 9:00am - 1:30pm (class starts promptly at 9:00am) Difficulty Level: beginner, no experience required Ages: 16 & above (participants under 18 must have parent/guardian supervision while at the lake) Cost: $35.00 per person (includes all lake fees and rental costs: kayak, paddle, & […]

Musical Chairs Countywide Concert Series in Graham 1st Fridays (May – August) Times: 7:00pm – 9:00pm For All Ages Cost: Free Location: Bill Cooke Park • 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253 We have expanded the music experience and opportunities in Graham with the Musical Chairs Countywide Outdoor Concert Series at Bill Cooke Park! The […]

Slice of Summer Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024 Time: 3:00pm – 7:00pm For All Ages Cost: Free NEW Downtown Graham Location: 100 & 200 blocks of West Elm Street and sections of 100 blocks of North & South Maple Street Details: Come join us at Slice of Summer, a water-based festival in the streets of […]

Paddle Tour on the Lake 5 Dates to Choose From: • Thursday, May 2 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm • Saturday, May 25 from 11:00am – 1:30pm • Thursday, May 30 from 11:00am – 1:30pm • Thursday, June 13 from 10:00am – 12:30pm • Sunday, June 30 from 10:00am – 12:30pm Ages: 18 & older Cost: […]

Bank Fishing Catfish Tournaments Dates: Saturdays – May 18, June 15, July 13, August 10, 2024 Time: 8:00pm – Midnight (in August, times are 7:00pm – 11:00pm) Ages: For all ages, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and must be able to cast, hook a fish, and reel it in by themselves. […]

Lunch-and-Learn at the Graham Historical Museum Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 • Times: 12:00pm – 1:00pm • Register Online Speaker: James Shields, Manager & Curator of the African-American Cultural Arts & History Center Topic: History of the African-American Cultural Arts & History Center and What the Center is Accomplishing Ages: high school/college/adult audience Cost: Free, registration […]

Juneteenth Celebration in Graham Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024 Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm For All Ages Cost: Free Location: Bill Cooke Park • 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253 The City of Graham Recreation & Parks Department invites you to the Juneteenth Celebration in Graham. Come out to Bill Cooke Park for food trucks, and […]

Thursdays at Seven Concert Series 4th Thursday of each month with an additional concert added to the September schedule (May – September) Times: 7:00pm – 9:00pm For All Ages Cost: Free Location: In the Streets of Downtown Graham • West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 The Thursdays at Seven Concert Series was established in 2003 […]

The Graham Appearance Commission is currently accepting nominations for the Summer Residential Appearance Award. Nominations are accepted now until Saturday, June 29th.  Nominations can be made by filling out the form linked below and sending them to Evan Workman at eworkman@cityofgraham.com. For more information or to find the nomination form (under awards) visit: https://www.cityofgraham.com/appearance-commission/

Paddle Tour on the Lake 5 Dates to Choose From: • Thursday, May 2 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm • Saturday, May 25 from 11:00am – 1:30pm • Thursday, May 30 from 11:00am – 1:30pm • Thursday, June 13 from 10:00am – 12:30pm • Sunday, June 30 from 10:00am – 12:30pm Ages: 18 & older Cost: […]

Musical Chairs Countywide Concert Series in Graham 1st Fridays (May – August) Times: 7:00pm – 9:00pm For All Ages Cost: Free Location: Bill Cooke Park • 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253 We have expanded the music experience and opportunities in Graham with the Musical Chairs Countywide Outdoor Concert Series at Bill Cooke Park! The […]

Paddle Tour on the Lake Dates to Choose From: • Saturday, July 6 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm • Saturday, July 20 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm • Saturday, August 3 from 10:00am – 12:30pm • Saturday, August 17 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm Ages: 18 & older Cost: (space is limited and registration is required) • Reserve a […]

When: 2nd Wednesday of each month - The July meeting (07/10) has been canceled.  Time: 6:30pm Location: Graham Historical Museum • 135 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 About: These meetings are open to the public. Street parking available. For more information, please call (336) 513-5510.

Bank Fishing Catfish Tournaments Dates: Saturdays – May 18, June 15, July 13, August 10, 2024 Time: 8:00pm – Midnight (in August, times are 7:00pm – 11:00pm) Ages: For all ages, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and must be able to cast, hook a fish, and reel it in by themselves. […]

Join members from the City of Graham Fire, Police, and Recreation & Parks Departments one Friday each month to connect, ask questions, and learn more about those serving you. This opportunity is open to all ages and free of charge. Southern Alamance Family Empowerment (S.A.F.E.) Food Ministry will also join us with information about their opportunities and programs for the […]

Graham-Mebane Lake Aquatic Habitat Enhancement Workday Date: Saturday, July 20 Times: 8:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 15 year of age & up Cost: Free Location: Graham-Mebane Lake • 3218 Bason Road, Mebane, NC 27302 Come our to help the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) plant native aquatic vegetation at Graham-Mebane Lake. Please wear wading clothes, […]

Paddle Tour on the Lake Dates to Choose From: • Saturday, July 6 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm • Saturday, July 20 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm • Saturday, August 3 from 10:00am – 12:30pm • Saturday, August 17 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm Ages: 18 & older Cost: (space is limited and registration is required) • Reserve a […]

Summer Chill & Thrill: Summer Park Pop-Ups Dates: (possibly more dates to come!)Mondays, June 24, 2024Monday, July 22, 2024 - canceled due to rainNEW! Monday, August 5, 2024Monday, August 19, 2024 Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon For All Ages Cost: Free Location: Graham Regional Park • 1575 North Jim Minor Road, Haw River, NC 27258 Details: Graham […]

Thursdays at Seven Concert Series 4th Thursday of each month with an additional concert added to the September schedule (May – September) Times: 7:00pm – 9:00pm For All Ages Cost: Free Location: In the Streets of Downtown Graham • West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 The Thursdays at Seven Concert Series was established in 2003 […]

Musical Chairs Countywide Concert Series in Graham 1st Fridays (May – August) Times: 7:00pm – 9:00pm For All Ages Cost: Free Location: Bill Cooke Park • 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253 We have expanded the music experience and opportunities in Graham with the Musical Chairs Countywide Outdoor Concert Series at Bill Cooke Park! The […]

Paddle Tour on the Lake Dates to Choose From: • Saturday, July 6 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm • Saturday, July 20 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm • Saturday, August 3 from 10:00am – 12:30pm • Saturday, August 17 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm Ages: 18 & older Cost: (space is limited and registration is required) • Reserve a […]

Summer Chill & Thrill: Summer Park Pop-Ups Dates: (possibly more dates to come!) Mondays, June 24, 2024 Monday, July 22, 2024 - canceled due to rain NEW! Monday, August 5, 2024 Monday, August 19, 2024 Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon For All Ages Cost: Free Location: Graham Regional Park • 1575 North Jim Minor Road, Haw […]

National Night Out (NNO) with the Graham Police Department is coming to a Graham neighborhood near you on Tuesday, August 6!   National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, and more caring places to live. NNO enhances the relationship between neighbors […]

Bank Fishing Catfish Tournaments Dates: Saturdays – May 18, June 15, July 13, August 10, 2024 Time: 8:00pm – Midnight (in August, times are 7:00pm – 11:00pm) Ages: For all ages, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and must be able to cast, hook a fish, and reel it in by themselves. […]

Paddle Tour on the Lake Dates to Choose From: • Saturday, July 6 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm • Saturday, July 20 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm • Saturday, August 3 from 10:00am – 12:30pm • Saturday, August 17 from (time updated: 4:00pm - 6:30pm) Ages: 18 & older Cost: (space is limited and registration is required) […]

Thursdays at Seven Concert Series 4th Thursday of each month with an additional concert added to the September schedule (May – September) Times: 7:00pm – 9:00pm For All Ages Cost: Free Location: In the Streets of Downtown Graham • West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 The Thursdays at Seven Concert Series was established in 2003 […]

Paddle Tour on the Lake Dates to Choose From: • Sunday, September 1 from 11:00am - 1:30pm • Saturday, October 12 from 11:00am - 1:30pm • Sunday, October 20 from 11:00am - 1:30pm Ages: 18 & older Cost: (space is limited and registration is required) • Reserve a kayak, paddle, PFD, & registration – $22.00 per […]

9/11 Commemorative 5K Event Registration Dates: Registration is now open through September 1, 2024, and closes at 11:59pm (day of registration will be available) Event Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024 (rain or shine)Event Times: 7:00am - 11:00am (see schedule on website)For All AgesDonations: Donations collected for the Children of Fallen Heroes organizationLocation: City of Graham […]

Thursdays at Seven Concert Series 4th Thursday of each month with an additional concert added to the September schedule (May – September) Times: 7:00pm – 9:00pm For All Ages Cost: Free Location: In the Streets of Downtown Graham • West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 The Thursdays at Seven Concert Series was established in 2003 […]

Lunch-and-Learn at the Graham Historical Museum: Graham Sports History Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Speaker: Jay Cook, Chair of the Graham Recreation Commission & current member of the Graham Sports Hall of Fame Committee, and Bill Joye, past member of the Graham Sports Hall of Fame Committee • Both speakers have coached in the community […]

Esperanza Festival 2024 Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024 Times: 12:00pm - 8:00pm For All Ages Cost: Free Location: In the Streets of Downtown Graham • 100 Block of West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 The vision of Esperanza Festival 2024 is for everyone in Alamance County and beyond to come together to enjoy and experience […]

Drums Alive: Demo Day Date: Monday, September 23, 2024 Golden Beats (ages: 60+): 12:00pm - 12:30pm Basic Beats (ages: adults of all ages): 4:45pm - 5:15pm Kids Beats (ages: kids of all ages): 4:00pm - 4:30pm Cost: Free Location: Graham Recreation Center • 311 College Street, Graham, NC 27253 Drums Alive Instructor: Randi Lee, Drums […]

IMPORTANT CONCERT UPDATE FOR 09/26/2024: We have been keeping an eye on the weather and with the chance of rain on 09/26/2024, we have decided to reschedule this week's Thursdays at Seven Concert with The Mason Lovette Band to Thursday, October 3 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm in Downtown Graham (West Elm Street). ***Rescheduled to Thursday, October […]

The Alamance Adventure Race is back in 2024...a county-wide event that takes place over 12 hours. This is the 4th year of this event! Using an app, teams will go to hundreds of checkpoints around the county to complete different and unique challenges. Challenges will have varying point values based on location, challenge level, and […]

Challenge Se7en: Paddle Tour Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 Times: 10:00am – 3:00pm Ages: 18 & older, experienced paddlers only Cost: (space is limited and registration is required) • Reserve a kayak, paddle, PFD, & registration – $25.00 per person • Bring your own kayak, paddle, PFD, & registration – $13.00 per person Location: Graham-Mebane Lake • 3218 Bason […]

Graham Walks Fall 2024 Kicks Off Online Registration: September 18 – October 9, 2024Program Dates: October 2 – November 6, 2024 (5 weeks)Ages: 18 & upCost: Free, registration is required Graham Walks Kick-Off - Date: Wednesday, October 2• Lighthouse Nutrition: 7:30am – 9:30am• Shamrock Nutrition: 11:00am – 1:00pm• Graham Recreation Center: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Come […]

IMPORTANT CONCERT UPDATE FOR 09/26/2024: We have been keeping an eye on the weather and with the chance of rain on 09/26/2024, we have decided to reschedule this week's Thursdays at Seven Concert with The Mason Lovette Band to Thursday, October 3 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm in Downtown Graham (West Elm Street). ***Rescheduled to Thursday, October […]

Paddle Tour on the Lake Dates to Choose From: • Sunday, September 1 from 11:00am - 1:30pm • Saturday, October 12 from 11:00am - 1:30pm • Sunday, October 20 from 11:00am - 1:30pm Ages: 18 & older Cost: (space is limited and registration is required) • Reserve a kayak, paddle, PFD, & registration – $22.00 per […]

Lunch-and-Learn with the Graham Historical Museum: The Founding of Alamance County & Graham and the People Who Made It Happen Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Topic: The Founding of Alamance County & Graham and the People Who Made It Happen Speaker: Russell Compton, local historian Times: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Ages: high school/college/adult audience Cost: Free, […]

Paddle Tour on the Lake Dates to Choose From: • Sunday, September 1 from 11:00am - 1:30pm • Saturday, October 12 from 11:00am - 1:30pm • Sunday, October 20 from 11:00am - 1:30pm Ages: 18 & older Cost: (space is limited and registration is required) • Reserve a kayak, paddle, PFD, & registration – $22.00 per […]

Downtown Graham Pumpkin Bash Friday, October 25, 2024Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pmFun for the Whole Family!Cost: FreeLocation: Downtown Graham in Court Square This Halloween Festival is a joint effort put on by the Graham Recreation & Parks, Graham Police, and Graham Fire Departments. Join us for an evening of games, rides, and fun. The event will […]

Trick or Treat at the Graham Recreation Center Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Ages: 5 – 14 Cost: Free Location: Graham Recreation Center • 311 College Street, Graham, NC 27253 Make sure the Graham Recreation Center is a stop along your Trick or Treat route this Halloween! The Recreation Center team […]

Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink Dates: November 22 – December 15, 2024 (3 weeks – closed for Thanksgiving 11/28) (weather & staff permitting)Session Times: 45-minute sessions begin on the hour (see Operational Hours)Ages: 3 & up (figure skate sizes: 9T – 10, hockey skate sizes: 9T – 13)Public Session Cost*: no cost for skating or […]