Dates: April 29 – June 3 (5 weeks) Meet on Wednesdays from 8:00am – 2:00pm & 5:30pm – 7:00pm Ages: 18 & up Cost: Free Location: Shamrock Nutrition* • 146 South Main Street, Graham, North Carolina 27253 *subject to change Although you may be at home, we hope you are finding ways to still get […]
Submit your Hall of Fame & Hall of Honor Nomination for 2020-2021 April 1 - August 1, 2020. Inductees of the Graham Sports Hall of Fame have exemplified exceptional athletic achievement (Hall of Fame) or service (Hall of Honor) at least ten years prior to the date of induction. The nominee’s athletic achievements and contributions […]
Online Registration: August 10 - September 25 Program Dates: September 16 – October 21 (5 weeks) Ages: 18 & up • Cost: Free This fall's FREE Graham Walks program registration begins Monday, August 10th. Graham Walks is a self-motivating walking program designed to inspire you to stay active. We encourage all participants to set their […]
The Downtown Graham Pumpkin Bash, a joint effort put on by the Graham Recreation and Parks & the Graham Police Department, has been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19. However, we still want our community to enjoy fall festivities and Halloween fun, so we have a few other opportunities for you: Graham’s Great Pumpkin Pursuit […]
When: 4th Monday of each month 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.
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month 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.
Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink November 27 – December 20, 2020 (weather permitting) Session Times: 45 minute sessions begin on the hour (see Operational Hours on website) Ages: 3 & up (figure skate sizes: 9T – 10, hockey skate sizes: 9T – 13) Cost: no cost for skating or skate rentals (cost for “Thursday nights”, […]
Sunday, December 6, 2020 Time: 6:30pm, fireworks will not be offered this year For All Ages Cost: Free Location: LIVE Virtual Event (link coming soon) Join the City of Graham for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting tradition at City Hall as we go VIRTUAL for 2020. This special tree that we light is a Fraser […]
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month 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.
More Holiday Fun with Graham Recreation & Parks… Graham’s Great Candy Cane Quest – Scavenger Hunt Dates: December 7 – December 20 For All Ages Cost: Free Location: Throughout Graham, North Carolina Details: Join Graham Recreation & Parks and the Alamance County Public Libraries for Graham’s Great Candy Cane Quest! This Scavenger Hunt will walk […]
When: 4th Monday of each month 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.
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month 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.
When: 4th Monday of each month 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.
Graham-Mebane Lake Season-Long Big Bass Tournament Season-Long Dates: March 1 – October 17 Times: During Operational Hours Ages: 16 & older Cost: $25.00 per year, covers the entire tournament (normal lake user fees apply) Location: Graham-Mebane Lake • 3218 Bason Road, Mebane, NC 27302 Details: Graham-Mebane Lake sponsors a Season-Long Big Bass Tournament. Join the […]
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month 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.
Cottontail Crawl March 15 - March 28, 2021 Times: (see businesses' Operational Hours) Ages: 21 years of age & older Cost: $5 per person, must pre-register for Cottontail Crawl Passport to participate (no refunds) Location: Downtown Graham Get ready for a fun-filled 2-weeks in Downtown Graham that celebrates the kid in all of us: Cottontail […]
Graham-Mebane Lake Bass Tournament Date: Saturday, March 27, 2021 Times: Gate opens at 7:00am, mandatory meeting at 7:30am, launch will follow. Tournament begins at 8:00am, all boats return by 3:00pm for weigh in. Ages: 16 & older Cost: $100 per boat, 1 or 2 people (maximum of 2 people per boat) • $110 same-day registration […]
Leaf & Learn Hike Dates, Locations, & Hike Leaders: • Wednesday, April 7 at 10:00am • Haw River Trail’s Longmeadow Trailhead (an out and back trail – 1.8 miles one way) with Tim Covington, City of Graham Property Maintenance Superintendent Ages: 8 & up Cost: Free, must Register Online for each hike in advance, no walk-ups. Space […]
Leaf & Learn Hikes Dates, Locations, & Hike Leaders: • Saturday, April 17 at 10:00am • Bill Cooke Park’s Paved Accessible Mixed-Use Trail (.9 mile) with Christina Taylor, Tree Board Member Ages: 8 & up Cost: Free, must Register Online for each hike in advance, no walk-ups. Space is limited. (Registration opens April 1 at 10am) The […]
Graham Walks Spring 2021 Kicks Off Dates: April 21 – May 26 (5 weeks) Ages: 18 & up Cost: Free, registration is required Graham Walks began in 2006 with a grant from the Health and Wellness Trust Fund. Graham Recreation & Parks wishes to continue to gain new interest in the program and encourages past […]
Leaf & Learn Hikes Dates, Locations, & Hike Leaders: • Saturday, April 24 at 10:00am • South Graham Park’s Nature Trail (.38 mile) with Jan Searls, Tree Board Chair Ages: 8 & up Cost: Free, must Register Online for each hike in advance, no walk-ups. Space is limited. (Registration opens April 1 at 10am) The City of […]
Tree Discovery Seek & Find Dates: April 3 – 29 For All Ages Cost: Free Location: Throughout Graham, North Carolina Join the City of Graham Tree Board and Graham Recreation & Parks all month long to celebrate Graham’s trees and Arbor Day with Graham’s Arbor Day Tree Discovery Seek & Find! This hunt will direct […]
Bark Identification Scavenger Hunt Dates: April 1 – 29 For All Ages Cost: Free Location: Outdoors! The City of Graham Tree Board and Graham Recreation & Parks are celebrating Graham’s trees and Arbor Day with fun activities for children and adults to spend time together outdoors with a chance to explore the trees around us! […]
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month 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.
The Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board presents: Lunch-and-Learn at the Museum Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Ages: high school/college/adult audience Cost: Free, bring a sack lunch (registration is required, space is limited) Location: Graham Historical Museum • 135 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 The Historical Museum Advisory Board is excited […]
Graham-Mebane Lake Community Drop-In Open House Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Time: 3:00pm – 7:30pm For All Ages Cost: Free Location: Graham-Mebane Lake – Open-Air Shelter • 3218 Bason Road, Mebane, NC 27302 Graham Recreation & Parks Department (GRPD) invites the community to Graham-Mebane Lake for a Community Drop-In Open House, as a master plan […]
The Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board presents: Lunch-and-Learn at the Museum with Mayor Jerry Peterman Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Ages: high school/college/adult audience Cost: Free, bring a sack lunch (registration is required, space is limited) Location: Graham Historical Museum • 135 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 Speaker: Mayor Jerry […]
Musical Chairs: Carri & The Good Watts Date: Friday, June 25, 2021 Times: 7:00pm – 9:00pm For All Ages Cost: Free NEW Location: Bill Cooke Park • 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253 The Musical Chairs Outdoor Countywide Summer Concert Series is a great way to spend an evening in a park. This program gives […]
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month 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.
When: September 1 – 30, 2021 Location: Online (see website for details) Join Graham Recreation & Parks and parks throughout the country in a fun challenge to see how many pollinator species can be documented this September. It is easy to participate by joining an event or making observations on your own, using the iNaturalist […]
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month 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.
The Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board presents: Lunch-and-Learn at the Museum with Russell Compton Date: Wednesday, September 15 Times: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Ages: high school/college/adult audience Cost: Free, bring a sack lunch (registration is required, space is limited) Location: Graham Historical Museum • 135 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 Speaker: Russell Compton, local historian The Historical Museum Advisory Board presents […]
South Graham Park ecoEXPLORE HotSpot Kickoff Date: Monday, September 20 Times: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Ages: Grades K-8 Cost: Free Location: South Graham Park • 1609 Rogers Road, Graham, NC 27253 Did you know there is something NEW at South Graham Park? The Nature Trail at South Graham Park is now an ecoEXPLORE HotSpot with The […]
When: 4th Monday of each month Time: adjusted start time 5:30pm due to Advisory Board Training 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.
Graham Historical Cemetery Tour Date: Tuesday, October 5 OR Saturday, October 9 (register for one date) Times: 4:00pm - 7:00pm Ages: high school/college/adult audience Cost: Free Location: Meet at the Graham Recreation Center • 311 College Street, Graham, NC 27253 The Historical Museum Advisory Board presents the Graham Historical Cemetery Tour featuring a bus and […]
Fire Safety: A Then & Now Experience for Kids at the Graham Historical Museum Date: Saturday, October 9, 2021 Times: 10:00am - 11:00am Ages: 5 - 12 Cost: Free, registration is required Location: Graham Historical Museum • 135 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 The Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board and the City of Graham […]
Graham Historical Cemetery Tour Date: Tuesday, October 5 OR Saturday, October 9 (register for one date) Times: 4:00pm - 7:00pm Ages: high school/college/adult audience Cost: Free Location: Meet at the Graham Recreation Center • 311 College Street, Graham, NC 27253 The Historical Museum Advisory Board presents the Graham Historical Cemetery Tour featuring a bus and […]
Graham Walks Fall 2021 Register Online September 22 – October 20 Program Dates: October 13 - November 17, 2021 (5 weeks) Ages: 18 & up Cost: Free, registration is required Graham Walks began in 2006 with a grant from the Health and Wellness Trust Fund. Graham Recreation & Parks wishes to continue to gain new […]
The Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board presents: Lunch-and-Learn at the Museum with John Guss Date: Wednesday, October 20 Times: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Ages: high school/college/adult audience Cost: Free, bring a sack lunch (registration is required, space is limited) Location: Graham Historical Museum • 135 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 Speaker: John Guss, Alamance Parks […]
Downtown Graham Pumpkin Bash Date: Friday, October 29, 2021 Times: 6:00pm – 9:00pm For All Ages Cost: Free Location: Downtown Graham around Courthouse Square (event/location tentative pending road paving in the downtown area, may be moved to Bill Cooke Park) The annual Downtown Graham Pumpkin Bash will take place on the Friday before Halloween! This […]
(The Graham Recreation Commission Monthly Meeting has been canceled for the month of November.) When: 2nd Wednesday of each month Time: 6:30pm Location: Graham Historical Museum • 135 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 About: These meetings are open to the public. Street parking is available. For more information, please call (336) 513-5510.
When: 4th Monday of each month Time: 6:30pm (The Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board Monthly Meeting will begin at 5:30pm for the month of November.) 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.
Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink Opening Day Dates: November 26 – December 19, 2021 (weather permitting) Session Times: 45-minute sessions begin on the hour (see Operational Hours on the website) Ages: 3 & up Cost*: no cost for skating or skate rentals (*cost for Monday’s “Reserve a Session” & Thursday’s “Skate with the Characters”) Location: […]
City of Graham Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration Sunday, December 5, 2021 Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm, tree lighting ceremony begins at 6:30pm (fireworks will follow the lighting of the tree) For All Ages Cost: Free Location: Graham’s City Hall • 201 South Main Street, Graham, NC 27253 Join the City of Graham for the annual Christmas […]
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month 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.
When: 4th Monday of each month 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.
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month 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.
When: 4th Monday of each month 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.
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month • The meeting for the month of March (03/09) 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.
First Responder Friday returns Friday, March 25 to South Graham Park from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Join members from the City of Graham NC Fire Department, Graham Police Department, and Graham Recreation & Parks one Friday each month to connect, ask questions, and learn more about those serving you. This opportunity is open to all ages […]
Graham-Mebane Lake Bass Tournament Date: Saturday, March 26, 2022 Times: Gate opens at 7:00am, mandatory meeting at 7:30am, the launch will follow. The tournament begins at 8:00am, all boats return by 3:00pm for weigh-in. Ages: 16 & older (at least one entrant per boat must be age 16 or older) Cost: $100 per boat, 1 […]
Cottontail Crawl – A Downtown Graham Scavenger Hunt Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022 Times: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Ages: 21 years of age & older Cost: TBA Location: Downtown Graham More event information coming soon! Please visit the Cottontail Crawl webpage for details. Are you a business wanting to participate? Participate in the 2022 Cottontail Crawl […]
2022 Graham Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Date: Saturday, April 9, 2022 Time: 6:00pm For All Ages Tickets: $20/person, available online and in-person at the Graham Recreation Center Location: Graham Recreation Center • 311 College Street, Graham, NC 27253 The Graham Sports Hall of Fame recognizes and perpetuates the noteworthy athletic tradition of the […]
Graham Walks Spring 2022 Kicks Off Register Online: March 23 – April 27, 2022 Program Dates: April 20 – May 25, 2022 (5 weeks) Ages: 18 & up Cost: Free, registration is required Graham Walks began in 2006 with a grant from the Health and Wellness Trust Fund. Graham Recreation & Parks wishes to continue […]
First Responder Friday returns Friday, April 22 to Watercourse Apartments from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Join members from the City of Graham NC Fire Department, Graham Police Department, and Graham Recreation & Parks one Friday each month to connect, ask questions, and learn more about those serving you. This opportunity is open to all ages and […]
Arbor Day in Graham’s Tree Planting Ceremony Date: Friday, April 29 Times: 10:00am – 12:00noon, tree planting will begin promptly at 10:00am Ages: For All Ages Cost: Free Location: Graham Regional Park • 1575 North Jim Minor Road, Haw River, NC 27258 About: This year marks the 150th anniversary of the tree planter’s holiday, and […]
Inclement Weather Update for 05/06/2022: Due to the high risk for severe storms this evening, we have made the decision to cancel the Musical Chairs Concert Series - Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojos (with the plan for the band to return in 2023 to Musical Chairs in Graham). We hope everyone stays safe and […]
The Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board presents: Lunch-and-Learn at the Museum with Dr. Mark Cryan Speaker: Dr. Mark Cryan, Elon University Professor of Sport Management Topic: Textile Leagues & Minor League Baseball in Alamance County Wednesday, May 18 Times: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Ages: high school/college/adult audience Cost: Free, bring a sack lunch (registration is required, […]
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. Upcoming First Responder Friday & Locations: January 28: Graham Regional Park February 25: Graham Housing […]
If you haven't heard...the Thursdays at Seven Concert Series has moved back to its home in downtown Graham...and NEW IN 2022...we are expanding the music experience and opportunities in Graham by adding more concerts with the Musical Chairs Countywide Outdoor Concert Series...at Bill Cooke Park! This concert series gives talent around the local and surrounding […]
Lunch-and-Learn at the Museum with Walter Boyd, Local Historian Wednesday, June 15 Times: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Ages: high school/college/adult audience Cost: Free, bring a sack lunch (registration is required, space is limited) Location: Graham Historical Museum • 135 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 Speaker: Walter Boyd, Local Historian Topic: Wild West Outlaw Jesse James […]
First Responder Friday returns this Friday, June 24 to Graham-Mebane Lake (3218 Bason Road, Mebane, NC 27302) from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Join members from the City of Graham Fire Department, Graham Police Department, and Graham Recreation & Parks one Friday each month to connect, ask questions, and learn more about those serving you. This opportunity […]
If you haven't heard...the Thursdays at Seven Concert Series has moved back to its home in downtown Graham...and NEW IN 2022...we are expanding the music experience and opportunities in Graham by adding more concerts with the Musical Chairs Countywide Outdoor Concert Series...at Bill Cooke Park! This concert series gives talent around the local and surrounding […]
Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Graham Date: Saturday, July 9 Times: 8:30am – 10:00am Ages: high school/college/adult audience Cost: Free, registration is required, space is limited Location: Start/End at the Graham Historical Museum • 135 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 The Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board presents a Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Graham. […]
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month Time: 6:30pm NEW LOCATION FOR JULY: Graham-Mebane Lake • 3218 Bason Road, Mebane, NC 27302 About: The Recreation Commission is scheduled to meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (07/13) at 6:30pm. For the month of July, the meeting will be held at the outdoor shelter at Graham-Mebane […]
First Responder Friday returns this Friday, July 22 to Bill Cook Park (1010 Townbranch Road) from 9:00am - 11:00am. Join members from the City of Graham NC Fire Department, Graham Police Department, and Graham Recreation & Parks one Friday each month to connect, ask questions, and learn more about those serving you. This opportunity is […]
Inclement Weather Update for 07/29/2022 as of 4:00pm: It looks like a summer rainstorm may be heading our way later this afternoon/evening…so we are switching over to the inclement weather plan and relocating to the Graham Recreation Center (311 College Street, Graham, NC 27253) for tonight’s event. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs to […]
NEW! at Maple Street Center...Wonderful Wellness presents Xtreme Hip Hop Step with Delicia! Classes begin Saturday, July 30! "Bringing back the greatness of STEP AEROBICS by combining it with a whole lot of Hip Hop flavor. So come ready to meet your wellness goals by having FUN during this cardio workout." Additional Information & Online […]
If you haven't heard...the Thursdays at Seven Concert Series has moved back to its home in downtown Graham...and NEW IN 2022...we are expanding the music experience and opportunities in Graham by adding more concerts with the Musical Chairs Countywide Outdoor Concert Series...at Bill Cooke Park! This concert series gives talent around the local and surrounding […]
Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Graham Date: Saturday, August 6 Times: 8:30am – 10:00am Ages: high school/college/adult audience Cost: Free, registration is required, space is limited Location: Start/End at the Graham Historical Museum • 135 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 The Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board presents a Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Graham. […]
First Responder Friday Date: Friday, August 26 Time: 9:00am - 11:00am For All Ages Cost: Free Location: Oakley Street Park • 409 Oakley Street, Graham, NC 27253 (different location each month) Join members from the City of Graham Fire, Police, and Recreation & Parks Departments one Friday each month to connect, ask questions, and learn […]
9/11 Commemorative 5K Event Date: Saturday, September 10Event Times: 7:00am – 12:00pm For All AgesRegistration: (see event webpage)This is a community event open to all ages to participate! Also included is a 1-mile run/walk and the First Responders Team Cup! Come dressed in your red, white, and blue for the event! Donations accepted! Proceeds to benefit […]
