Chatham County Parks and Recreation Events
2023-10-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-28 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Chatham County, Chatham County, NC, United States
Information. Contact: Mallory Peterson. Upcoming events and programs from Chatham County Parks and Recreation.
Sat, Oct 7, 9am-10am Composting at Home
Location: Chatham Grove Community Center
Age Range: 18+
Registration Deadline: Mon, Oct 2
Cost: Free (preregistration required)
Have you wanted to learn how to compost but felt you did not have enough time, or it was too confusing? In this class, you will explore the hows and whys of composting. Learn how to compost at home, how it benefits your garden, and why it helps the environment.
Sat, Oct 28, 2pm-5pm Trunk or Treat Fall Festival
Location: Southwest District Park
Age Range: All Ages
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: Free
Join Chatham County Parks & Recreation for an afternoon full of Halloween activities. This free outdoor event will include pumpkin carving and painting, Halloween-themed games and crafts, a hay hunt, a photo booth, a magician, and Trunk or Treat starting at 4pm.
Fri, Dec 8, 5pm-8pm Holiday in the Park
Location: Northwest District Park
Age Range: All Ages
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: Free
This free indoor/outdoor event includes pictures with Santa, a hayride, holiday-themed games and crafts, candy canes, warm drinks, carolers, letters to Santa, and the tree lighting at 5:15pm to kick off the event.
Movies in the park
Join Chatham County Parks & Recreation at The Park at Briar Chapel on Friday nights throughout fall for a free outdoor movie night! They will be showing family-friendly movies that will start at sunset. Bring your chairs, blankets, movie snacks, and friends, and enjoy a movie under the stars.
Fri, Oct 13, 7pm-9pm Hotel Transylvania
Fri, Oct 27, 6:30pm-8:30pm Coco (rescheduled due to rain)

Frog Hollow Outdoors Events
2023-10-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, 280 State Park Rd, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
All events at Frog Hollow Outdoors.
Guests must bring a flashlight to take on water, and must pack and bring their own water and snack. Environmental factors may impact the plan for the day. Individual paddlers can register but a trip must have at least 4 registered guests for a trip to go. Private trips may be available by advance request (minimum rates apply). Gratuity for guides is always appreciated.
Please check out their FAQ to answer all your trip questions.
Eagle Paddles at Farrington Point
Join Frog Hollow Outdoors as they paddle the northern reaches of Jordan Lake in search of its majestic residents. All participants will be in solo Transitional/Day-Touring Kayaks or Sea Kayaks, and they can not guarantee a bald eagle sighting. Minimum of intermediate paddling experience recommended, including the ability to paddle for up to 8 miles on flat water.
Trip Dates:

Sat, Apr 8, 8:30am-1:30pm
Sat, May 6, 8:30am-1:30pm
Sun, Jun 4, 8:30am-1:30pm

Self-Guided Traveling Outpost (Kayak or Canoe Rentals) at Farrington Point and Weaver Creek
Meet Frog Hollow Outdoors at the water at one of the Triangle’s great local flatwater out-and-back paddling destinations. Whether you’re searching out Bald Eagles on Jordan Lake or enjoying the tranquility of Weaver Creek, these reasonably priced self–guided trip options are great for just about anyone. With advance registration these trips are available through our main season.
Trip Dates:

Sat, Apr 8, 9:30am-5pm
Sun, Apr 16, 9:30am-5pm
Sat, May 6, 9:30am-5pm
Sun, May 14, 9:30am-5pm
Sun, Jun 4, 9:30am-5pm

Paddle Under the Stars at Farrington Point
Join Frog Hollow and Morehead Planetarium Astronomers, Amy Sayle or Mickey Jo Sorrell to learn about the night sky on these exceptional evenings. Participants will enjoy a nice mix of science and mythology about the night sky while kicking back in canoes or kayaks on Jordan Lake.
Trip Dates:

Fri, May 19, 8:15pm-9:15pm
Fri, Jul 14, 8:30pm-9:30pm
Sat, Jul 15, 8:30pm-9:30pm
Fri, Aug 11, 8:15pm-9:15pm
Fri, Aug 18, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Sat, Aug 19, 8pm-9pm

Intro to Kayak Classes at Farrington Point
In this 4-5 hour class, you will learn about various types of kayaking along with fundamental kayak skills including: identifying hazards, basic strokes, concepts in craft handling, wet exits, and rescues in calm water. These classes are taught in recreational or day touring style kayaks.
Trip Dates:

Sat, Jul 22, 10am-3pm
Sat, Aug 26, 10am-3pm
Sat, Sep 23, 10am-3pm
Sun, Oct 15, 10am-3pm

Kayak Basics Express Clinics
If you have just gotten into kayaking or are interested in giving it a try, this class is a great place to start! You will cover basics in kayak nomenclature, wet-exit procedure, and what is referred to as the “building-block strokes.” Participants will also be introduced, through demonstration, to some more advanced skills and strokes. Other dates can be scheduled for these clinics besides the ones listed below. Please call or email to inquire.
Trip Dates:

Sun, Aug 20, 11am-12:30pm at Weaver Creek
Sun, Oct 15, 11am-12:30pm at Farrington Point

Stand-Up Paddleboard Express Clinics
Learn about the world of Standup Paddleboarding. These 90-minute clinics cover how to get on and off your board, paddling techniques, proper stance, turning methods, and types of SUPs.
Trip Dates:

Sun, Aug 27, 11am-12:30pm at Farrington Point
Sat, Sep 2, 11am-12:30pm at Weaver Creek
Sun, Sep 24, 11am-12:30pm at Farrington Point
