Leisure Ledger September - December 2023

Special Events

Icky Science Yucky, super gross, slimy, sticky, stinky science! This STEM program will bring out your inner mad scientist with hands on experiments and fun for all. Costumes are encouraged. John Chavis Community Center Oct 14 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Fall Wellness Fair at Marsh Creek Community Center Come one, come all! Neighbors of Marsh Creek Community Center are invited to our first annual Fall Health and Wellness Fair! Everyone is invited for a fun day for the whole family. Event will run rain or shine! Marsh Creek Community Center Oct 28 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Bizarre Bazaar Bizarre, eccentric, odd – anyway you put it – you have not seen anything like this. Join us at JCMP for the ultimate unusual experience! Arts, entertainment, vendors, costumes and the strange combined. Enter the world of weird and explore the unbelievable at our Bizarre Bazaar. John Chavis Community Center Nov 4 Sa 12:00-4:00pm Fall Arts Fair Produced by Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers at Fred Fletcher Park. Do you love supporting local artists? Get an early start on your holiday shopping and buy gifts for yourself and others from wonderful local artists at the Fall Arts Fair. The Fall Arts Fair showcases the work of jewelers, potters, painters, printmakers, bookmakers, glass artists and fiber artists who participate in Pullen and Sertoma Arts Center's programs. A fun outing for the whole family, visitors can enjoy

First Friday Market & Movie Grab a blanket or a chair and meet your friends at Moore Square every First Friday from March - December for a fun & free outdoor movie and vendor market! Attendees will enjoy pre-show entertainment on theme with each movie before a full-length screening outside under the stars. The series is free & open to the public and food will be available for purchase on-site. Market: 5:00-9:00pm Movies start at dusk* (Approximately 6:30 p.m. for March movie)

Pop-Up Carolina Market Before our feature film each month, Popup Carolinas will prese the First Friday Pop-Up Market! Shop a curated collection of ar and crafts, baked goods, body products and more! All vendors local to the Triangle. 2023 Feature Films: September 1 Back to the Future (1985) October 6 The Mummy (1999) November 3 Coco (2017) December 1 Home Alone (1990) Moore Square Market Pick up your local produce and treats, meet up with friends an enjoy live music at Moore Square Market! Enjoy a picnic and games in the park or lunch from local restaurants, get some shopping done at nearby stores and make an afternoon in DTR. The market features vendors selling fresh, seasonal goods as w as original, high-quality crafts. Fruits, vegetables, meats, seafo eggs, dairy, artisanal goods, pastries and much more can all be found at the market. Artival One ticket- a lifetime of memories. Join us at JCMP for an art exhibition displaying various mediums of artistic expression. Entertainment will include spoken word, live jazz and canvas painting. Light hors d'oeuvres and wine/beer (2 drink max) are included in the price. This is an adult only event. We look forwa to you experiencing our festival of art- Artival. John Chavis Community Center Sep 29 F 6:00-9:00pm Fee: $25 Moore Square Sep 10-Oct 22 Su 11:00am-3:00pm

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participating in a variety of hands on art activities and watching demonstrations by Arts Center teaching artists. All are invited to join us for this free outdoor event. (Artists interested in exhibiting and selling their work should contact Pullen or Sertoma Arts Center directly for registration information.) Fred Fletcher Park Nov 4 Sa

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10:00am-5:00pm JCMP Veteran’s Day Luncheon Join us for a drop in lunch social as we celebrate Veteran’s Day! John Chavis Community Center Nov 11 Sa 1:00-3:00pm Soulful Holiday Open House Let’s bring soul and good times to John Chavis Memorial Park and celebrate the holidays with joy and laughter. Festive, jolly and bright activities will be spread throughout the center for the family to enjoy. John Chavis Community Center Dec 15 F 5:30-9:00pm

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