Kernersville Parks and Recreation

"Pop" into Pope
2019-03-23 13:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Kernersville Library, 248 Harmon Lane, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Eat some popcorn as you view the final conceptual drawing for Etta Lea & Lawrence Pope Memorial Park!

The address for the new Kernersville Library is 248 Harmon Lane Kernersville, NC 27284.

Father Daughter Dance 2019
2019-02-09 18:00 - 20:30 | First Christian Church, 1130 North Main St., Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
This is a fairytale you wont forget! Join us at First Christian Church on Saturday, February 9th, 2019 from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Enjoy light refreshments, music, and special surprises throughout the night. It is a wonderful opportunity for fathers and daughters of all ages to enjoy an evening together and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Tickets go on sale Thursday January 3rd, 2019 at 9:00am.
REGISTER HERE
Cost
Each person needs a ticket – one for Dad and one for EACH DAUGHTER. Tickets will be $17/each! There will be no ticket sales at the door.

Pope Park Steering Committee Meeting
2019-01-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Town Hall, 134 East Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Join us as we go over new information and developments pertaining to Etta Lea and Lawrence Pope Memorial Park. The Steering Committee Meeting will be held at Town Hall, 134 East Mountain St.

CLOSED - Christmas
2018-12-24 08:00 - 2018-12-26 17:00 | Kernersville Community Recreation Center, 125 E. Bodenhamer Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
The Kernersville Community Recreation Center will be closed for Christmas and surrounding days.

Christmas Tree Lighting 2018
2018-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Harmon Park, 152 S. Main St., Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Stroll through Christmas Around Downtown and finish your evening in Harmon Park with Santa and friends! We’ll sing carols, sip on hot cocoa, eat doughnuts, and best of all light the tree.

CLOSED - Thanksgiving
2018-11-22 08:00 - 2018-11-23 17:00 | Kernersville Community Recreation Center, 125 E. Bodenhamer Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
The Kernersville Community Recreation Center will be closed for Thanksgiving Break.

CLOSED - Veterans Day
2018-11-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Kernersville Community Recreation Center, 125 E. Bodenhamer Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
The Kernersville Community Recreation Center will be closed for Veteran’s Day.

Downtown Trick or Treat 2018
2018-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | NC
The Downtown Trick-or-Treat is a public service provided by the downtown merchants, the Kernersville Parks & Recreation, Kernersville Chamber of Commerce, and the Kernersville Police Department.

Pumpkin Run 2018
2018-10-20 07:30 - 11:30 | Fourth of July Park, 702 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Gather up the family for this exciting fall event! All ages are invited to walk or run the exciting 5K or 1-mile course starting at Fourth of July, promoting health & fitness while having fun. Participants are encouraged to come in costume for this festive event.
The annual Pumpkin Run features Live Entertainment, Kid’s Activities, Costume Contest for Adults, Children & Dogs, PRIZES & PUMPKINS!!

When
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Check-In: 7:30 am (Located at the Parks & Recreation tent)
5K Starts: 8:30 am
1 mile starts: 8:45 am
2018 Pumpkin Run Map
Regular Registration – starts 8/20/18
Early registration – early bird discounts END 9/16 at 11:59pm!
$15, Youth ages 5-12 (receive a medal)
$20, Adults 13+ (Includes T-Shirt & goodie bag)
FREE for children 4 & under
Normal Registration (ends 10/19 at 4:00pm) & Day of Registration
$20, Youth ages 5-12 (receive a medal)
$25, Adults 13+ (Includes T-Shirt & goodie bag)
FREE for children 4 & under

SPONSORS
Please contact Heather Wood at hwood@toknc.com or 336-996-6421

Fireworks in Fall
2018-10-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Pope Park, Lambeth Farm Lane, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Join us this Friday, October 5th at Etta Lea & Lawrence Pope Memorial Park for Fireworks in Fall! The event starts at 6:00pm. We have two conceptual drawings that we would love for you to vote on.You have the option to park inside the park(through Southern Street), or at Lowe’s Food and we will provide hayrides onto the property.
And what would an event be without food?! We will have a good Ole Fashioned Chicken Stew. Instead of charging per bowl, we are accepting donations per bowl! So for a bowl of chicken stew please provide any amount of donation you see fit. All proceed will go to furthering the development of the park.
At the end of the night we will shoot off fireworks! So please be sure to bring a lawn chair to enjoy the show.

Movie in the Park - Finding Dory
2018-09-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Harmon Park, 152 S. Main St., Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Join us this summer in Harmon Park for a fun FREE family event!
Bring everyone! Don’t forget you favorite lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy watching a movie. There will be fun games to play before it starts, as well as food to munch on! Movies begin at dusk. September’s movie will be Finding Dory!

Honeybee Festival 2018
2018-08-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Fourth of July Park, 702 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Visit http://kvhoneybee.com/ for more information!

Pope Park Steering Committee Meeting
2018-08-08 08:30 - 10:30 | Town Hall, 134 East Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Join us as we go over new information and developments pertaining to the land donated by Mr. Scott Pope.

Open House Lunch & Learn
2018-07-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Fourth of July Park, 702 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Let’s get the kids out of the house and you out of the office for some food and fun at the park! We are having our Lunch & Learn Open House on Tuesday July 24th! Ask all the questions you may have about our programs straight to the instructors!
We will be selling Chick-fil-a sandwiches, drinks, and chips. The first 50 attendants will receive Kona Ice for FREE!!!

Movie in the Park - Paddington 2
2018-07-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Harmon Park, 152 S. Main St., Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Join us this summer in Harmon Park for a fun FREE family event!
Bring everyone! Don’t forget you favorite lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy watching a movie. There will be fun games to play before it starts, as well as food to munch on! Movies begin at dusk. July’s movie will be Paddington 2.

4th of July Fireworks
2018-07-04 18:30 - 22:30 | Kernersville Raiders Football Field, 512 W Mountain St., Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Bring your lawn chair, blanket, family & friends to the Kernersville Raiders football field for a FREE fireworks celebration; complete with live music starting at 6:30pm! The sky will light up around 9pm in a spectacular display of our great nation’s independence.

Splash B4 the Blast 2018
2018-07-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Kernersville Family YMCA, 1113 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Start your holiday off right at the Kernersville Community Pool on July 4! Join us for plentiful sunshine, swimming, giveaways, and best of all – FREE hot dogs! (while supplies last)

Movie in the Park - Beauty and the Beast
2018-06-15 18:00 - 21:00 | NC
Join us this summer in Harmon Park for a fun FREE family event!
Family Friday is already planned! Don’t forget you favorite lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy watching a movie. There will be fun movie games to play before it starts, as well as food to munch on! Movies begin at dusk. June’s movie will be Beauty and the Beast!

Pope Park Open House
2018-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Lowe’s Food Parking Lot, 240 Market View Drive, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Kernersville Parks & Recreation received a generous gift from Scott Pope, 80 acres of land! We are looking for citizen input and suggestions for what YOU would like to be in it. Visit us at the end of Southern St to see the gift in its entirety on a tethered balloon ride. We’ll also have a food truck. See you there!!

2018 Community Day at the Pool
2018-05-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Kernersville Family YMCA, 1113 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Come enjoy a day in the SUN and celebrate summer with family and friends at the season opening of the outdoor pools at the YMCA!

Carnaval
2018-05-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Fourth of July Park, 702 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Kernersville is embracing the Hispanic Culture that surrounds us everyday! Join us for the Carnaval that promotes just that. We’ve got the food, the music, and games to keep the festivities going! All we need is you!

En Español

Movie in the Park - Coco
2018-05-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Harmon Park, 152 S. Main St., Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Join us this summer in Harmon Park for a fun FREE family event! May’s movie will be Coco!
Bring everyone! Don’t forget you favorite lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy watching a movie. There will be fun games to play before it starts, as well as food to munch on! Movies begin at dusk. Which on May 11 is around 8:00pm. But come early for games, goodie bays and visiting our vendors.
Incase the weather doesn’t cooperate, we will move the location to the Farmers Market Shelter at Rotary Park.
We’ve got you covered if you bring an appetite too. Home Slice Pizza, Kona Ice, Patriot Pretzel, Polar Bear Concessions and of course popcorn and drinks!! Can’t wait to see you!!

Exploring Your Senses
2018-04-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Fourth of July Park, 702 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
We are making great changes to the playground at Fourth of July Park. The playground will see new additions and renovations making it more inclusive and fun. So mark your calendar to have a fun filled day at the Grand Re-Opening in April!

Spring Break Camp
2018-04-02 09:00 - 2018-04-06 17:30 | Kernersville Community Recreation Center, 125 E. Bodenhamer Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
This year we will be offering a full-day, week camp with extended care hours. Daily trips to local parks, crafts, swimming, a BIG field trip & tons of fun! The fee is $125 for full week (9:00am-5:30pm), and extended hours (7:30am-9:00am) available for an additional $17. Click here to register!

Father Daughter Dance 2018
2018-02-10 18:00 - 20:30 | First Christian Church, 1130 North Main St., Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Look just beyond the reef and you’ll see Moana and friends at First Christian Church on Saturday, February 10th, 2018 from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Enjoy light refreshments, music, and special surprises throughout the night. It is a wonderful opportunity for fathers and daughters of all ages to enjoy an evening together and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Cost

At this time we have SOLD OUT of tickets, you can be added to the waitlist in the event a family isn’t able to attend and returns their tickets.

WAIT LIST This button will take you to the registration page, then click ‘Special Events’.
Each person needs a ticket – one for Dad and one for EACH DAUGHTER. Tickets will be $15/each or $30/couple.

CLOSED - Martin Luther King Day
2018-01-15 | Kernersville Community Recreation Center, 125 E. Bodenhamer Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
The Kernersville Community Recreation Center will be closed for Martin Luther King Day.

CLOSED - New Year's Day
2018-01-01 | Kernersville Community Recreation Center, 125 E. Bodenhamer Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
The Kernersville Community Recreation Center will be closed for New Year’s Day.

Christmas Tree Lighting
2017-12-02 19:00 - 20:30 | NC
Stroll through the Downtown and finish your evening in Harmon Park with Santa and friends! We’ll sing carols, sip on hot cocoa, and best of all light the tree.

Downtown Trick or Treat
2017-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | NC
The Downtown Trick-or-Treat is a public service provided by the downtown merchants, the Kernersville Parks & Recreation, Kernersville Police Department, and the Kernersville Chamber of Commerce.

Harvest Food Truck Challenge
2017-10-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Town Hall, 134 East Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Come enjoy a variety of flavors for a great day of eating, music & family fun that Kernersville has to offer. In the Food Truck Challenge, vendors will give us their best dish and our panel of taste-testing judges will award a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cash prizes.
2017 FOOD TRUCK Vendor Registration Form
Live Music:
Exit 180 (Advance, NC) Noon – 2:00pm
The Brickhouse Band (Raleigh, NC) 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Food Trucks:
We’ll have La Vie En Rose, Goodtimes Barbeque, Artisan Mobile Kitchen, The Table, Qspresso, Bandito Burrito, Zeko’s Food Truck, and Kona Ice!

Parking:
All downtown parking lots are available for event parking, the closest would be at the Police Department and Kernersville Branch Library.
