Kernersville Parks and Recreation

Movie in the Park - Coco
2018-05-11 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Pumpkin Run 2017
2017-10-21 07:00 - 11:00 | Town Hall, 134 East 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 Town Hall, 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!!
Pumpkin Run Map
When
October 21, 2017
Check-In: 7:30 am (Located at the Parks & Recreation tent)
5K Starts: 8:30 am
1 mile starts: 8:45 am
All downtown parking lots are available for event parking, the closest would be at the Police Department and Kernersville Branch Library.
Regular Registration – starts 8/23/17
Chip Timed Registration For those wanting to be timed, use this link to register.
Early registration – early bird discounts END 10/14 at 11:59pm!
$10, Youth ages 5-17
$15, Adults 18+
FREE for children 4 & under
Includes T-Shirt & goodie bag, except for 4 & under; ages 5-13 also receive a medal!
Normal & Day of Registration
$15, Youth ages 5-17
$20, Adults 18+
FREE for children 4 & under
Includes T-Shirt & goodie bag, except for 4 & under; ages 5-13 also receive a medal!

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

Movies in the Park - Moana
2017-09-15 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 the whole family, neighbors, lawn chairs, and enjoy watching a movie under the stars. There will be fun movie games to play before it starts! Movies begin at dusk. September’s movie will be Moana!

Parks & Recreation Closed
2017-09-04 | Kernersville Community Recreation Center, 125 E. Bodenhamer Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
The Kernersville Community Recreation Center will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Honeybee Festival 2017
2017-08-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Fourth of July Park, 702 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Find all the details at www.kvhoneybee.com!

CANCELLED - NFL Punt, Pass & Kick
2017-07-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Ivey M Redmon Sports Complex, 788 Beeson Rd, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Due to outstanding circumstances we will not be able to host this event this year. Sorry for any inconveniences.

Movies in the Park - Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
2017-07-21 18:00 - 21:30 | 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 the whole family, neighbors, lawn chairs, and enjoy watching a movie under the stars. There will be fun movie games to play before it starts! Movies begin at dusk. July’s movie will be Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! It’s Christmas in July!!

Kernersville 4th of July Fireworks
2017-07-04 18:00 - 22:00 | NC
Hosted by the Town of Kernersville & the Kernersville Chamber of Commerce
Bring your lawn chair, blanket, family and friends to the Kernersville Raiders football field for a FREE fireworks celebration; complete with live music starting at 6:30 pm! The sky will light up around 9 pm in a spectacular display of our nation’s independence!
North Tower Band Flyer

Splash B4 the Blast
2017-07-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Kernersville Family YMCA, 1113 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Start your holiday off right at the pool! Join us for plentiful sunshine, swimming, giveaways, and best of all……………….FREE hot dogs (while supplies last!)
*YMCA admission rates apply… unless you’re already a member!

Movies in the Park - SING
2017-06-16 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 the whole family, neighbors, lawn chairs, and enjoy watching a movie under the stars. There will be fun movie games to play before it starts! Movies begin at dusk. June’s movie will be SING!

Community Day at the Pool
2017-05-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Kernersville Family YMCA, 1113 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Come enjoy a FREE day in the SUN and celebrate summer with family and friends at the season opening of the outdoor pools at the YMCA!

CANCELED - Movies in the Park - Secret Life of Pets
2017-05-19 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 the whole family, neighbors, lawn chairs, and enjoy watching a movie under the stars. There will be fun movie games to play before it starts! Movies begin at dusk. May’s movie will be Secret Life of Pets!

Planting Party at the Park
2017-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Fourth of July Park, 702 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
We have a great event by Forsyth Creek Week at Fourth of July Park! Learn how to select and install plants for the wetland and creek banks. Join the plant party and help make the park beautiful with native, shade-loving plants. Volunteers may plant as few or as many plugs, small containers and sticks we’ll hammer into ground. These native plants are greatly needed to improve water quality, stabilize soil and provide quality habitat for our native birds, pollinators and amphibians. Dress as you would for gardening. Tools will be available but you can bring your own gloves, mallet, trowel or shovel.
Pre-registration not necessary, but requested to ensure enough materials are on-hand. For more information and to pre-register, contact Wendi Hartup at whartup@toknc.com or 336-564-1613.

Storytime in the Park - April
2017-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Fourth of July Park, 702 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Join us for Storytime in the Park at Fourth of July Park on April 1st at 10:00am. We’ll read stories, sing songs, dance around, and color pictures together! Storytime will take place in one of the covered shelters. For ages 8 and under. Parental supervision is required. For more information, call the Kernersville Branch Library at 336.703.2930

After-School Wetland Walk & Demo
2017-03-28 15:45 - 17:45 | Ivey M Redmon Sports Complex, 788 Beeson Rd, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
We’ve got a fun event happening at Ivey M Redmon Sports Complex! For Forsyth Creek Week there will be two great after-school activities, both offered at 3:45 p.m., 4:25 p.m., & 5:05 p.m. Each activity last 30 minutes with 10-minute breaks between sessions. Suitable for all ages and interactive.
Wetland Plant Walk: Join Wendi Hartup, Kernersville’s stormwater manager, on an educational walk and talk around the stormwater wetland recently created at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex. Find out the wetland’s role in protecting water quality, why there is a greenwall, the native plants featured and wildlife it attracts.
Stream Simulator: Get your hands wet and learn about erosion in streams. Mitch Woodward, a water quality extension agent with N.C. State, will use a stream simulator to demonstrate stream processes, what happens when conditions change, and best management practices to protect and restore our streams and rivers. He’ll also discuss upcoming plans to restore the stream at the park.
This is a rain or shine event. Bring an umbrella or rain gear if needed. Bring questions and an intention to explore! For more information contact Wendi Hartup at whartup@toknc.com or 336-564-1613.

Storytime in the Park - March
2017-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Fourth of July Park, 702 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Join us for Storytime in the Park at Fourth of July Park on March 4th at 10:00am. We’ll read stories, sing songs, dance around, and color pictures together! Storytime will take place in one of the covered shelters. In the event of snow or extremely low temperatures, storytime will be cancelled. For ages 8 and under. Parental supervision is required. For more information, call the Kernersville Branch Library at 336.703.2930

Father Daughter Dance 2017
2017-02-04 18:00 - 20:30 | First Christian Church, 1130 North Main St., Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Follow the yellow brick road to First Christian Church on Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 6-8:30 pm! 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
Tickets for 2017 will go on sale January 3rd!
PURCHASE TICKETS
Each person needs a ticket – one for Dad and one for EACH DAUGHTER. Tickets will be $15/each or $30/couple.

CANCELLED - Storytime in the Park - January
2017-01-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Fourth of July Park, 702 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
STORYTIME for Saturday, January 7 has been cancelled due to inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you on February 4!

We’ve teamed up with the Kernersville Library to offer Storytime in the Park on the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 am, for ages 8 & under. We’ll read stories, sing songs, dance around and color pictures together! Parental Supervision is required. Storytime will take place in one of the covered shelters. In the event of snow or extremely low temperatures, storytime will be cancelled. For more information, call the Kernersville Branch Library at 336-703-2930.

Christmas Tree Lighting 2016
2016-12-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Harmon Park, 152 S. Main St., Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
Stroll through the Downtown Christmas Around the World event and finish your evening in Harmon Park with Santa and friends! We’ll sing carols, sip on hot cocoa, light the tree, and warm up by the fire.
7-8 pm!

Downtown Trick-or-Treat
2016-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | NC
The Downtown Trick-or-Treat is a public service provided by the downtown merchants, the Kernersville Parks & Recreation and Kernersville Police Departments, and the Kernersville Chamber of Commerce.

Pumpkin Run 2016
2016-10-22 07:30 - 11:00 | 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 in Fourth of July Park, promoting health & fitness while having fun. Participants are encouraged to come in costume for this festive event.
The annual Pumpkin Run features Vendors/Exhibitors, Live Entertainment, Kid’s Activities, Costume Contest for Adults, Children & Dogs, PRIZES & PUMPKINS!
When
October 22, 2016
Check-In: 7:30 am
5K Starts: 8:30 am
1 mile starts: 8:45 am
Registration – starts 8/23/16
Early registration – early bird discounts END 10/15 at 11:59pm!
$10, Youth ages 5-17
$15, Adults 18+
FREE for children 4 & under
Includes T-Shirt & goodie bag, except for 4 & under; ages 5-13 also receive a medal!
Day of registration
$15, Youth ages 5-17
$20, Adults 18+
FREE for children 4 & under
Includes T-Shirt & goodie bag, except for 4 & under; ages 5-13 also receive a medal!
VENDORS
Please contact Brandi Lineberry at blineberry@toknc.com, 336-992-0806 & grab a copy of the Vendor or Exhibitor packet below!
Pumpkin Run Vendor or Exhibitor App 2016!
SPONSORS
Please contact Heather Wood at hwood@toknc.com or 336-996-6421

Movies in the Park - Hotel Transylvania 2
2016-09-16 20:00 - 22:30 | 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 the whole family, neighbors, lawn chairs, and enjoy watching a movie under the stars. There will be fun movie games to play before it starts! Movies begin at dusk. September’s movie will be Hotel Transylvania 2.
Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel. imdb
