Durham Activities

Durham Activities - Jan. 27-31, 2025

Wes Platt

26 Jan 2025 — 4 min read

Jan. 27, 2025

Silly Stories with Ms. Olivia. Babies through elementary school. No registration required. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Meeting room at Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Rd. (Durham County Library)
Death Café. Adults. Join a safe, supportive conversation on death, dying, and all that surrounds these topics. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Meeting room at Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Rd. (Durham County Library)
“My Friend Abe:” A Holocaust Survivor’s Story. Teens and adults. Pre-registration required. Abe Piasek was 13 in 1942 when he was taken from his family. He never saw his parents or little sister again, and spent the next three years in three forced labor camps. 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the main auditorium of the main library branch, 300 N. Roxboro St. (Durham County Library)
Community Meeting: Discussing Soil Contamination in Five Durham Parks. Hear from experts about the status of soil lead and other contaminants at East Durham, East End, Lyon Park, Northgate, and Walltown parks. Free snacks and children’s activities available. Virtual and in-person attendance options. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Walltown Recreation Center, 1308 W. Club Blvd. (Durham Parks and Recreation)
R & Beads with Angela. Ages 5 to 18. Learn skills to make bracelets and necklaces. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at I.R. Holmes Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills, 2000 S. Alston Ave. Drop-in fee: Free for youth or teen county residents; $5 for non-county residents. (Durham Parks and Recreation)
It’s All Fun and Games: Family Board Game Night. All ages. Kids and families are invited to drop in and play games like Candy Land, Jenga, and more – bring your own games too. Popcorn provided. Children’s programming room at Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Rd. (Durham County Library)

Jan. 28, 2025

Muddy Boots. Ages 1-4. Pre-registration required. Explore nature with your preschooler at the West Point on the Eno Environmental Education Pavilion. Read a nature-themed book, then take a walk on the wild side. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and wear boots or sneakers that can get dirty. Program is dependent on the weather. 10 to 11 a.m. at 5253 N. Roxboro St. Fee: $1.50 for county residents; $6.50 for non-county residents. (Durham Parks and Recreation)
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s. Adults. Hear from a representative of the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina about differences between dementia and normal aging. 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Meeting room at the Southwest Regional Library. (Durham County Library)
Durham Public Schools Board of Education. Monthly meeting. 6:30 p.m. Board room at the Fuller Administration Building, 511 Cleveland St. (Durham Public Schools)

Jan. 29, 2025

Switch It Up! Ages 7-12 and their caregivers. Registration appreciated but not required. Every last Wednesday of the month, join Ms. Natalie for in-library gaming on the Nintendo Switch. Snacks provided. 4 to 5 p.m. Meeting room at Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Rd. (Durham County Library)
Total Body Bootcamp. Adults. No pre-registration required. Total body workout targeting all major muscle groups while incorporating free weights, resistance bands, and body weight to perform compound exercises. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. I.R. Holmes Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills, 2000 S. Alston Ave. Fee: $4 for county residents; $9 for non-county residents. (Durham Parks and Recreation)

Jan. 30, 2025

Pickleball. Open gym pickleball where participants organize games. Ages 55 and older. No pre-registration required. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community Family Life and Recreation Center, 1309 Halley St. Fee: $3 for county residents; $8 for non-county residents. (Durham Parks and Recreation)
Dog Man Party. Elementary through middle school students. Pre-registration required. Celebrate the arrival of Dog Man in theaters with fun games, crafts, and snacks. 4 to 5 p.m. in the meeting room at Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Rd. (Durham County Library)

Jan. 31, 2025

Evening Kids Play Time. Ages 2-5. No pre-registration required. Play with your children in a safe, fun environment focused on imagination, socialization, and play. 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. I.R. Holmes Sr. Recreation Center, 2000 S. Alston Ave. No cost. (Durham Parks and Recreation)

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