Dorothea Dix Park’s event calendar for July 20–25, 2026, includes outdoor fitness, meditation, adaptive cycling, square dancing and guided birding experiences.

Visitors can practice yoga and tai chi on Harvey Hill, attend a public meeting about park development, learn about painted buntings and join an early-morning bird-watching program. Here is the complete schedule for the week.

Monday, July 20

Plant Pals

“Plant your roots” during Plant Pals, an evening program at The Chapel featuring plants, community and hands-on fun.

• Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
• Location: The Chapel
• Date: Monday, July 20, 2026

Yoga in the Park

Bring a mat and flow through an outdoor yoga session surrounded by the open landscape of Dorothea Dix Park.

• Time: 6–7 p.m.
• Location: Harvey Hill
• Date: Monday, July 20, 2026

Plant Pals and Yoga in the Park take place at overlapping times, so visitors should plan accordingly.

Tuesday, July 21

Tai Chi

Find balance, calm and inner peace during an outdoor tai chi session at Harvey Hill.

• Time: 6–6:45 p.m.
• Location: Harvey Hill
• Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Wednesday, July 22

Meditation

Begin Wednesday with a guided opportunity to slow down, practice mindfulness and find new insight.

• Time: 10–11 a.m.
• Location: The Chapel
• Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Stewardship Committee Meeting

Residents interested in the development and future of Dorothea Dix Park can attend the Stewardship Committee’s public meeting.

• Time: 4–6 p.m.
• Location: The Chapel
• Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
• Category: Park development public meeting

Friday, July 24

Learn to Ride: Adapted Biking

This adapted biking program provides an inclusive opportunity for participants to build riding skills and experience cycling at the park.

• Time: 9:30 a.m.–noon
• Location: Flowers Field
• Date: Friday, July 24, 2026

Square Dance Social

Get ready to do-si-do during a Friday-evening Square Dance Social at Gipson Play Plaza.

• Time: 6–8 p.m.
• Location: Gipson Play Plaza
• Date: Friday, July 24, 2026

Saturday, July 25

Birds After Bloom

Meet experts familiar with the colorful painted bunting and discover more about the birds found around the Sunflower Field after the seasonal bloom.

• Time: 7–10 a.m.
• Location: Sunflower Field
• Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026

Bird Watching

Train your eyes and ears to identify birds during this early-morning program at Flowers Cottage.

• Time: 7:30–9:30 a.m.
• Location: Flowers Cottage
• Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026

The two Saturday birding programs overlap. Visitors should review the official program details before deciding which experience to attend.

Plan Your Visit to Dorothea Dix Park

This week’s events offer several ways to enjoy Raleigh’s largest urban park, from outdoor movement and mindfulness to community engagement and wildlife education.

Registration requirements, weather policies, age restrictions and event availability may vary. Visitors should confirm the latest information with Dorothea Dix Park before attending. Outdoor activities may be changed or canceled because of severe weather or unsafe field conditions.

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