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25th Anniversary of Strowd Roses in Chapel Hill on Sept. 27

Date: Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill

Price: Free

Category: Community

Gene Strowd Community Rose Garden, at the Chapel Hill Community Center at 120 S Estes Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, contains hundreds of rose bushes, of many varieties, as well as companion plants. It's free to visit the rose garden from dawn to dusk. Strowd Roses is celebrating its 25th Anniversary on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The celebration is FREE to attend. No reservations are required. The celebration includes: Complimentary refreshments Guided garden tours Live music by Sisters' Voices You might also be interested in this list of botanical gardens around the Triangle.

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Community · Chapel Hill

25th Anniversary of Strowd Roses in Chapel Hill on Sept. 27

“Bring a water bottle and a light blanket to sit on the grass during the music.”

When
This Sunday
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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The 25th Anniversary of Strowd Roses in Chapel Hill on Sept. 27 is a free community celebration featuring live music, guided tours, and refreshments at the Gene Strowd Community Rose Garden. Located at the Chapel Hill Community Center on South Estes Street, this event honors a local landmark filled with hundreds of rose bushes. If you are planning to attend, the event runs from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM, making it easy to fit between naptime and dinner. It is entirely free, and you do not need to make a reservation. The paved paths around the community center make this spot highly stroller-friendly, and the live performance by Sisters' Voices provides a lovely backdrop while kids explore the flowers. This is an ideal weekend pick because it offers a low-stress, outdoor activity that does not require a full-day commitment. You can enjoy the music, grab a quick snack, and let your kids stretch their legs in a beautiful, contained garden setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the event located and where should I park?
The celebration takes place at the Gene Strowd Community Rose Garden, located at the Chapel Hill Community Center at 120 South Estes Street. You can park in the main community center parking lot for easy access to the gardens.
Is this event suitable for toddlers and strollers?
Yes, the garden area features flat, accessible pathways that are easy to navigate with a stroller, making it a very manageable outing for parents with toddlers.

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25th Anniversary of Strowd Roses in Chapel Hill on Sept. 27 runs Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM.

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  • Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
  • A blanket or low chairs for staking out a spot

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