Date: Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: Raleigh Community Center, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Sports
Free Basketball open play at Raleigh Community Center. Open to all ages. No registration required - just show up with your free Open Play Pass. Get your pass at any Raleigh community center or online at RecLink.
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What is Basketball Open Play - All Ages? This is a free, drop-in community gym session where players of any age can shoot hoops and play casual pickup games. To get on the court, you just need to secure a free Open Play Pass ahead of time. You can grab this pass online through the city RecLink portal or register in person at any Raleigh community center desk. The gym provides a safe, indoor space to play, which is perfect if the weather is too hot or rainy for the local park. Kids should wear athletic shoes, and parents of younger children should plan to stay and supervise. This afternoon slot is a smart option for homeschool groups, track-out students, or preschoolers who want to run around before the after-school rush begins.
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Oct 28
Basketball Open Play - All Ages runs Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
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