Date: Sunday, Oct 4
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: Gipson Play Plaza of Dix Park, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Community
Explore sound and creativity Join us for an interactive, participatory music experience designed for all ages! This hands-on “instrument petting zoo” ...
Community · Raleigh
Explore sound and creativity
Join us for an interactive, participatory music experience designed for all ages! This hands-on “instrument petting zoo” ...
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Oct 4
Instrument Petting Zoo at Dix Park runs Sunday, Oct 4, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Gipson Play Plaza of Dix Park is at 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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