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Instrument Petting Zoo

Date: Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Venue: Gipson Play Plaza, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Family

Join us for an interactive, participatory music experience designed for all ages! This hands-on “instrument petting zoo” invites community members to explore, try instruments, and make music together in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. The program will feature performances by two youth quartets, followed by opportunities for the public to join in and play along. Easy-to-use instruments such as boomwhackers, bucket band percussion, hand percussion, and kazoos will be available so everyone can participate—no musical experience required. In addition to music-making, attendees can enjoy a sensory art activity by painting old instruments. Instructor: Raleigh Music Collective

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Instrument Petting Zoo

“Dress your kids in play clothes since they will be painting real instruments.”

When
Next Friday
Fri, Sep 4, 2026
2pm to 4pm
Where
Gipson Play Plaza
Raleigh, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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Instrument Petting Zoo
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Instrument Petting Zoo runs Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 2pm to 4pm.

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Gipson Play Plaza is at 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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