Date: Saturday, Oct 10
Time: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Venue: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Family
Local artists set up their easels across Wake County’s parks and preserves, capturing their beauty and character through outdoor painting. Now ...
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“Arrive by 9:00 am to grab a parking spot before the afternoon crowds arrive.”
Paint the Parks Exhibit Last Weekend at Yates Mill Park is an outdoor art display showcasing paintings of Wake County preserves created by local artists. What to Know: The exhibit is completely free to attend and open to all ages. Parking is available in the main lot at Historic Yates Mill County Park, though spaces can fill up quickly on pleasant autumn Saturdays. The gravel paths leading around the park are wide enough for double strollers, and clean public restrooms are located near the visitor center. Bring a light jacket and comfortable walking shoes to explore the trails after you view the artwork. This event makes a simple, low-stress weekend outing because it combines a cultural activity with plenty of space for kids to run around. You can view the paintings, watch the turtles from the wooden bridge, and enjoy the fall foliage all in a single morning.
Last updated
Oct 10
Paint the Parks Exhibit Last Weekend at Yates Mill Park runs Saturday, Oct 10, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm.
4620 Lake Wheeler Rd. is at 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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