City of Graham Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

Join the City of Graham for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting tradition at City Hall, including holiday fun, ice skating on synthetic ice, food trucks, a special visit from Santa, and FIREWORKS (fireworks tentative)! Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pmTree Lighting Ceremony: 6:30pm, fireworks will follow the lighting...

Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink on Synthetic Ice

Join Graham Recreation & Parks at Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink for this 3-week annual event in November and December! This event features an outdoor “synthetic” ice skating rink and multiple special events, including Skate with the Characters nights, Theme Nights, and more. Real ice skates are used on synthetic...

GLOW Drums Alive

Get Ready to Glow & Drum! A special glow drumming class is lighting up your way! Wear your brightest neon, white, or glow-in-the-dark colors and get ready to shine as you move to the beat! Join Graham Recreation & Parks for Drums Alive: Glow Edition! This high-energy wellness class combines...

Trick or Treat at the Graham Recreation Center

Graham Recreation & Parks dares you to step inside the spooky Graham Recreation Center—if you’re brave enough! Join us for a night of games, treats, popcorn, and a glow-in-the-dark dance party that’s sure to thrill. Kids and parents are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween best—those in costume will...

Downtown Graham Pumpkin Bash

The annual Downtown Graham Pumpkin Bash will occur on the Friday before Halloween! This Halloween Festival is a joint effort put on by the Graham Recreation & Parks, Graham Police, and Graham Fire Departments. Join us for an evening of games, rides, and fun. The event will consist of inflatables,...

Fall Lake Cruise on the Pontoon

Graham Recreation & Parks is excited to invite you to experience a delightful Lake Cruise on our Pontoon boat at Graham-Mebane Lake. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the lake, catch a glimpse of local wildlife, and take in the fall vibes. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please arrive...

Revised Graham Regional Park Master Plan Draft Now Available to View

In 2025, the City of Graham, NC, and the Graham Recreation & Parks Department launched the Graham Regional Park Master Plan process. This initiative invited feedback from the public, recreation program participants, commission members, and elected officials to help shape the park’s future vision and recommendations. Input was collected through...

Trick or Treat at the Graham Recreation Center

Graham Recreation & Parks dares you to step inside the spooky Graham Recreation Center—if you’re brave enough! Join us for a night of games, treats, popcorn, and a glow-in-the-dark dance party that’s sure to thrill. Kids and parents are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween best—those in costume will...

Youth Basketball Registration is underway!

Just a reminder: there's only one month left to register for the upcoming Youth Basketball season! Don't miss the chance for your child to build skills, make friends, and have fun on the court. Registration closes on October 26. Sign up soon, as many age divisions are close to full!...

Drums Alive at the Graham Recreation Center

Experience Drums Alive with Graham Recreation & Parks at the Graham Recreation Center! Join us for Drums Alive, a fun and engaging wellness class that blends the rhythm of drumming with movement to energize both body and mind. This unique program offers a variety of benefits, including improved cardiovascular health,...