Get ready to break out into summer fun at our Summer BreakOUT! event where the Park transforms into the ultimate camping extravaganza for kids! Join us for a wild adventure filled with s’mores, storytelling around the “campfire,” outdoor games, food trucks, and so much more. Gather your camping crew and kick off the summer in style at Downtown Cary Park! Immerse your children in the vibrant world of music with Mr. Blue Shoes, a captivating program created by Michael Dyson, Grammy Award-winning producer, guitarist, and charismatic entertainer. With his trademark backwards baseball cap, iconic blue shoes, and comedic persona, Mr. Blue Shoes breaks the mold of a traditional Bluesman, delivering a one-of-a-kind experience for young audiences. Don’t forget to stick around for our enchanting Firefly Crown Making program and Evening Firefly Crown Parade! Join us in crafting wire firefly crowns (while supplies last) and then show off your creations in a magical evening parade through the Park. For more details, visit here. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Outdoor toys and Imagination Blocks in Park St Arena 12 – 5 p.m.: Art Cart in the Nest Pavilion 2 – 2:45 p.m.: Performance by Mr. Blue Shoes on the Great Lawn Pavilion 2 – 6 p.m.: Free Spirited Artistry Face Painter & Fairy Hair Artist on Frantz Square Lawn 3:15 – 5 p.m.: ‘Story time around the campfire’ with Darren Farrell in Academy Pavilion 6 – 8 p.m.: S’mores Bar on Frantz Square Plaza 6:30 – 9 p.m.: Firefly Crown Making & Parade. For more details on this program, visit here. Below are the food trucks that will be available along Park St Courts. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Mr. Puebla Tacos 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: HotBox Pizza Know Before You Go This is NOT a drop off event. Parents and guardians must stay …

Drop in for a magical evening at Downtown Cary Park, where summer nights come alive with our Firefly Crown Making program and Evening Firefly Crown Parade! Craft your own whimsical wire firefly crown under the stars, while supplies last. Then, join the enchanting parade starting at the Great Lawn Pavilion, winding through the Park, and illuminating the Light Passage with your dazzling creations! 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.: Firefly Crown Making in Academy Pavilion 8:30 – 9 p.m.: Evening Firefly Crown Parade starting on the Great Lawn Pavilion Know Before You Go This event is open to the public while supplies last. This event is suitable for all ages. Inclusion Services Downtown Cary Park strives to provide a positive experience for all guests. Our goal is to accommodate you and meet your individual needs. Please fill out the event accessibility form here and a staff member will be in contact with you.