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Special Events
Uncle Sam Jam (All ages)
Take part in a long-standing community tradition and celebrate the Fourth of July with High Point Parks & Recreation! Food, fun and plenty of entertainment will all be at one location. Enjoy our fireworks display starting at 9:15 p.m.! Oak Hollow Festival Park Monday, July 4, 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. $10 parking pass Summer Soulstice Celebration (All ages)
Summer Soulstice is a day of fun and networking opportunities featuring free school supplies, bounce houses, games, face painting, balloon designs and more! Interested vendors, please call the center for more information. Please register by July 29. Morehead Recreation Center Saturday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free
Cornhole Tournament (All ages)
Bring the family and friends and compete in teams of two in our double-elimination tournament. All ages are welcome, and first, second and third place winners will be awarded prizes. Please note that pre-registration is required. Oakview Recreation Center Friday & Saturday, Oct. 7 - 8 Friday, 6 - 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 - 5 p.m. $10 per team Boo Bash Carnival (All ages)
Enjoy our Trunk or Treat, ride the Spooky Train and Creepy Carousel, play Foggy Mini Golf and check out our game truck, face painting, corn hole and more! High Point City Lake Park Saturday, Oct. 8 3 - 7 p.m. $5 per person Free for kids 3 and under
Holiday Craft Bazaar (All ages)
Calling all shoppers! It's the perfect opportunity to find a special gift for that "hard-to-shop-for" person on your list! Browse items including: • Holiday decorations • Teacher's gifts • Toys • Wood crafts • Sewn items • Jewelry Meet Santa Dec. 3 10 a.m. - noon Food truck on-site both days of the event Oakview Recreation Center Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 1 - 5 p.m. Free for shoppers $20 per vendor, includes one table $5 each for additional tables $75 per food vendor for both days
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ASPIRE
Formerly know as Special Populations, ASPIRE stands for Adaptive Sports, Programs and Inclusive Recreation. ASPIRE offers a variety of virtual programming meant to keep you continually active, social and engaged. Register today for events such as bingo, dance classes, yoga and Camp Ann. Friends of all abilities are welcome! For more information on programs, please call 336.883.3477.
The Miracle League of High Point: 2022 Fall Season (Ages 5+)
Everyone deserves the chance to play baseball! This program teaches youth, teens and adults with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities the foundational skills of baseball through game play, sportsmanship and social engagement with peers. High Point Athletic Complex Fridays & Saturdays, Sept. 9 - October 15 Fridays, 6 - 8 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. - noon Free
ASPIRE Halloween Dance (Ages 5+)
People with disabilities, their families and friends are invited to join in the fun at our annual Halloween dance! Costumes are welcomed but not required. We will also have trunk or treating. Miracle League Field Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6 - 8 p.m. Free
ASPIRE Christmas Dance (Ages 5+)
Our Christmas dance for people with disabilities, their families and friends is a long-standing and well-loved tradition. New friends are welcome! Non-marking shoes are required for dancing in the gym. Morehead Recreation Center Tuesday, Dec. 6, 6 - 8 p.m. Free ASPIRE Bad to the Bow Adaptive Archery Competition (Ages 7+)
Give it your best shot at this adaptive archery competition! Participants will have time to practice beforehand, and adaptive equipment will be provided. Prizes will be awarded! Morehead Recreation Center Thursday, Dec. 1, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Free
ASPIRE Adaptive Kickball (Ages 8+)
Kick back and relax with us this summer as you participate in our recreational kickball program! People of all abilities will enjoy going head to head with other players while learning the sport of kickball. For more information, please contact Timpani Lopp at timpani.lopp@highpointnc.gov. High Point Athletic Complex Tuesdays, July 5 - Aug. 9, 6 - 7:15 p.m. Free
Lucky Strikes Bowling League (Ages 8+)
Bowlers, friends and families of all abilities are welcome. Ramps are available if needed. All bowlers must be registered and paid by 9:45 a.m. each week. The fee, which includes shoe rental, is paid at the bowling center. High Point Bowling Center Saturdays, July 16, 30, Aug. 20 and 27 11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Free
ASPIRE
Summer Recreation at a Park (Ages 8+)
"RECreate" your summer with activities for the whole family to enjoy as our ASPIRE team visits local parks and recreation facilities in High Point. While the program is designed for persons with disabilities, it's open to all abilities; everyone is welcome! Armstrong Park Wednesday, July 20, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Allen Jay Recreation Center Wednesday, Aug. 17, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Free
Super Social Supper Club (Ages 8+)
Learn the basics of restaurant etiquette through this fun and social program. Our outings include learning how to place a food order, paying a bill and calculating a tip. All registered participants need to bring money, arrive at 6 p.m. and be picked up by 7:30 p.m. Contact Stephanie Hedgecock at 336.883.3477 or stephanie.hedgecock@ highpointnc.gov by noon of each outing to find out the location.
Wednesdays, July 27, Aug. 31, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 6 - 8 p.m. Free 16
Special Olympics athletes will practice for the fall 2022 golf season. They will engage in socially-distanced, skill-based play and increase their physical activity with safety protocols in place. Oak Hollow Golf Course Sundays, Aug. 21 - Oct. 30, 6 - 7 p.m. Free Special Olympics Guilford/High Point Bocce Practice (Ages 8+)
Special Olympics bocce athletes will practice for the fall season. You must attend practices to be considered for the 2022 Special Olympics fall state tournament. Morehead Recreation Center Mondays, Aug. 22 - Oct. 31, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Free
Special Olympics Guilford/High Point soccer athletes will practice for the fall season. You must attend practices to be considered for the 2022 Special Olympics fall state tournament. Morehead Recreation Center Mondays, Aug. 22 - Oct. 31, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Free
Special Olympics Guilford/High Point softball athletes will practice for the fall season. Athletes must attend practices to be considered for the 2022 Special Olympics fall state tournament. Allen Jay Recreation Center Tuesdays, Aug. 23 - Nov. 1, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Free
Special Olympics Guilford/High Point cycling athletes will practice for the fall season. Cycling athletes must attend practices to be considered for the 2022 Special Olympics fall state tournament. Trindale Elementary School Thursdays Aug. 25 - Nov. 3 5:30 - 7 p.m. Free
