It’s time to choose your side. Will you “Embrace the Dark Side” or “Join the Resistance”?

May the Fourth be with you and join us at the Park to celebrate the “galaxy far, far away.” In honor of this commemorative Star Wars holiday, the Park will have entertainment throughout the day, including Star Wars trivia, character appearances, hands-on crafts, food trucks, live entertainment, and more. Bring the whole family to observe this grassroots Sci-Fi celebration!

• 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Art Cart with Star Wars Crafts – Academy Plaza
• 4 p.m. – Padawan Pet Pics with Joanne Wetzel of Five Freedoms Photography – The Bark Bar
• 4 p.m. – Photos with Star Wars Cosplayers – Throughout the Park
• 5 p.m. – ChewBARKa’s Runway-Dog Costume Contest (REGISTER HERE) – Park Street Arena
  • Dress up your pets in their Star Wars cosplay and SkyWALK the runway to compete in this contest. First and second place prizes from Phydeaux-by Feeder’s Pet Supply will be awarded to the winners in the Light Side, BARK Side, and ChewBARKa categories.  Judging will happen in less than 12 parsecs by the galaxy’s finest: Nora Tunney of All Dogs Allowed, Tom Vibert an Air Force K9 Combat Veteran and Cary PD Senior Police Officer, and Kylo Ren himself.
• 5 p.m. – Jedi Training Workshop #1 – Great Lawn Pavilion
  • APPLAUSE! Cary Youth Theater instructors lead participants in learning some basic stage combat moves ‘in character’ as Jedis receive a free Padawan training light saber.
• 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. – Star Wars Trivia with Hammered Trivia – The Bark Bar
• 6 p.m. – Jedi Training Workshop #2 – Great Lawn Pavilion
  • This is a repeat of the first session. APPLAUSE! Cary Youth Theater instructors lead participants in learning some basic stage combat moves ‘in character’ as Jedis receive a free Padawan training light saber.
• 7 p.m. – Choreographed Stage Battle with APPLAUSE! Cary Youth Theater Instructors – Great Lawn Pavilion
• 7:15 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Silent Disco with DJ Rang, DJ Nevy, and Lauren Soveriegn – Great Lawn
  • Enjoy three different channels featuring a wide variety of music to fit each persons taste. From Latin and Bollywood to Top40 and EDM, there is bound to be something to get you dancing on the great lawn.
  • NOTE: This program is free, but an I.D. is required to check out the silent disco headphones. Individuals ages 12-17 will need an adult with them. Individuals under 12 are not permitted at the silent disco.