Chatham families invited to celebrate the Christmas season at Holiday in the Park

Siler City, NC – Tis the season to celebrate with the Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department at the third annual Holiday in the Park. The afternoon will be packed full of fun, family-friendly, free activities for the community to enjoy.

Holiday in the Park will take place on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Northwest District Park located at 2413 Woody Store Road, Siler City. This free event will include pictures with Santa, holiday-themed crafts and games, a scavenger hunt around the park, letters to Santa station, warm drinks and cookies, and more holiday fun. The event will end with the tree lighting on the pond at 5:30 p.m. Families can enjoy most of the event outside; however, if anyone would like to go inside the buildings located at Northwest District Park, they will be required to wear a face covering.

In addition to the holiday fun, Chatham County Parks and Recreation is partnering with the Chatham County Public Health Department to hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic onsite at the event. The clinic will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Northwest District Park. Pediatric and adult Pfizer vaccines will be available. Pre-registration is encouraged at myoptumserve.com/covid19 or by calling 877-505-6723; however, walk-ins are still welcome.

“The Holiday season is here, and the Parks and Recreation staff is working hard to bring good tidings and joy to the Chatham Community,” said Chatham County Parks and Recreation Director Tracy Burnett. “We invite the community to come and be a part of the fun festivities by joining us at Holiday in the Park this year.” 

Chatham County Parks and Recreation will be following all COVID-19 guidelines from public health officials. Event details could be altered due to any changes with COVID-19.

For more information, individuals may contact Mallory Peterson at the Parks and Recreation Department at 919-545-8553 or mallory.peterson@chathamcountync.gov.