Pender County Parks and Recreation

10/10/2026

We are hosting our second Kayak-Based River Clean up in just a few weeks! We're thrilled to partner with to make a positive impact on our environment. With their help, we'll have kayaks available for use, so you can join in on the fun and help us collect trash and debris from our beautiful waterway.

Be sure to register on RecDesk!
https://penderpr.recdesk.com/Community/Program

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Bill and Christine for taking home 1st place in our first ever pickleball league! 🥇

Teams played through 5 weeks of play, and each week was full of fun, friendly competition! We are so grateful for each team that joined us to compete in this league and hope you had as much fun as we did! 🏓

Stay up to date or more leagues and events like this at: pendercountync.gov/parksandrec

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Ahoy, mateys! Join us on December 8th at Hampstead Kiwanis Park for a pirate-themed story time and craft, with yummy hot cocoa and gingerbread cookies.

For more information, visit our website - https://pendercountync.gov/576/Parks-Recreation

10/08/2026

Be sure to swing by the Pender Memorial Park Picnic Shelter next Thursday, October 15th for our Pumpkins & Pages program. This family-friendly event will include a captivating story time, followed by a craft session where kids can let their creativity shine and take home their very own pumpkin masterpiece.

10/07/2026

You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I’m telling you why...

Santa Claus is coming to HAMPSTEAD KIWANIS PARK!!

Join us on December 4th for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting, featuring a visit with Santa, yummy hot cocoa, and fun for the whole family.

Pender County Library
Pender County

10/06/2026

Join us next week for a Pumpkin Spice Stroll around the beautiful Abbey Nature Preserve! Take a walk through the fall foliage and enjoy the serene atmosphere. Swing by our table for a warm cup of coffee and a delicious fall treat.

10/05/2026

We're thrilled to announce that we'll be showing the live action film, How to Train Your Dragon! The movie will be projected onto a screen near the Tennis Courts at Hampstead Kiwanis Park, so mark your calendars for a fun-filled evening on 11/5 at 7pm. Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair to cozy up for a good evening with family and friends. See you there!

10/03/2026

This December, we will be having a Snowflake Search! Take a walk through Millers Pond Park and see how many snowflakes you can spot!

To be entered into the drawing for a prize, please submit your count on this google form. (The form will open 12/1) https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/8Y356TrrfB

10/02/2026

Suprise! 🎃

Have you had a chance to visit the Pender County Courthouse Square recently? You won't want to miss the gigantic, humungous, and absolutely magnificent pumpkin display that's taken over the square! Be sure to check it out this month and take in all the fall festivities!

Tag us in all of your pumpkin pics and we'll feature some of our favorites!