# Event Details - **Event Name**: Drum Circle - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Bring your instrument or borrow ours! Enjoy group music making which can help reduce stress, promote self-expression and build community.About this EventParticipants are invited to bring their own instruments or borrow from a shared collection of drums and percussion provided on site. This interactive experience welcomes all skill levels—from complete beginners to experienced musicians—and focuses on creating rhythm together in a relaxed, supportive environment.One Tribe will guide free-form drumming where participants can explore self-expression, connect with others, and experience the collective energy of group music-making. Drum circles are known to help reduce stress, improve focus, and foster a strong sense of belonging and community. No prior musical experience is needed—just a willingness to listen, participate, and have fun.TicketsWhile free to attend, space is limited. Registration is required.This program is free thanks to Dix Park Conservancy donors.Directions & ParkingThis outdoor program will meet at the Outdoor Classroom which is next to the Stone Houses Visitor Center.From Western Boulevard, enter the park at Hunt Drive or S. Boylan Avenue.From Lake Wheeler Road, enter the park at Goode Street or Umstead Drive.From Centennial Parkway, enter the park at Blair Drive.Follow signage to the Stone Houses Visitor Center.Parking is located in Lot C.From Lot C to the Stone Houses Visitor Center is roughly 420ft or a 2-3min walk featuring accessible pathways.To locate public parking lots, visit the Dix Park Parking Map.Following the opening of Gipson Play Plaza, Dix Park is experiencing a significant increase in visitors. This increase will likely affect parking availability throughout the entire park. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Nearby parking cannot be guaranteed.WeatherIf we need to postpone or cancel due to inclement weather, we will communicate through Eventbrite email. Staff has the right to cancel programs onsite if severe weather impacts the class or poses a safety risk.RestroomsOutdoor programs are located at various places throughout the entire park. There are temporary restrooms located at the Big Field, Flowers Field, Magnolia Room, Oak Room, and by the Dog Park. Accessible temporary restrooms are located at the Big Field and Flowers Field. Indoor accessible restrooms are available at Gipson Play Plaza, under the Superintendent’s House at the Stone Houses and at the Chapel during hours of operation.AccessibilityDix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for early park improvements and all future planning and development.Parking: Accessible parking spaces are available in all lots.Restrooms: Accessible temporary restrooms are located at the Big Field and Flowers Field. Indoor accessible restrooms are available at Gipson Play Plaza, under the Superintendent’s House at the Stone Houses and at the Chapel during hours of operation.Programs and Events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.Questions?Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.orgLiability WaiverCity of Raleigh - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources DepartmentRelease, Covenant Not To Sue, and Indemnity AgreementI understand that participating in Dix Park Programs and Events (hereinafter “Program”) involves risk of injury. These risks include, but are not limited to, inclement weather, accidents while traveling, equipment problems or failures, contacts with and actions of other participants, spectators, or volunteers, slips/trips/falls, and musculoskeletal injuries, among others. I choose for myself, for my child, or for another participant who I am enrolling, to participate in the Program despite these and other risks.By registering for this Program, I acknowledge all risks of injury, illness, and death, and property damage, and affirm that I have assumed all responsibility of injury, illness, death, and property damage relating in any way to the Program. I also agree for myself and for any child or other participant who I am registering herein to follow all rules and procedures that may apply to the Program and to follow the reasonable instructions of City employees and other supervisors of the Program. In return for the opportunity to participate in this Program, I agree for myself and for the child or other participant I am registering, and for our heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators to release, waive, and discharge any legal rights that any one of us may have to seek payment or relief of any kind from the City of Raleigh, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the State of North Carolina, their employees or their agents for injury, illness, or death relating in any way to this Program.If I am registering a minor for the Program, I agree that I am a parent, legal guardian, or am otherwise responsible for the minor whose application I am submitting and that I release, waive, and discharge any legal rights on behalf of that minor. If I am registering an adult, I agree that I am authorized to do so and do hereby release, waive, and discharge any legal rights on behalf of that adult participant. I, along with any participant I register herein, also agree not to sue the City of Raleigh, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, or the State of North Carolina, their employees, or their agents and agree to indemnify the same for any and all claims, damages, losses or expenses, including but not limited to medical expenses and attorney’s fees, if a suit is filed concerning an injury (to person or property), illness, or death to me or to any participant I am enrolling that relates to, or results from, participation in the Program.I have read this waiver thoroughly and understand that by registering for this program I am waiving legal rights.Photo ReleasePictures or video may be taken of participants at this Program or Event for use in Dix Park publicity. By registering for the Program, I hereby grant the City of Raleigh, Dix Park Conservancy, and program partners permission to use my likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any and all of their publications, including web-based publications and digital platforms, without payment or other consideration. I hereby irrevocably authorize the City of Raleigh, the Dix Park Conservancy, and program partners to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose.I have read this release thoroughly and understand that by registering for this program I am waiving legal rights. If I am registering a minor for the Program, I agree that I am a parent, legal guardian, or am otherwise responsible for the minor whose application I am submitting and that I affirm consent on behalf of that minor.Email ConsentBy Registering for this Program, I consent to receive emails from Dix Park and Dix Park Conservancy about park news, community engagement, opportunities to support the park, as well as upcoming programs and events. Participants can unsubscribe at any time. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/drum-circle/100001988008852995 - **Event Categories**: music, health-wellness, workshops, entertainment, live-music, dog - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Stone Houses Visitor Center at Dix Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Raleigh - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Stone Houses Visitor Center at Dix Park - **lat**: 35.7708958 - **long**: -78.65454 - **full address**: Stone Houses Visitor Center at Dix Park, 830 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Drum Circle - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f777bf133bf018ab2f56ad5884f421234834c4e000bf7c81a60e11d14637079d-rimg-w640-h427-dcd7d78d-gmir.jpg?v=1777793743 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Drum Circle being held? - **A:** Drum Circle takes place on Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Stone Houses Visitor Center at Dix Park, 830 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Drum Circle? - **A:** Drum Circle is organized by Dix Park. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Drum Circle is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Raleigh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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