If you’re looking for a way to kick off your Fourth of July celebrations a few days early and spend quality time with the younger members of your family, Kiwanis Park might just have the perfect event. In a festive gathering that brings together the threads of family and patriotism, the park will be hosting ‘Red, White, and Grandkids’—a special event dedicated to grandparents and their grandchildren, as per the City of Raleigh.
The celebration is set to take place on July 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. and will feature an array of Fourth of July-themed activities, including a goodie hunt, tasty treats, and themed crafts designed to foster the bonds of kinship and celebration. As detailed in an announcement from City of Raleigh, “Participants 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult,” ensuring that a semblance of supervision and safety will accompany the festivities.
The cost for children to participate in the event is $3 per child, but in a gesture that honors the role of grandparents, adults attend for free—creating a unique opportunity for them to engage and share stories of past Independence Days with their grandkids without the worry of an entrance fee…