# December Skate Night at the Dix Park Chapel

> Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Dec 18 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Where: The Chapel at Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Free; skate rental $10
- Organizer: Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy
- Official page: https://dixpark.org/
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

Free community roller-skating night at The Chapel in Dorothea Dix Park — two all-ages rolls (5-6:15pm and 6:45-8pm) plus a dedicated 18+ roll 8:30-10pm. Bring your own skates or rent a pair on-site for $10; free thanks to Dix Park Conservancy donors.

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