# Joyner Park Thanksgiving Pecan Grove & Historic Farmstead Trail > Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM - Where: E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free public park admission and trail access - Organizer: Town of Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources - Official page: https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/parks-recreation-cultural-resources/parks-facilities/e-carroll-joyner-park - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/joyner-park-thanksgiving-pecan-grove-and-historic-farmstead-trail--listing-b4f5ce3f68581fe2065f0285 ## About Covering 111 sprawling acres in Wake Forest, E. Carroll Joyner Park combines magnificent rolling meadow landscapes with restored agricultural history. On Thanksgiving Day, families from northern Wake County gather for brisk walks along three miles of paved trails winding past picturesque stone farm buildings, historic wooden barns, and a lovely pecan grove. Kids love rolling down the manicured grassy slopes of the outdoor amphitheater, exploring the restored mule barn, and watching red-shouldered hawks soar overhead. The wide, sweeping vistas, gentle meadow trails, and tranquil community atmosphere make Joyner Park a favorite annual Thanksgiving destination for multi-generational families to walk, play, and connect outdoors. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, 10-foot wide asphalt multi-use trails cross the entire park with gentle grades, ideal for all strollers, wagons, and tricycles. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated park restrooms with baby changing stations are situated at the Community Center and park pavilion. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all ages, from toddlers running on grassy lawns to grandparents enjoying a flat, scenic paved walk. • Sensory Tips: Expansive open space and fresh breezes create a soothing, calm sensory environment with plenty of room to roam. ## Similar picks in Raleigh - [North Carolina Museum of Art Thanksgiving Weekend Museum Park Sculpture Trail](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/north-carolina-museum-of-art-thanksgiving-weekend-museum-park-sculptur--listing-77bf4669767ce1746e8fa1e1) — Fri, Nov 27 · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park at North Carolina Museum of Art · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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