 | HOP on over to Robbins Park on Saturday, April 1, from 2-4 p.m. for Hop Into Spring! This annual family event will include a visit with Peter Cottontail, a glitter tattoo artist, kids' inflatables, crafts, music, and an Easter Egg scramble. Don't forget a camera for photos and a basket for the scramble! |
 | Visit Downtown Cornelius on Saturday, April 8, from 2-8 p.m. for the next Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival. This free event features local vendors, live music, food trucks, kids' activities, and more! |
 | Register to enjoy our new, Magical Egg-Stravaganza, on Wednesday, April 12, 7:30-8:30 p.m. It's a magic show with Professor Twist, followed by a flashlight egg hunt! Cornelius residents can register starting March 30 for $4; non-residents can register starting March 31 for $8. For children ages 3-8 and their parents or guardians. Pre-registration is required, as spaces are limited.
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 | Join us at Robbins Park on Saturday, April 15, 4-7 p.m., for Earth Jam 2023! Enjoy free "green" activities including craft, demonstrations, wildlife habitat improvements, nature walks, live musical performances, and more! |
 | We are partnering with Lake Norman Wildlife Federation to offer TWO events at Robbins Park on Saturday, April 29, for ages 7-12. First, Hooked on Cornelius, 10-11 a.m., a free educational opportunity to learn how to fish and about fishing safety. Up next, our inaugural Cornelius Fishing Derby! This NEW, friendly fishing competition will have prizes, a raffle, and more! $10 for Cornelius residents/$12 for non-residents. Separate registration is required for each event, and space are limited.
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 | New! Middle School Hoop Dreams: Looking to improve your basketball skills? Then this six-week instructional skills clinic is for you! Sessions will be Saturdays, May 6-June 10, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Bailey Road Recreation Center, and focus on dribbling, defense, shooting, and more. For boys and girls ages 11-14. Cornelius residents $40/Non-residents $50. Registration required. |
 | View our 2023 Summer Camps Guide listing over 70 camps spread over nine weeks, for ages 4-16. Registration is underway! Many of our half-day sports and recreation camps are sold out, and all full-day camps are sold out. Don't wait any longer! |
 | The 2023 Mayors' Fitness Challenge has officially begun and registration remains open. Over the six-week challenge, participants from Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville will compete to see which is the fittest town! Record your active minutes each week to help Cornelius win the back-to-back title! |
 | View our list of Athletics, Fitness Classes & Recreation programs. Register now for the next sessions of our popular fitness classes including Tai Chi, Camp Gladiator, and Yoga for Youth, or drop in for Cardio Funk!
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 | Looking for a unique gift for friends or family? A gift certificate from Cornelius Parks & Recreation is always the right size! Gift certificates can be used for full-day & partial-day summer camps, fitness classes, and more. |
 | We offer a variety of Parks, Recreation Centers, and Trails & Greenways for your enjoyment. Read more about renting a shelter, field or court. |