Happy Hoppy Easter Party 2026 🐰🌷
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZEAV1qNj_o
Town offices will be closed Friday, April 3 in recognition of the Good Friday holiday.
This week, trash and recycling will be collected on Friday, April 3, as scheduled.
There will be NO BULK PICKUP this week. The next date for bulk pickup date will be on Friday, April 10.
Gill Street Park is temporarily closed as of today, Monday, March 30, 2026, as the Town continues coordination with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) during ongoing environmental evaluation of the site.
The Town of Zebulon is moving forward with Phase 1 planning for Gill Street Park, following the adoption of the site-specific master plan in November 2025.
Here’s what to know:
• Environmental testing began in early 2024 as part of park planning
• DEQ conducted additional investigation from January 2025 through January 2026
• Testing evaluated soil, groundwater, landfill gas, soil gas, and air
• No impacts to drinking water or indoor air have been identified to date
• DEQ’s investigation includes the park and surrounding properties, with no concerns related to indoor air or vapor intrusion in homes identified
• According to DEQ, potential exposure is associated with contact with soil, such as digging or ingestion
Out of an abundance of caution, access to the park has been restricted to limit contact with impacted areas while evaluation continues.
📬 Property Notifications:
DEQ will be notifying impacted properties via direct and electronic mail.
📅 Community Meeting:
The Town will host a community meeting with DEQ on Tuesday, April 21 at Mt. Zion Holiness Church at 6 p.m. to discuss the environmental findings, including soil contamination, answer questions, and provide updates to residents.
❓ Have questions?
Submit them here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TownOfZebulon/GillStreetAreaLeadContaminationQuestionCard
https://publicinput.com/gillstreetupdates.
For health-related questions, residents are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider or Wake County Public Health at 919-856-7416 or healthandsafety@wake.gov.
The Town remains committed to transparency and will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.
#Zebulon #GillStreetPark #CommunityUpdate #PublicSafety #TownofZebulon
Hop on over to Zebulon Community Park for a fun-filled morning the whole family will love!
📅 Saturday, March 28
👥Ages 12 & under — individuals of all abilities welcome
💲 FREE
🕙 10:00 AM – Happy Hoppy Party
🕚 11:00 AM – Easter Egg Hunt
Join us at 10 AM for pre-hunt fun, including a meet & greet with the Easter Bunny, games, inflatables, face painting, and arts-n-crafts🎨🎈
Participants don’t have to arrive at 10 AM but must be present before the egg hunt begins at 11 AM.
Bring your baskets, your smiles, and get ready to hop into the fun! 🐇💐
Looking for a fun and engaging outdoor activity for your little one? Join us for Lil Gardeners—a hands-on program designed for children ages 2–5 who love playing in the dirt, exploring nature, and getting creative!
🗓 Dates: April 7 – July 28 (every other Tuesday)
⏰ Time: 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 Location: Zebulon Community Center
💲 Cost: Free
Each session includes gardening activities, story time, and a fun craft—plus a new theme every week! 🌼📚🎨
🌤 We’ll be outdoors for the entire session, weather permitting. In case of bad weather, we’ll move indoors.
https://zebulon.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1789
🏃♀️ Crazy Running🏃♂️
Get your kids moving and having fun this spring with Crazy Running! This exciting program focuses on making exercise enjoyable while introducing young runners to the basics of running and fitness. Participants will learn simple strength exercises, fundamental running techniques, and play fun games that provide a kid-friendly cardio workout. Whether your child is brand new to running or already loves to race, this program is perfect for them!
📅 Practice Dates: Mondays, April 6 – May 18, 2026
👧👦 Ages: 5–13 years old
💲 Cost: $45 Resident / $65 Non-Resident
📍 Practice Location:
Zebulon Elementary School – Multipurpose Field
700 Proctor St, Zebulon, NC 27597
🗓 Registration Deadline: April 1
https://zebulon.recdesk.com/Community/Program
👟 Instructor: Coach Briana Arnold
Spots are limited, so be sure to register before the deadline! Let’s run, play, and have fun together this spring! 🌟
Throughout the month of March, the Town of Zebulon is highlighting the women who serve our community across departments as part of Women’s History Month.
Today, we recognize J’Kyra Brown with the Parks and Recreation Department.
J’Kyra serves as the Athletics Coordinator for Zebulon Parks and Recreation. She has been with the Town of Zebulon for just over a year and brings eight years of experience in public service.
In her role, J’Kyra creates opportunities for the community through sports. She helps organize and manage youth and community athletic programs, including scheduling games and coordinating staff. Her work supports young athletes as they build skills, grow their confidence, and stay active right here in Zebulon.
“My advice to women who are interested in public service would be to think about what you have been given and pour it back into a person, thing or community.
If you get the opportunity to make a difference then take it. You’ll be amazed at how much it comes back to you!”
Thank you, J’Kyra, for your dedication to our community and for making a lasting impact through recreation and youth athletics.
#WomensHistoryMonth #TownOfZebulon #ZebulonParksAndRec #MarchMadness #WomenInPublicService #ZebulonNC
Hop on over to Zebulon Community Park for a fun-filled morning the whole family will love!
📅 Saturday, March 28
👥Ages 12 & under — individuals of all abilities welcome
💲 FREE
🕙 10:00 AM – Happy Hoppy Party
🕚 11:00 AM – Easter Egg Hunt
Join us at 10 AM for pre-hunt fun, including a meet & greet with the Easter Bunny, games, inflatables, face painting, and arts-n-crafts🎨🎈
Participants don’t have to arrive at 10 AM, but must be present before the egg hunt begins at 11 AM.
Bring your baskets, your smiles, and get ready to hop into the fun! 🐇💐
🗓 Date: Saturday, April 11
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Whitley Park
👨👩👧👦 Ages: Families & Children
💲 Cost: FREE
Discover what makes birds so unique by exploring their anatomy—from beaks to feather patterns—and learn how their features help them survive and thrive. We’ll also dive into the wonders (and challenges!) of flight and other fascinating adaptations.
✨ Bonus: This program includes live animals for an interactive experience you won’t want to miss!
Hop on over to Zebulon Community Park for a fun-filled morning the whole family will love!
📅 Saturday, March 28
👥Ages 12 & under — individuals of all abilities welcome
💲 FREE
🕙 10:00 AM – Happy Hoppy Party
🕚 11:00 AM – Easter Egg Hunt
Join us at 10 AM for pre-hunt fun, including a meet & greet with the Easter Bunny, games, inflatables, face painting, and arts-n-crafts🎨🎈
Participants don’t have to arrive at 10 AM, but must be present before the egg hunt begins at 11 AM.
Bring your baskets, your smiles, and get ready to hop into the fun! 🐇💐
🏃♀️ Crazy Running🏃♂️
Get your kids moving and having fun this spring with Crazy Running! This exciting program focuses on making exercise enjoyable while introducing young runners to the basics of running and fitness. Participants will learn simple strength exercises, fundamental running techniques, and play fun games that provide a kid-friendly cardio workout. Whether your child is brand new to running or already loves to race, this program is perfect for them!
📅 Practice Dates: Mondays, April 6 – May 18, 2026
👧👦 Ages: 5–13 years old
💲 Cost: $45 Resident / $65 Non-Resident
📍 Practice Location:
Zebulon Elementary School – Multipurpose Field
700 Proctor St, Zebulon, NC 27597
🗓 Registration Deadline: April 1
https://zebulon.recdesk.com/Community/Program
👟 Instructor: Coach Briana Arnold
Spots are limited, so be sure to register before the deadline! Let’s run, play, and have fun together this spring! 🌟
Weather Update
Due to the Level 4 (Moderate) risk for severe weather today, Town Hall and the Zebulon Community Center will close at 11 a.m.
All Town of Zebulon Parks and Recreation programs are canceled today.
Town staff will continue monitoring weather conditions and will share updates if needed.
Please continue to monitor the Town of Zebulon’s official social media channels and the National Weather Service for important weather updates and alerts.
Weather Update
Due to the Level 4 (Moderate) risk for severe weather today, the Zebulon Community Center will close at 1 p.m.
All Town of Zebulon Parks and Recreation programs scheduled after 1 p.m. are canceled.
Town staff will continue monitoring weather conditions and will share updates if needed.
Please continue to monitor the Town of Zebulon’s official social media channels and the National Weather Service for important weather updates and alerts.
Following community input, the Zebulon Board of Commissioners adopted the Gill Street Park Site-Specific Master Plan in November 2025. The plan includes multiple phases, and the Town is now moving forward with Phase 1 development.
What’s happening now: The Town is engaging a design team and applying for a North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant to begin preparing plans for enhanced play spaces at the Gill Street Park expansion site.
Join the conversation! To learn more and share your input, join us for a public meeting:
Monday, March 23
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Creative Cup
Get ready for a summer packed with outdoor adventures, creative crafts, exciting games, and unforgettable memories! Spots fill quickly don’t miss out, register today!
https://zebulon.recdesk.com/Community/Home
Hop on over to Zebulon Community Park for a fun-filled morning the whole family will love!
📅 Saturday, March 28
👥Ages 12 & under — individuals of all abilities welcome
💲 FREE
🕙 10:00 AM – Happy Hoppy Party
🕚 11:00 AM – Easter Egg Hunt
Join us at 10 AM for pre-hunt fun, including a meet & greet with the Easter Bunny, games, inflatables, face painting, and arts-n-crafts🎨🎈
Participants don’t have to arrive at 10 AM but must be present before the egg hunt begins at 11 AM.
Bring your baskets, your smiles, and get ready to hop into the fun! 🐇💐
Join us for a fun afternoon of FREE BINGO at the Zebulon Community Center!
🗓 Wednesday, March 11th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
👨👩👧 All Ages Welcome (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
💲 Cost: FREE
Bring your friends and family and enjoy an hour of BINGO! All supplies will be provided, and prizes will be awarded to the winners.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
Are you curious about how murals come to life? This hands-on course is the perfect place to start! Join art instructor Amanda Cruz as she guides teens through the full mural process from design and preparation to public engagement and final implementation.
https://zebulon.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1768
📅 Tuesdays, March 17 – April 14 (Skip March 31)
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Creative Cup Coffee Shop
👥 Ages 13–19
💲 $35 Residents / $45 Non-Residents
🗓 Registration Deadline: Friday, March 13
🦋 Students will create their own mock butterfly mural design and showcase their work at Spring Fest on Saturday, April 25! Participants are encouraged to attend Spring Fest to highlight their design.
